VCAL’s life lessons
The Dialogue in the Dark workshop gave us an opportunity to safely experience a life changing disability.
Blooming with confidence
“Lovely, helpful and as well as that, really nice to chat to.” That wonderful assessment of William Ruthven student Shannan Giampa was made by Terri, one of the adult volunteers during the Y Challenge.
Volunteers take up the slack
Some of our William Ruthven Primary School graduates were enthusiastic about returning there to do their Youth Challenge volunteering.
Personal qualities and a can-do attitude
Working at Ashley Aged Care in Reservoir, Emma Maher has discovered that she has exactly the right temperament and personal qualities that make her a brilliant aged care volunteer.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn
Students Enver Rabbito-Nolen and Olivia Totsis chose the Yappera Childcare Centre in Thornbury for their Y Challenge placement.
Students up to the Y Challenge
Three of our students chose to work at Save the Children’s charity shop in Mahoneys Road, Reservoir, as part of their Y Challenge volunteering work.
A member of the family – Ginger
Year 7 student Inaya Khan has written a beautiful story about a valued and very loved member of her family, her cat Ginger.
Wellbeing programs for 2019
We strive for our school community to be positive and inclusive, and one where every young person can thrive and achieve their best.
Our VCAL students ‘court’ out
If school is all about preparing students for a safe and productive life in the workplace and community, then our year 12 VCAL course is kicking goals.
Enriching lives through volunteering
The William Ruthven Secondary Y Challenge volunteer crew recently visited Twin Parks Aged Care in Reservoir.