Artwork from the Migrant Youth Group 2009

 

Hobby Showcase

Wed 25 Nov. The hobby showcase was great fun and we learnt a lot about how to make a variety of things. Thanks to all the students for their efforts and thanks to Anne for making it a terrific success.

Madeleine & Sally :) :0

Our Excursion to the Observatory in Pictures

The Melbourne Cup

On Tuesday November 3, all the students from the centre joined together to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. Everyone combined to take part in four special activities.

First of all, they watched a video about the history and the culture of the Cup. It told them about the horses, the fashion and gambling on the day. It also told about a very famous horse called Phar Lap.

Next, they separated into groups. One group took part in a sweep, another group had a horse race and a third group did a quiz about the Cup.

There was one other group that was making hats called fascinators. People had to cut some net and sewed it onto a hair comb. Then they glued on a flower. Later, some people were wearing their hats.

This was an interesting day because I learned lots of things on this special day.

Jason

The Melbourne Cup morning was a lot of fun.

Here are some of the photos from the day. If you would like to see more, go to the P drive and look there.

MYAC Bricklaying

Some of our students have been going to other parts of the TAFE to see what the courses are like.

Here are several Migrant Youth students at work in bricklaying. Could you do it? Would you like to try?

MEVI -Re enrolling in your course for 2010

Dear all,
Soon you will be receiving a letter in the mail about re enrolling for 2010. If you are re enrolling in the same level you will do this through a process called MEVI. This is what your letter in the mail will be about and you will do this in 2009.

If you are going into a different level or course in 2010 you will enrol next year. Your teacher will be discussing with you what level and course you will be returning to next year. Some of you will finish your studies with us at the end of this year and we hope you go on to do other things.

If you are finishing level 3 this year we may be able to offer you another course -course number 2244 Statement of Attainment in Language, Literacy and Numeracy if you have clear goals about the reading and writing you still need to work on.

We have been told by our faculty director that the student contribution will increase in 2010 from $25 a semester to $30 a semester. You can pay this when you accept your MEVI offer or next year when you enrol.

If you have any concerns at all please talk to your teacher or talk to the head teachers -Jane or I.

Enjoy your studies for the next 6 weeks.

Irene

Welcome to Term 4 2009

Dear Everyone

Welcome back! This term is very short so you have to work very hard to complete all your work. Classes finish on Friday 4th of December. Over the next few weeks your teachers will be talking to you about the best class for you next year. Remember to discuss your work and pathways with your teachers.

Good luck

Irene and Jane

Alice the Student

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Excursion

Standing outside St James station we saw 3 towers, Sydney tower, an hexagonal building and church spires.

In Hyde Park we saw two sculptures, one of Queen Victoria and opposite was King George IV standing on a cube which had seven circular steps.

At Sydney Eye Hospital there was a large, beautiful sculpture. The base was an octagonal prism with a tall cylinder in the middle holding a large circular dish and further up a small circular dish. It would be a beautiful fountain.

Inside Customs House there was an amazing model of the city under the floor.

PEI XING SU 14- 09- 09

The Shapes Excursion

Last Thursday, we went on an excursion to the city. We met together at Granville station at 9:30am. There were 12 people in my group and the teachers.

First we walked around Macquarie Street and looked at some sculptures. Our teacher Kerry showed and explained about the different shapes. They were very nice structures.

After that, we went to the Art Gallery of NSW, then we walked around the Botanic Gardens. We saw a lot of bats in the trees. They looked like fruit.

Before we came back to the train station, we passed the Opera House.
Finally, we said goodbye at Granville station.

It was an interesting excursion. I won't forget it!

(This recount was beautifully written by Asma and Kim)

The Perfect Plumber

The Perfect Plumber - if you're interested in a career in plumbing you MUST see this! It is VERY VERY FUNNY!

Thursday afternoon knitting circle

Here are some images from our very first day of knitting - we are much better knitters now. Nice to see people helping each other.

Dr Panadol

Hi everyone

On Monday August 17, many students came to watch a class perform their play "Dr Panadol".

It was a great success. The actors were fantastic and you could see that they had practised their parts. Well done!

40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing July 20 1969

MYAC semester 1 2009

Hello
This is a music video of the Migrant Youth students. You can see the kind of course we do and the fun we have. It's a great course.

See a Music Video of the Morning Tea

This is a music video our level 2 class made of Australia's biggest morning tea. Maybe you can see yourself in some of the photos.

It is interesting to learn and have fun at the same time.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2009

On Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 of May 2009, many students took part in the morning teas to help raise money for the Cancer Council of NSW.

We watched videos, listened t o special presentations from stage 3 students and played some funny games. After that we all shared our food together and we met many new people.

The morning teas were very successful and we managed to raise over two hundred dollars

I hope that you had a great time.

Kerry

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2009

It's May and time again for "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" and you are all invited to join in.

