ATCNB 2023 Yearbook

2023 Yearbook

Contents

Year Book Artwork

WelcometotheAustralianTradeCollegeNorthBrisbane’s2023YearBook,atestamenttotheremarkablejourney of our students, staff, and our vibrant community. As we delve into this yearbook, begin your exploration right from the cover—a canvas symbolising unity, heritage, and our commitment to reconciliation.

OurfrontcoverfeaturesstunningartworkbycontemporaryartistAaronEastment,reflectingadeepconnection to the earth, sea, and sky. Aaron, proudly Wiradjuri and Mabuiag Island, brings a rich cultural understanding to his craft. The white circles represent MRAEL’s 16 sites across Queensland and New South Wales, vital hubs of opportunity and growth.

Thisartworkcelebratesthediversecommunitiesweembrace,symbolisedbyarichspectrumofcolours.Smaller circlesrepresentvariousfamilyandcommunitygroups.ShimmeringaccentsofgoldhonourtheimmeasurablewealthandwisdominourIndigenousculture,deeply rooted in our IntoWork values.

Beneath the artistry, animals and their tracks hold profound significance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Vibrant hues mirror the diverse landscapesofQueensland,NewSouthWales,andtheTorresStraitIslands.Thisartworkencapsulatesourcommitmenttoinclusivity,culturalrespect,andthejourney towards reconciliation. It’s a reminder that we walk this path together, celebrating diversity and learning from our collective experiences.

Withinthesepages,you’llfindstories,achievements,andcherishedmemoriesthatdefineourcommunity.Aswejourneytogether,wehopeyoufindinspiration and a profound sense of belonging.

Enjoy your exploration of our 2023 Year Book.

Principal’s Report

Redefining Normal: A Year of Triumph and Transformation at the Australian Trade College North Brisbane

As we navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of a ‘normal’ year, the year 2023 has proven to be anything but ordinary. In a world where ‘normal’ remains a moving target, we have encountered new challenges, including economic uncertainty and the burdens of living costs. Yet, these challenges have not deterred us but have fuelled our determination to excel.

Our students remain in high demand, with remarkable interest in industry workexperienceplacementsandschool-basedapprenticeshipconversions. Impressively, over 70% of our Year 12 students have successfully secured school-based apprenticeships during their educational journey over the past two years. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the host employers who have generouslysupportedworkexperienceplacementsandprovidedopportunities for our students in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Our students’ ongoing success in securing and maintaining school-based apprenticeships alongside their senior academic studies is a testament to their dedication. We owe this success to our exceptional team of teachers, trade trainers,schoolsupportstaffandindustrypartners,whosededicationmakesall of this possible.

2023 marked a pivotal year in our journey as the ‘Trade School of Excellence’ on Brisbane’snorthside.OurgreateststrengthscontinuetobeourinternalMRAEL and external industry partnerships. Our collaboration with the onsite RTO, AustralianTradeTrainingCollegeRTO31399,andMRAELemploymentteams ensuresthatourVETinSchool(VETiS)trainingremainsseamlessandfacilitates a smooth transition into apprenticeship outcomes. This year, we embraced expansion with open arms, forging new partnerships with external RTOs. Creative Edge Training RTO 41497 joined our ranks to deliver our Hairdressing andBarberingcoursesandmanageouronsiteOceanBreezeHairdressingand BarberingSalon.MaterEducationRTO5210andC&KCollegeRTO5025became integralpartnersindeliveringourHealthServicesandEarlyChildhoodEducation and Care programs.

Inagroundbreakingdevelopment,theAustralianTradeCollegeNorthBrisbane enteredintoatransformativepartnershipagreementwithAmazonWebServices (AWS)tobecomeaSocialImpactPartner.From2024onwards,theTradeCollege will offer Certificate III Information Technology courses with embedded AWS Certifications, equipping our students with a cutting-edge advantage in the dynamic world of IT.

Our annual Year 12 Formal remains a momentous occasion, allowing our students to shed their hi-vis trade uniforms and celebrate the culmination of thirteen years of schooling. This year, the exquisite Ballroom at the Victoria Park Events Centre provided a breathtaking backdrop with the Brisbane City skyline. Our Year 12 students arrived in a dazzling array of cars and limousines, impressively attired. Event staff commended our students and their partners for their mature and responsible conduct throughout the evening. Notably, this yearwitnessedthelargestnumberofparentsandfamilymembersattendingthe pre-formalevent,creatingaheartwarmingatmosphereontheballroombalcony. Theyenjoyedcanapésandtheopportunitytohaveprofessionalportraitphotos takenwiththeirchildren,emphasizingtheimportanceofthepre-formaleventin celebrating the achievements of our Trade College families.

Enrolment numbers have been stronger than ever, with our largest-ever cohort of Cadet students. We proudly made offers to 95 students, and our new Cadet Excellence programs in Automotive and Electrotechnology have been instrumental in driving this growth. Cadet students also embarked on a new senior day uniform, further elevating our standing within the community.

