St Joseph's College, Echuca

Teaching and Learning

Year 10 Careers Camp, Work from Home Day & Year 11 Subject Selection Process

Next week, our Year 10 students will head to Melbourne for the highly anticipated Careers Camp - a key component of the Year 10 program. This camp provides students with invaluable exposure to a range of industries and career pathways through interactive workshops and workplace visits across the city.

 

Students will be based at Ormond College, part of the University of Melbourne, giving them a glimpse into university life. They’ll also navigate Melbourne via public transport, gaining independence and firsthand experience of city-based work environments. The Careers Camp is designed to help students make informed and confident choices about their future.

 

Following the camp, on Friday 4 July, Year 10 students will complete a Work from Home Day. This day is dedicated to reflecting on their experiences from the Careers Camp and the 2026 Year 11 Subject Assembly, held on Monday 30 June (Period 3). Students will use this time to complete their Career Planning Sheet and Subject Selection Planner, available via Compass, in preparation for Course Counselling Interviews scheduled for Week 2 of Term 3.

 

Save the Date – Semester 1 Awards Assembly

We are delighted to announce that our Semester 1 Awards Assembly will be held on Tuesday 29 July at 11am. This special event celebrates the outstanding achievements of students across both NAPLAN and academic performance in Semester 1.

 

Parent invitations will be sent via email in Week 1 of the school holidays. Please RSVP promptly to help us with event planning.

 

What Are We Celebrating?

This assembly recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, effort and success in their learning.

 

Academic Awards Criteria

Years 7–10

  • Academic Excellence: An A or higher in English and an A average across other subjects
  • Academic Distinction: An A+ average across all subjects

Years 11–12

  • Academic Excellence: An A average across all subjects
  • Academic Distinction: An A+ average in two or more subjects

NAPLAN Awards

  • Proficiency Level: Exceeding in Reading or Numeracy

We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and achievements with you.

 

Semester 1 Reports Available from 1 July

We are pleased to inform families that Semester 1 Reports will be released on Monday 1 July and will be available for viewing on Compass.

To access your child’s report:

  • Log in to Compass using your parent credentials
  • Navigate to your child’s profile
  • Click on "View Academic Reports" to open and review their Semester Report

If you have any questions or need further support, please contact your child’s Learning Mentor via email.

 

This year, we continue to implement our Student Promotion Policy, which applies in particular to students with Not Satisfactory unit results or less than 90% attendance for Semester 1. Follow-up phone calls and meetings will be arranged early in Term 3 to discuss next steps.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. We appreciate your ongoing involvement in their academic journey.

 

 

Reports – how to read 

Year 9 Taster Program- Pathways and Possibilities

We are excited to share that all Year 9 students will take part in the Taster Program: Pathways and Possibilities from Wednesday 2 July to Friday 4 July 2025 at our Brigidine Campus.

 

This engaging three-day experience is designed to support students as they begin exploring subject choices for Senior School. Throughout the program, students will:

  • Participate in 12 different Year 10 subject taster session
  • Meet Senior School teachers and explore new learning areas
  • Learn about VCE, VCE-VM and VET pathways
  • Attend presentations on subject selection, acceleration and future planning
  • Complete reflection activities in their Pathways Passport

Transport: 

Students will travel by bus from Kildare Campus to Brigidine Campus each morning after an Information Session and return by bus during Period 4 where they will reflect on their day and complete their Pathways Passport.

 

This program is a valuable step in helping our Year 9 students make confident, informed decisions about their future learning and career pathways.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Learning and Teaching team.

 

Senior School Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences, Careers Expo & VTAC Information Session

On Wednesday 23 July, we will be hosting a combined Parent–Teacher–Student Conference, Careers Expo, and VTAC Information Session at the Brigidine Campus Oak Centre.

 

Our Year 11 and 12 teachers will be available for interviews in the Oak Centre classrooms during two sessions:

  • 3:45pm – 6:00pm
  • 6:40 pm – 8:00 pm (following the VTAC presentation)

Bookings open next Tuesday via Compass. We encourage all senior students to attend interviews with their parents or guardians.

 

These conferences provide an important opportunity to:

  • Discuss academic progress in individual subjects
  • Receive advice for 2026 subject selections
  • Address any concerns and support strategies for improvement
  • Celebrate and reinforce positive learning patterns

In conjunction with the conferences, we invite all parents and students to attend the following important events:

 

Careers Expo – 4:00 pm @ Brigidine Campus 

Hosted in partnership with the Campaspe Cohuna Careers Network, the Careers Expo brings together representatives from leading universities, local industries, apprenticeship agencies and support services. Families will have the chance to speak directly with experts about a wide range of post-school opportunities.

 

 

 

Institutions attending include:

  • Australian Catholic University
  • Charles Sturt University
  • Deakin University
  • Federation University
  • La Trobe University
  • LCI Melbourne
  • Monash University
  • RMIT
  • Swinburne University
  • The University of Melbourne
  • Victoria University
  • VTAC

Industry and Support Representatives:

  • Access Skills Australia
  • Centrelink
  • CitiPower & Powercor Roadshow
  • CLASS Harvest
  • MEGT
  • MP Training
  • Victoria Police
  • Echuca Regional Health
  • Kangan Institute
  • Murray River Shire
  • Northern Constructions
  • Personnel Group
  • Rich River Golf Club
  • Shire of Campaspe

VTAC Information Session – 6:00pm @ Brigidine Campus

A representative from VTAC will provide valuable information on:

  • University and TAFE applications
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
  • Scholarships
  • Key dates and tips for navigating the application process

 

 

We look forward to seeing all Year 11 and 12 families at this important event, designed to support students in making informed decisions about their future pathways.

 

 

Lisa Saillard

Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

 

Rhys Leslie

Director - Data and Improvement