Directors Update

TERM 2 - PLANNING AND SUBJECT SELECTIONS FOR 2026

During Term 2, Year 10 and 11 students will be involved in a number of activities focused on career advice, pathways planning and subject selection. 

Year 10 Transition Week - Week 2 and 3

Year 10 students will participate in various workshops and presentations during Transition Week, all of which are an opportunity for students to begin to gather information to make informed decisions about school subjects, courses and careers in readiness for Year 11 subject selection.  A timetable for the Year 10 Transition Weeks will be sent home to families closer to the end of term. 

Southern Catholic College’s Careers Expo

In Week 4, Year 10, 11 and 12 students will attend the Southern Catholic College’s Careers Expo. The Expo will host a large number of employers and industry professionals from a range of areas, including health care, tourism, construction, defence and more. Students will be given the chance to go through the Southern Catholic College’s Careers Expo ‘passport’ before attending the event so they can plan their time at this expo effectively and know which stallholders they should be visiting. 

Creating Future’s Expo

In Week 5 of Term 2, the College will be holding the Creating Futures Expo to assist students to make informed subject selections for 2026.  This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to subject teachers and Heads of Learning, with each student receiving a copy of the College’s Course Guide.  The Expo includes presentations for Year 10 2026 students and families, and Year 11 2026 students and families.  

Year 10 Subject Advice / Pathways Planning Interviews

The College will be inviting all Year 10 students and parents/guardians to make an appointment to attend a Year 10 Subject Advice / Pathway Planning interview with their child. These interviews provide an opportunity to discuss career options and possible pathways, give a more detailed and personalised explanation of the TCE and ATAR and how each student can optimise their subject choices, including TASC subject choices and VET opportunities at the College in Years 11 and 12.  These interviews will be occurring in Weeks 6 to 8 of Term 2 in the lead up to students selecting their subjects before the end of term.  Parents/guardians will receive more information about booking an interview time.  You only need to book one appointment as each staff member involved covers the same information.

Year 11 Subject Advice /  Pathways Planning Interviews

Year 11 students and parents/guardians will also be invited to make an appointment to attend a Year 11 Subject Advice / Pathway Planning interview, either with their child after school or for Year 11 students on their own during the school day.  These interviews are designed for Year 11 students who need some support and guidance to assist them with their subject selections for Year 12.