Page 17 - Annual Report AGM June 2020

Speaking at the event, Murray Mallee LLEN’s
Also presented on the night was the Murray Mallee
VCAL Partner Achievement Award. The award
recognises organisations that have been outstanding
in their support of a VCAL project in collaboration
with a school. This year the award was presented to
St Mary MacKillop College VCAL senior class. Their
project was to construct a chook house for the St
Mary’s Primary School. In accepting the award, St
Mary MacKillop VCAL Manager Tony Haley spoke
enthusiastically about VCAL. “I love VCAL as it is a
fantastic option for students who have decided on a
pathway and wish to gain employability skills and real
life work experience outside the classroom” said Tony.
Chairman Ron Stanton said the 2019 Student
Achievement Awards continued to showcase the
amazing efforts of students.
“Similar to last year, this year’s Student Excellence
Awards received an exceptional number of
highquality nominations across all categories. This
highlights the remarkable talents of young people
throughout the region.”
“Once again, the Student Excellence Awards have
been a fantastic occasion to formerly acknowledge
the efforts of these students and celebrate their
achievements,” he added.
Mr Stanton thanked the teachers, trainers, and
the businesses and organisations who have
supported the vocational education and pathways
of our students.
The MMLLEN was honoured to have the Mayor Cr
Bill Moar and Mr Glenn Stewart from the Office of
the Victorian Skills Commissioner present to help with
the celebrations and achievements of the finalists.
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