What Does my Future Hold?

It only seems like yesterday that we started 2025, however, over the last couple of weeks students have been thinking about what the future holds for them in 2026 and beyond!

On Monday 28 July, we began with the 2026 Senior Secondary Information Night. This night was a significant opportunity to find out about the Senior Secondary program at Donvale - covering Year 10 and VCE, and how best to navigate the various pathway and subject options. 

Students and parents were given the opportunity to speak with teachers and unpack exactly what is covered in each subject and where these subjects might lead to in the future. It was great to see more than 500 people at the event and the excitement (perhaps some apprehension!) around planning the senior years at Donvale and beyond.

A highlight of the Year 10 program is the broad range of subject offerings for students to choose from. As well as the more commonly known subjects, there are subjects such Social Beans, Sustainable Futures, Engineering, Justice and Citizenship, to name just a few!

As a follow up to the information night, Emily Gosbell, our Careers and Pathways Coordinator, has been running student sessions to give further information and answer any questions students have.

Current Year 10 students have been invited to participate in an individual subject selection interview with a senior staff member. This is an opportunity for discussion regarding their plans for VCE and beyond. They look at future pathways into jobs, apprenticeships, TAFE and university courses to make sure their subject preferences and choices are the best fit for them. We find some students have a clear plan, while others are only just beginning the journey. These discussions have proven to be very fruitful and helpful in providing direction.

We look forward to our students discovering God’s plan for their final years of school and the pathways He has set out for them beyond Donvale.