April 3rd, 2009
With holidays fast approaching, it was time to celebrate the achievements of the first term. The VCAL students worked together to plan and organise a sports day which included a BBQ lunch. The BBQ raised much needed funds for the VCAL camp that will take place later on in the year.
It was a wonderful way to assess the students in the Personal Development Strand of the VCAL certificate. Everyone is looking forward to an even better 2nd term.
Tags: achievement, BBQ, celebration
April 3rd, 2009
The VCAL students saw things from a differnt perspective when they immersed themselves in Art at the Malthouse Theatre. They looked at an art instillation and then created their own masterpeice.
Some of the students also participated in a contemporary dance workshop with a member of the Chunky Move Dance Company.
Tags: art, excursion
March 24th, 2009
PRACE is running three English Classes in the evening
- from 6 to 9pm
- on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- at Merrilands Community Centre.
Places available for next term beginning 21 April, 2009.
Contact 9462 6077 to book an interview.
See this page for contact details
Tags: classes, English, ESL, evening
March 24th, 2009
PRACE management and staff wish to congratulate all the 2008 graduates on achieving certificates/statements of attainment in Hospitality, Retail, Horticulture, Information Technology, English as a Second Language, Adult Literacy & VCAL. Approximately 130 certificates were issued throughout 2008.

Tags: certificate, congratulations, graduation
March 24th, 2009
As part of the Personal Development and Communications Strand, the VCAL students take turns to broadcast the Youth Radio at SYN on a Friday. This helps build confidence and self esteem as well as being a lot of fun.
Tune into 90.7 FM from midday to 1.00pm every Friday during term 1.
(Syn-FM stands for Student Youth Network.)
Tags: communication, confidence, excursion, self esteem
March 23rd, 2009
The VCAL students went to the Motor show In March. Not only did they enjoy seeing all the cars, but they also researched the many career options within the automotive industry.
This is part of the Work Related Skills Strand of the VCAL program.
Tags: career advice, Work Related Skills
March 23rd, 2009
As part of the Personal Development Strand, the VCAL students went to Fun City to learn more about trust, cooperation, following and giving instructions.
The driver is blindfolded while the passanger gives instructions to navigate their way through an obstacle course.
Tags: cooperation, personal development, trust