Utilising the vast array of skills and experience within our community to enhance student learning and create community belonging.
Our Community Partners program is designed to give our Parents, Carers and the broader community an opportunity to contribute to College life by utilising their vast array of talents and skills to support and enhance student learning. Our program also gives our Parents and Carers the opportunity to volunteer within College life and events.
Our community is a storehouse of expertise, a highway to learning opportunities for students. We are blessed with an array of skills and talents within our community that we can make use of to enable great things to happen.
A recent survey of our parents revealed that 80% of respondents were keen to contribute to areas of the
A recent survey of our parents revealed that 80% of respondents were keen to contribute to areas of the College where their passions, skills and talents lie and where areas of expertise can be shared. Our parents want to be generous with their time and talents.
Let us know what you enjoy, what you are passionate about or have expertise in. You can email Mrs Liz Nix our Communication and Engagement Co-ordinator at engage@wcc.nsw.edu.au – Liz would love to hear from you.
Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Master Chef is a practical cooking course that provides students with the opportunity to improve their cooking and food-presentation skills. There are elements of challenge during varying practical activities, as well as a focus on cooking for larger groups – such as catering for events or running a food business. Students will learn to make delicious and well-presented food, food hygiene and how to develop business and marketing skills to ensure their next big business idea becomes a success.
Food Safari seeks to provide students with a range of practical cooking experiences. From traditional Australian home cooking, sweet and savory, to multicultural methods and more, this course looks at the range of
influences on an individual’s tastes, how we select, prepare and present food and the influences that shape our food decisions. Food Safari practicals cater to the student’s food interests, providing the opportunity for them to create dishes that reflect their own backgrounds and heritage - representing something meaningful about who they are.
If you have experience in cake decoration, using native food ingredients, baking or commercial cookery, we would love for you to share your experience with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Master Chef and Food Safari by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Vehicles and Automotive’s provides students with the opportunity to explore a range of automotive technologies through practical, hands-on experiences. From billy carts to motorbikes, cars to planes, students will investigate a wide range of vehicles and motors to see how they work and how they can be modified to really make them hum. Students complete practical projects on real vehicles to produce amazing end products to showcase at the end of the course.
Students have the opportunity to modify and improve second-hand café racer style motorcycles in the College’s Vehicles and Automotive workshop.
If you have experience in welding, joinery, refurbishment and/or minor mechanical modifications, we would love for you to come and talk to our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Vehicles and Automotive by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Timber Masters is a project-based course that helps students develop their skills in the timber space. Through collaboration and taking pride in craftsmanship, students produce products made with timber and timber related materials. Students identify needs, gain skills and knowledge in the area of timber joinery and furnishings, follow the design process and see projects through to an end product. Students can take this course in a range of directions, including wood turning, computer aided timber manufacturing, cabinetry and furniture making or simple timber construction projects for beginners. This course is for those who love working with timber.
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If you have experience in furniture design and manufacturing, joinery and finishing of timber products or just love creating your own timber products, we would love for you to come and talk with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Timber Masters by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Fashion Designer is a project-based course where students design and create textile items to meet a particular need or purpose, with the aim of using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. Projects are specifically designed to meet the interests of students and help them identify the local and/or global needs. The passions and interests of the student group are a key factor in determining the direction of the items that are developed and where they end up. Skills that are developed throughout the course include time management, textiles and sewing skills of many types (depending on the needs and direction of the projects that are completed), safety training, use of emerging
technologies in textiles, decoration and embellishment of textiles items and possibly extending to other arts and crafts should projects take other directions.
If you have experience in textiles, sewing or fashion design, we would love for you to share your knowledge with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with The Fashion Designer by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
The Good Game is a programming and technology-based elective that has strong emphasis on computer hardware and software. The Good Game provides students the opportunity to sink their teeth into a series of projects developing 2D and 3D video games. Students learn to code in a range of languages and environments, create interactive game elements, worlds, coding modules and simulations. Students learn about the hardware of gaming, building gaming PCs and how to set up the ultimate environment to run awesome games at highframe rates. Students learn a range of IT skills including coding, hardware design, software development, cybersecurity, IT support and troubleshooting.
