Media Studies
Last term the Year 11 Media Studies students undertook an excursion to ACMI (the Australian Centre for the Moving Image). This visual arts museum is located just off Federation Square and had newly reopened after a period of refurbishment. As such, the Penola students got to experience a range of brand new/cutting edge displays and interactives that demonstrate the myriad ways that media shapes our world.

From watching clips of early cinema to creating their own movie sound effects checking out a range of real-life movie props and costumes as well as playing video games from across the ages – the Year 11s made full use of the fantastic resources. Finally, special take-home tokens equipped with RFID chips allowed students to digitally “collect” exhibits that were of particular interest.

Pathways and Subject Selection
Students are currently actively engaged in planning their learning journey for 2022. With the support of staff our students are considering the options available in terms of pathways and subjects.

The students have been fortunate to participate in a wide range of activities to support their decision making based on their interest and learning goals.

These activities have included:

• Pastoral lessons focused on the curriculum structure at each year level
• Viewing vodcasts focused on key learning areas, VCE, VCAL and VET
• Attending the Senior Programs Day to speak with Heads of Learning and subject teachers
• Attending lunchtime VCAL sessions to learn more about applied learning

From next week the senior students will be meeting with course advisors and entering their subject preferences for 2022.

Parents you can support your son and daughter by discussing their selections at home and assisting them to complete the Planning Sheet prior to course advice.

Please look to have these completed prior to August 9. This document and other resources are located on MyPenola. Students can access all vital information and links to key documents vis their year level page.

You can also visit our Careers Website

I encourage you and your child to attend the virtual presentations from tertiary providers this week.

If you have questions please do the following:

• Read/view the curriculum resources on MyPenola
• Contact the relevant Heal of Learning or Year Level Co-Ordinator
• Contact Sandra Warren (Year 7-8) or Vera Treloar (Year 9-12)
• For VCE matters contact Joanne Barton
• For VCAL matters contact Daniel Catoggio
• For Careers contact Terry McGann