Careers and Senior Pathways

Mid Year Exams

Mid-Year exams will be held for all Year 10 and Year 11 students between the 8th June to 16th June, 2022. It is important to note that Intermediate VCAL students are exempt from exams and are therefore expected to attend all normal classes. There is no study day for Intermediate VCAL students. Participating in mid-year exams offers students valuable learning experiences to prepare for their future Year 12 exams.  Year Level Leaders and classroom teachers will be supporting students to prepare for exams by discussing and practicing study and time management techniques. Please support your child to study for their exams by providing a quiet place for them to study at home.

Some exam tips for health and wellbeing:

• Plan your study
• Take rest breaks
• Exercise regularly
• Have enough sleep and not stay up late (particularly don’t stay up late on your phone or computer)
• Eat a nutritious diet and keep hydrated. 

During the exam period, Year 10 and Year 11 students are only required to attend their exams, and should study at home when they are not timetabled for an exam. For students who need to come to school to study, there will be study rooms available.

Summer or winter uniform must be worn to the exam.

Year 10 exams will be held on-site at Killester College in the Year 10 area.

Year 11 exams will be held at the Springvale Town Hall. Students are expected to attend all scheduled examinations. Please contact the school office to notify of a student absence during exams.

Important Dates:

Careers and Pathways Events

Dear Killester Community,

Please see information below communicating a range of Careers and Pathways events. All Year 10, 11 and 12 students are encouraged to attend tertiary information sessions and events to further equip them with the knowledge as to the array of opportunities which are available to them post Year 12. 

Year 9 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Monash University Event

On Thursday May 5, as part of the 'Wonder' program, all Year 9's participated in an event which was facilitated by Monash University called 'Choose Your Own Adventure'. This event provided an opportunity for Year 9 students to explore the array of varying careers and study options available to them after Year 12 by first investigating their personal interests and strengths. Thoughts were provoked as to the type of pathway students may like to select during the senior years of schooling followed by discussion of the purpose that further study and education provide. It was pleasing to observe the Year 9's approach this workshop in a mature, yet mindful way and I look forward to the Year 9's continuing with their Career based exploration throughout the remainder of the 'Wonder' program for Term 2. 

ACU Term 2 Events

Year 10, 11 & 12 students who are interested in learning about varying courses and programs at ACU are encouraged to attend a range of events across Term 2. Year 12 students who are interested in applying for the ACU Guarantee Early Entry program for 2023 entry should register and attend the upcoming Webinar on May 24th. 

See link here for further details.

RMIT Discover What's Next Series

RMIT's popular Discover What's Next webinar series is running from May 3rd - July 19th. A wide range of study areas are on offer for students and parents interested in learning about RMIT and their courses.  Register Here

Deakin University Virtual Open Day

Get all the study info you need from one epic, interactive event. Explore courses, check out our campuses, hear from students, chat to study experts and win awesome prizes – all from home. Be inspired with more than 100 online sessions with world-class academics and study experts. Make a confident choice – join us online for one day and have all your questions answered.  Register Here

The University of Melbourne's Meet the Orchestra Open Day

Meet the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on the afternoon of Sunday 22nd May at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne and learn more about a career in music. Join staff and orchestra members for a short overview on the Bachelor of Music, followed by a chance to meet orchestra members. Students will have a chance to learn more about studying music at university and speak with professionals about their journey to becoming musicians, before seeing them perform live as part of the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Book Here

The University of Melbourne's Focus on Melbourne Series for Year 12's

Registrations are open for our Focus On Melbourne information evenings delivered at our Parkville and Southbank campuses across multiple dates in May and June. This annual series of 13 in person evenings will focus on specific course and study pathway for Year 12 prospective students and attendees will learn more about how the Melbourne curriculum can be tailored to their individual passions and career aspirations. Book Here

Year 10 Work Experience Program

A reminder to all Year 10 families to continue to seek a suitable work placement for our Work Experience Program. Required forms are due Friday June 17th. If students are struggling to source a placement they are most welcome to contact Ms Anderson at the school. 

Year 10 into Year 11 2023 Subject Selection/Pathways Dates

All Year 10 families will have received notification on Monday May 16th outlining the Year 10 into Year 11 2023 subject selection/pathways timeline and process. Please refer to the summary of dates below.

If you have any questions regarding the subject selection/pathways process, contact Alison Pickard, Senior Programs leader on apickard@killester.vic.edu.au

Warm regards,

Zoe Anderson

Careers and Pathway Educator