Career News

Career profiling is an important part of supporting students as they begin to think more intentionally about their future pathways. It is a structured process that helps students develop a deeper understanding of their strengths, interests, learning preferences and personal motivations. Rather than focusing on making early career decisions, it is designed to build self-awareness and provide meaningful insights that can guide subject selection in Term 3 and future planning.

At St Catherine’s, Year 10 students completed their career profiling this week through the Career Avenues platform, which was introduced this year as a replacement for the Morrisby assessment. This transition reflects a more personalised approach to careers education, supporting students to explore a broader and more individualised range of future possibilities.

The Career Avenues profiling process involves an online assessment that explores a range of areas including interests, thinking styles and problem-solving approaches. From this, students receive a detailed personalised report that highlights their strengths, identifies the environments in which they are likely to thrive and outlines potential career pathways aligned with their profile. Importantly, it also provides insight into how they learn best, what motivates them and where their natural abilities lie.

Following the assessment, students are supported in interpreting their results through a one-on-one appointment with a careers practitioner. These discussions help students make connections between their profile, subject choices and longer-term aspirations. This ensures profiling is not simply a report, but a meaningful tool that informs decision-making and encourages thoughtful reflection.

A key feature of Career Avenues is its emphasis on ongoing development. Students are encouraged to revisit their profiles over time, recognising that interests and strengths can evolve throughout their Senior School journey. The platform also supports the creation of a career action plan, helping students identify next steps such as subject selection considerations, work experience opportunities or further career exploration.

Career profiling is not about defining a single pathway, but about opening possibilities. By helping students better understand themselves, the process supports them to make informed, confident decisions as they progress through their senior years and beyond.

Careers Week (11 -17 May)

Careers Week provides an important opportunity for students to explore future pathways, develop self-awareness and engage with the rapidly evolving world of work. Throughout next week, from students can participate in a range of tailored activities designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence and support informed decision-making about their futures.

What to expect during Careers Week

Our Careers Week program has been designed to meet students at different stages of their journey:

How parents can support their daughters

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their child’s confidence and outlook towards the future. During Careers Week, we encourage you to:

• Have open conversations about your daughter's interests, strengths and aspirations
• Share your own career journey, including challenges and changes
• Encourage curiosity and exploration, rather than focusing solely on outcomes
• Support your daughter in keeping an open mind about different pathways.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how we support students’ career development, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

Ms Kristy Tine

Head of Careers and Future Pathways