Brett Kavanagh Principal

Furthermore, the College has seen a surge in students aspiring to pursue a tertiary study pathway into university, particularly in the areas of Health Care andEarlyChildhoodEducation.Ourcommitmenttoacademicexcellencehas led us to broaden our offerings, with General Mathematics and General English experiencing growing demand.

As we draw the school year to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our students for their outstanding accomplishments in learning, industry, and personal growth. I am deeply grateful to our parents and families for your unwavering support and loyalty throughout the year 2023.

In closing, I urge our students to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, to be fearless in the pursuit of their dreams, and to continue embodyingtheCollegevaluesofCourage,Engagement,andGratitude.Iwould also like to extend my congratulations to our outgoing Student Ambassadors -NoahScott,SethSimmons-Brock,KatieGorski,andSamMcDougall.These remarkableindividualshaveshowntremendousgrowthinconfidenceandhave been positive influences throughout our school. Remember, you are always welcome in our wonderful school; you remain an integral part of our remarkable Trade College family.

Best Wishes, Brett Kavanagh - College Principal

RTO Report

Jakob Mathews Head of Department VETiS

Students choose to complete their senior schooling at the Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) for the family care and engagement within their chosen trade pathway. However, we offer more than just engagement and care; it’s a life-changing experience and a significant head start in their trade careers. We provide the best opportunity to challenge and enrich each individual’s educational journey simultaneously.

The Australian Trade Training College (ATTC), in partnership with ATCNB, takes students on a journey that begins with fundamental skill development in practical training. This journey leads to apprenticeship sign-up and guides them through four years of advanced skill development in their chosen trade.

Students who demonstrate determination, effectively navigate vocational training, and apply themselves diligently in an adult learning environment will establish a solid foundation and achieve successful employment outcomes.

The Australian Trade Training College is proud to be part of each ATCNB student’s individual trade journey. Our qualified trainers and industry experts are the underpinning foundation of the RTO (Registered Training Organization) and have an immense passion for making a difference in each student’s life. They help shape and guide each student and kick-start their journey toward employment and very successful careers.

We closely observe students as they develop and mature, complete work experience, and overcome their barriers to impress their host employers with advanced knowledge and skills, ultimately securing apprenticeships and traineeships. Each Trade Trainer shares in the rewarding accomplishment when a student’s trade journey begins at ATCNB and concludes at the completion of their apprenticeship.

Our trade training partnership with ATCNB ensures that students’ vocational educationjourneyincludeshands-onpracticalexperienceinanever-growing, yet realistic, training workplace. This preparation instills confidence in each student to navigate their chosen trade path.

Best of luck to all graduating students. Keep pushing forward and delving deeper into your skills and knowledge. What you invest is what you will receive. You now have a solid foundation, and it’s time to build on it and strive for more.

Jakob Mathews

College Staff

Arnet, Victor Barratt, Marlene Bennett, Amy Brial, Anthony Cooper, Carl Cooper, Phillip Daley, Damien Denny, Janelle Don, Roselyn Erwin, James

Essex, Robyn Gardner, Katrina Gunther, Bree Johnston, Ross Kavanagh, Brett

College Staff

Lloyd, Jamie-Lee Mathews, Jakob Maus, Kristen McDonald, Sophie Moore, Megan

Morgan, Irena

Reynolds, Cherie

Newman, Colleen

Ruprecht, Darrin

Nimmo, Sheryl

Smith, Josephine

Pollock-Grant, Leah

Verzak, Ivona

Porter, Johannes

Year Twelve Students

Allday, Edward Almarza, Dylan Bergan, Ethan Berry, Daniel Blomquist, Jakob Boon, Kaine

Bortolani, Jackson Bourke, Angus Brooks, Cooper Bugarski, Radislav Burton, Zai Butler, Jenson

Clatworthy, Max Clement, Jai Cooper, Azaria Corn, Joel Coxall, Joshua Craven, Jack

Cromb, Ryan Crommelin, Angus-Indo Davies, Noah Day, Leo Doherty, Indiana Dunn, Christian

Camiolo, Talia Cashmore, Emilie Caulley, Jacob Christensen, Paull Cinnamon, Hayden Cirsten, Kalem

Year Twelve Students

Dyer, Kay-Linn Enders, Joe Farrell -Awhy, Gypsy Fittkau, Shae Freeman, Zachary Geddes, Kyle

Gloster, Kelly Gorski, Katie Greaves, Lincoln Hansen, Zayne Herdson, Rhys

Jones, Lachlan Jones, Logan

Kennedy, Samantha

Koppen, Savannah Kruger, Stephan

Hughes, Samuel

Hunt, Evan Johannesen, Landon

Kerr, Joshua

Johnsson, Kane Jones, Emily

Year Twelve Students

Lapham, Riley Lennon, Fiora Lewis, Liam Loveday, Alexander Mahon, Anthony McCall, Jack

