Gemma Sisia is an Australian mother of 4 who has a passion for helping people in need. She believes in ‘fighting poverty through education’ and in 2002 opened the School of St Jude in Tanzania with 1 teacher and 3 students. In 2014, with more than 1800 students over three campuses, the first crop of … Continue reading VCE 007: Gemma Sisia and the School of St Jude, Tanzania →

Jack Roberts is a graduate from the highly successful Class of 2013 at Yarra Valley Grammar. In this episode he shares an interesting personal goal about ‘being the best Jack Roberts he can be.’ Faith in his own ability and developing self-confidence were keys, as was his sensible use of travel time. Jack unpacks VACK … Continue reading VCE 006: Jack Roberts →

In this episode of VCE Conversations That Count Today we take you to listen to regular podcast host Paul Joy as he addresses a live audience of Year 11 and 12 students at the beginning of the academic year. Paul shares a personal story of finding himself at the top of a water-slide and having … Continue reading VCE 005 – Hop In & Hang On →

“Dark times lie ahead of us and there will be a time when we all must choose between what is easy and what is right.” Harry Potter Anthony is a gifted musician who worked hard to find a balance in his life during VCE. In this episode he advises that for him, sticking to strict … Continue reading VCE 004 – Anthony Barnhill from YVG →

With 4 great guests from the successful Yarra Valley Grammar Class of 2013, this Conversation That Counts Today was held in front of a live audience of Year 11 and 12 students. Our guests share their tips for preparation, goal setting and maintaining balance and priorities. ‘80% of life is just showing up’ Woody Allen ‘If … Continue reading VCE001 – Live Launch of the podcast →

Charlotte completed VCE at Yarra Valley Grammar in 2013. She chooses to be busy and kept involved in many co-curricular activities during her VCE years. Charlotte provides some great insight into her study environment, the value of connecting with teachers and the importance of keeping balance. She found her iPad to be a most valuable … Continue reading VCE 002: Charlotte McDonald from Yarra Valley Grammar →

‘Success is not final; Failure is not fatal; It is the courage to continue that counts.’ (Winston Churchill) Emily McEwen completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) at Ivanhoe Grammar in 2012. In this episode she shares with us her experience over the 2 years of the IB course. Emily found it helpful to talk with students in … Continue reading VCE 003: Emily McEwen from Ivanhoe Grammar →