Yr. 10 Work Experience

Footy Tipping

Congratulations to Ms. Smith on winning the 2026 Footy Tipping Competition! Thank you to everyone who supported the competition this year. We look forward to another great year of footy tipping in 2027!

Pictured below are our Year 10 students presenting Ms. Smith with her prize—a 2026 Richmond guernsey.

RANK	NAME	ROUND 24	TOTAL SCORE	TOTAL MARGIN
1	Claire Smith	6	154	612
2	Viv Cossar	6	153	628
3	Laura Fitzpatrick	6	153	646
4	Charlie Z	4	153	722
5	Henry Lanyon	6	152	627
6	KimThommo	7	150	685
7	Daisy Thompson	5	149	648
8	Scoss	5	148	737
9	Bontemharry #4	7	147	685
10	Megan Briggs	5	146	650

Preparing for Work Experience

In preparation for Work Experience in November, our year 10 students have been undertaking a range of activities during their Advisory sessions designed to build important workplace skills.

A key focus has been effective communication, with students exploring how clear communication can help them succeed in a workplace environment. This week, students focused on the important skills of giving clear instructions and seeking clarification when required.

Students participated in practical activities that required them to communicate carefully and listen closely to instructions. The task proved to be trickier than some students expected, highlighting just how important it is to be clear when giving directions and to ask questions when something is unclear!

These activities will continue throughout the term as students develop the confidence and skills needed to make the most of their upcoming Work Experience placements.

Careers and Pathways

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

VTAC APPLICATIONS - NOW OPEN! www.vtac.edu.au

ACU Early Offer Program OPEN NOW

www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee

Federation University Early Offer OPEN NOW

www.federation.edu.au/study/information/high-school-students/early-offer-program

Latrobe ASPRE Early Offer Program OPEN NOW, Close 4th September www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

SWINBURNE EARLY ENTRY OPEN NOW

www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program

Victoria University Early Offer OPEN NOW

www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/special-admission-programs/vu-early-entry

SAE - CREATE FOR A DAY!

Saturday 3rd October, 10:00am - 3:00pm

This October school holidays, SAE University College is opening its doors for Create for a Day: a one-day, hands-on experience where you’ll step into the studio, lab or production space and start creating. Spend the day on campus working on a real project in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Design, Film, Games, Music or VFX. Open to students in Years 10-12 and to age 21.

For further information visit:

https://sae.edu.au/event/create-for-a-day/

RMIT STUDENT FOR A DAY 2026

Wednesday 30th September

Want a taste of life after high school? Register your interest in being a Student for a Day at RMIT this September school holidays. Aimed at high school students in Years 10, 11 and 12, this event will let you experience student life at RMIT and discover more about our courses.

For further information visit:

www.rmit.edu.au/life-at-rmit/student-for-a-day

Monash University Campus Tours

Monday 21st September - Parkville Campus

Tuesday 22nd September - Clayton Campus

Tuesday 22nd September - Peninsula Campus

For further information visit:

www.monash.edu/discover/events

Work Experience Opportunities

The National Gallery of Victoria offers work experience placements for secondary school students. Placements are based with the NGV Learn Team & where possible with other Departments.

The NGV offers work experience during:

Monday 21st – Friday 25th June 2027

Applications for 2027 Work Experience are now open and will Close 5pm, 23rd October 2026.

For further information visit:

www.ngv.vic.gov.au/about/people-and-careers/work-experience

Experience work behind the scenes at Victoria's Parliament House. Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Monday-Friday, from 9am until 5pm each day. Expressions of Interest - Terms 1 & 2 2027 open early September!

For further information visit:

www.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience

Outdoor School offers Work Experience for Secondary School students at their 15 Mile Creek Campus and Bogong Campus. Under supervision, students will have a fantastic opportunity to undertake a range of tasks within a program based around outdoor education, outdoor adventure activities, environmental sustainability.

For further information visit:

www.outdoorschool.vic.edu.au/student-teacher-placement-and-work-experience/656/

Meaghan King

Year 10 – 12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

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