Year 10 Curriculum Enrichment Week

Curriculum Enrichment Week this year saw Year 10 very much out and about. Our focus was two fold, with a future focus on pathways, but also time spent on social Justice.

Monday and Tuesday were Christian Service Learning days. Students were in various placements around the Valley and in the City completing hours towards their Curriculum Council endorsed unit. The feedback from staff who visited, and from placement providers was wholly positive. From placements in elderly care homes to soup kitchens, to Vinnies stores, students certainly gave back to their community. 

I am reminded of Frederick Ozanam’s phrase ‘to do a little good’ and I am certain that this is what happened during these two days. 

On Wednesday, we participated in a reflection day at school run by Caritas Australia. Students were given some time to reflect on the issues of social justice in our world at large. Students created crosses that will be used at our Feast Day Mass tomorrow. We have some beautiful, creative crosses as a result. It was particularly relevant to spend time reflecting on justice and what it means for us directly after their Christian Service placements. Thanks must go to Moira Staunton for running our day. 

The remainder of the week was spent with a focus on the future for our Year 10’s. We travelled to various university and tafe campuses and explored what life might be like as a student at a post school destination. We travelled from Curtin University of technology, to Notre Dame in Fremantle, to Central Tafe in the city. Much was learnt and it certainly gave students an insight as to what options they have post school.

Thanks to Mr Gray, Mr Chinnock and Mrs Hope for all their work over Curriculum Enrichment Week. Another great week was had by all.

Mrs Walmsley
Year 10 Team Leader