10 - 12 Key Dates

TERM 4
November
Mon - Fri	24th - 28th	Year 10 Work Experience
December
Mon- Fri	1st-5th	Year 10 Work Experience
Mon-Tues	8th-9th	Year 10 into Year 11 Step Up
Thurs	11th	Year 12 Results Delivered
Mon	15th	Awards Ceremony
Weds	17th	Final Day for Students
Fri	19th	Final Day for Staff

Work Experience

Our Work Experience students headed off early Sunday morning and have settled into their placements to start the week. A big thank you to Briony and Zoe for accompanying and supporting them during the first week. We also have two students completing their placements locally in the Bendigo and Charlton area.

Student	Placement	Industry
Tully B	Fusion Works	Fabrication / Engineering
Eme C	Barberella Hair	Hairdressing
Amali F	Docklands Health	Healthcare / Allied Health
Sheena F	Bikini Moon	Beauty
James F	Elders Wool	Agriculture
Taylah G	Collingwood Children's Farm	Agriculture / Educational
Anika HB	Jayco Corporation	Admin / Manufacturing
Josie L	TWBA	Advertising
Max M	Pondeljak Engineering	Fabrication / Engineering
Sam O	Spring Valley Golf Club	Landscaping / Horticulture
Ruby R	Taylor Knights	Architecture
Ethan S	Endeavour Wool Exports	Agriculture
Heidi S	Vogue Nature	Horticulture / Floristry
Zach D	Neighbourhood House / Mallee Creatives	Community Services / Hospitality

Careers and Pathways

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS

Federation University Early Offer Close 1st December

www.federation.edu.au/study/information/high-school-students/early-offer-program

Swinburne Early Entry Program Close 28th November

www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program/#ready-to-apply

CASPER TEST DATES (1 date left) – Education Courses

https://my.acuityinsights.app/dates-times

Dec 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM AEDT

VCE & ATAR RESULTS -Thursday 11th December

https://resultsandatar.vic.edu.au

Change of VTAC Course Preferences for First Round

Close: Saturday 13th December @ 12noon

Year 12 VTAC webinars – www.vtac.edu.au/events

Getting your results – what happens next?

Tuesday 9th December – 12pm -1pm

Preferences, pathways and offers

Thursday 11th December – 12pm – 1pm

VTAC 1st Round Course Offers - Tuesday 23rd December

UNDERSTANDING ATAR & SCALING WEBINAR

Tuesday December 2nd, 5:30pm

Are you completing your secondary studies this year or have a student that is. Do you to understand how your results translate to an ATAR? Join us to understand the ATAR, scaling and results. We will discuss topics such as VTAC and VCAA's responsibilities, what the ATAR is and how it's calculated, and how both scaling and the aggregate work. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have in our live Q and A.

To Register Visit:

www.vtac.edu.au/events

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Tertiary institutions provide a range of seminars, workshops and hotlines to assist applicants with changing their preferences when the VCE Results are released on December 11th. Aside from School Careers Support there are many activities/options available.

See the full list of institute events, activities and support options here:

https://vtac.edu.au/courses/cop/cop-events

CAREERS WEBSITE

Have you visited the Charlton College Career Website yet? It contains an abundance of career information including the weekly Year 11 & 12 Careers Newsletter, information on the VCE, VCE-VM and VPC, Work Experience opportunities, School Based Apprenticeships, Course information, Gap Year ideas, plus more! If you haven’t visited, check it out now!

https://charltonc.careertools.com.au/

Careers Information Session

Victoria Police Centre, Melbourne

Wednesday December 10h, 5:30pm – 7pm

Your future with Victoria Police is calling!

We’re inviting you to an exclusive Victoria Police Careers Information Session – a rare chance to get an inside look into the fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding world of policing.

What to Expect:

Unlock the secrets to our recruitment process
Discover the intensive, hands-on training at the Victoria Police Academy
Explore career pathways beyond general duties policing
Learn about specialist units tackling everything from major crime to community engagement
Hear firsthand stories from those who serve and protect every day

For further information or to register visit:

www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

Nadia Collis

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

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