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As the end of the school year draws closer, it gives me pause to reminisce about the students of years gone by. I often wonder what they went on to do, both from an academic or vocational perspective. I wonder how they are living their lives and how they feel their time at BCC has contributed to their lives in their after school life.
As I worked in learning support before moving to my role in VET and careers, I would often see students overcome learning challenges and wonder how they used these strategies in their jobs or further study. There are some students who I have seen in various capacities in the “real world” and it’s always rewarding to speak with them about how they have used their gifts and talents and how God has used them in various ways in a secular world.
God places us exactly where we need to be at the right time for someone or something and although it may not be apparent at the time, sometimes we are lucky enough to see the “why” at a later stage.
Items in this newsletter include: 2024 VCE Subject Changes or VCE/VM Certificate Change, Volunteer Work, 2024 VET Enrolments, 2023 VET Results, 2024 Year 12 VCE Students - Extension Opportunities, 2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience opportunity.
2024 VCE Subject Changes or VCE/VM Certificate Change
Now that we have started headstart, if students are wanting to make VCE Subject changes or wanting to change from VCE to VCE-VM, please contact Ms Smith (michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au) as soon as possible to enable any changes to be made as quickly as possible.
Volunteer Work
Don’t underestimate work that is done voluntarily. Some of the benefits of volunteering include: promoting responsibility and commitment, communication and working as part of a team, building and being a part of the community, networking and making contacts that could benefit future employment. There are so many people in need in our local communities and giving your time and commitment to serving God and giving in whatever capacity you are able is so valuable.
If you are interested in committing some time to volunteering and perhaps adding some skills that will benefit your future endeavours, ask at your church or youth group, or you can click on the links below to explore volunteering options available.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
2024 VET Enrolments
If any students are enrolled in privately arranged VET courses (eg: McDonalds Retail Traineeship) could you please email Ms Smith (michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au) so that the qualification can be added to your secondary results transcript and possibly contribute to your senior certificate.
For students interested in enrolling in Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology (VETA Morphus), enrolments opened on September 1st. Here is the link to the VETA website for information about VETA Morphus: https://veta.org.au/veta-morphus/
VETA have provided this recording of the recent information session for students and families: Veta Morphus Info Session for students/families for 2024
BCC’s new Chaplain will be hosting the peer group meeting on campus at a day and time to be advised early in 2024.
2023 VET Results
All of the 2023 VET Results have now been received from TAFE and RTOs and will be forwarded to students by the end of Week 9.
Certificates and Statements of Attainment are generally sent directly from the RTOs to students. Any received at BCC after the student's last day will be forwarded by mail. This may be in the new year if received in the holiday break.
2024 Year 12 VCE Students - Extension Opportunities
A quick reminder for any students who may be interested in extension opportunities at University. VCE Students can engage in selected 1st year University units that can help to boost the ATAR and complete 2 university units FREE of charge prior to University applications. Some of these units have prerequisites that need to be completed prior to enrolment or concurrently while studying VCE Unit 3&4. Deakin and Federation Uni closing dates are fast approaching.
If students are interested in more information regarding these programs, please click the links below or contact Ms Smith (michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au).
[NB: These are extension programs for students to broaden their knowledge in preparation for university, not intended for students with a reduced load.]
Deakin University:
Accelerate Program
Applications close: 1st December 2023
Federation University:
Advance to University Program
https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/advance-to-university
Applications close: 8th December 2023
LaTrobe University:
Aspire - Achieve Plus
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire/achieve-plus
Applications close: 06 February 2024
2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience opportunity
A reminder of the work experience opportunity available for the 2024 Year 10 students.
Things to consider for placements:
- Students must be 15 years or older to apply (at the time of work experience week)
- Students must be able to find their way to and from the placement each day during work experience week
- BCC Work Experience week is: Monday 24th June - Friday 28th June
Parliament of Victoria
If there are any students interested in an opportunity to complete work experience at the Parliament of Victoria, this may be for you!
If you are interested you will need to complete the Expression of Interest via the online link: https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience/
The following information has been provided by Parliament of Victoria - outlining what the program entails:
Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services, and placements are open to students in Victorian schools who are residents of Victoria, and are 15 years or over at the time of the placement. We endeavour to choose students from a mixture of government, independent, and Catholic schools, from metropolitan and regional areas, and of all gender identities.
Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.
Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business management, facilities management and maintenance, community engagement and broadcasting, and hospitality.
Expressions of interest for terms 1 & 2, 2024 will close at 5:00 pm on Friday 12 January 2024.
Bookings
Appointments can be made in the following ways:
Calendly: Michelle Smith - Careers booking
Email: michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Please include an indication of the reason for your booking so I can be best prepared to make the most of the time.
Please note my available booking times are Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Ms Michelle Smith
Careers Coordinator