If you have experience in the IT industry, we would love for you to share your knowledge with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Good Game by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Tech Tools for Design is a very practical subject. This course brings together all of the hands on elements of design as students learn digital and practical skills to produce a product of their choosing for a particular target market. Students develop a wide range of design and technology skills and gain experience in prototyping and final product development such as 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D modelling, CNC routing, robotics, electronics and much more. Students who love to use technology to solve a problem or meet a need, Tech Tools for Design will give them the skills they need to go big in the design and development space.
If you have experience in 3D printing, laser cutting CAD/CAM development, CNC or any other modern design tools, we would love for you to come and talk to our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Tech Tools for Design by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our TAS teachers.
Students gain insight into the science behind cosmetics and cosmetic procedures in order to develop the skills to apply these processes safely and to assess the health impacts of using these products. With this knowlesge, students have the opportunity to design and develop their our own cosmetic product. Students also investigate procedures such as dyeing hair, eyebrow tattooing and tanning methods. The second part of this course focusses on the practical application of cosmetology and provides students with an opportunity to focus on one application to develop expertise in. These practical applications include hairdressing and styling, makeup (costume), makeup (events and every
day) skincare and dermatology. The final project for the course requires students to combine their learned skills in groups to provide a beauty service program or event that can be run within the school community (or beyond).
If you have experience as a hairdresser or in cosmetics, we would love for you to come and talk with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Cosmetology by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Our Xplore Courses aim to help our Years 9 and 10 students discover and develop their passions and gifts, whilst continuing to build skills, knowledge and understanding that will lead to academic success. These courses run over two terms and are taught by our Science teachers.
Students are provided with an introduction to the field of aeronautics and its applications on earth and beyond. Aeronautics is a practical field of study that incorporates skills across mathematics, physics and engineering. This course provides an opportunity to investigate the following principles of aeronautics and how to engineer solutions to account for them: aerodynamics + fluid dynamics, fuel consumptions and control systems. These principles are then applied to evaluate the future of aeronautics and its role in space exploration. This culminates in a project that aims to solve one problem that may be encountered within the future of space exploration.
If you have experience working as a pilot, studying to become a pilot, working in the field of Aeronautical Engineering or are studying in the field of Aeronautical Engineering, we would love for you to come and talk with our students!
Express your interest in partnering with Aeronautics and Space Exploration by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
The College has a rich history in Creative and Performing Arts. Both our Primary and Secondary students have opportunities to perform in areas such as Musicals, Wakakirri, Music Ensembles, Drama performances, Vocal Ensembles and Dance troupes. Our Creative and Performing Arts performances are wonderful community events.
Welcomers
To compliment our student performances we want to ensure our community enjoy attending the many Creative and Performing Arts events that occur throughout the year. Tasks my vary from warmly welcoming people at events, assisting with seating, serving light refreshments to directing traffic. All very important roles in ensuring the overall success of our Creative and Performing Arts events.
Sewers
Costume production is a vital part of any performance. There will be many opportunities to contribute to the A great deal of work is required to go into a production
costume production processes, whether it be through making small alterations or being more involved with sewing costumes, help would be greatly appreciated.
If you are someone who enjoys meeting people and ensuring the smooth running of performances and events or you would like to serve by sharing your sewing skills, we would love to partner with you!
Express your interest in partnering with Creative and Performing Arts by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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a specific skill or area of career interest. During this program mentees discover and gain insight into the world of of work, engage in research and discover the many opportunities available to them.
The William Clarke College Community Mentoring Program is where we bring people experienced in life, education and business together with our chosen Year 11 participants. As Mentors (those providing support, skills and knowledge) you will journey with your mentee (the student) as they experience the ups and downs of Year 11.
In a Mentoring relationship, the mentor effectively acts as an experienced and trusted adviser, concerned with enabling and extending the student’s competence.
