Term One Student Newsletter Welcome to term one, we hope you have had a nice transition back into the new year. WTS has a few exciting events and programs planned for 2022 if you are looking for some extracurricular activities to build your skills and experience in STEM with other students from Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. If you are interested in joining an all-girls Esports team, VCE revision workshops, or being a part of our student leadership program, we highly encourage you to get involved in the below events, and motivate your friends to join in along too. Have some fun surrounded by robots here at the Tech School!
GirlsCAN School Holiday 2022 Events STEM Esports Tournament
STEM Makerspace Workshop
Join an all-girls Esports team, participate in a tournament, and learn how to design your own game in Unity. First time gamers are also encouraged to attend.
A hands-on workshop exploring laser cutting, virtual reality, robotics, and workshop skills such as soldering. All experience levels welcome.
Week 1 of Term 1 Holidays. Monday, 11th of April. 9:30 - 2:30 pm. Open to 25 students in Year 7 - 10.
Week 1 of Term 2 Holidays. Wednesday, 29th of June. 9:30 - 2:30 pm. Open to 30 students in Year 7 - 9
VCE Systems Engineering Breakfast & Revision Workshop
VCE Physics Breakfast & Revision Workshop
Join girls from the Wyndham area studying VCE Systems Engineering, connect over breakfast, and participate in Unit 1 or Unit 3 Revision Workshop.
Join girls from the Wyndham area studying VCE Physics, connect over breakfast, and participate in Unit 1 or Unit 3 Revision Workshop.
Week 1 of Term 3 Holidays. Wednesday, 21st of September. 9:30 - 12 pm. Open to girls studying VCE Systems Engineering.
Week 1 of Term 3 Holidays. Wednesday, 21st of September. 9:30 - 12 pm. Open to girls studying VCE Physics.
Register Now For any further information, please email wyndham.tech@vu.edu.au
WTS Student Leadership Program Vibrant Leadership
What it takes
Throughout this program, you will observe the positive behaviours and practical skills of professionals from various backgrounds, enriching your effectiveness as a future leader.
Our journey starts at Wyndham Tech School on April 12th (9 am - 2 pm) with a Future of Work Tech Taster program, and the chance to spend an hour in our stateof-the-art computer Esports gaming room.
Goals WTS Leadership program will: •
Create an inclusive setting where everyone can learn from the team’s collective failings and achievements.
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Develop your leadership and capacity to make meaningful change in your life.
Who is it for? Anyone courageous enough to get out of their comfort zone for some fun sessions with plenty to learn from.
Register Now For any further information, please email wyndham.tech@vu.edu.au
Our last day together will be September 20th (9 am - 2 pm), an Industry Event to meet all the mentors and facilitators, in person. In between, this program focuses on the four Zoom sessions (4 - 4:45 pm) to develop your leadership skills: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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