McDougall, Samantha McLoughlin, Kiah McStravick, Conor Moloney, David Moodie, Riordan Murray, Emily

Neilsen, Brody Nitschke, Bailey Parker, Heath Paterson, Caleb Pearce, Sebastian Perry, Reuben

Phomphol, Chalakorn

Prescott, Oscar Rafferty, Logan Ralston, Kimberley

Year Twelve Students

Reyes, Nate Schnitzerling, Lani Scott, Noah Sheppard, Harrison Simmons-Brock, Seth

Smith, Joshua Stevens, Skye Stone, Kieran Strack, Blake Sullivan, Brock Sultana, Jack

Waldon, Thomas Walsh, Cooper

Whiddett, Seth

Wigg, Maya Williams, Brianna

Sykes, Christopher Tearikiaua, Shivan Tikao, Marcus

Wigfull, Caiden

Vella, Charlie

Yr 12 Formal

A Night to Remember

In 2023, the Year 12 Formal took place at the stunning Victoria Park Function Centre, boasting breathtaking views of the iconic Brisbane skyline. This year, the event showcased a vibrant sense of community, with 130 enthusiastic students gracing the occasion.

The arrival of the students was nothing short of spectacular, as they rolled up in a dazzling array of hot rods and vintage cars, creating a striking entrance on the red carpet.

Before the festivities began, parents, caregivers, and family members were invited to savor pre-formal canapés. Meanwhile, professional photographers were poised to capture every moment, ensuring that this grand occasion would be etched in the memories of the students and their families.

As the families bid farewell, the official proceedings kicked off, and the students were treated to a sumptuous dining experience. It was a night of socialising and dancing, truly a luxurious experience in the year 2023! Congratulations to the Year 12 class on a fantastic culmination of their high school journey.

Tony Brial - Year 12 Coordinator

English

English Department: Nurturing Language Skills and Critical Thinking

At the Trade Colege, our primary objective is to help students grasp the real-world significance of the skills they cultivate in English classrooms.

In Semester Two, Cadet students solidified their grasp of representations, language features, and text structures. This knowledge will serve them well as they advance into Years 11 and 12.

Our Year 11 students analysed various workplace texts, conceptualised future business ideas, persuasively constructed cases for tradespeople seeking a change, created insightful short stories inspired by an Australian film, and composed analytical responses to the wisdomsharing memoir, ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place.’

In Units 3 and 4 of Essential English, Year 12 students demonstrated their proficiency in planning and delivering persuasive speeches on current topics, wrote analytical paragraphs under examination conditions, conducted film analyses intended for professional audiences, and crafted short stories meant to fill gaps or silences in the 1990s cult film, ‘The Castle.’

We take pride in our students’ growth in academic courage and their development of transferable communication skills. The analysis of characters and their responses to events has not only enhanced empathy but also underscored the idea that it is reflecting on experience, rather than experience alone, that fosters personal growth.

The English Department extends its best wishes to all our students as they continue to refine their critical literacy and use language to express themselves in personal, social, and career contexts.

ENGLISH TEACHERS

Ross Johnston, Kate Elliott, Tony Brial, Robyn Warburton, Debra Dwyer, and Grant Morrison.

Mathematics

Mathematics Department: Nurturing Mathematical Excellence

At the Trade College, students have delved into a diverse array of work-relevant topics within their respective Mathematics classrooms.

The General Mathematics Class of 2023 deserves hearty congratulations for their achievements, marking our first graduating year. Every student successfully navigated internally-set assessment challenges and secured passing grades through externally-set exams. In Year 12, students delved into Bivariate Data, Sequences and Change, and Earth Geometry in Unit 3, along with Investing and Networking in Unit 4. Meanwhile, Year 11 General Mathematics students tackled Consumer Arithmetic, Shape and Measurement, and Linear Equations and their Graphs. They also explored Applications of Trigonometry, Univariate data analysis, and Algebra and Matrices.

The Essential Mathematics Class of 2023 embarked on a journey through Measurement, followed by Scales, Plans, and Models, and then ventured into Summarizing and Comparing Data. Their exploration continued with Bivariate Graphs, Probability and Relative Frequencies, and Loans and Compound Interest. Year 11 Essential Mathematics students dived into topics such as Number, Representing Data, and Graphing, followed by Managing Money, Time and Motion, and Data Collection.

Our Cadets began with a focus on Measurement. After their end-of-topic exams, they turned their attention to percentages and fractions. Through journaling and worded problems, students were encouraged to establish connections between these mathematical concepts and the practical World of Work.

The Mathematics Department extends its gratitude to our dedicated students, acknowledging their resolute efforts and applauding their display of courage and determination in the face of new challenges.

