In VCE VM at OLMC, we are often provided with wonderful opportunities to showcase our creativity, communication and presentation skills. Hosting the Japanese exchange students from Seirei Gakuen High School for a delightful morning tea on Friday 25 July, was one such occasion.
The Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students planned the event, created the menu, baking and arranging the purchases of little treats to fit with our 'Aussie' theme. Lemon slice, lamingtons, ANZAC biscuits and Tim Tams all featured, as well as a Caramello Koala for every student. The VCE VM students designed and printed the menus, set up the space, decorated the tables and created an attractive display.
On the day, the VCE VM students played host – welcoming their guests, taking drink orders and preparing barista-made coffees, hot chocolates, chai, matcha and tea. The conversation flowed, and the chatter and laughter, loud enough to be heard over the Japanese pop playlist booming from the speaker, was a clear indication that our Japanese guests, the OLMC Japanese language students and the VCE VM students thoroughly enjoyed the morning tea.
VCE VM is vocational and applied learning in a real-world context. Our morning tea for the Seirei Gakuen High School students is just one of the many opportunities that allows the VCE VM students' knowledge and skills to grow in an authentic and engaging learning experience. And it’s fun too!
Helen Hamblin
Senior Vocational Program Coordinator
