Close to 100 Year 10 Belridge students recently attended the annual Perth Careers Expo, held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The annual event is WA’s biggest careers based event, attracting 14,000 visitors each year. The excursion was organised and supported by the College’s Career Practitioner, Mr Mouritz, Senior School Head of Student Services, Mr Dawkins and Deputy Principal, Mr Notarpietro.

All staff were really proud of the mature conduct and high level of engagement shown by well over half of the Year 10 cohort in attendance. Staff in attendance commended students for contributing to the exemplary reputation our students have established for themselves when they are representing the College during participation in off-site events.

Students spent the afternoon travelling to the city on two chartered buses in order to allocate an hour and a half navigating their way through each exhibitor’s stand. Students benefited from the opportunity to directly source tertiary course information from a range of TAFE, university and private training providers; as well as directly networking with some of Australia’s well-known government and private employers. It was great to see so many of our students confidently ask for information, advice and access resources to take away with them for future reference. A number of students enjoyed the opportunity to win prizes and collect a range of ‘goodies’ from the exhibitors as well!

Attendance at the event is designed to support and promote the very important career pathway planning and Senior School subject selection processes that Year 10 students will be involved in during the year. At the end of the event students were reminded of the importance of making informed career related decisions and to continue to seek out resources they can use to develop a suitable and meaningful individual career pathway on completion of their secondary studies.

We strongly encourage parents to go to the National Careers Week and My Future websites with your child. Both sites contain numerous resources for use. The My Future link also hosts a range of related videos to help your child engage with careers. 

Year 5 and 6 Taster Courses Morning

On Wednesday 4th May, 30 students from Years 5 and 6 attended Belridge SC to participate in the Academic Enrichment STEM, Fashion, Cricket, Music, Dance and Netball taster courses.

One such taster session was in the Academic Enrichment STEM subject area. Throughout the morning, students were involved in sessions across Mathematics, Humanities, Digital Technologies and Science. Students completed activities that used their STEM skills including problem solving and collaboration. They used a Caesar Cipher, constructed earthquake-resistant structures and hunted for QR codes.

Students also conducted science experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A lot of fun and learning was had by all.

A massive thanks to Mr Rutter, Mr Winch and Mr Whyman for running these sessions, and to the current AEP students who helped out.  Also to all other subject area coordinators for making the morning such a success. 

Rebecca Edmonds
HASS Teacher/Year 7 Coordinator 2022/Academic Enrichment Coordinator

Year 7 NAPLAN

A small group of students with NAPLAN adjustments sat their assessments in Student Services. The students, who opted to complete their NAPLAN with specified seating arrangements, got a special treat with a visit from Peanut. This quiet, calm and supportive space helped students concentrate and feel comfortable, and the visit from Peanut was an added bonus! Peanut is our companion dog and loved by staff and students alike.  

Mikaela Shirley
Teacher - English/Inclusive Education Coordinator

Year 11 Outdoor Education

A little bit of surfing fun!

Surfing has now been added to the Year 11 Outdoor Education program with Surfing WA at Trigg. All students enjoyed the beach and showing off their natural talent!

Tiffany Collins
Teacher - Health & Physical Education

ABCN - Interview to Impress

ABCN workshops have continued this term at Belridge SC. 

Interview 2 Impress is designed to equip high school students with the practical skills needed to engage in employment options beyond school. Whilst students receive coaching in interview preparation, this workshop connects students with corporate employees to enable them to put practice into theory with a realistic interview scenario. Topics include effective non-verbal communication, building rapport, a typical interview structure and behavioural-based interview questions.  See student feedback following this workshop:

Student Comments
“One of the most important thinks I learnt from my mentor was that you should always be able to express yourself even at times of nervousness or uncertainty”

“The most important thing I learnt from this workshop was to have the confidence and belief in yourself during an interview and it’s ok not to know the answers to the questions and ask for a few minutes to think about the question.”

“Love speaking with my mentors! They were lovely people, made the whole experience easy, comfortable and not awkward.”

Mentors Comments
“The students confidence built and it was so nice to see them start talking more
and opening up more as the session went on.”

“It’s a small ask (on your time etc) with a big impact.”

“Great experience for both parties, you both learn, not just the kids.”

“It was nice to just have a chat to younger people to give them some of my perspectives on things.”

ABCN – Future Thinkers

Future Thinkers aims to build creative and innovative problem-solving skills through the process of design thinking, involving a small group of students working with mentors in teams to create solutions to a problem using design thinking methodology. As part of the Future Thinkers program students completed an evaluation at the start and end of the session. The results speak for themselves!

Student Comments

“I learnt cooperation with teammates.”

“I learnt how to communicate over Zoom.”

“Innovative ways to help recycling accumulating recyclable rubbish. How to use video conferencing technology with professionals.”

“How to work as a team to come up with a final solution to help a specific topic.”

“I will use these skills in Student council meeting and leadership at work.”

“I’m interested in exploring more innovative ways, like the ones we learnt in this program and incorporate them into the Belridge SC student council.”

“I learnt from my mentor to listen to others and if they have more experience, make sure to ask them questions.”

Mentor Comments

“The level of engagement grows throughout the program and it’s great to see them animated and engaged.”

“Coming out of their shells, feeling more comfortable talking to adults in a semi-professional environment.”

“Growing in confidence and really thinking succinctly and practically.”

“It’s good to communicate with school students and understand their point of view in life. I am inspired by the student's creativity, imagination and intelligence.”

“It’s worth the time, would absolutely recommend.”

“Do it, you won’t regret it.”

“Very rewarding to give back to students especially those from a disadvantaged background.”

We look forward to our next workshop with ABCN - My Career Rules Program -  scheduled in June.

Carlos Notarpietro
Associate Principal

Lego Club

Calling all Lego enthusiasts, our school’s Lego Club has a challenge for you!

We are entering Bricktober held on 8th and 9th October laster this year. The Lego group have decided to do a Ski Resort and we need you! If you feel up to the challenge, come along to M6 during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday recess time to join your peers who also love Lego and join in the excitement and help bring this idea alive!

Lego Club is open for students in Year 7, 8 & 9. We would love to see more students join in.

We would welcome any donations of any Lego from family and friends to build our supplies.

Mikaela Shirley
Teacher - English/Inclusive Education Coordinator

Audra Keeble
Education Assistant