High School at ALESCO

HYDRO FARMING TAKES ROOT AT ALESCO NORTHLAKES

Last year Alesco Northlakes won a $2,100 grant from Lake Macquarie Council, matched by fundraising from the school, which has enabled them to purchase and install a vertical Hydro farm. Students have been busy setting up the farm and are now ready to plant their first crop. A special mention goes out to resident volunteer gardener Ric Marley for the countless hours he has put into the installation project. Northlakes looks forward to tending to their garden and growing their fresh produce.

MAKING WAVES WITH INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

Alesco Senior College recently participated in The Manning River Turtle Conservation Project by making 60 craft turtles using paddle pop sticks, wool and a simple weaving technique. Their baby turtles formed part of a large mother turtle, covering 8m x 10m to be photographed from the air by a drone. The project was mainly driven by the school’s Visual Design class with some students in years 9 and 10 contributing as well.

The project aims to bring awareness to the local community about our endangered Manning River Helmeted Turtle. The turtle is a 55 million year old reptile, found only in the middle and upper catchment areas of the Manning River in NSW. It is a medium short-necked freshwater turtle and was listed as an endangered species in 2017. The project is in collaboration with artist Shona Wilson and the international organisation with Nature2020.

YEAR 13 | A LIFE CHANGING GAP YEAR

ALESCO’S YEAR 13 PROGRAM CAN HELP YOUNG PEOPLE:

– Get qualified – Get skilled up – Get your HSC – Get focused – Get involved in the community – Get ready for life after school

The program includes the ‘Trip of a Lifetime’

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE PLACE

Our targeted educational or employment pathways can be tailored to suit the needs of any potential school leaver.

For young people looking to transition into the workforce, further study or just wanting to get skilled up and explore their options, Year 13 can be that life-changing gap year with a difference. Many young people leave school with no ‘exit plan’. This program aims to help students develop a solid plan for life after school and get real-world skills to help them find future success.

Contact the Alesco Team to apply for the 2022 program.