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Advance Camp 2018

Advance Camp 2018

BY LILY MILLINGTON, RAQUEL SLY & GABI NICHOLL

On the 9th of May our class travelled to Rubicon Outdoor School’s Naook campus near Warburton. We started the camp activities with a 4 kilometre walk from the top of Mount Donabuang, where we discussed different risks and precautions we had to take for the hike including wet surfaces and high speed winds. After we completed the walk, we set up for the night at Warburton Camp Site and began to cook our first meal for the camp.

The next morning, we prepared to go river sledding. Considering the weather conditions (wet, cold and windy), everyone was reluctant to get in the icy water but everyone sucked it up, got in and had a ball. The day was full of laughs and splashing around in the cold water as no one could stay on their rafts. We then made our way down to the Rubicon School of Outdoor Education and set up for another night of camp. Our chill time consisted of playing intense games of Uno and getting to know each other even more.

Our final day of camp started bright and early. To make this early start even better, there was icy cold weather and heavy rainfall to get us ready and warm for our final activity: tree climbing. The weather continued to get worse as we scaled the tall and mighty trees of Rubicon; we soldiered on and had a blast. We finished off the camp with homemade pizza, music and warm drinks. The 3 day Advance Camp was short but sweet; the whole class had a fabulous time and we all came back closer than ever.

“One of the best camps I’ve been on! Amazing activities!”
– ALI SEDDON

Hannah Black presented with Certificate of Merit

Hannah Black presented with Certificate of Merit

On Thursday 17th May, Hannah Black of Year 8, was presented with a certificate of Merit by local federal lower house member for the electorate of Goldstein, The Honourable Tim Wilson. Hannah was invited to participate at the Goldstein morning tea for her work in developing a functioning bionic arm.

Hannah has featured her bionic arm in the Herald Sun, in Herald Sun Kids News, on ABCMe, on the radio and on ABC Behind the News. Hannah created her bionic arm in response to an inquiry project and developed a working prototype over the school holidays using her own pocket money.

Congratulations to Hannah for this well-deserved recognition.

RICHARD MINACK
PRINCIPAL

Robert Eierweis

Robert Eierweis

Article taken from college newsletter – Highlights (edition 2 2018)

Robert Eierweis, graduate of the Brighton Secondary College class of 2000, shares some insight into the real estate industry and reflects on his journey toward opening his own real estate business in his hometown of Brighton.

Working in Real Estate is ever changing, no day of the week is the same, this is why the industry is such an exciting opportunity. It is nearly impossible to outline what a “normal” day looks like in this whirlwind business. However, if you were going to try, each morning starts off with a short meeting with the team to outline the plan for the day and any important sales or auction results from the previous days. From there, the team splits and the day can be filled with anything from introducing yourself to the local community, conducting market appraisals, attending Open for Inspections and calling potential and past clients.

I had no idea that I would end up being in Real Estate, the whole way through school I had planned on being a car mechanic. Then, one thing led to another and an industry veteran took me under his wing and showed me the Real Estate ropes. The main skill that I think got me through the classroom and into a successful real estate career, would have to be, COMMUNICATION. This is a key tool in most jobs you will hold in your life – but in Real Estate this skill is essential. Within a Real Estate position, you are constantly communicating with different people, whether it be clients or colleagues and sometimes people holding high positions within the community.

One of the most rewarding parts of my job is assisting people in the process of purchasing a property, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the faces of a person or family who has just purchased their dream home. With that, comes the equally satisfying reaction of achieving an unbelievable price for your vendors. I would not hesitate to encourage someone to make the move into real estate – the
diversity in the day, the variation of people you work with and the endless rewards are an opportunity not to be missed by anyone who has the motivation to work hard!

ROBERT IS VERY KEEN TO SHARE HIS TIME AND TALENTS WITH OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY, SO LOOK OUT FOR HIM AROUND THE COLLEGE IN THE FUTURE!

World Challenge 2017 – Nepal

World Challenge 2017 – Nepal

BY NIKKI JOHNSON, YEAR 11

Going to Nepal with World Challenge was an incredible experience! It was my first time overseas and I cannot wait to travel again.

Our group had a lot of fun and made some amazing memories when we visited the bat cave, the Pagoda, the Monkey Temple, the Budha Stupa and the Dunbar Square. We also volunteered at a local primary school in Pokhara where we painted the walls of the classrooms and built a small room which became a canteen.

As rewarding as this part of the trip was the trekking phase was utterly unbelievable. Trekking through the Himalayas was perfect. The views were stunning, the actual trekking wasn’t too challenging and the group became good friends helping each other through tough times and playing cards into the late hours.

I strongly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to travel and be challenged. My advice would be to bring a camera, a journal to write in and an extra roll of toilet paper!