MATHEMATICS TEACHERS

Carl Cooper, Sat Maharaj, Damien Daley, Megan Moore, Amy Bennett, Ros Saunders and Kate Elliott.

Business

Business Department: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Business Leaders

The Certificate III Business students at Trade College have had a productive and bustling year, filled with a mix of simulated and real business experiences. Both Year 11 and 12 students have been exposed to and had the opportunity to practice a range of essential business skills, laying the foundation for becoming valuable employees. These skills encompass personal management and effective communication techniques, critical thinking, customer service, leadership and innovation, WH&S (Work Health and Safety) processes, business technology, and inclusive work practices.

For Year 12 students, the exciting capstone event was the Trade Show in Term 3. Hosted by our Year 12 students, it provided an excellent platform for showcasing their entrepreneurial, customer service, and teamwork skills. Throughout the year, students worked diligently in creating startup businesses, where they developed innovative products for ‘virtual’ sale on the big day.

Year 11 students had the opportunity to participate in simulated environments, practicing inclusive customer service skills, resolving workplace conflicts, and identifying and mitigating WH&S hazards while collaborating in teams.

Our Cadets delved into Technology in the Workplace and Financial Literacy this year as part of their program. They had the chance to use business software applications and digital technologies for communication and collaboration with peers in the workplace. Additionally, they honed their financial management skills by setting financial goals and creating budgets based on real-life scenarios.

The Business team is grateful for the opportunity to work with our students, nurturing these essential workplace skills and cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial young professionals in the workplace.

BUSINESS TEACHERS

Leah Pollock-Grant, Kerrin Drury, Katrina Gardner, Tony Brial, Megan Moore, and Melita Moses.

Automotive

Revving Up Excellence: A Year of Milestones in Automotive Education

The automotive cohort has had an eventful year, marked by significant achievements. A highlight was our collaboration with Isuzu, which included a generous donation of an Isuzu truck motor to the College. This partnership also provided our students with an invaluable excursion to the Isuzu Burpengary service centre, offering a unique glimpse into its inner workings.

This year witnessed the inception of a new cohort, the Cadet Automotive Excellence Program. This course has given our students the opportunity to obtain a second automotive certification. One remarkable project undertaken by our young talents involved the meticulous disassembly of a fully functioning vehicle, reducing it to a bare shell. Currently, the group is engaged in the intricate process of reassembling the vehicle to create a simulated front section of a car.

Throughout this semester, the Excellence Program has been diligently completing units of competency, while also building a strong foundation in Work Health and Safety (WHS) and sustainability.

Our Year 11 students have been dedicated to their pursuits. The majority have transitioned to school-based apprenticeships and are making commendable progress toward their Year 12 certificates. For those students who are yet to secure an apprenticeship, they have set clear goals for Year 12, striving to gain valuable work experience and further enrich their foundational knowledge and skills here at the College.

As the Year 12 students of this year reach the culmination of their course, they are passionately working towards securing school-based apprenticeships. These senior leaders have shown great dedication to their trade.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our trainers and support staff for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the ATCNB classrooms and workshops remain enjoyable, safe, and engaging learning environments.

AUTOMOTIVE TRADE TRAINERS

Chris Smithies, Tim Ross, and Aiden Nugara

Engineering

Forging Futures in Metal Engineering and Fabrication

The Year 11 students made a great start to the year and were full of enthusiasm. The group gave very positive contributions in the early stages of the year and were clear about what they expected from the course and the career path they hoped to gain from it. As the year progressed, the students really started to shine and improve as their confidence grew around each other, showing substantial growth in skill sets and their approach to engineering. The group has further developed and progressed in the completion of units, continuing to grow both personally and professionally. The Year 11 students have shown enthusiasm and natural talent when it comes to welding. We have had almost half the Year 11 cohort gaining school-based apprenticeships and performing really well in their new roles.

The Year 12 students began the year with the same purpose and a keen desire to add to the skill set they had gained in Year 11. The focus had now shifted to their best career plan for the future, with students considering where they want to go within their chosen trade. By the end of the first term, the Year 12 students achieved welldeserved school-based apprenticeships. It’s fantastic to still see these students around the school as they complete Year 12, and we get updates on how their jobs are going; they seem very content in their new work environments.

In July, we welcomed the intake of Cadets to ATCNB. The new group arrived with great enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills. The Cadet students were very engaged during their time in engineering. They came up with some excellent project ideas and produced highquality work. The Cadets showcased outstanding welding skills, and the feedback from the group about joining the Engineering Pathways course in the new school year was very positive.

We are excited to continue the trade journey with our Year 11 and Cadet students in 2024. Good luck to all graduating Year 12 students.

