The 4J class has had a very special visitor this week in Matthew Cook, our 2016 College Captain who is currently carrying out a two week placement as a Pre-service Teacher under the guidance of Mrs Jensen. Matt is studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at The University of Queensland (UQ) and is pleased to have had the opportunity to come back to Dalby and his old school. So far, Matt has had Pre-service placements at Brisbane schools including Wellers Hill State School where he was in the Prep classroom and Chapel Hill where he experienced the scene with Year 3s. 

Matt started his university journey living at King's College and has returned to OLSCC on a couple of occasions to speak with some of our Senior students about his experiences living on campus. Matt moved out of Kings but is soon to return there to take up a role with Kings Senior Common Room which will see him organising and running events for third year students and above. As an active participant in many activities including Soccer and Badminton, Matt is keen to take part in organising events for students who are not new to university and are looking for more rewarding and structured opportunities to enjoy College life.

When we asked Matt what he has appreciated about coming to OLSCC for his placement, he remarked on how enjoyable it has been to get back to the Junior side of the College. As a College Captain, Matt said one of his goals was to unite all students and he is valuing the to opportunity to spend more time with the younger students in the College. Matt has also said he is enjoying all the familiar faces of teachers and other staff who he knew as a student and appreciates their warm welcome back as a Pre-service Teacher.

Matt has a further two years to complete his degree and is looking forward to two more placements before he embarks on his teaching career. At this stage, Matt has no firm ideas on where he would like to go for his first teaching post but is excited to get into the profession working with primary kids in Queensland.