Issue 4 2025 - Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal

Alf Mungioli

Semester One Reporting

Reports for Semester One are being sent out this week. I am sure parents/guardians will take the time to review the progress of their child. For Year 12’s it is an important time as they only have approximately 10 weeks remaining to complete all the required tasks for qualifications and credit towards their WACE. Aside from ATAR students (who do mock exams in the first week of Term 4), all other Year 12 students finish their general and certificate programs at the conclusion of Term 3. 

As a suggestion, please encourage your child to review the comments in their report, week one of Term three. In this way, they may better remember the feedback they have obtained from teachers. The attitude, behaviours and effort section of the school report is also valuable. Feedback assists students to reflect on their learning and the strategies they can adopt to make improvement if necessary. 

Well done to the students – reports overall do present a great deal of positivity of what our students are achieving. It is terrific that teachers and trainers have provided such valuable feedback.

Year 12 students reaching the end of their schooling

For Year 12’s it is an important time as they only have approximately 10 weeks remaining to complete all the required tasks for qualifications and credit towards their WACE. Aside from ATAR students (who do mock exams in the first week of Term 4), all other Year 12 students finish their general and certificate programs at the conclusion of Term 3.  

Some Year 12’s will feel like they want to leave asap and get into the workplace/TAFE university or have a gap year. The last 10 weeks are probably their most important as they finish off the work they have started and obtain the qualifications and results they came here for. 

Congratulations to those students who have continued to develop a terrific work ethic and been resilient and responsible in completing tasks and building positive relationships with peers and staff across the College. They are developing the needed skills to enter the workforce and maintain employment.

Yr 10 Modified Program – End of Term 2

Year 10 students remaining at the College during Country Week are engaging in various important activities, to make the most of the opportunity while other students are not on site. A special program in in place.

There is plenty to enjoy and the students certainly benefited. These activities include; 

• Spending two days on Farm to obtain further experience and skills towards their attainment of Certificate II Agriculture, 

• Attending an excursion to Jenkins Dairy with the aim of getting a different experience with milking, 

• Working on enterprising activities, building teamwork skills, and 

• Being involved in preparation for our annual open day. 

Work Experience (Yr 10, 11 and 12)

A letter has recently been sent home to parents/guardians of Year 10 students, in regards to setting up work experience for the last week of term three. It is strongly recommended Year 10 students actively use the time over the holidays to secure a potential work experience placement. Students who leave this too long end up missing out on some valuable opportunities.

Congratulations to our Year 11 and 12 students who engaged with work experience successfully. While some schools are reducing these opportunities, WACOA – Denmark see our work experience program as an essential part of preparing students for life after College. Thankyou to Ms Lockyer and Ms Hardiman who have done a tremendous job in ensuring all communication had been set up effectively for employers, students and parents.

It is a great opportunity for students to obtain an understanding of the work environment and what employers expect of their workers, while exploring career options. Students will receive an evaluation from employers that can assist with their applications for future jobs.

Attendance

In the event of a student not attending school, an explanation for the absence is sought from parents/guardians, by note, phone, text or email. 

The following absences will be recorded as an “Unauthorised” code;

• Holidays, birthdays, shopping, attending shows. 

• Medical absences without certification exceeding five days per year.

• Private Work Experience not supported by the College.

• Other absences not negotiated in advance with the Deputy Principal or Principal. 

Please take the time to discuss this information with your child. WACOA – Denmark staff and I will continue to support all students by reinforcing the importance of achieving good standards and maintaining a committed approach and positive work ethic to school and work. Understandably, it is an area that employers look at when hiring potential employees.

It is promising to see that we have seen improvements in the attendance of students across Year 10-12. 

I wish all students and parents a safe holiday and look forward to returning for a productive second half of 2025.

Alf Mungioli
Deputy Principal
WACOA - Denmark