Careers and Senior Pathways
Elevate Education Incursion
by Julia Haralabakos Year 11 St Martha
As exams are approaching and, for most of us, the first time completing exams, we were lucky enough to have presenters from the Elevate Education company come in to help Year 11s prepare for the upcoming weeks. During periods 5 and 6 on the 25th of May we were able to discuss and learn more about the key components to tackling exams. We split off into our Homeroom groups and were introduced to our own individual presenter from the company. During the session we were given activity booklets to help write down and remember tips and tricks to guide us into acing our exams. We went over the concept of time management, delving into ways to ensure that we had balance in our lives. From managing our school work, social priorities, hobbies and jobs as well as other commitments. In our groups, we were able to discuss our own personal experiences with studying and review how different study habits have worked or not worked for us in the past, which would help us refine our own study routines. Along with this, we looked at exam preparation mistakes, steps for preparation excellence and ways to stay calm in the exam room. We were equipped with sources for timetable templates as well as information guides on their website to help us with our study skills. This experience was a fun, informative and enthusiastic way to broaden our knowledge on what we can do to aid ourselves with exam preparation and things we should avoid to make sure we work to the best of our abilities.
What more can elevate offer?
After the sessions, all students will also have access to our student website (https://austudent.elevateeducation.com/) that contains personalised follow up support across the year that is tailored to their needs and interest!
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Have the parents from Killester College signed up to our free parent webinar series?
The webinars are held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings. Parents and guardians can go to https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/register to register.
Monash University Mentoring Program - Unopoly
by Veronica Bui and Chrystal Eam, Year 11LM
Last Friday, a group of Year 11 students were given the opportunity to have a session with a group of Monash university students from the Access Monash Mentoring program. We were provided the chance to further expand our knowledge in uni life once we leave high school, in the form of a monopoly game.
The students were able to actively participate in their own groups, competing with each other across the game board, having to answer questions correctly that related to university. This got students engaged and to consider different types of opportunities for their futures more thoroughly.
The Monash mentors were more than supportive, providing us with insightful information and advice in Uni life. Through this game, students were able to learn important aspects such as Uni courses, scholarships through VTAC and different ways to get into their dream course if not through their ATAR. We were also given tips on a variety of ways to make new friends through orientation days or social clubs and the differences between university and high school.
Overall, the students walked out with more knowledge about their upcoming life after high school. The session was also able to bring ease to some students as they were able to see that it was alright for things to not run smoothly as a majority of the time it doesn’t happen. There are an unlimited amount of chances out there for students to achieve.
Monash University Events
For students in Years 9 - 12 interested in Science/Maths/Technology/Design, there is an opportunity to sign up for an all girls program at Monash University for aspiring students. They are hosting an "Inspiring Women in STEM" workshop for Years 9 - 11 on July 1, during the June/July school holidays. On July 7 a specific information session is being held for Year 12 students. See link for further details.
https://www.monash.edu/engineering/meg/home
Monash University is also hosting a specific information Session for Year 11 and 12's who are interested in Business.
https://www.monash.edu/business/discover-business
The Rail Academy International Women in Engineering Event, in conjunction with Metro Tunnel Education, aims to highlight some of the amazing work by women in engineering and technical roles. Students will also undertake practical activities to help stimulate a passion for STEM and see how a career in transport and infrastructure beckons! We encourage girls to be prioritised to attend this event!
When: 23 June 2021, 9.30am – 2.00pm
Where: Citadines, Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD
International Women in Engineering Day flyer
JMC Academy Animation and Digital Product Design Webinar Mark Lamb, is a freelance UX designer and startup advisor with nearly 20 years of experience in visual, interaction, and motion design. Previously, he served in design leadership roles at Google, Uber, and Adobe in San Francisco. In this talk, Mark shares his journey from studying Multimedia in Brisbane to helping shape some of the biggest game-changing digital products of all time in Silicon Valley. He'll discuss what's important to have a successful career, how motion helps "make magic" at Uber, and the 8 areas to use animation in digital product design.
Date: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Time: 4:30pm AEST
Location: Student Lounge, JMC Academy, 561 Harris St Ultimo NSW 2007
The panel will also be streamed online via Zoom. An access link will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the starting time.
Registration is free but seats are limited!
Designing Better Futures Webinar
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Ms Zoe Anderson
Careers and Pathways Educator