Careers and Senior School News
Information for Year 9-12 Students and Families
Senior School Information Evening
ALL current Year 9 and Year 10 students and their families are required to attend the 2025 Senior School Information Evening.
** An apprenticeship information session will be held prior at 6pm. Please register your interest for this session by emailing Nicole in our Careers & Pathways team Nicole.hobson@education.vic.gov.au
Students, and their guardians, will be presented with the subjects and course structures on offer in 2025, along with Subject Selection documentation. Heads of Faculty, representatives from AGA and TAFE Gippsland, as well as Head Start (school-based apprenticeships) and Apprenticeship Centre representatives will be on hand to answer all your pathway questions.
Why is this a compulsory event? Studies have shown that when parents/guardians are actively involved and support their child’s schooling, students show higher academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation. We love to see students achieve success and that success starts with support from not only teaching and support staff but also from parents/guardians at home.
Course Counselling and Subject Selection
Students will receive their Course Selection sheets at the Senior Information Evening and will undertake a Course Counselling interview (dates below) which will be conducted by our College Counsellors. Parents are encouraged to attend to be involved in discussions about their child’s pathway choice and subjects selected to ensure they meet their pathway goals and where applicable, prerequisite needs. A timetable schedule will be released early next term.
Year 9 into 10 Friday 26th July
Year 10 into 11 Tuesday 27th July
Year 11 into 12 Thursday 25th July
If you have any questions, please contact our Senior Sub School Leader Ms Petra Hopkins: Ph – 5667 9000 or petra.hopkins@education.vic.gov.au
VET Reports
Mid-Year VET reports have started to come through from training providers for those students in Year 11 and 12 who are undertaking a VET subject. As they come through, they will be uploaded onto Compass for students and their guardians to access. Any concerns, please contact VET Coordinator Nicole | nicole.hobson@education.vic.gov.au
Year 9 – 12 Students | Pathways Interviews
Is your child struggling with or have questions about their pathway? Or struggling at school and you are wondering what options may be available? If students and their guardians wish to book a one-on-one Pathways Interview with our Career and Pathways Adviser, please email the request through to Nicole.hobson@education.vic.gov.au and we can arrange a time to sit down together.
Year 9 Students | Morrisby Interviews
We have received results from the Morrisby profiling which year 9 students undertook earlier this term with some very pleasing results. It was great to see that most students took the profiling seriously.
The next step in the process is one on one interviews with an external Career Counsellor where students will undertake a 30-minute interview to discuss career suggestions based on students highlighted interests' skills and abilities. Unfortunately, these interviews are not scheduled until after our Course Counselling and Subject Selection early next term, so we will spend time during the first week of term 3 to go through results. During this session we will also explore the electives on offer for year 9 into year 10 students.
Year 10 Students | Work Experience
This week 31 of our Year 10 Work Ready students are out and about at various workplaces and we look forward to hearing about their experiences upon their return.
A reminder that the whole of year 10 will undertake Work Experience at the end of next term September 16th – 20th. Well Done to students who have already handed in their forms for this week of work experience. For those who are yet to arrange their experience, please do it asap.No forms will be accepted after 2nd of September.
If you are interested in a placement in one of the local hospital settings, or would like assistance in obtaining Work Experience, please contact Nicole in careers.
Australian Defence Force Work Experience (Yr 10 – 12) There are many exciting roles available. Bookmark this page and check regularly for opportunities.
Work Experience forms are available from the rack out the front of the Senior Coordinators office. Electronic forms are available by following these links.
2024 Tertiary Camp
Thirty of our Year 11s attended a two Melbourne Tertiary Camp in May. Students learnt about the University experience as they explored Monash University and explored what Tafe has to offer with a visit to Chisholm Tafe in Berwick. The Victorian Careers Expo was huge and a great way to see all the options under the one roof. Thanks to Mr Davey, Ms Hill and Mr Cupples for supervising students.
Year 10 - 12 Students | Open Days
Open Days are Essential – In August and September universities will open their doors to the public for a day. Recommended for students from years 10 to 12 Open days (vtac.edu.au)
Apart from being heaps of fun (think live bands, free food, competitions, giveaways and workshops), you will be able to do the following:
- Attend information sessions on the courses you’re interested in
- Speak directly to course advisors, lecturers, current students and faculty leaders
- Tour the campus, labs and accommodation
- Talk to different clubs, societies, and sports teams. There are clubs for everything!
