Work Experience for Year 10s

Year 10 students and their families are reminded that students need to be finalising their placements as soon as possible in order to secure one which will have value in terms of career and study planning. All Year 10 students are expected to be completing a placement during the week of November 20-24, although additional placements can be organised at other times – see photo for block-out dates.

Remember that volunteering offers a wide range of rewarding and informative experiences as well as paid work!

Special opportunity for Work Experience 2018

Attention Year 9 studnets! Applications for the 2018 Victoria Police Work Experience Program will open from midday on Monday 31 July 2017.

The Victoria Police Work Experience Program provides a fantastic opportunity for high school students considering a career within Victoria Police. Students are placed at participating police stations and department units where they will have the opportunity to observe and learn from our Police Officers, Protective Services Officers, Protective Custody Officers and VPS personnel.

Due to the limited number of work experience placements available, it is strongly advised that only students with a genuine interest in Victoria Police are nominated for the program.

Applications can only be submitted by the school’s careers practitioner.

Interested students should visit the Victoria Police website (from July 31) to familiarise themselves with the process and the guidelines of the program.

They should then see Ms Kylie Witt to obtain a NHS-specific application. All applications must reach Kylie before the end of the school day on Friday, August 11. If more than one student applies, the Year 9 sub school and principal team will decide on the school’s nominee.

Program Guidelines

Nominations are to be submitted through careers teachers only. Each school can nominate one student per year (unless stated otherwise).
Students must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the time of placement and completing Year 10 or above. Placements are only offered to those students studying Year 10, 11 or 12.
The program runs from March until November each year, placements outside these dates will not be arranged.
Placements take place for one week only (five (5) consecutive business days).

Applications will only be considered if all required forms are completed correctly and signed accordingly.

Free tickets - Careers Expo this weekend

Years 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents are offered FREE entry to the 2017 SpotJobs Melbourne Career Expo which will be held from Friday 21 July to Sunday 23 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.

Attendees may show this ticket on your their smart phone/device or print and handed in at the door. Each person must show a copy of the ticket to gain free entry.

The Career Expo showcases over 150 exhibitors from Tertiary education providers, large employers, skills industries and Government departments and services.

The Career Development Association of Australia will be offering Free career counselling to assist students top find their career pathway.They can also bring a hard copy of their resume to the event and have a qualified CDAA representative check it for free. There is an abundance of free career advice on hand. Download your ticket below.

Year 11 Students: opportunity with Australian National University

The ANU Chancellor’s Scholars Program is open to Year 11 students enrolled at high schools in Melbourne. The program aims to attract students who have an interest in attending the ANU, and who have demonstrated leadership potential as high school students. Each year 20 year 11 students will be chosen to be part of the program.

The students who are selected this year will be flown to Canberra on Friday 25th of August for a day of on campus activities, will attend ANU Open Day on Saturday 26th of August before returning to Melbourne that evening. Flights, the one night of accommodation and meals for the visit will be included. Students must make their own way to and from Melbourne airport.

Check the myNorthcoteHigh newsfeed for more detailed information.

Useful resources for subject selection

In addition to all the materials produced by NHS and stored on myNorthcoteHigh for your reference, each Year 10 student will be issued with a hard copy of these two publications in Connect classes, but families are encouraged to access the online versions in order to be fully informed. These publications offer useful advice on how to make good decisions, and they demystify much of the jargon and mythology that makes this process seem so difficult.

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/wtn/WhereToNow_2017_web.pdf

http://www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/publications/year_10_guide_2017.pdf

Year 12 reminders for Term 3

This term will be a busy one for Year 12 students as they focus on completing their secondary school studies and working out which path to follow when they leave NHS. For those who wish to pursue further studies in Victoria (including diploma and certificate courses in many trade areas), students will need to register and apply using VTAC. Numerous activities will support students through this process, including assemblies, Connect lessons and the opportunity for individual counselling if needed. Families will also be invited to an information evening on August 10.

In Term 2, all Year 12 students filled out a “Health Check” survey, to see whether they were on track with their planning. For some, this will have revealed a need for some further reflection and research, and the forthcoming holidays represent an excellent opportunity to do this. Students will also be given a tip sheet just before the holidays, so families are encouraged to engage with the various items on this, especially if special consideration for any of the categories of disadvantage apply. Being prepared before VTAC opens will make the application process much easier to navigate.

Key dates:

VTAC opens August 7
VTAC registration closes September 28
SEAS applications due October 10
Change of preference possible until December 20 (International students earlier – date TBC)

Bond University AFL Scholarship

As a proud partner of AFL Queensland, Bond University is offering two Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarships for students commencing university in January 2018.

Offered in partnership with the Riewoldt Family, these unique full tuition scholarships provide an opportunity for one male and one female to enhance their footballing career whilst also gaining a first class educational experience at Bond University.

The scholarship offers 100% tuition remission for any single undergraduate or postgraduate degree or diploma, excluding the Bond Medical Program. The scholarship also includes free accommodation for the first year should the scholar wish to live in a University residence.

Applications for this scholarship are now open and will close 1 September.

Please refer to the attached brochure.

Careers in the Hotel and Tourism Industry

The Hotel School, in conjunction with the Grand Hyatt Hotel, is delighted to offer students the Global Career Hotel Experience.

This unique program is a full day immersion into the workings of a 5-star luxury hotel.

During the day, students will be given a unique insider’s view of internal departments and meet leaders from the hotel industry.

The Global Career Hotel Experience is exclusively offered to current year 11 & 12 students who are passionate about the hotel industry, business management or tourism.

When & Where

9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Sunday 30th July

The Residence, Grand Hyatt Melbourne

123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Registration is $25 per participating student. Parents are encouraged to attend on the day where they can ask questions and hear from alumni and current Hotel School students. Contact hotelschool@scu.edu.au.

Places are strictly limited, students are advised to book early to secure a spot.

Australian National University comes to Melbourne

ANU Melbourne Midyear Advisory Session

Tuesday 25 July 2017

State Library of Victoria

4.00pm – 7.00pm

At the Melbourne Midyear Advisory Session, you will have access to representatives from our academic Colleges, accommodation services, and our global programs office who will answer your questions, no matter how general or detailed, so we encourage you to come along to learn more about why ANU is the right choice for you!

The Australian National University offers programs and courses in a wide range of academic areas. This allows you to choose specific specialised degrees, or combine different degree programs to suit your study interests and career goals.

Email student.recruitment@anu.edu.au with any specific queries.

Jobs for Youth campaign

Youth unemployment in Inner Northern Melbourne remains above the state average, which is a trend that local councils are keen to reverse. Families are encouraged to engage with the various activities being organised by Yarra, Moreland and Darebin Councils over the next three months, as they work together with the Inner Northern Local Learning Network and various local businesses to provide opportunities for young people to ensure they remain within the proportion of young people who ARE successful in the world of employment. Parents who own and run businesses can also help with the employer segments of the campaign.

To find out more and to get involved, follow this link: www.jfyevents.com.au

Terrific telescope: next opportunity 25 July

Saturn

Night sky viewing