Successful mentoring occurs when the partnership is based on mutual respect, and when both parties share and negotiate their expectations.
The role of a Mentor is invaluable to the development and engagement of our students. Mentors help the mentees to gain knowledge, skills and experience in
Mentors are matched to a Year 11 mentee by skill set, interest and career choice and are involved in:
• A Training Evening
• Eight Mentor/Mentee Breakfast Sessions
• A Celebration Presentation Breakfast
Express your interest in partnering with the Community Mentoring Program by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Throughout the year in Primary, we run excursions and incursions. We would love to welcome Community Partners to assist alongside our Primary school staff in the supervision of our children at these events.
The Primary school holds three sporting carnivals a year – Swimming, Athletics and Cross country. Often the assistance of Community Partners at these events in a variety of ways is greatly valued.
We acknowledge that our community extends beyond the students. We would love people to assist the College to build community beyond the classroom. This may involve welcoming new parents at events or engaging with others at assemblies. Knowing that there are people willing to talk to new people will assist us in building our community as a College.
We have a wealth of knowledge and skills within our community that we would love to utilise on occasion
in Parent Consultations, Feedback, Ideas Forums, and Questions and Answers discussions with the Head of Primary. If you believe that your skills and talents could assist the Primary school through these means then we would welcome your involvement.
Express your interest in partnering with Primary School by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
On occasion, there are opportunities for members of our community to attend events at the College. At these events we want to ensure that all attendees feel welcomed.
If you are a College parent or carer, a staff member or College student who loves to make people feel welcomed or enjoys meeting and engaging with people in a relaxed social setting, we would love for you to be part of The Welcome Team!
Express your interest in partnering with The Welcome Team by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
Our Learning Support area provides assistance in a variety of ways to many of our students throughout their learning journey.
If you are good at communicating with students and are confident in navigating your way around the College, we would appreciate your assistance. There are currently two areas where we require the assistance of Community Partners:
Twice a year we screen our Primary students for Vision and Hearing. As part of this process, we need assistance with escorting students to and from their classroom.
During the HSC Trial examinations and formal examinations, we have the need for readers and/or writers to support our students who have provisions
from the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) for these examinations. If you are clearly spoken and/or a good writer, we would appreciate your assistance with our students in this important part of their learning journey.
The HSC Trial Examinations typically take place in August
The HSC Examinations typically take place across Mid-October – Mid-November
Please note that you cannot be a reader or writer for your own child.
Express your interest in partnering with Learning Support by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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On occasion, the College seeks to make changes to the procedures, products and systems it uses. Prior to these changes occurring we would appreciate the ability to contact members of our community with expertise in relevant areas to test products or systems, or to offer input into procedures.
Areas of expertise that we would like to partner with include those with experience in:
• Information Technology
• Marketing and Communications
• Property and Facilities
• Human Resources
• Event Management
This would be mostly on an adhoc basis depending on the needs of the College. When required the commitment may involve activities such as: testing a system at home, being part of a focus group meeting, or discussing new ideas with a member of the College staff.
Express your interest in partnering with Corporate Services by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au
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Throughout the school year the College holds many events that may require assistance from our parents and carers in a volunteer capacity. Volunteering at the College can be a richly rewarding experience, can assist with the development of lifelong friendships among parents and carers and also enables the College to provide unique and rewarding experiences for our entire community.
Volunteering at College events may include a variety of tasks such as serving tea and coffee, assisting with selling food at intermission of a performance, cooking up a storm on the BBQ, even set ups and pack down. All tasks play an integral role in the success of our events and contribute to the overall enjoyment of those who attend. If you enjoy meeting people and would like to play a role in partnering with the College in a volunteer capacity, we would love to hear from you.
Express your interest in partnering with General Volunteering by scanning the QR code or by visiting wcc.nsw.edu.au/#community-partners-toc
If you have any queries please contact communitypartners@wcc.nsw.edu.au