ASPIRATION DAY... Students from across the region not only got to experience all the wonderful programs on offer to them with further study and beyond, but they also got to mix with kids from other schools like Katandra West Primary School and Orrvale Primary School. From left, Izzy Felmigham KWPS, Esther Cleary KWPS, Lexi Cordy OPS, Billy Kop GSSC and Lilly McLarty KWPS. Photo: Aaron Cordy.
By Aaron Cordy
GRADE 5 students across the region got some hands-on experience of what Greater Shepparton Secondary College has to offer last week when they attended Aspirations Day.
Over 600 grade 5 students from 28 schools took part in the fun that showed them pathways they can take with their education.
ASPIRATION DAY… Students from across the region not only got to experience all the wonderful programs on offer to them with further study and beyond, but they also got to mix with kids from other schools like Katandra West Primary School and Orrvale Primary School. From left, Izzy Felmigham KWPS, Esther Cleary KWPS, Lexi Cordy OPS, Billy Kop GSSC and Lilly McLarty KWPS. Photo: Aaron Cordy.
“Today, we gather 600 grade five students from Greater Shepparton primary schools on site to build their aspirations and to plant the seeds for their future, studies, subject selections and opportunities locally that are here for employment, as they finish secondary school,” said Shepparton Education Plan Project Manager Jenni Gibson
Latrobe, GOTAFE and Melbourne UNI were on site to talk about pathways for further education once the students leave school. Along with local industries and members of the Shepparton Police and the CFA, the day provided hands-on learning for the students.
The day was capped off with a BBQ provided by Mooroopna and Shepparton South Rotary Clubs to keep the army of students well fed.
MUSIC INSPIRATION… Talented GSSC Lucy and Stephanie Ludlow share their musical journey with students from Bourchier Street Primary School at Aspirations Day. Photo: Aaron CordyFEEDING THE MASSES… As well as being fed knowledge about what High School and beyond can offer, the 600+ visiting students were fed a delicious BBQ lunch thanks to the Rotary Club of South Shepparton and Mooroopna. Grahamvale Primary School students from left Lincoln Hunter, Landon Barry, Tessa Betson, Lottie Palmer and Maddy Forys enjoy a sausage served by South Shepparton Rotary’s Pure Earle and Lindsay Black. Photo: Aaron CordyBULLET PROOF… Mooroopna Primary School Students learnt about the exciting opportunities a roll with the Victorian Police. From left, Worakai Larkins, Alfred Thornton, Tessy Wanding, Sophie Simpson, Harmony Hexter-Briggs and Kiara Renden. Photo: Aaron Cordy.FIRE TRUCK… Murchison Primary School students Macy Harrap and Esther Ewart were frilled to see the insides of a fire truck at GSSC Aspirations Day. Over 600 grade 5 students were shown sneak peek into the classes and courses along with where that might lead as they continue through their education. Photo: Aaron Cordy
