Graphic Design and Zines Career Taster

Earlier this Term, our Year 9 students attended the Graphic Design and Zines Career Taster at North Metropolitan Tafe. Students created RISO prints and applied collage and mixed media design skills.

‘RISO prints are made with a Risograph printer. It looks like a photocopier, but works as a screen printer; using rich spot colours and stencils to create tactile and vibrant prints, affordably and with little impact to our environment. Risograph printing has been used for high-volume printing in places like schools & political parties for many years, but over the past decade, it has undergone a resurgence with creatives adopting the process because of its tactile and unique results. RISOTTO takes great care in minimizing its impact on the environment; from daily studio operations, to waste management, and sustainable paper supplies. Riso printing is a highly energy efficient and sustainable printing method, making for an ethical product, unmatched by other printing methods.’ What is Risograph Printing? | RISOTTO Studio

Thank you to Ms Robyn Mentzel for organising this exciting opportunity.

Auslan Career Taster

On Monday 18 October, 18 students visited the Northbridge Campus of North Metropolitan Tafe to attend a Career Taster in Auslan.

Guest speakers educated students on the multi-faceted job opportunities within the deaf community and how Auslan could benefit them in everyday scenarios.

Students enjoyed having lunch at the College canteen whilst being entertained by a live band. They then moved into a fully immersive Auslan learning space where we were lead through a wide range of Auslan signs by a wonderful teacher. This session did not require voice and students were encouraged to communicate using sings and facial expressions only.

Many students found the experience engaging, and enjoyed the opportunity to explore what inclusion looks like for people who rely on Auslan to communicate. Several interesting conversations followed the course, including the potential for schools to incorporate Auslan lessons into the Languages program, and perhaps even as a Belong activity for LJBC.

Thank you to Robyn Mentzel for giving us the opportunity to attend the Career Taster which allowed the Y9, 10 and 11 students to get a feel for what tertiary education might look like for them.

Year 9 Plumbing Career Taster Day

Our Year 9 students had an amazing experience yesterday at the Plumbing Career Taster at Balga TAFE.

The students received valuable information about pathways into plumbing, various plumbing specialisations and the future of the industry. The presenter, a TAFE lecturer, fully engaged the boys. We also toured the campus, observing current apprentices working on tiling, plastering, bricklaying and plumbing projects. In the workshop, the boys were given minimal verbal instruction and expected to follow written plans to construct a working sprinkler system. They were required to demonstrate safety, maturity and helpfulness and excelled in all areas.
We couldn't have been prouder of the students. They were attentive, kind to each other, respectful to everyone around them and represented our College brilliantly. They even returned early from lunch to continue working on their project. Well done!

Aviation Work Experience – Jamie Weatherill