This is a time when we all come together to help to raise money for the Cancer Council of NSW. The money is to help to find new ways to fight cancer.
On the mornings of May 27 and May 28, different classes will share in special morning teas. Bring along a plate of food, a gold coin donation and a pen so you can join in the activities.

For more information, go to

http://www.cancer.org.au/lifestyle

http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/

Mr Bean In The Park

One day Mr Bean went to the park.
He took his camera because he wanted to take some photos. First he took a picture of himself but it was no good. He asked a man to take a photo of him. The man took one photo.

Then he asked Mr Bean to move back and to turn around and face the sculptures. While Mr Bean wasn’t looking , the man ran away with the camera.

Then Mr Bean searched the park and found the man. He took a rubbish bin and put it over him so the man couldn't move.He jabbed him with his pen until he yelled. He found the police but the man ran away.

Later that day Mr Bean went to the police station for
a line up. He walked along the line looking closely at the faces but he did not recognise the robber.

In the end, he had a good idea. He asked the police man to put rubbish bins on all the people in the line. This time when he walked along he jabbed each one and listened. When he reached number five he knew he had found him.

Mr Bean-The Park - Celebrity bloopers here

And now for the Lilli Pilli jam recipe.....

Lilly Pilly Jam

* Deseed berries and place in saucepan, just covered with water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for around 30 minutes.

* If desired, strain the mixture through a sieve, or cloth. 

* Measure the amount of liquid you have and return it to the pan. Add the same volume of sugar and the juice of 1 lemon per litre of liquid.

* Return to the boil, then reduce to a high simmer for around 30 minutes, before testing on a saucer to see if it has set (place a teaspoon full on a saucer and place in the freezer for a minute, if it has formed a skin when you run your finger through it, it is set).

* Bottle into hot sterilised jars.

Science in ABE

What is a Lilli Pilli? 

How fast is your heart beating?

How do colours mix?

What is inside a bubble?

On Monday and Tuesday this week, stage 2  and the Migrant Youth Group were busy doing science experiments.

Anne took students around the college looking closely at different types of plants.

Jenny mixed milk and colours in an experiment with surface tension.

Madeleine and Sally helped students to find their own pulse and heart rate.

And Kerry showed people how to make better bubbles.

After the experiments, we all talked about what we had discovered.  What did you learn?

Holidays are Coming

Hi everyone,

The year is already starting to fly by. Soon it will be time for term one to end and the holidays to begin. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday.
If you have young children you might like to look at some of these links for ideas about where to take them.

Sydney For Kids

Kids in the Park

Active Sydney.....Activities for Children

Enjoy your break and keep practising on the blog while you're away.

Kerry

Welcome to 2009 / The Victorian Bushfires

Hi everyone,

It's great to have you back again for another year of study. Please keep checking the blog for new activities to try. We keep adding..... so keep looking....

It is also a very sad time for all Australians with the Victorian bush fires. It is hard to know how we can help.Many Australians are giving money while others are donating clothes,food or services. It is at times like these that you will see many great acts of kindness.

Hope to see you more often on the blog. Post a comment to have your say aboout things.

Kerry

Sculpture By The Sea 2008

In early November, many students from ABE headed off to Bondi to see tbis year's "Sculpture By The Sea." As usual it was spectacular and very special to those students who had never been to the beach before.

If you have never been, take your family with you for a great day out.

Movie Morning

On the last Friday of Term 3, all the classes joined together for a special movie session.

First, we talked about the different types of movies you can
see
like comedy, horror, drama,romance,musical, documentary and sci-fi.

Then we talked about the plot, the characters and the setting.

We watched "Happy Feet" until we had a technical hitch when the DVD kept freezing. At intermission we had popcorn and jaffas just like a 'real' cinema.

After we came back to class, we watched some of "Cheaper by the Dozen."
It was a really funny movie and we would have liked to see the ending. Maybe next time?

friends

Excursions are a great opportunity to make friends. Even if you have been to the place before, you can spend your time talking to someone new.

Use your time at TAFE to make new friends and help each other.

2 weeks till holidays!

Holidays begin on Saturday, 27 September for two weeks.
What are you going to do in the holidays?

Spring is a beautiful time in Sydney with lots of outdoor festivals. Granville Youth and Community Recreation Centre has a holiday program which we will all get. Remember to ask about what activities they have during the holidays when we go there next Thursday. They often have holiday excursions.

Term 4 begins on Monday 13 October and is only 8 weeks long! Our last day of our course is Thursday 4 December.

Vanessa

Going To Cockatoo Island

In August, our class went to Cockatoo Island to see the special art work there.
We caught a train to Circular Quay and then a ferry to Cockatoo Island. Vanessa and Phong came with us and we all walked around the island.It was good to see new places in Sydney.

A Visit To Bricklaying

This term, our Migrant Youth Group has been visiting different areas of our TAFE.
Two weeks ago, we went down to Bricklaying to have a look at what they do.
The teachers showed us how to build a brick wall. It was messy but a lot of fun.

