Careers
Futures Expo – Tuesday 28th July
Year 7 – Student Free Day
Year 8 / 9 / 10 – Future Subject Exploration Workshops
Year 11 / 12 – Excursions to TAFE and University Providers – dismissed from the CLYDE NORTH CAMPUS AT 3.20 PM
Family Futures Expo – Tuesday 28th July
Representatives from Tertiary Providers and St Peter’s College Learning Area Coaches will be available at the Clyde North campus from 3.20 pm to 5.00 pm to answer questions about pathways and options for 2027.
Year Level Information Sessions will also be held at both campuses. Families are encouraged to attend the campus most convenient for them.
3.30 pm – 2027 Year 9 Information Session
4.00 pm – 2027 Year 10 Information Session
4.30 pm – 2027 VCE/VCE VM/VET Options Information Session
Locations:
Clyde North Campus: Geode Centre
Cranbourne Campus: Donnelly Building
2026 OPEN DAYS GUIDE
ACU Year 12 VCE Revision Webinars
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Online
Date: August 24 to August 27, 2026
Worried about your Year 12 exams? You're not alone.
Join our free online webinars from 24 - 27 August 2026. They are live, expert-led sessions designed to help you walk into your exams feeling prepared.
Can't attend live? Register anyway – recordings are available to registered attendees for one week after each webinar.
ACU Guarantee Early Offer and Pathways Webinar (VIC)
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Online
Date: July 23, 2026
Learn about ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, hear from current students about their journeys.
This webinar is for Victorian Year 12 students and their parents.
A Dive into Dolphin Science Workshop for Secondary Students
Organisation: Cetacean Sisters
Location: Mount Martha House Community Centre
Date: July 25, 2026
Have you ever wondered how scientists tell dolphins apart or track them in the wild? Now’s your chance to dive into the science behind dolphin research!
In this engaging, hands-on one-hour workshop designed for secondary students, you’ll discover how scientists use fin identification to recognise individual dolphins and apply mark-recapture techniques to estimate populations and monitor these incredible marine mammals.
Led by a local dolphin scientist, this session is ideal for secondary students who love science, marine biology, and cetaceans (whales and dolphins). It’s also an excellent introduction to the Cetacean Sisters program, designed for secondary school girls who are interested in learning more about science through whales and dolphin research.
During the workshop, you’ll:
learn how scientists track and study dolphins,
explore real research techniques, and
Get inspired by a career in science or marine research
Music Careers Expo 2026, Melbourne
Organisation: The Push
Location: The Corner Hotel
Date: July 28, 2026
The Music Careers Expo is for young people aged 15–25 who are curious about working in music — whether that’s performing, producing, working behind the scenes or exploring other roles across the industry.
You’ll hear from people working across the industry (artists, managers, producers, engineers) and have the chance to sit down one-on-one with professionals and educators for advice on your next steps.
If you love Australian music and want to work in it, this is where you start!
Parents, teachers and friends are also welcome to attend.
Mission Control at Parliament House for Year 7-12 Students
Organisation: Australian Space Agency
Location: Parliament House, Parliament of Victoria
Date: August 5, 2026
The space sector is set to triple in size by the year 2028 and will have a role in many diverse industries including agriculture, meteorology, precision mapping and health. What industries would it take to make Mars our home?
In this program, students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. After debating and voting on industries to send on the mission, in a way that mirrors Victoria’s parliamentary process, they will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge as they consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space.
This program is a collaboration between Science Gallery Melbourne, Australian Space Agency and Parliament of Victoria.
STEM + X: Careers in Agriculture – Webinar for Students, Teachers & Parents
Organisation: Careers with STEM
Location: Online
Date: August 5, 2026
Careers in agriculture go far beyond the farm, spanning areas like biotechnology, environmental management, data science, policy, agribusiness, and global development. People with skills in these fields are now in high demand to help grow sustainable, nutritious and resilient food systems that improve the health of communities and the environment.
Join us for a free STEM + X career webinar, supported by The University of Queensland to hear from agriculture science students, graduates and lecturers who making an impact.
Competitions
Children’s Week Poster Competition for Under 18s
Organisation: Children's Week Council of Australia
Location: Australia
Value: See details
Close Date: November 26, 2026
SSA National Schools Poster Competition for Years 3-12
Organisation: Statistical Society of Australia
Location: Australia
Value: Up to $200 AUD
Close Date: November 10, 2026
ANU 2026 STEM Challenges
Organisation: Australian National University
Location: All
Value: See details
Close Date: No closing date
Insight Creative Writing Competition 2026
Organisation: Insight Publications
Location: Australia
Value: AU$3,000 in prizes
Close Date: September 1, 2026
Write the World Monthly Fantasy Competition, July 2026
Organisation: Write the World
Location: All
Value: See details
Close Date: July 27, 2026
International Chemistry & Art Competition for Ages 5-19
Organisation: Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Location: All
Value: AU$500
Close Date: October 1, 2026
The Fabric of Australia: Informed Competition for Years 7-10
Organisation: Rule of Law Education Centre
Location: Australia
Value: See details
Close Date: November 20, 2026