13 Dec 2018
We as a school are embracing the partnerships and connections that we have formed within our community. On December 5, we hosted a special morning tea to acknowledge the overwhelming support that we received from local businesses and community organisations throughout 2018. Linking the school with the wider community has immeasurable benefits for students to gain the necessary skills to seek employment during summer break and post school years.
The morning tea was hosted in our school Café with students serving tea, espresso coffee and homemade delights that they had prepared that morning. Guests were presented with certificates of appreciation and thanked by Mr Ken Bates, Principal and Careers Advisor Mrs Maree McNeil.
Vincentia High School offers a variety of Vocational Programs to students in Years 10, 11 & 12. These programs allow students to engage in industry based learning and flexible education pathways into employment post school years. Around the world the most successful education systems are focusing on immersive real-world experiences, to build the skills and capabilities which will enable young people to adapt to an ever-changing environment and instil an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Over 200 Year 10 students participated in work experience in 2018 and we currently have 10 School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) students placed with local organisations. SBAT allows students to undertake paid work and vocational study as part of their HSC pathway. Students can also elect to participate in Vocational Education & Training (VET) at school or Vocational Education and Training via TAFE NSW (EVET).
Once again we would like to thank our community partners for allowing our students to build on their enterprise skills, gain confidence, and the positive mindset necessary to reach their career goals. #LearningForLife #SkillsNotScores