CAREERS
2017 VET
All students who selected a VET subject for 2017 have received a VET information package in the mail.
The VET information package included a course confirmation letter, application form and will indicate the material fees payable to Lilydale High School.
The VET materials fee is payable to Lilydale High School by December 2, 2016. Students will not be enrolled in a course until the application forms have been fully completed and materials fees have been paid.
VET Orientation Day
Students completing a VET subject in 2017 will shortly receive details about a VET Orientation session.
VET Orientation is a compulsory session where students are informed about the requirements of the course and may be required to complete important enrolment paperwork.
Students are required to bring a pen, paper to write on, their USI and any other material requested by the VET provider.
Most orientation sessions will be held on Wednesday 7 December, however, students are advised to check the orientation paperwork to confirm dates, times and locations of their orientation session.
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program 2018
We would like to congratulate James Laven, Year 10, upon being selected by the University of Melbourne into the Successful Class of 2018 Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program.
Over 1800 applications from students across Victoria and adjoining border regions were received.
The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program will afford the participants the opportunity to mix with like-minded peers and future leaders. A tailored program of events and activities will support and enhance their secondary studies, inspire their career plans and provide opportunities to interact with the University community.
VTAC
Change of Preferences and where to find help?
Year 12 students who have selected courses through VTAC are reminded that thefinal date for course changesis Tuesday 20 December.
Once you have your ATAR results you may wish to add, remove or change your preferences until Tuesday 20 December at 12 noon.
First round offers will be available for successful applicants on January 18, 2017. Students will then be able to change their preferences again if they wish and after every round. However, we recommend accepting your first offer before you do this as only a small percentage of students will receive subsequent offers.
There is lots of help during this time if students need to change their preferences. All Universities and TAFEs have a number of different ways in which students can contact them, ranging from open days, to phone hotlines, live chats on their websites, Facebook pages and in person with course advisors.
A full list of where to find help at this time will be available to students on the Year 12 Facebook page in the coming weeks.
The Careers Office is available for Year 12 students until Friday 16 December. As this is a busy time, bookings are recommended. Please call 9735 5644.
RSPCA Career Discovery Day
Our December CAREER DISCOVERY DAY is fast approaching! The day will include hands on activities and behind the scenes tours. Learn insights from industry experts and how you can succeed in an animal care profession.
RSPCA presenters will include Animal Attendants, Adoption Officers, Vets, Vet Nurses, Behaviourists and Inspectors.
For more information and to download a registration form visit;
http://www.rspcavic.org/services/education/secondary-education/animal-career-discovery-day
Date: Thursday 1 December
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Burwood East RSPCA
Cost: $65 includes registration, morning tea, RSPCA career show bag and all activity costs.
VCA & MCM'S Intensive Summer Schools
Join in on a summer immersed in Arts, with a variety of performing and visual art summer school programs at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (Southbank Arts precinct).
Working with industry professionals in state of the art facilities, the summer programs are immersive learning experiences. Share your summer with like-minded, passionate performers and artists while developing your fundamental skills and building your confidence in a relaxed and stimulating environment.
2017 Summer School Intensives available in;
- Acting
- Film and Television
- Pop Song Writing
- Music Theatre
- Composition for Animation
- Visual Art: Drawing & Painting
- Dance
- Music
2017 Filmmaking Summer School
Wednesday 4 to Sunday 15 January, 2017
International House
The University of Melbourne
Why come to the course?
Filmmaking is an exciting, collaborative, creative pursuit and has never been more accessible or affordable. To make good films, however, we need to understand the essentials, using all the tools and personnel at our disposal. We can look for information online but there’s nothing better than learning from leading, award-winning filmmakers who deliver a lifetime’s knowledge and insight into filmmaking and the film industry.
What will you learn?
Learn all aspects of practical film production in this intensive summer school. Fully structured courses are available, or you can choose sessions on topics that interest you, or that you need to learn or improve on.
Who are the courses for?
The courses are open for people with little or no prior filmmaking experience, practising filmmakers or actors wanting to change career direction, as well as Media teachers and students, production companies wishing to train staff, photographers wanting to move to the moving image, and anyone wanting to understand and learn all the steps to making great films.
Held only once a year during the summer school holidays, the Filmmaking Summer School is the only industry-based film course for beginners and has the support of the Screen and Cultural Studies program at the University of Melbourne.
The 2017 courses:
- From Script to Screen: Wednesday 4 to Friday 13 January (8 days)
- Acting & Directing: Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 January (3 days)
- Cinematography Intensive: Monday 9 to Friday 13 January (5 days)
- Low Budget Filmmaking: Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 January (2 days)
For more information, visit www.summerfilmschool.com
For enquiries, or to book, please call (03) 9347 5035 or 0402 359 047, or email
Careers Appointments
The Careers Coordinators are available to assist students to make informed decisions about career choices and choices for study.
If you would like some advice on career pathways or training options please book an appointment with the Careers Office on 9735 5644.
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris
Careers Coordinators