Pathways 

Year 9 My Career Insights

The vast majority of Year 9 students have undertaken the ‘Morrisby Online’ career assessment during their English class.  The Morrisby program aims to help students better understand their strengths, interests and explore different options through completing aptitude assessments in Numerical, Abstract, Spatial and Mechanical.

Any Year 9 student that was absent during the assessment period, or has not yet completed all the Morrisby Online assessments should refer to the Year 9 teams page for instructions on how to log back in or how to start the assessments. 

From Monday 5th September we begin the 1:1 counselling session with external Morrisby trained Career Practitioners.  These sessions will continue into Term 4 and are only available for students that have completed ALL the Morrisby Online assessments AND provided parental consent for interview via the following Compass Event link.  https://vermontsc-vic.compass.education/Organise/Activities/Events/Event.aspx?eventId=27224 

Year 11 Pathways Counselling

Year 11 individual Pathways counselling have resumed in Pathways. Students are advised to regularly check their Compass schedule for their session date and time and teams messages for reminders. 

Year 11 students are encouraged to attend Tertiary provider Open Days to help make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Year 12 My Future Pathways 

Year 12 individual student sessions are being delivered throughout August and September. These sessions are designed to assist students in deciding the next stage in their journey beyond Year 12.   Tertiary, alternative Pathway or if a student is very uncertain of their future pathway direction.  Click on Compass Conferences ‘2022 Year 12 Pathways’ to book a session!

Tertiary Pathways: 

Discussion, explore and apply for University/TAFE courses through VTAC, SEAS (Uni special consideration), Scholarship and additional documentation to increase student’s selection opportunities.  

Alternative Pathways: 

Discussion, explore and provide assistance with sourcing apprenticeships, traineeships or employment

Uncertain Pathways: 

Discussion, research and exploration of various opportunities for a positive future

Employment opportunity

A casual/part time position has become available with a local Butcher.  Interested students must be 15yrs of age and able to work on Saturdays. Please see Pathways for further information. 

Just Swimming Nunawading are offering a swim teacher traineeship program for students in Years 11 & 12 in the lead up to summer.  See Pathways for more information.

Work Experience

Work Experience participation is optional at VSC, however we strongly encourage all students aged 15yrs+   to get involved in this very beneficial and rewarding program. Students can undertake Work Experience every year up until they graduate VSC.

Work Experience provides young people with a taste of the real world of work and a clearer understanding of a particular industry or business they may be interested in pursuing in the future.  It assists in career discovery and exploration, goal setting and decision making whilst preparing students for VCE, future tertiary studies, apprenticeship/traineeships or full time work.

There are no designated time frames for students to complete placements as we believe a flexible delivery arrangement provides students with a better opportunity to meet the availability and operational time frames of businesses and industries within the community. This also means we are not competing with other local schools which can limit student’s opportunities. 

Placement dates are arranged through consultation and negotiation between the employer, school and student to maximise the experience.  

Speak to Pathways today and collect the Preparing for the Workplace Work Experience pack.