Class of 2024

My name is Nathan Giardina. My first career is going to be a plumber at Tequa Plumbing once school has finished. I would like to say thank you to Tequa for giving me my first career opportunity. I would also like to thank the people I have done work placement at for giving me an idea of what it’s like in different trades.

My name is Georgia Trease. The career I am interested in is farming. I’m very thankful for my Mum, sister, and Ella. They are always there when I need them and for that I am very thankful.

My name is Jem Mills. The career I am interested in is working with plants in Horticulture. I would like to thank all my teachers and peers for the fun times whilst at school, and my traineeship at Matthew Henry Gardens.

My name is Rhys McKenzie. I am interested in a career in College Baseball in America or in sport coaching and management. I would like to thank my Mum and Dad for taking me to the places I need to be for my sport. I would also like to thank school and the coaches I’ve had during my baseball career, who have taught me a lot of things, and not just about baseball. I’m very thankful for this because baseball is one of the main commitments in my life and without the people above, I wouldn’t have been able to do any of it. 

My name is Jenna Dourley. I’m not sure what I want to do as a career yet but I’m planning on working at my current job and my work placement to try and save money for travelling. I want to say thank you to all of the teachers that have helped me over the past 6 years. I also want to say thank you to my best friend Tae for supporting me since primary school.

My name is Tahlee Caldwell. I am currently competing Year 12. Whilst completing Year 12, I have been undertaking a traineeship in Business Administration. I am also interested in a career as a police officer, detective, or in something to do with medicine. I’ve really enjoyed this experience, and I have learnt a lot that will help me in the future. I hope to continue this for some time in the future. I would like to thank my Dad and his company as I wouldn’t have had this opportunity without them. I really appreciate how much my supervisor, Lee Ann has helped and taught me, along with the other workers in my workplace. They constantly give me support which motivated me to do better and to be the best I can!

My name is Kayla Wilson. The career/pathway I am interested in is Early Childhood. I would like to pass on a big thank you to everyone involved in helping me to complete Year 12. From those who have helped in any shape or form, or at any time in my life, thank you! I would like to especially thank my Mum, sister, family, friends, and staff for everything they have done, it means a lot! It really does take a village to raise a child. So once again, thank you!

My name is Jarrod Day. I am interested in building a career involving art, animation and entertainment. I would like to thank my friends, whether they are online friends or in person, and my brother for motivating me and helping me throughout everything; whether they helped with physical help or mental help, they have all helped me in some way! I would like to thank my family for being there for me when things were tough and being there for me in general. Lastly, I would like to thank my teachers for making school way less stressful than it was last year, they have made things incredibly easy. Lastly, 

My name is Molli Watts and I am at the very end of my high school journey. I would like to say a massive thank you to those who have supported me through all my secondary school years and have helped me to become the person I am today. In particular, a big shout out to Gail for always believing in me and showing endless support. Clayton Cupples for pushing me to be the best writer I can be and always believing in my ability to succeed even at the worst of times. Anne-Maree Stever for being my person to always talk to both on and off the netball court, and for never giving up on me, despite all the times she has picked me up off my and helped me move forward. Rose Hill for seeing the light in me when I didn’t and for always being that one teacher who I could talk to about anything, and who has seen my growth right back from the start. She always knew I had it in me! My employment goal is to finish my Business Studies and pursue a career in criminology and Justice.

My name is Clarence Gronow. I am interested in a career in computer programming. I would like to thank Mrs Hopkins for helping to push me in the right direction.

My name is Ryder Makepeace and the career pathway I’m interested in is boilermaking as it is something I enjoy doing. I would like to thank family and friends for encouraging me to keep going. I’d also like to thank Vaya Dauphin for making the schoolwork more enjoyable.

Hello, my name is Riley Cummaudo from Mirboo North Secondary College. I will tell you what I am interested in doing after school finished and letting you know who I’m thankful for and explain how they helped me. To start off we will talk about what I want to do after I complete school and that is getting some work in a coffee van in Trafalgar. Which person I am most thankful for is Mr McCaughan who was a funny teacher and while I was a little bit cheeky in PE he was definitely a highlight of my school career.

My name is Liam Day and I’m interested in a career pathway that involves making art work like drawing. I guess the people I hung out with at school really helped me get through it. It was good to have people to talk to and they helped me make great memories at this school. And I would also like to thank my parents who encouraged me to do well in school.

My name is Jordan Gill. I’m interested in a Landscape Business because I enjoy it, and I like being outdoors. I would like to thank my parents for driving me to work early in the morning. I would also like to thank the teachers for helping me organising work experience and teaching me new things.

My name is Flynn Schill and I’m interested in a career in the electrical industry. I would like to thank Nicole and Ms Dauphin and others for making the last years of school great. I would also like to thank my Mum and Dad for supporting me with everything.

My name is Tae Stevenson. I’m not too sure what I want to do career wise yet but I plan on working for a while at my current job to try and save some money. Thank you to all those who have helped me through school, especially my friends for always making everyday interesting. I would also like to thank Mr Davey for being my Maths teacher for the past three years, and for making Maths enjoyable and for explaining things well.

My name is Makayla Almond. I would like to thank my parents for putting up with me and being my rock when school got tough. I would like to thank my close friends for being true friends and for giving me laughs. Lastly, I would like to thank my teachers for teaching me over the past 6 years. You are all hard working and have changed my life for good. I would finally like to thank Ms Dauphin for being the best teacher for Year 12, you have given me memories I will always cherish, not to mention how chill you are!

My name is Ella King. When school finishes, I aspire to do my nursing course as I would like to go into Aged Care. I would like to thank my friends for being there for me through everything, and my best friend, Georgia who has been there so much. I am most thankful for her.

My name is Tye Bailey. I am planning on doing work on the family farm to start off with and then in the future might go off and work at another beef farm in WA (Western Australia). I would like to thank the teachers and the school helpers who have helped me through the high school.

My name is Angus McNamara. I plan on doing an electrical apprenticeship after school and I want to thank my friends for making high school a fun experience.

My name is Jack Walker. Today, the 19th September is my last day and after today I’ll be moving on from school and into the work force. My plans are to work at Maccas for a couple of months and do farm work. After this, early next year, I will hopefully be going into the Australian Defence Force to join the Army and become a combat engineer. After that, I’ve got no idea what I’ll do, but we’ll see I guess! I would like to thank my Mum for pushing me through school and encouraging me to pursue a good career and to give everything in life a crack. Thank you Mum!

My name is Charlotte Maxwell and I am enthusiastic about pursuing a career in boiler making. This career fascinates me as I’ve spent most of my childhood in the shed with my father who is a pipe welder and my biggest inspiration, this is what led me to complete a TAFE course in metal fabrication which was an experience that helped me develop essential skills and deepen my passion for the trade, making me even more eager to acquire an apprenticeship in this trade. I then spent every Friday for 18 months in the Strzelecki Engineering shed as a work placement student where I learnt to work alongside skilled tradesmen, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insights into the industry.

I am thrilled to share that I have secured an apprenticeship at Loy Yang, starting in 2025. This opportunity is a significant step for me, and I am excited to learn from experienced tradespeople. I look forward to gaining practical knowledge and honing my skills as I start this career.

I would like to thank my Dad for teaching me most things I know about this trade, my old Tafe teacher, Joe, and my boss, Paul, at Strzelecki Engineering for letting me work in such a safe and educational work environment.

Our VCE students have not completed theirs yet and will be in the next newsletter.