Our Co-Curriculum
Student Voice is integral to the decision making processes at St Helena. There is a whole school commitment to empowering students and providing forums for discussion, input and feedback. This fosters leadership development and the outworking of our values: respect, responsibility and personal best.
The appointment of external applicants for teaching positions includes being interviewed by a panel of student representatives. Their comments and conclusions are factored into decisions made by the selection panel.
Students are elected annually to the following roles:
College Captians
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As representatives of the student body the Captains (2) and Vice Captains (2) are expected to model the college values, represent the school at events on and off campus, lead the SRC and actively contribute as School Council members.
Color Captains
2 per domain portfolio
1.The Arts: Dance, Performing Arts, Music
2.Sport
3.Service
4.Debating
5.Technology/eLearning
These leaders provide a link between the student body and the domain leaders. They assist in the organisation of domain related events.
Year Level Captains
2 per year level
These students voice the ideas, opinions and thoughts of their year level peers at weekly meetings.
They help lead level assemblies, organise year level events and are alert to the needs of their cohorts.
STRIVE Captains
2 per Form Group
The role involves SRC membership and undertaking form duties including reading out the Daily Bulletin, organising fundraising, and helping develop the form culture.
House Captains
2 per mini-school for each House
Responsibilities include leading house assemblies, attending house meetings and assisting with the organisation of school carnival events and house activities across all domains.
Peer Mediators
selected Year 10 and Year 11 students
These leaders are trained to assist students with dispute resolution.
Additional leadership training and skill development opportunities
Students can also opt into the following programs:
- Peer Support
- Interact
- GRIP leadership
- World Challenge
- Youth Summit
How we Interact with our World
Here is a selection of Camps & Tours that St Helena Secondary College is involved with.
Forest Edge (Neerim East)
Year 7 Camp
When
Why
How often
February
Transition and Orientation: focus on building relationships with peers and teachers through a range of outdoor and team building activities.
Annual
Sydney
Year 8 Sydney Tour
When
Why
How often
September
Curriculum Links: Historical and prominent landmarks
Year 8 Text Black Dog Gang
Annual
Grampians & Alpine National Park
Year 9 The Outer Edge (TOE)
When
Why
How often
Semester 2
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award component: students plan and complete an expedition.
Annual
Determined annually
Great Victorian Bike Ride (Yr 7-12)
When
Why
How often
November
Physical and mental challenge – riding 600+km over 9 days.
Annual
Alice Springs & Uluru
Central Australia Tour (Yr 11)
When
Why
How often
July
Tour of Central Australia: cultural and social learning.
Annual
PGL Campaspe Downs Camp Kyneton
Year 12 Study Camp
When
Why
How often
February
Activities and lectures to prepare students for their final year of VCE.
Annual
Lake Dewar YMCA Lodge
Production Camp
When
Why
How often
Term 3
Final Production preparation ahead of Opening Night.
Annual
Surfers Paradise QLD
Senior Band Tour
When
Why
How often
July
Performance and competition.
Annual
Lake Dewar YMCA Lodge
Junior and Intermediate Band Camp
When
Why
How often
Term 4
Skill development, collaboration and social growth.
Annual
California USA
G’Day USA (Yr 10-12)
When
Why
How often
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International exposure, cultural, historical and social learning. A home stay with an American family allows for relationship building and cultural exchange.
Bi-Annual
Italy
Italian Trip (Yr 10-12)
When
Why
How often
–
Cultural, historical and language learning. A home stay with an Italian family provides an authentic experience.
Bi-Annual
India
World Challenge (Yr 10-12)
When
Why
How often
November 2019
Developing independence, resilience, confidence and capacity. Skills in leadership, teamwork, organisation, problem solving and communication at also honed.
Bi-Annual
USA
NASA Space Camp (Yr 10-12)
When
Why
How often
September
STEM and cultural learning.
Bi-Annual
Falls Creek – Bogong Outdoor Education Centre
Year 10 Ski Camp
When
Why
How often
July
Skill development: downhill and cross country skiing.
Annual
Geelong
Year 11 VCAL & 12 Student Leaders – Sailing Camp
When
Why
How often
February
Team building, planning and personal development.
Annual