- Learn about global exchange, student leadership programs, internships
- Get information about services available to university students to support you
- Learn about scholarships and financial assistance
Should Parents Go? Absolutely! Parents sometimes have different questions than student and are looking for different information, such as on-site campus security, job outcomes for courses, and financial support. It’s crucial too for both students and families to gather information together and then assess it as a team.
Year 10 - 12 Students | Tech & Trades Experience
RMIT University is hosting a free Tech and Trades Experience Day for students and their parents/guardians. Students can participate in two hands-on workshops, tour facilities, interact with staff and students, and win prizes. Parents can connect with staff, current students, and industry guests to learn about opportunities at RMIT. Students will have the chance to choose two workshops. Examples are listed below:
- Cyber security threats
- Tiny House – building design
- Engineering – response of beams and trusses to loading
- Electrical and electronics engineering
- Plumbing – pipe joining exercise
Date: Thursday 4 July, 9am – 2pm
Venue: RMIT Melbourne City campus
Register: via this link.
Year 11 & 12 Students | Walk & Talk campus tours Federation University
Bookings are open for July campus tours in the school holidays. These will be led by our current students, meaning that visitors get the opportunity to hear first-hand about the study experience at Fed.
WHEN: Thursday 11 July - departing every 30 mins between 10am - 1pm
Gippsland Campus: Register Today https://events.federation
Year 11 & 12 Students | Business Explorer Program
Monash University is running a free business explorer program for students who are keen to explore course and career options in business. You will participate in 3 hands-on sessions from different business study areas. This event is not to be missed.
Dates: 2 or 3 July (choose one day). Venue: Monash University, Caulfield Campus. Registration: click here.
Year 12 Students | Australian Defence Force
Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army, or Navy to begin in 2025. There are many exciting roles on offer. Click here to explore the job roles and start your application. https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year
Year 12 Students | Early Entry Programs
Early entry programs enable universities to look beyond your ATAR or to set a lowered guaranteed ATAR for entry into courses. Universities run their own programs and they have unique selection criteria, application processes and application dates.
Early entry applications are open at the following universities (click on the links for information):
Year 12 Students | Career Start
The Career Start program is a paid gap year program on a farm. You will live in a regional location, earn a salary, achieve a nationally recognised qualification, and build life-long industry connections. Applications are now open for the 2025 intake.
Senior School Upcoming Dates | It’s Busy!
16th July, Tuesday | Yr 10 ADFA Presentations (Period 1)
16th July, Tuesday | ADFA Presentation for interested year 11s and 12s (Period 1)
17th July, Wednesday | Yr 10 into 11 Information Session (Periods 1-4)
23 July, Thursday | Snr School Info Evening (all current yr 9 / 10 students to attend)
23rd July, Tuesday | Year 9 & 10 Job Skills Expo, Lardner Park
23rd July, Tuesday | Year 12 Activities Day
23rd July, Tuesday | Year 11 RYDA Program
25th July, Thursday | Year 11 into 12 Course Counselling
26th July, Friday | Year 9 into 10 Course Counselling
29th July, Monday | Year 12 VTAC Applications Open
29th July, Monday | Year 10 Live for Live Session (group 1)
30th July, Tuesday | Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling
1st August, Thursday | Year 10 Immunisations
1st August, Thursday | Deakin University - Forensic Science, Criminology, Law, Cyber Security, Psychological Science pathway chat lunchtime 12.45-1.15 (interested year 10, 11 or 12 students)
2nd August, Friday | Year 10 Party Safe program
2nd August, Friday | Year 10 Work Experience Forms Due
9th August, Friday | ALL Subject Selections Due (including VCE-VM Applications)
9th August, Friday | Year 10 Live for Live Session (group 2)
13th August, Tuesday | Year 10 Live for Live Session (group 3)
30th August, Friday | 2025 VET Applications Due
6th September, Friday | Year 10 Tomorrow Man, Tomorrow Woman (Period 3 & 4)
16th – 20th September | Work Experience ALL Year 10 students
16th September, Monday | Year 11 VCE XSEL day
21st October, Monday | Year 10 Tomorrow Man, Tomorrow Woman (Period 3 & 4)
22nd October, Tuesday | Year 11 VCE XSEL day