The Key To Success is......

How do you know if you have had a successful day? What makes a day successful for you? Please make a comment at the end of this post?

First Day Back

Our first day back for classes is Monday 21 July 2008. Look forward to seeing you then.
Irene head teacher

MYAC semester 1 2008

New Life

New Life

Yesterday we celebrated Refugee Week and many people came to the ABE room. We started at 10:30am. When the people came to ABE they took a seat and talked to other people and 23 Karen people came to the ABE room too.

First I came to the ABE room with my friends and talked to them. Then MC Trey called MYAC 1 students and practised our song and we sang together for a few minutes. After that I saw Karen people come to ABE and they took a seat and I talked to them. At 10:30 we started speaking about New Life and Refugee Week. After some people finished speaking Florence and Suya introduced our song “Friends”. We saw many people listening and watching.

After that group 2 introduced the song “Weekend” and they sang together. After Ser Ser finished speaking our art teacher Phong showed our pictures to other people. After looking at the pictures Karen people started bamboo dancing and many people watching too. When we finished bamboo dancing we had lunch and we ate and drank and talked with friends and other people and took a photo too.
I feel happy and I had a great time.

Hannah

NEW LIFE

Yesterday was a beautiful day. In the morning the MYAC groups went to the ABE room. We had a celebration called NEW LIFE for Refugee Week.
First I came to the ABE room and I saw many teachers and Kerry called me and gave me my speech on cards. After that I saw the Karen people came and I talked to my friends for a few minutes. Kerry said "Let’s practise speaking." Next we practised speaking into a microphone and singing. At 10:30 we started talking about New Life and Refugee Week and some college leaders spoke first. Then Florence talked and Suya introduced our song “Friends”. We saw a lot of people watching.

After that group 2 introduced the song “Weekend’’ with singing and some students spoke. Next the Karen people danced and the students thanked our teachers. Then Jinming said thank you to the Karen leaders and introduced our art teacher Phong Le. Next Phong Le spoke about art After that finished, I wcarried some food around for the visitors. It was very delicious.

I felt very happy and I liked the day
SERSER

New Life

Migrant youth access course new life performance

On Thursday, June 19 2008, our course students and teachers had a New Life celebration as part of Refugee Week in the ABE room. In the morning MYAC groups went to the ABE Room.
First, I came to the ABE Room. I saw many teachers and Kerry came to me and gave me my speech on cards .Then she said to us “Let’s have a practice’ and Kerry told us what was right and what was wrong so we could change it. After we had a practice, I saw many people coming in to our New Life performance and they sat down. Then about 10:30 am we started .The leaders of the community started to welcome everybody to our New Life celebration. After some people finished, we had Suya introduce our song and we started to sing .

Next, we had the Karen people dance, the dance was so wonderful. I felt very excited because I hadn’t seen the Karen dance before; it was so good. After the dance Kevin Heyes said a lot of the thank yous to all the members and all the teachers. He spoke for so long, it made me feel scared because after Kevin Heyes, it was my turn . So that’s why I felt scared. I introduced our art teacher Phong Le, he always tells us "YOU CAN DO IT" and he opened the art exhibition, and he showed us a video about our class.

After, the New Life performance we had many delicious foods and drinks. Everybody felt so happy and they were very excited. I was the one who served people. I brought the food while I walked around. I said "Would you like something to eat?". The people were very excited to eat and they took a lot of photos.
Finally, I felt our New Life performance was so happy and so great, because everyone was very happy. I think we should have more performances like this . At the end of the day we had to go home. We said good- bye to our teachers.


Jinming

New Life

Yesterday was a wonderful day. All the ABE teachers and students came to our New Life Performance
First, at 9:30am I came to ABE (D201) and saw everyone looking at our art work and students were in there practising their speeches and singing.
Then, at 10:30am I went to the door to greet people and thanked them for coming to our New Life Performance. After that our class sang about “Friends”. I was very scared, but after it finished I felt very happy and relieved. Then my teacher, Ms Vanessa spoke as the Course co-ordinator and Ali Reza spoke as a graduate of the MYAC course.
After Ali spoke MYAC 2 sang “It’s the weekends”. Then we watched the Audio Visual, that Audio Visual it perfect and Karen people dance performance too.
Finally we had a beautiful lunch for everyone, after lunch our students said good bye to teachers and their friends.
I felt yesterday was wonderful and happy day.



Ying

MYAC art show

Yesterday the Migrant Youth Access Course students gave a performance called “New Life”. We all had a wonderful day with the ABE teachers and students. First I helped Phong with the pictures and then I went to the door to greet people and thanked them for coming. While I was greeting people yesterday, I saw two IEC teachers from my old school. When I finished greeting people I went to see the Karen dance. It was a special dance to me. After that I had some food. It was delicious food. And then I took some photos with teachers and students.
In my opinion I really enjoyed the day.

Muhannad