METAL ENGINEERING TRADE TRAINERS

Adam Regan & Daniel Witherspoon

Hairdressing and Barbering

Celebrating Creativity and New Beginnings in 2023: Our Hairdressing and Barbering Students

2023 has been a year of inspiration and creativity for our Hairdressing and Barbering students at the Trade College, and we’re excited to introduce an exciting new partnership. At the start of the year, we welcomed Creative Edge Training, our new onsite training partner, who bring a fresh perspective to our school-based apprenticeships and manage our Ocean Breeze Hair and Barbering salon.

Throughout the year, our students have been hard at work completing their studies while honing organisational and communication skills and proving their ability to excel in a team. Their journey through hair and beauty has been filled with exploration of hair colouring techniques, mastering blow-drying and styling, and uncovering the secrets of skincare, makeup, nails, waxing, and tinting.

Our students are obsessed with the latest industry trends, diligently researching top brands and products. They’ve perfected the art of determining customer needs, showcasing their retail and customer service skills as they greet and prepare clientele and recommend products and services. Beyond their technical expertise, these students have embraced the essence of ‘beauty is more than skin deep,’ readily offering advice for different skin and hair types. The skills they’ve developed lay the foundation for working in a salon environment, but they also transcend boundaries, offering endless opportunities across various industries.

Hands-on industry work experiences provided our students with valuable insights into professional work environments and the expectations of employers. This experience heightened their motivation to continue their studies and further training, embarking on a journey of career exploration.

It’s worth noting that a significant number of our learners secured School-Based Apprenticeships, a testament to their hard work and determination. This achievement adds flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to earn while they learn.

As we bid adieu to our graduating students, we extend our warmest wishes for a bright and successful future. The partnership with Creative Edge Training is a testament to the commitment of our College to offer the best learning experiences for our students.

CREATIVE EDGE TRAINING - TRADE TRAINERS

Allanah Nippard-Hughes, Carly Brix and Casey Bushby

Construction

Building Dreams: A Year of Construction Success

2023 has been an exhilarating journey for our Construction students at the Trade College. We’ve had the privilege of witnessing the completion of numerous projects, fostering skill development that will serve our young individuals well as they embark on their chosen trades. Throughout their work placement programs, the students have excelled, enhancing their skills and creating valuable networking opportunities, with many securing school-based apprenticeships.

Our cohorts have delved into diverse areas with a strong emphasis on safety, utilizing an array of construction tools and equipment. They’ve learned to work efficiently and sustainably, effectively plan and organize their work, and conduct precise measurements and calculations. They’ve acquired the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, engage in basic estimation and costing, and have applied these skills to a range of construction projects. Furthermore, they’ve implemented fundamental leveling procedures and worked with various construction materials.

Throughout the year, our projects have covered essential elements and performance criteria required for Certificate I in Construction. This qualification serves as an introduction to the construction industry, offering insight into its culture, occupations, job roles, and workplace expectations. The units of competency encompass crucial work health and safety requirements, understanding industrial and work organization structures, honing communication skills, mastering work planning, and gaining proficiency in using tools and materials. The qualification is designed around a basic construction project unit, integrating skills and embedding employability facets in a contextual setting.

In addition, it’s been a year marked by a significant project—the construction of many impressive cubby houses. These projects held a special purpose as they were raffled at the Redcliffe Kite Festival, bringing joy to local families. This act underscores the importance of giving back in our school community and the positive impact our students make.

We wish all of our construction students every success in their future endeavors.

CONSTRUCTION TRADE TRAINERS

Ben Anderson, Darryl Phillips and Shaun Neilan

Commercial Cookery

Culinary Journeys: Nurturing Talent in Commercial Cookery

The first group of Cadets were eager and enthusiastic, with one student stating that their goal was to work as a chef in the Australian Defence Force and the Royal Australian Navy. As the students had little experience in the workplace, it was my responsibility to guide them through WHS, food safety, and hygiene requirements to provide them with the knowledge they needed to enter the workforce. I assisted them in focusing on precision cuts and knife skills while explaining industry standards and time management skills.

We broke down whole chickens, showing the students the wings and drumsticks, breasts and thighs, and utilising the bones to make chicken stock, ballantine, and chicken mince to demonstrate the variety and cost-effectiveness of being able to use all parts of the chicken. The Cadets learned to follow standard recipes and correctly weigh and measure their ingredients while making slices, sweets, and cakes. Making fresh profiteroles and filling them with Chantilly cream, homemade custard, and chocolate fillings was a pleasure for the students.

It was an honour to assist in the recruitment and placement of the first rotation of Cadets in school-based apprenticeships. The students are doing well in the industry and have put their knowledge and abilities to use in the workplace.

The second rotation of Cadets was equally enthusiastic and came to the College with some industry experience; they had part-time jobs and were eager to discuss what they do in their kitchens and what they wanted to learn how to prepare. We worked directly with students to ensure they are working safely when using various chemicals, knowing dilution ratios, and wearing the proper and suitable PPE.

