Pathways - Senior Fellas
De La Salle College Year 9 School Camp
The courageous MITS Mob at De La Salle College took part in their Year 9 WISE Expedition during the second week of Term 2. The fellas travelled to the Mt Baw Baw and Thompson River region, where they challenged themselves through hiking, mountain biking, abseiling and rafting. The WISE camp provided a valuable opportunity for the fellas to deepen their connection to Victorian Country while building confidence, resilience and strong relationships beyond the classroom.
After a solid start to the year, the camp allowed the boys to support one another, step outside their comfort zones and overcome challenges together. They enjoyed setting up camp, cooking meals, and taking time to reflect on activities. School camps like WISE play an important role in strengthening connections, personal growth and teamwork, while reinforcing De La Salle’s values of Faith, Respect and Inclusivity, and MITS values of Respect, Care, Culture, and Courage.
School Sports
Term 2 saw the beginning of School Winter Sports, with MITS fellas participating in a range of activities, with Footy being the sport of choice. We all know that sports improve physical and mental wellbeing, and are great for building communication skills, discipline and commitment; and as students progress to senior grades in school, their academic and sporting commitments increase and finding a good balance between both is essential.
Despite the colder, darker mornings, the fellas continue to show strong commitment—getting up early on Saturdays or suiting up for mid‑week games, preparing themselves, and travelling near and far to take on their opponents.
St Kevin’s College
St Kevin’s students Waylon Huddleston and Malakai Wright returned to Melbourne early to participate in Firsts footy trials matches securing spots in the 2nd XIVIII, and 1st’s respectively. Since their return, they have shown commitment to their academic pathway and trained diligently. Malakai and Waylon are looking forward to a season of achievement and personal growth.
De La Salle College
In Week 3, De La Salle year nine students enjoyed a win over Whitefriars College 179 – 16, with all the fellas contributing with multiple touches, assists, and goals. As well as competing against other schools, there is also a lot of competition for spots in the team, so the boys have to work hard at training and in the classroom
Work Experience at MITS
Jacob Baird recently took part in work experience, giving him the chance to learn about the world of work and start thinking about what a future pathway might look like. Work experience is a great opportunity for students to try something new, build confidence, and explore different jobs and industries in a supportive way.
During his placement at MITS, Jacob undertook essential maintenance pruning, gardening, and facility checks. He was able to experience real workplace routines —learning the importance of being on time, waking up early, and sticking with responsibilities. These are important life skills that are useful in any job or pathway. While work isn’t always easy, experiences like this help young people grow, build resilience, and better understand expectations in the workplace.
Work experience also allows students to learn by watching and having a go, discover what they enjoy, and make positive connections with employers. These experiences help prepare students for life after school and support a smooth transition into work, training, or further study.
VET, VCE VM and Pathways Beyond School
Through Vocational Education and Training (VET) and VCE VM
, students can complete nationally recognised certificates while still at school. This gives them hands‑on, industry‑specific skills that support pathways into jobs, apprenticeships, traineeships, or further education. The VCE Vocational Major (VM) builds on this by focusing on practical learning, work readiness, and personal development.
At our partner schools—including Methodist Ladies’ College, De La Salle College, Parade College, St Kevin’s College, and Star of The Sea —students can access a wide range of vocational programs, industry experiences, and structured workplace learning, either on site or at TAFE. Schools and MITS work closely together to support Mob to explore different industries, develop employability skills, and make informed choices about their futures.
Trying something new takes courage, and VCE VM and VET VCE are all about learning by doing—building confidence, independence, and responsibility while gaining meaningful experiences that help set MITS Mob up for life beyond school.
We are proud to see current MITS Mob following in the footsteps of our Alumni, including Keira Manning, a Year 12 student at MLC completing her studies in Veterinary pathways, and Malakai Wright and Waylon Huddleston, who are enjoying their Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology at Kangan Institute.
By Reihanna Haggie
Farewell Rei!
Last week we farewelled Rei, who has been involved at MITS since 2017 and has been an ongoing employee working with the students as a Learning and Careers Mentor since 2020. Thank you Rei for your significant contribution to MITS and in paticular to the future pathways of the students.
We had a great celebration at Garrawang where staff and students got the chance to wish Rei all the best for the next chapter.