Head Start

Congratulations to new SBAT Student-Mia

Congratulations to Mia S (Year 11) who signed up and commenced her Head Start school-based apprenticeships (SBAT) with employer Caldermeade Farm and Café on 29/07/2026 and is now completing her Certificate III in Agriculture.

The Head Start program will support Mia as she embarks on his SBAT journey commencing her qualification certificate, attending work with her employer, and also working towards completing her VCE VM studies at school. Faith Kisby, Head Start Coordinator, and the Head Start team, wish Mia all the best as she pursues her chosen career pathway.

Hairdressing Industry Immersion Event @ EMC

On Friday 17th July, 2026, a group of 12 Year 9 and Year 10 students from Elisabeth Murdoch College students participated in the Head Start Hairdressing Industry Immersion event held at the college’s purpose-built industry-standard Hairdressing salon.

Lead by Head Start Coordinator and Qualified Hairdresser Faith Kisby, along with Emily Stocker, qualified Hairdresser and Cert II Salon Assistant Educator at EMC, students participated in a 4-hour hands on workshop where they experienced the following:

Bleaching demonstration where Kai Amery (EMC student teacher) was used as a model. The students were taken through the process of how to bleach hair effectively whilst abiding work and safety practices.
Hairstyling, braiding, and heat styling techniques
Conversation about the Hairdressing Industry and pathways into the industry.

Students had a great time and came away with an insight into the hairdressing industry, increased knowledge as to what it takes to become a great hairdresser, and most importantly - great hair!

Faith Kisby (Head Start Coordinator)

For further information about the Head Start program, please see the website and short video:

http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart About Head Start – 3 minute video