Pathways

Work Exposure Opportunity

Hydro Tasmania is hosting work exposure programs for students in Years 10/11 - both in the north and south of the state this year.

The Hobart work exposure programs are 2-day events. Students can apply to attend either the 3 & 4 September program OR the 10 & 11 September program.

The program will involve a power station tour and hands-on experiences.

Year 10 Pathways Classes

During Term Two, all Year 10 students will be guided through the process of choosing College subjects. This will be conducted in Pathways lessons to ensure that students are prepared and can confidently ask questions during the GYC course expo and the course counselling session.

Dates to Remember

Senior Secondary Courses Expo - Tuesday 4 June : 11.00am - 1.00pm

The Expo at the Glenorchy Campus is an interactive event providing students with detailed information on the range of courses and pathways available at GYC. Students will have the opportunity to speak with teachers about courses and their career pathway plans. Representatives from a range of careers and tertiary education providers will be present. 

Family Information Evening - Tuesday 4 June : 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Don Bosco Theatre, Glenorchy Campus.

Presentation, information session, expo and opportunity for parents to speak with staff members and explore the wide range of subject offerings.

The Family Information Evening will provide prospective families with further details about Guilford Young College including facilities, daily timetable, cocurricular opportunities, enrolment processes, course selection and information on senior secondary education such as the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). 

Student Course Counselling - Friday 21 June : 9.00am - 12.00pm

Every Year 10 student will attend GYC during College hours to assist with initial course (subject) counselling. Further details will be announced early Term 2.

Informal Q&A - Every Wednesday Lunchtime (Term 2) : Yr 10 Common Room

The GYC Enrolment register will be available at Mount Carmel to address specific College subject choice questions. This is an informal chat opportunity for Year 10 students to assist them as they finalise their course selections.  

Upcoming Events

St Aloysius College, Huntingfield College Information Session - Tuesday 21 May

Year 10 students who may be considering attending College at St Aloysius can attend the Year 11-12 Course Information Evening at St Aloysius - Senior campus. Time will be confirmed closer to the event.

The Southern Catholic Colleges (CET) Careers Showcase - Thursday 23 May

All Year 9 and 10 students will attend this event to speak to industry experts. A large array of industries will be present.

Career Counselling 

If any student is interested in further career counselling I am available to guide them through this process. Send me an email: petra.dennis@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au and an appropriate time will be arranged.