We cooked brisket, pork collar butt, and pork belly, as well as breaking down whole chickens and preparing chicken stocks. Fresh brioche rolls filled with freshly braised barbecue pork were a hit in the Campus Tech Café.

Good luck to all of our Cookery students, and I wish you all the best in your future career paths.

COMMERCIAL COOKERY TRADE TRAINER: Fred Jamieson

Electrotechnology

Powering Up Success: A Year of Electrotechnology Triumphs

The Year 12 class of 2023 embarked on their electrotechnology journey with sparks in their eyes, which continued to glow through to the completion of their electrical studies. After mastering the challenging aspects of workplace safety, it was great to see the group embrace the tools and technologies used in the industry.

Students participated in the work experience programme with gusto, learning valuable on-site skills and knowledge. The students enjoyed sharing stories and experiences with each other on their return to campus. Overall, the students engaged and performed well in their learning activities. They have enjoyed the benefits of sharing learned techniques and knowledge in both the practical and theoretical aspects of their training.

The Year 12s have truly risen to the occasion, with the majority of students either completing their Certificate II in Electrotechnology or gaining a school-based apprenticeship, and in some instances, both!

The Cadets and Year 11 cohorts have been completing units and projects to provide them with the underpinning knowledge of WHS and the fundamental skills to help guide them to a potential school-based apprenticeship.

Well done, Year 12 class of 2023! All the best for the future. To the Cadets and Year 11 students, keep pushing for more knowledge and developing your skills next year. We look forward to continuing your trade journey next year.

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY TRADE TRAINERS:

Jim Erwin and Victor Arnet

Plumbing

Flowing Towards Success: A Year of Plumbing Achievements

Supporting the pathway for the 2023 plumbing students at ATCNB this year has been an enjoyable process. The students’ learning has been crucial as they are the future of a profession that plays an essential role in ensuring public health and safety. These dedicated students of ATCNB are learning the foundational skills required to lead them down the pathway of a plumbing apprenticeship.

This year at the ATCNB, trade college students’ training typically involves a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. In the classroom, students undertake Certificate II plumbing units with theory assessments, covering topics such as plan and organise work, carry out measurements and calculations, and handle/store plumbing materials.

Hands-on practical training takes place in our simulated workshops or on practical projects. This year, the plumbing students have installed roofs, gutters, and flashings on cubby houses and dog kennels. The students have also carried out levelling and installed under-slab drainage tasks within our simulated construction site. This is where we help guide the students, and the students apply their knowledge by working with actual plumbing systems, fixtures, and tools under the guidance of our experienced trainers/instructors.

All Trainers & staff would like to thank the students for their efforts for the 2023 school year and wish all of you the very best for the future.

PLUMBING TRADE TRAINERS

Mathew Argall, Chad Leach and Adam Little

Work Experience

Equipping for the Future: Industry Preparation at Trade College

The Industry Preparation Program harnesses pastoral, assembly, and scheduled class-time for incursions and workshops to build capacity in First Aid, driver safety, RSA, personal finance, and using subjectspecific vocabulary relating to the World of Work. Content is ‘real world’ and ‘relevant’, while the ‘soft skills’ modelled and honed are similarly transferrable and essential to young people growing in independence and self-awareness. The program is reflective, inter-disciplinary, and a value-add for young employees embarking on career journeys.

Students not engaged in School-Based Apprenticeships complete Industry Preparation modules on-site. Timetabled classes guide students through six modules across three years while providing space for the practicing transferrable (‘soft’) and digital (‘21st Century’) communication skills embedded in their Mathematics, Business, and English courses.

In 2023, Cadet students have utilised online tools to support career awareness. They have also built conceptual knowledge and demonstrated their learning in a range of ways. Our Year 11 students have built capacity in representing their skills and attributes in written and spoken formats, completing the course by presenting an expository multi-modal presentation that bridges their vocation and survey data on trends in recruitment and desirable transferrable skills. Moreover, Year 12 students experienced a mock interview and produced a professional report for their capstone project. The final assessment captures students’ reflective, critical, and passionate exploration of two career paths that interest them.

The teaching team wishes each student well as they continue to build their identity, skills, and knowledge bases as capable, helpful, and valued members of society.

INDUSTRY PREPARATION TEACHERS:

Amy Bennett, Kate Elliott, Grant Morrison, and Irena Morgan

Work Experience

Shaping Futures: Industry Work Placements

In 2023, our students learned valuable life lessons amidst economic challenges, global product shortages, and the aftermath of COVID-19. Yet, the fundamental cycle of staff attraction, retention, and exits in businesses continued. School-based opportunities were extended to students who exhibited the hiring behaviours demanded by today’s job market.

Performance remains the key driver of opportunity. Our flagship work experience program introduces students to the industry, and if their performance aligns with business expectations, potential hosts explore our School-Based Apprenticeship program.

