Pathways

Monash Tech School – Super IP Industry Immersion Day

On 14th March, a small group of students attended the Super IP program hosted at Philips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, which was an industry immersion about intellectual property law (IP law). We had numerous opportunities to explore the field of Intellectual Property Law, and careers that are associated with it. 

First, we got introduced to the different types of IP law, and the countless types that regular businesses and products engage with. We had the opportunity to learn how to write a patent specification, which excitingly included the verbose, attorney-style language and the specific conventions required for a patent application. Despite our struggles to understand all lawyer-lingo, it was a highly rewarding time trying to fulfil the job of a patent attorney!

This was followed by an industry panel session, where we had the chance to ask questions to industry leaders about the daily work of professionals working in this field. The professionals revealed the number of wild unknowns and surprising inventions involved in this career, as well as the pathways students could take in pursuing this route. I'm sure that this has inspired us to consider a career in Intellectual Property Law. 

We are perhaps the next generation of patent attorneys! Who knows?

Thank you to Mr Ballagh for taking us on this excursion, and the Pathways team for providing us with this worthy experience.

Anais Ooi

Year 10 student

Model UN Conference

On Wednesday the 20th of March, our team from Year 11 entered the Center for Higher Education Studies (CHES) as representatives of our assigned country Ireland, in a bid to understand the goals of the United Nations, regarding worldwide issues and the promotion of peace within our global society. 

A ‘Model UN’ program is essentially a simulation model of the United Nations, which is an assembly of different countries to address issues and changes, and each team representing their country works to implement their desired amendments in the global caucus to better improve our world as a whole. Students who participated were able to learn several skills about professional diplomacy and bravely entered the tumultuous world of international relations to combat issues related to AI globally and within their countries.

Assigned as delegates for Ireland, our team engaged in complex discussions with other Melburnian schools about the prevalence of AI in society, and overall, we learnt so much about the life-changing and crucial decisions that lie in the hands of world leaders. We couldn’t recommend this program more!

Model UN Team 

Tharuki, Ishi, Ming, Rhian

Pathways Expo – 14th May 

Please save the date! Brentwood Pathways Expo is scheduled for 14th May. The expo will run as per the following sessions: 

Period 2 (9:52 am - 10:52 am) - Year 9 

Period 3 (11:17 am - 12:17 am) - Year 10 

Period 4 (12:20 pm - 1:20 pm) - Year 11 

Period 5 (2:05 pm - 3:05 pm) - Year 12 

Expo is a perfect opportunity for students in senior school to consult various subject teachers and representatives from tertiary institutions to plan their VCE subjects and future pathways. 

Parents are welcome to attend these sessions with prior booking. The booking link will be emailed to parents via Compass next week. 

Are you studying a Unit 1/2 or 3/4 Language outside of school?

If you are enrolled in a VCE Language course external to Brentwood you need to let Ms Janelle Pentreath know (PEN@ms.brentwood.vic.edu.au) - please ensure you forward your confirmation of enrolment to her. There is required paperwork to be completed so we can ensure you get credits towards your VCE. 

Year 10 Work Experience 2024 

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which they are located.  

In 2024, Year 10 students are required to complete their Work Experience placements during the week of 24 to 28 June (Term 2, Week 11). 

Students must fill in the Work Arrangement Form attached here and get it signed by the employer, student, and parent, before submitting it to Mr. Li or Mr. Kalva in the Pathways Office by 22nd March. The form will then be signed by the Principal. 

For more information please read: Work Experience – A guide for Students, Parents and Carers 

Please consider applying for one of the following: 

 Local Council / Public sector 

Primary School / Kindergarten 

Medical Centre / Pharmacy / Hospital 

Hospitality / Retail / Customer service 

Veterinary Centre / Zoo / RSPCA 

Research Centre / University / TAFE 

Sports Centre / Club  

Op Shop / Volunteer Centre 

Broadcasting Company / Digital Media 

Please visit our Pathways website for more resources and links to work placements: https://www.brentwoodpathways.com/years-9-and-10/year-10-work-experience 

If you work for an organisation that can offer a work experience placement(s) to one/some of our students, please contact the Brentwood Pathways Team at pathways@ms.brentwood.vic.edu.au.  

Brentwood Pathways Team

The Brentwood Pathways team aims to empower students and their families with all the latest information to explore a broad range of career opportunities, build skills and prepare them for the global marketplace, equipped with competitive 21st-century skills to pursue productive, sustainable careers.

The Brentwood Pathways team is located in the SLC building. We are open from 9 am to 3 pm on all working days. We appreciate students checking the availability of our team members via Teams and booking an appointment before seeing us in the Pathways Office.

Our team members:

Director of Pathways & VCE: Ms. Nicole Green

Pathways Managers: Mr. Venkata Kalva & Mr. Timothy Li

Pathways Counsellor: Ms. Bridget Dowling

VASS, VET & VM Administrator: Ms. Rebecca Buck

VASS Administrator (VCE) and Attendance: Ms. Janelle Pentreath

Brentwood Pathways Website

Our team has launched a brand-new website: www.brentwoodpathways.com. This will be a one-stop shop for all year-levels for subject selections and future pathways queries, including Morrisby, Work Experience, VTAC etc.

Please email your feedback and suggestions to improve the website further to pathways@ms.brentwood.vic.edu.au

Brentwood Pathways Newsletter

Don't forget to check out our weekly Brentwood Pathways Newsletter. Click here to access the latest issue: https://www.brentwoodpathways.com/news-jobs/pathways-newsletter 

It is a great way for parents and students to keep up to date with Pathways-related programs, including subject selections, work experience and many more.