BalCC is running an exciting new Year 9 program this year titled, Micah 6:8 (What is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God!).

Alongside the core curriculum students participate in Micah 6:8, a program that is designed to build resilience and life skills, and encompasses subjects such as Careers and HPE, as well as tying in with the requirements for the bronze level of The Duke of Edinburgh Award.  During the program students will focus on areas such as resilience, mental health, life skills, voluntary service, physical recreation and skills.

The program will run every Wednesday and will see the Year 9s involved in groups to run a café, mentor Primary students and participate in outside work.

Within the program students will also have the opportunity to attend 3 exciting camp opportunities:
•Job Camp a 3 day incursion that provides training in Food Safety, First Aid, Resume and Cover letter creation, Job Application and Interview skills, and Barista and Café skills.
• A five day coastal camp at Portland.
• A five day high country camp at Lake Eildon.

The program launched at the start of Term 1 and has seen the Year 9s already undertake their Food Safety, First Aid, Job skills and Barista and Café skills courses.  These courses were conducted onsite by Short Courses Australia, one of the leading national training providers.  We are so excited to have the Micah 6:8 program rollout at BalCC and to see the wonderful opportunities and learning experiences it will afford our students.