SETTLING into secondary life at Shepparton ACE College, Year 7 students Escher, Lilly, Amellia and Felicaty have embraced their new school with confidence and excitement.
Reflecting on their first week, the students described the experience as welcoming, fun and supportive, and said they are already looking forward to the year ahead.
Having started just over a week ago, Felicaty and Lilly said the move from primary school was smoother than expected, thanks to the kindness of fellow students and the care shown by teachers.
“It’s really fun and there’s a lot to do,” Felicaty said.
“The teachers are really nice and the learning experiences are really good,” Lilly added.
All students said they felt included from their very first day and had quickly made new friends, helping them feel at home in the school community.
This year, Shepparton ACE Secondary College has welcomed a full Year 7 intake of students from primary schools across the region and beyond, creating one full class of 16 students with additional students joining a composite Year 7/8 class.
The College’s strong culture continues to provide a nurturing environment where every student is supported to grow.
Alongside a strong pastoral care program, students enjoy a broad curriculum including science, history, humanities, art, Japanese and drama, as well as opportunities to learn instruments such as guitar and ukulele. Many are also excited about camp in March and upcoming excursions.
Escher and Amellia also spoke warmly of their teachers.
“All the teachers treat everyone with respect and encourage us to have a say in our learning,” they said.
