Year 9

Our Year 9 students recently had the opportunity to attend their one-on-one interview to receive their results of the Morrisby Profile, which they completed earlier this term. Morrisby is a career guidance tool which is used to support our students in learning more about their interests, aptitudes and personality and which subjects and careers are closely matched to them. The Year 9 students provided some great feedback about their experiences from Morrisby, as well as their results.

Year 10 – Work Experience

All Year 10 students have recently been emailed information about the Work Experience Program for 2023. This year, students will have the opportunity to choose between attending camp or participating in work experience during the week of 16th – 20th October 2023.

If anyone within the school community knows of an organisation that would be willing to take on Year 10 students who are passionate and excited about participating in work experience this year, please feel free to call me at the school, or alternatively you can email me at heather.palm@education.vic.gov.au

Years 11 & 12

All of our Year 11 and 12 students are currently preparing to attend the VCE and Careers Expo excursion to Caulfield Racecourse on Friday 5th May. This is a great opportunity for our students to speak directly with Universities, TAFEs, private institutes, employers, and many other exhibitors in regards to their future careers and study options. Students are also able to attend seminars on the day to learn more about VCE exam preparation and specific career pathways.

UCAT ANZ

Applications are now open for students to register for the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ.) The UCAT is an admissions test used for university entry into select medical, dental, and clinical science degree courses.

The test helps universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required for new doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as interviews and academic qualifications.

Please note that some pathways into medicine / dentistry / clinical sciences will not require the UCAT ANZ. For some applications, a different test may be required, these details will be available direct on the university websites.

A UCAT ANZ preparation plan video is available to watch here. Further details regarding dates and fees are available here. A free UCAT practice exam is available for download here.

For UCAT sample questions, as well as additional advice on where to start and information on choosing a university, you can find further information here.

School Holiday Activities

Victoria University – Talk It Out

Date: Thursday 20 April 2023

Time: 11am - 2pm

Where: Victoria University | Footscray Park Campus

What: For Year 11 & 12 students to help manage the challenges and pressures that come with academic demands and provide valuable resources for managing mental health. Lunch provided.

Register: https://study.vu.edu.au/holiday-program-2023

Photography Studies College

For Year 11 and Year 12 students interested in Photography. FREE hands on Photography Workshops in the April school holidays.

Workshop 1: Wednesday, 12th April: 11am - 2pm (lunch provided)

Workshop 2: Thursday, 13th April: 11am - 2pm (lunch provided)

Further information and to register: Click here

JMC Academy - High School Students Competition

THE CANVAS ART AWARD - High school students can show their 2D/3D artwork, comic strip, interactive novel or storyboard

Applications: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/canvas-art-award-2023/

Submissions Close: Sunday, 14th of May 2023

SONGWRITING COMPETITION - High school students can submit a demo of an original song and it's written lyrics, song can be written individually or as a team.

Applications: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/songwriting-comp/

Submissions Close: Sunday, 27th August 2023

THE MOCKTAIL FILM AWARD - High school students can submit their best short fiction, short documentary, short animation, television commercial or music video clip

Applications: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/mocktail-film-awards/

Submission Close: Sunday, 14th of May 2023

SAE Creative Media

School holiday workshop 'create for a day' for students in Years 10 -12 to expand their creative skills in any of the below areas.

Animation
Audio - Music production
Design
Film
Games
Songwriting

When: Saturday, 29th April

Time: 10am - 3.00pm

Cost: $25 (lunch will be provided on the day)

To enrol: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sae-create-for-a-day-workshops-melbourne-tickets-531461885807

More Information: Click here

Deakin University

Deakin are offering campus tours at all of their locations throughout the school holidays from 12th – 20th April.

Details and registration: https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/campus-tours

Careers in Focus

SURVEYOR

Average weekly salary: $1,958

Education/Training: Complete a bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Spatial Science, Geospatial Science or Geographical Information Systems

Subject prerequisite/assumed knowledge: Mathematics, English and sometimes Physics

Tasks include:

Measure the size and shape of an area of land using specialised tools and technology
Determine the position of boundaries of public or private land
Create property titles through plans for subdivision
Compile and evaluate data gathered from field studies
Interpret codes and laws to provide professional advice about legal matters relating to boundaries and titles
Study the natural and social environment, measure land and marine resources and use data in planning development of property, land and buildings in urban, rural and reginal areas
Work with architects, engineers and developers to plan and monitor construction projects
Produce plans, maps, files, charts and reports

Personal attributes:

Good at mathematics
Interested in technology
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Able to work neatly and accurately
Good health and normal colour vision
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Strong communication skills

Related Careers: Geomatic Engineer, Geographic Information Systems Officer

Resources: Good Careers Guide

Heather Palm

Careers and Pathways Coordinator

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