The focus for a school-based apprenticeship is clear: on-site performance, characterised by punctuality, consistent work, and a proactive approach to learning. Students investing in this performance have reaped the rewards.

Throughout 2023, we invested significant time in face-to-face introductions to businesses. This enhanced the opportunities to our students and allowed our students to complete 486 individual work experience phases which converts to approximately 34,000 hours of no-cost work trial hours to local businesses.

This investment has allowed students to demonstrate their potential to hosts. Currently, our Year 12 cohort boasts 69 School-Based Apprentices, with an additional 54 School-Based Apprentice students in Year 11. We still have 14 weeks of set work experience phases and various outside block phases to enhance our School-Based results further in 2023.

Given the economic context, we added a focus on “Maintaining Performance” as host employers took more time to commit due to the slowing economy. Resilienceandmaintainingperformancehavebeeninvaluabletoourstudents, with ongoing offers being extended to those who consistently exhibit the right hiring behaviours.

Local businesses have reaped the benefits of our students’ increased awareness of what the job market seeks in potential employees. The feedback, particularly regarding students’ overall attitude, inquisitiveness through relevant questions, and responsible mobile phone usage during breaks, has been highly positive.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the businesses that hosted our students, the wider College community for their unwavering support, and parents for entrusting us with your children’s education and development.

INDUSTRY TEAM

Darrin Ruprecht, Sophie McDonald, and Bree Gunther

Around the Grounds

Wellbeing

Nurturing Mind and Heart: A Year of Wellbeing

At the Trade College we aspire to develop not only our students’ academic growth but also their social and emotional wellbeing to ensure they live a meaningful and thriving life. This year we introduced Positive Education into our wellbeing framework which emphasises on students’ individual strengths to promote learning, build awareness of a growth mindset and incorporate practice in mindfulness and gratitude. Positive Education emphasises the importance of training the heart as well as the mind in education.

Queensland Mental Health Week is a key event on the College wellbeing calendar. This year all staff and students commenced the week with a ‘Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds’ silent yoga session. The week followed with daily opportunities to take time for mental health through a variety of events including a pancake breakfast, Hotdogs with Headspace lunch and teacher versus students table tennis competition. Connection to culture and spirit is at the core of the week with our community being immersed in a traditional First Nations cultural ceremony and performance by friend of the College Uncle Billy.

DuringQMHWourYear11studentsparticipatedintheLoveBitesProgram.Love Bites is a respectful relationships education program for young people. Our students examined, discussed and explored respectful relationships in a safe and supportive environment. The program concluded with a creative session where students used mixed media to create community campaigns.

WealsoheldourannualRUOK?DayTableTennisChampionshipsacknowledging andhonouringtheoriginsofRUOK?Daybystartingaconversationandchecking in with mates. Great conversations were formed around the table tennis tables and College grounds. Congratulations to our staff and student champions.

Ascurrentandfutureroadusersourstudentswereprovidedopportunitiestobe empoweredtomakeinformeddecisionswhendrivingandbeingapassengerin amotorvehicle.StudentsheardfromoperationalfirefightersfromQueensland FireEmergencyServiceswhodeliveredtheRoadAttitudesandActionPlanning (RAAP). Melissa from You Choose – Youth Road Safety also presented an information session on reckless driving reminding students to ‘own the choice, own the outcome’.

Graduating students are encouraged to carry the spirit of wellbeing with them byembracingkindness,resilienceandsupport,ensuringtheirjourneycontinues to thrive in the years ahead.

GUIDANCE OFFICER AND HEAD OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Leah Pollock-Grant

Year Eleven Work Readiness Days

Empowering Year 11 Students: Work Readiness Program Highlights

In Year 11, students embarked on the Trade College’s Work Readiness Program, a vital component of their educational journey. The year began with an exciting Y-Lead Urban Xtreme adventure. Students ventured to the Urban Xtreme centre, participating in activities such as parkour, trampolining, climbing, laser tag, and navigating the Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Y-Lead facilitated activities that emphasized leadership and teamwork, fostering an environment where all students actively engaged and provided overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Year 11 students also took part in the RYDA Road Safety program, where they immersed themselves in activities designed to educate them about road safety, a crucial endeavor as they approach the age of obtaining their driving licenses. The students not only enjoyed the program but found it highly informative.

In October, our students embraced the Love Bites Program, delving into topics like consent and domestic violence in a supportive and positive environment. The students approached all activities with a positive and engaging attitude.

It’s been a gratifying year observing our students embrace these events, which are designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for their future careers and lives. These experiences have not only nurtured strong friendships but also developed students’ leadership and teamwork abilities.

