A selection of 68 Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Year 11 students nominated by their NRL clubs assembled on the Central Coast on Darkinjung land for the four-day intensive camp held last week to participate in a range of workshops that had a focus on sharing culture and cultural experiences, developing leadership and promoting wellbeing.
With only 4 participants attending from Victoria, Parade was fortunate enough to be represented by our very own RJ Bamblett. And here is what RJ had to share about his experience.
I learnt about the importance of mental health and the importance of my culture; I was very fortunate to able to go on this camp to experience and learn the importance of all these things and am very grateful. Not only did I make new friends, but I learnt how everyone is connected through our culture.
As our Year 10 and 11 students prepare for their next Work Placement block at the end of Term 3. I asked some of our Year 11 students what their previous experience was like and what they are looking forward to this time around.
What are you doing for your Work Placement?
I am working for a plumbing company that does roofing.
What are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to a new type of trade and going up on the roof, fitting down pipes and gutters.
What did you learn about yourself at your last placement?
I learnt that roof plumbing is not for me, and I did not enjoy the maintenance work.
Do you think your VCE VM course at Preston has provided you the skills you need in your future trade?
It has helped me develop my skills, but it is up to me to learn on the job site.
Year 11 Matthew Katusic L10A
What are you doing for your Work Placement?
I did my work placement at DB Pro Plumbing.
What are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to learning on the job site. I have done work experience with this company before, so I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.
What did you learn about yourself at your last placement?
I learnt that I have the skills to become a first-year apprentice work with all the tools I need to.
Do you think your VCE VM course at Preston has provided you the skills you need in your future trade?
Yes, the VM course has helped because in my Certificate II Plumbing course I have learnt correct techniques and procedures about being on a job site and the tools I will be using.
Year 11 Eden Buccella H10A
What are you doing for your Work Placement?
I am working for an excavation company in Echuca.
What are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to driving the excavator and doing different tasks.
What did you learn about yourself at your last placement?
At my last placement I gained a better idea of what I want to do in the future and how I could start my own business.
Do you think your VCE VM course at Preston has provided you the skills you need in your future trade?
The VM program at Preston Campus has taught me the basics of working in a trade and I looking forward to developing my skills in excavation through my work placement.
Year 11 Fletcher Simpson T10A
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