Senior VCAL

mrs Kathryn Zwalf | Head of Applied Learning

It has been a pleasure to watch so many of the boys of this 12V class grow into such wonderful, responsible young men during 2021. As their Oratory, WRS and Numeracy teacher I have had such wonderful experiences with these young men, and it’s been so impressive to witness the resilience demonstrated during yet another challenging year. We were so lucky to be able to run some of the projects that we had planned – including the World’s Greatest Shave, where the boys raised over $19,000 for the Leukemia foundation. Their groupwork through this project was incredible. The 12V class also assisted with the 11V Missions Cup fundraiser to raise money for COVID support in India. TAFE on a Wednesday (and Tuesday afternoon for some) was a constant, where so many practical skills were developed for 12V’s future careers. Structured Workplace Learning on Thursdays gave so many opportunities to put these newly learnt skills into action. These onsite practical days seemed to be a highlight and a wonderful opportunity to set our students up for their futures. We were able to attain more employability skills by completing the Responsible Serving of Alcohol course. The boys took every opportunity to develop their employability skills and constantly challenged themselves to develop these valuable life-long skills. I would like to thank all the teachers of this class during their years at school, in particular to the wonderful VCAL teachers who have worked with these boys while they have been part of Applied Learning. It has not only been teachers, but the wide variety of brilliant support staff at Salesian College that has given this group the specific support required - thank you! A huge thank you to Mrs Emily Roach for her tireless enthusiasm and love of the boys while teaching the group this year for PDS and Literacy. Thanks must be given to Mr Declan Crowe for his continual support to the class as well in giving assistance to the boys wherever it’s been needed. It’s been a real team effort by all the staff involved, as well as the boys, to get the most out of this year. It has been a true pleasure to teach this wonderful class this year. I wish you nothing but happiness in your future.