YEAR 11 STUDENT COORDINATOR

Megan Moore

Year Eleven Students

Adams, William Akl, Georges Arthur, Lilly Austin-Duel, Paige Barrett, Lochlan Barron, Joel

Barwick, Lachlan Baulch, Emily Baxter, Alexander Beaumont, Mitchell Bent, Eric Boughen, Quinn

Capelli, Oscar Catalan, Ezra Catchpole,Lucinda Chandler, Levi Chetcuti, Oscar Christ, Carter

Christie, Bryce Clement, Chrystal Clemson-Edmonds, Tailah

Bowden, Jet Brawn, Nathan Brooks, Jarrad Bushell, Harrison Cairns, Tahlia Campbell, Shayla

Year Eleven Students

Conroy-Williams, Hayden Crawford, Beau Cromb, Danica Curtis, Luke Desmond, Willow Devine, Atlas

Duncan, Harry Dunlop, Oscar Edwards, Sienna Embley, Alexander Everingham,Lara Fairley, Ethan

Gaske, Troy Gaunt, Daniel Gollan, Matthew Gooch, Charlie Goodall, Brodie Gordon, Bailey

Gray, Zavier Green, Jameson Hamilton, Sean

Fanciulli, Remy Fitzgerald, Lucas Flanagan, Aedaen Forster-Woodham, Tailee Forsyth, Nasarah Francis, Bailey

Year Eleven Students

Hampson, Noah Harding, Thomas Harvey, Jayden Howard-Bain, Iolo Howard-Smith, Joshua Hurst, Andrew

Hutchinson, Zachary Ind, Connor Jensen, Ruby Kazzi, William Kelly, Zac Lealiifano, Keenyn

Marks, Sean Martin-Cherry, Baelan

Martin, Jai Mayne, Klayton McCarthy, Jayme

McCulloch, Curtis McKenzie, Ryan

Liska, Sam Lloyd,Hayden Lovegrove-Simon, Jaemin Mahaffey, Stevrin Mangan,Christian Marheine, Joshua

Year Eleven Students

Messervy, Kameron Mole, Dylan Moreau, Dylan Morris, Jackson O’Connell, Liam Oakes, Dylan

Olsen, Cooper Parsons, Zackery Parton, Kayne Paull, Marcus Peckham, Nathaniel Phythian, Lateisha

Simmonds, Sonny Simmons, Anieka

Pidgeon, Brin Pointon, Thomas Reynolds, Jye Richards, Jadzia Riley-Bennett, Jake Sibulo, Conrado JR

Year Eleven Students

Smith, Logan Smith, Owen Somerville, Jai Squire, Noah Stanford, Andrew Starkey-Luke, Henry

Steensma, Mitch Sutherland, Jacob Swanson, Imogen Taylor, Levi Thompson, Jasmine Titmus, Owen

Woodrow, Ashlee Wyatt, Charley

Tregea, Thomas Turner, Luke Wieden, Flynn Williams, Joel

Cadets

Allford, William Batt,Jaxon Beardsworth, Emily Blount, Lewis Boughton, Sam

Bradshaw, Campbell Briggs, William Browne, Kaden Burrows, Hannah Butler, Jorja

Cawood, Ashton Chaplin, Cooper Correa, Lucas Cowled, Indiana Craig Clement, Gemma

Croker, Tobee Curtis, Xavier Dawson,Mickayla De Luchi, Leonardo Dyble, Noah

Eastell, Mitchel Edkins, Damon Edwards, Callum Emery, John

Cadets

Enders, Tom Evans, Nicholas Eversham, Dylan Finn, William Gibb, Azarleuz

Gilbey, Angus Gollan, Emily Goodall, Jesse Graham, Thomas Hallam, Brayden

Hampson, Elijah Harris, Declan Hewitt, Kaidn

Hill, James Hoffman, Connor

Huffman, Alexander Humber, William Jones, Isaac Judd,Hamish Kellett, Jacob

Kelly, Jonah Kerle-Hooper, Drew King, Hunter Kingi, Ramahni

Cadets

Kinsela, Daniel Kleinig, Heath Lawson, Benjamin Lean-Magnussen, Darcy Levi, Thomas

Lewis,Ella Livesey, Lachlan Lunniss, Taquon Mahon, Andrew McDonald-Holland, Jed

Mellor, Pippa Mouatt, Aiden Muscat, Ryan Neasham, Harry OConnor, Tyler

OGorman, Zane Olsson, Bryce ONeill, Cy Parker, Logan Pettiford, Harrison

Pinder, William Porteous, Xavier Porter, Blaise

Cadets

Powell, Charlie Reid, Mitchell Reiske, Hayden Rollinson, Baxter Rosenow, Charlie

Roser, Lachlan Russell,Maxwell Salomon, Luke Selby, Noah Shields, William

Skjonnemand, Tyler Smith, Brooklyn Sparreboom, Jake Sullivan, Tyler Sylvester, Lexi

Tanner, Theo Tracey, Marcus Wallenburg, Joshua Whiddett, Kobi White, Danielle

Wilson, Flynn Witheridge, Zeppelin

Witt, Georgie

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