News from the shed

Term 4 has started well with the students, in the week back two of the grade 10 students have completed another competency toward their certificates.Patricia Tom and Joseph Geas made light work of their written assessment and patricia also completed the best CD rack to date.

Art and Furnishing
Leana Dejersey also has been involved in a fusion of art and woodwork, she took one of her favorite art drawing and transferred it to timber by burning it and painting the image, the result was awesome.

Jordal Bana has made a good return from Back on track to normal classes with a good attendance record and has completed a small coffee table and draw unit, completing 3 of his competencies in the process.

Year 11 student Daniel Gibuma has started a Billy Cart project for the 4th Term, producing some quality hand work and showing good skills with the workshop equipment , he has also completed 3 of his competencies. The early attendance rate has been good and looks to be a good term.

Workshop News

This week 3 year ten students were the first to successfully complete an assessment of one of their competencies in Furnishing. Rodney Gesa, Joseph Geas and new student Latoya Billy all displayed a good standard of work and operated safely while completing their projects.

Although being new to class Latoya has previous experience in wood work and showed this by completing her CD rack, from planning to paint in 1 lesson.
Robert Amber is still eagerly awaiting the interview for his school based apprenticeship and in the lead up to this we are working together to familiarize him with the equipment and tasks he will be involved in on the job. Robert is turning out some good quality projects and is more confident with the workshop equipment.

Andrew Akiba and Daniel Gibuma have also now completed 3 of the 6 competencies and are well underway to obtaining their certificates.
Attendance has been steady with a 5 of the students not missing a single class this term.

School based traineeship

Congratulations to Robert Amber who has been selected to do a school based traineeship in Picture Framing. Robbie has been excelling with his recent work in the workshop under the guidance of Reece and Uncle Tony and has earned his chance.

Robbie also excels at Rugby League which is another area of expertise and skill. Good luck with your traineeship and if it's anything like football you will be a star recruit!