Years 10-12 

10-12 Key Dates

Year 12 Biology

The Year 12 Biology students have been working hard on their self-designed practical investigations. Joe investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. 

Fletcher investigated the effect of NaHCO3 concentration on the rate of photosynthesis. 

Zali investigated the effect of sucrose concentration on the rate of cellular respiration in yeast. 

Year 10 Driver Ed 

Kids are having a wonderful time, are listening really well to the instructors, Brett, Brian, Hayley and Barry and being very respectful of one another. 

Year 10 Work Experience 

Footy Tipping - Top 10!

Careers and Pathways 

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

Charles Sturt Advantage Early Entry OPEN NOW

https://study.csu.edu.au/information-for/school-leavers/charles-sturt-advantage

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

www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire 

Victoria University Early Offer OPEN NOW

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

University, TAFE, and Private Provider Open Days are a wonderful opportunity for students to explore course and career options. They are particularly beneficial for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. 

For a list of 2025 Open Days Visit:

https://charltonc.careertools.com.au/important-information/open-days-2025

 Entry Level Opportunities @ Local Councils

There are so many different branches and jobs within Local Councils you probably can’t even think of a quarter of them. Which is great news if you’re thinking about future careers, as it means there are many pathways to start a new career in Local Government. Councils offer a range of programs for graduates, school leavers, school and university students, as well as mature aged people to develop a new career path and make a real difference in your community.

For further information visit:

 www.careersatcouncil.com.au/entry-level-opportunities/

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CAREER, A JOB, AND WORK?

CAREER

"Career" is a word we use to describe the jobs and work we do throughout our lives. It comes from an old word for chariot and can also be used to describe forward movement (as in, the car careered off the road). Essentially, your career is a combination of the jobs and work you do over your lifetime. And it's unlikely to look like a straight line – there will be times when you make great leaps forward, but there will also be times when you seem to stand still or even go backwards. But this is all totally normal!

JOB

A "job" is a much more static than a career: it’s a set of tasks that you perform on a regular basis in return for a set benefit (typically pay). To move forward in your career, you may be promoted from one job to another or find a job somewhere else.

WORK

We use the word "work" to refer to something that we need to do. This means it’s an activity that serves a purpose - it isn’t just something you want to do (but you can still enjoy it, of course). Your job is a form of work - most of us do it because we need the money to fund the rest of our lives. If you weren’t paid, then you probably wouldn’t turn up. But work isn't just something you do in return for money. In fact, there are lots of other things that count as work that won’t earn you a cent. This is typically called "unpaid work", and includes things like caring for family members, cleaning and maintaining your living space and clothes, managing your professional networks, and even growing your own food.

Looking for more resources on careers, jobs, and work?

Visit: https://studyworkgrow.com/work/

Darcy McCallum         

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au