Careers and Senior Pathways
SACs
Students and parents are reminded that attendance and completion of SACs in a timely manner is very important for a smooth completion of all Unit 4 coursework by the end of term 3.
Students who are sick on the day of a SAC must obtain a medical certificate and bring it to Ms Pickard on the first day they return to school. The make up SAC will be rescheduled into the first available time slot.
Be aware make up SACs are now completed after school on a Tuesday under the supervision of Ms Powell, Ms Auty or Ms Pickard. This time has been created as a priority to support students to complete all SACs before the end of term.
GAT information
The GAT will be held on Wednesday 7th September at the Springvale Town Hall. Students will be provided with detailed information closer to the date. Full school uniform is required.
Trial/Practice Exams
All students studying Units 3 and 4 will be completing Practice Exams during the week beginning Monday 26th September, the second week of the school holidays. Practice Exams will be held onsite at Killester. The exam timetable will be released shortly.
Alison Pickard
Senior Programs Leader
Year 10 Work Experience Program
A reminder that all Year 10's will be attending work experience the week of Monday August 29 through until Friday September 2. An EdSmart was sent to families outlining the relevant details. We wish our students luck and trust they will gain much from participating in this valuable program.
Year 12 VTAC Applications for 2023 are now open
All Year 12 students wishing to continue on with their studies at a Tertiary provider can now make their application through VTAC for 2023. All students have been invited to sign up for an appointment and the level of engagement in these interviews has been pleasing with many students being super organised. If no times suit, students are encouraged to email me to arrange a time either before or after school. SEAS and scholarship applications will close on Friday October 7 at 5pm. An EdSmart was sent to Year 12 families outlining the VTAC process earlier in August. Email zanderson@killester.vic.edu.au should you have any questions.
Collarts Open Day
Collarts is holding an open day on Saturday August 27. Students can enjoy detailed sessions about their campuses, book a one on one course session as well as participate in interactive workshops and meet current students. Register here
Set to Study with RMIT
RMIT is hosting 'Set to Study' sessions that will support Year 12 students and parents prepare for their transition to tertiary life. Session dates:
- 15 September - Parents Session (Virtual)
- 22 September - A Day at RMIT
ACU VCE Revision Sessions
ACU has a range of VCE revision sessions for Unit 4 studies taking place. These sessions are run by experienced VCE Assessors and exam markers who will know how to guide Year 12 students in preparing for the upcoming end of year exams.
Monday 29 August, 7 – 8.30pm English – Unit 4: Reading and Comparing Texts, Presenting Argument, (Section B of the exam)
Tuesday 30 August, 7 – 8.30pm Mathematical Methods – Unit 4: Probability
Wednesday 31 August, 7 – 8.30pm Business Management – Unit 4: Transforming a Business
Thursday 1 September, 7 – 8.30pm Health and Human Development – Unit 4: Health and Human Development in a Global Context
Monday 5 September, 7 – 8.30pm Legal Studies – Unit 4: The People and the Law
Tuesday 6 September, 7 – 8.30pm Religion and Society – Unit 3: The Search for Meaning and Unit 4: Religion, Challenge and Change
Casual work at Lollipops Playland Noble Park
We are a local children’s indoor playcentre and indoor rock climbing centre in Noble Park North and wondering if there are any Killester students in Year 9-12 students who are interested in positions ranging from party hosts, barista, kitchen hands and rock climbing staff. All positions are casual, primarily weekends, school holidays and public holidays.
If any one is interested, please email at info@lollipopsnoblepark.com.au with their resume attached. Address your email to Cathy Maher.
Casual Work with Splash's Swim School
Splash’s learn to swim is recruiting secondary school students for casual employment as swim teachers and teaching assistants at our centres in Berwick, Clyde North, Pakenham and Dandenong.
Swim teaching is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain experience in working with children of all ages and abilities, working in a dynamic environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, reliable, energetic and work well in a team. We provide comprehensive training, uniform (rash vest) and a supportive working environment.
Students are encouraged to apply via our online application form: https://www.splashs.com.au/careers/
Zoe Anderson
Careers and Pathways Educator