To coincide with National Volunteer Week, 17 Year 11 students were presented with theirCertificate I in Active Volunteering (CHC14015)attained during 2022. This Certificate is a vocational course and nationally recognised qualification.

Year 10 students at the College are given the opportunity to enrol in the course and complete five units of work across the year.

- Be an Effective Volunteer

- Communicate in the Workplace

- Work with Diverse People

- Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks

- Participate in Work Health and Safety

Students participate in set days (Incursions) for each unit of work and, also, complete at least 20 hours of volunteer work over the year.

Student Ava Toland completed all the components of the course and received her Certificate 1 with 16 of her fellow students.

“Throughout the year we participated in practical activities such as role-playing situations we might face as volunteers and how to deal with them.”

“While the course was aimed at teaching us how to be good volunteers, a lot of the content crossed over with the how to be good employees. Every student took something from the course that they will use throughout their lives.”

“The College provided many ways for students to achieve their 20 hours of volunteer work. I chose to complete my twenty hours outside of school. I helped coached a netball team outside of school hours for a whole netball season. It was heaps of fun and helped me develop many new skills such as organisation, and time management.”

Mrs Fiona Wright, Director of Students 10-12 said: “Serving others is something which we believe strongly in at the College. We want to extend our students beyond academics and offer ways in which they can develop their character and go into the community to make a difference for Christ.”