Year 10 RENEWAL On 18 and 19 August, Year 10 participated in a Renewal. This Renewal experience was specifically tailored to our age group, focusing on driving, safe partying and our transition into adulthood. The program was split into two days, with half the students attending seminars staged at school, and the other half travelling to the racecourse for a more ‘spiritual’ experience. The sessions at school were broken into three parts. The road to acquiring our learners permit, a presentation by John Maher on the consequences of hazardous driving and finally the importance of safe partying. The first speaker was a representative from Vicroads who came to speak about the process of gaining a licence and how to properly prepare for driving. This presentation was extremely enlightening as the majority of the Year Level was either getting their licence or already had one. The second presenter was John Maher, who told us of the loss of his daughter. He pelted us with raw emotion when he described his daughter’s death. He made us realize that the consequences of unsafe driving are catastrophic. Finally, we had a session on safe partying, which is essential for people of our age. At the racecourse, our casual clothes added an atmosphere of levity that made us eager for the day to come. Indigenous speaker and musician Scott Darlow, talked to us for most of the time about the welfare of indigenous Australians. The day also comprised of little activities like meditation, which helped get us in touch with our ‘inner’ selves. This Renewal helped the Year 10s to understand what it takes to be an adult. Isaac Travers-Hucker CAREERS WEEK In the last week of Term 2,Year 10 students took part in Careers Week. With the focus being that boys start to look towards Year 11 and 12, as well as a potential future they wish to pursue. The week consisted of teachers outlining the potential pathways in the Senior Years of school (VCAL, VET and VCE), guest speakers, seminars and small activities. This helped students who knew what they wanted to do, so that they could further explore and look
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into all pathways. It was, however, also beneficial for the students who didn’t know what they wanted to do, as they were able to have the chance to learn and explore all things as future and potential pathways. Everything that boys had a chance to participate in, enabled them to get an understanding of the real-life work force and the problems they may encounter, as well as finding out what was required of them for that particular career. Overall, it was a great informative experiences that allowed all the boys to gain a better understanding of what’s required in the future. James Dillon FOOTY AND SOCCER Year 10 boys were introduced to competitive interschool sport for the first time this year, in the form of Year 10 football and soccer. This involved either playing at home or travelling to Melbourne on a Tuesday to play against other schools. Playing for the teams was a huge commitment from all the boys, missing up to four periods of lessons a week, to represent the school in their representative sport. Both teams had a successful season, with the football team narrowly losing to St Bede’s College in their grand final, showing great character and fight. The soccer team were introduced to the fierce competition of the ACC, losing 3 of their 4 games, with the highlight coming in the 5-0 win against Simonds College. A big thank you to all the teachers who were involved with both teams, sacrificing their time to coach and support the boys! Hugh McMahon THE SOCIAL During Term 3, Clonard, Sacred Heart and St Joseph’s Year 10s, joined together for the annual Social, designed to build relationships with peers from other schools. Three schools, a few fedoras and a one Dance floor to rule them all. Early ‘pre-game’ nerves were present with a few guys rehearsing conversation starters in the corner…Okay maybe it was just me, but regardless, it looked like division barracks out there. But, with the flick of the lights and some music beats courtesy of DJ Mitch, the invisible barricades faded off into the night and the festivities truly began.All the girls looked magnificent and the lads scrubbed up nicely as well. However, something was missing - someone to pull out one of their classic
