Welcome to another edition of Eyes on VET!

VET Connect students have been extremely busy, with theoretical and practical tasks going full steam ahead in their certificate courses both at school and externally. Workplace visits have started taking place and the feedback from employers has been fantastic to date, with a few students already being offered casual employment outside of school hours.

Staff were very excited when we received the exciting news that the Green Apple Café will be open during Core and Recess, Monday to Friday. The Red Apple Café will also be open on Mondays and Wednesdays, serving HOT barista coffee only. Both cafes are available to all staff and Year 12 students. Our Hospitality students are off to a great start!

There are many exciting events and opportunities for students already being offered to students, such as Year 9 Career Tasters and ADF Work Experience. Three Career Tasters have already been filled! Look out for Connect notices where lots of opportunities will be advertised…

Spotlight on the Inaugural Career Connections Showcase at Applecross SHS! 

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE - Open to all students and parents… don’t miss this

opportunity to plan your next steps!

Discover pathways beyond school, from university and TAFE options to apprenticeships and industry careers. Speak directly with professionals and training providers to find out what’s possible for your future.

✅ Save the date 

✅ Bring your questions 

✅ Start building your future! 

Event Details: 

Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Time: 8:30am - 11:30am

Venue: Applecross SHS

Please note: This event will take place before the scheduled Parent-Teacher meetings. 

Students must be accompanied by a parent and are required to leave the school grounds after the event, unless they are staying for scheduled Parent-Teacher meetings with their parent.

Snapshots around the workplace… 

...Christian Salvetti (Year 10) on having a successful interview with the Manager at Reece Plumbing Myaree for a potential School Based Traineeship. Christian will now move into the next stage of the application process and have a trial at the store over three days. Good luck, Christian!

…Emma Hair (Year 12 General now VET Connect) on being offered a place in the VET Connect program, as well as securing a place in Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies at Health Science Hub.

Please keep your ‘Eyes on VET’ in the next Parent Update.

Melinda Kennington - VET Manager 🙂