ExCEL is an experiential program designed to foster passion, skills, and independence in our students. This innovative approach empowers students to become self-directed learners while exploring diverse curriculum areas and educational pathways.
Our first eight-week Extended Learning Project (ELP1) has launched successfully this term, with many students confidently travelling independently between campuses and into the community. Students have participated in numerous engaging activities, including tracking data using golf simulators, researching small businesses in Melbourne's CBD, reviewing the architecture of Melbourne's bridges, and working as a team to problem solve out of an escape room.
Students have received their ExCEL room and subject allocations via email. Please note that ELP blocks and L4L classes will operate at both Bundoora and Preston campuses. Classes in 'R' and 'K' classrooms (e.g., R14) will take place at Preston. Students attending classes at their non-home campus must arrive by 8:40am and remain until 3:15pm. At Preston, ExCEL teachers will handle tutor group attendance. Students whose classes are at their home campus should attend their regular morning tutor group.
Independent travel is a core requirement of the ExCEL program. Last year's orientation program covered efficiently using public transport between campuses, safe travel practices, excursion protocols, and strategies for punctual arrival at both locations.
Please note that Extended Learning Project 2 (ELP2) will commence on 2 April. This will be reflected on your child's timetable on the Monday morning prior to the start date. Until then, please refer to the email your child received for their room and campus location information.
For any questions regarding the ExCEL program, please contact me directly.
In this ExCEL subject, we have learnt a lot about creating a business as well as how to maintain it. There has been a lot of important information we can take away from this subject which I and many others believe are useful. So far in ExCEL we have had two excursions. These two excursions were to Preston Market and the City. On our first excursion which was at Preston Market, we began with a detailed explanation of the day. We received a worksheet, and we observed as well as filled out the questions about businesses which expanded our knowledge as we were able to experience first-hand how an actual business would work. Our second excursion was going to the city where we met at the State Library. As a class, we all moved over to Melbourne Central, and we again observed businesses and filled out our worksheets. We got an even better experience at Melbourne Central as it was packed, and we were able to observe a lot more types of businesses.
This ExCEL subject so far has been amazing with interesting and fun excursions, great classes and gaining a lot of valuable skills. I can speak for most people in the class, in saying that the class is really engaging, and our teacher has made it enjoyable. When I first chose this subject, I did not think it would be that interesting, yet now I really recommend it for future students.
Xavier De Sousa Year 9 L19
Our excursion to Ace Karts was an exciting and fun experience. We had to adapt to the track, improve our turns, and learn from our mistakes. Each race made us better, and the competition between us grew stronger as we all pushed to set the fastest lap. Between races, we shared tips, analysed the track, and developed new strategies to improve our times. Working together while still competing made the day even more exciting, and by the end, we could all see how much we had improved. My time dropped by a full eight seconds over the day, reflecting my jump in confidence and skill improvement.
Erik Bosco Year 9 L14
I really enjoyed going go karting, as it was a new experience for me. The best part was definitely the competitiveness of trying to get the best lap time out of everyone. It was a fun day out and I would definitely do it again.
Isaac Roguska Year 9 T11
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