PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

VITAL SKILLS FOR CHANGE

It is never too early to think of the future. For parents of school-age children, the future can evoke feelings of both excitement and anxiety. What will the future look like for our young people? How can we prepare them for the workplace of tomorrow?

Some experts estimate that in five years, one-third of the skills that we consider essential for today’s job market will have changed considerably or become obsolete. –Marr, B. (2019, April 29). The 10 vital skills you will need for the future of work. Retrieved from http://forbes.com.

In a world where fast-paced technological innovation leads to workforce change, everyone will need to be able to adapt and quickly. A recent article in Forbes outlined the 10 vital skills for success in the working world of the future:

Creativity
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Analytical Thinking Skills
A Continuous Learning Mindset
Judgement & Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership Skills
Diversity & Cultural Intelligence
Technology Skills
Embrace Change

St Joseph’s College stays ahead of the curve, ready to adapt in a changing world whilst staying true to our Mercy Tradition. We impart those vital skills to our students, employing the latest teaching methods to instruct a modern curriculum within state of the art facilities. More importantly, our community conduct guidelines and our commitment to wellbeing provide a safe, supportive environment where students can hone the adaptation skills that will help them succeed in the future.

Whatever the demands of the working world, the education and opportunities at St Joseph’s College give all students a leading edge as we speed towards tomorrow. And that makes the future much brighter.

God bless,

Mrs Marg Blythman