CAREERS 

FROM THE CAREERS TEAM - VCE/VET/VCAL 

To date, 2020 has been an unpredictable year.  With many challenges and interruptions to our normal planning of events, work experience, VET programing and excursions, we wish to congratulate our students, families, stakeholders and community who have embraced the necessary changes to our usual scheduling and made the most of new ways in which to participate in ongoing learning.  We have endeavored to still bring the required information and experiences to our students and hope they have benefited from these opportunities presented to them.

Since March, this information has been communicated to our college community via the Careers Newsletter which is published each fortnight.  Years 10 to 12 students receive the careers newsletter directly to their school email.  The greater college community can access the newsletter on the college website.  We stress the importance of taking the time to read this publication as it is the central point in which information will be disseminated.  Information in the newsletter includes, but not limited to: VCE/VET/VCAL updates, upcoming events, important information, university focus, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.  Past copies are also available to refer back to as an added resource to students.

The next Careers Newsletter will be published on Tuesday September 8.

VCE IMPORTANT DATES AND RESOURCES 

VTAC/SATAC

Over the past month, Ms Fiona Dimasi, Careers Practitioner and Mr Mel Ficarra, Head of VCE/VET/VCAL have conducted Zoom VTAC/SATAC workshops for students and parents/guardians.  Zoom workshop presentations have been recorded for students to access on the college webpage.

VTAC key dates can be found here.

A reminder that scholarship and SEAS applications close on Friday October 9.

SATAC key dates can be found here.

GAT

The GAT for 2020 will take on significant importance in determining students ATAR.  The GAT is a three hour exam which tests general knowledge in three areas: written communication, mathematics, science and technology and Humanities, the arts and social sciences.  Students studying a Unit 3/4 sequence will be aware that the VCAA has revised the date of the GAT to October 7.  

In the final week of Term 3, students will additionally have access to a GAT preparation session.  Depending on the remote learning status of the college, this will be delivered face to face or alternatively via Zoom.

Additionally, the library is able to provide past papers for students if they require, students are to email the library and make a request. 

WELLBEING

As mentioned, please remember there are numerous support networks and structures in place if you so require - homeroom teacher, house leader and your subject teachers.   Wellbeing are working remotely however, are still available for appointments.  If you would like to touch base please email wellbeing@sjcmda.vic.edu.au to make an appointment.  

The careers team are available to assist with any questions - careers@sjcmda.vic.edu.au