Although it seems like a long time, end of year will be here before we know it! Please expect a letter in the next few weeks outlining the end of year activities for Grade 10 and what students need to do in able to participate in these activities.

Grade 10 jumpers are expected to arrive by the end of term. Students are still required to wear full school uniforms which includes the school jumper or jacket. If students wish to wear something under their school shirts, this needs to be a black or navy long sleeved shirt. Students wearing non-school jumpers, including hoodies, will be asked to change into one of the spare jumpers available at the front office.

English

The term started with an Active English unit where we analysed a range of everyday forms that most people will use in everyday life. These included Vehicle Transfer Forms and Rental Agreement Forms. Students were very interested in the Vehicle Transfer Forms as many students are planning for their Learners and first car. Students compared pre-written cover letters and had an opportunity to write their own to practice the skills they have developed so far.

Beyond Grade 10

Grade 10 students regularly have industry specialists in to discuss career pathways and opportunities. Earlier this term New Norfolk High School hosted a Careers Fair where students had the opportunity to talk with a range of businesses to discuss what a career in that field looked like. Students also managed to collect a large amount of On the 26^th June students will have the opportunity to visit Claremont College for a Taster Day where they will rotate through 5 subjects of their choice to help them decide on subject selection for next year.  

Incat and TAFE Industry Tour

The tour was hosted by Ivan at TMEC, who arranged for the invite only trip to Incat and Tafe. Students started the day in the training room finding out about pathways to employment at Incat. Seriously windy and cold, the kids braved the weather to head down into the massive sheds to look at the production of the boats. After lunch in the van – yep, too windy to be outside! We visited the Bender Drive Tafe Campus which focuses on welding and laser cutting production.