eyes on VET

Welcome to another edition of Eyes on VET!

Our Year 11 Hospitality classes proudly supported the Student Services team to raise funds for the Wear It Purple organisation. At recess and lunch, the students served up a delicious spread of purple-iced cupcakes with sprinkles, gooey brownies, fresh cookies, and ice cream cones topped with rainbow-coloured sprinkles. The stall was a huge success, attracting a swarm of happy customers and creating a vibrant, supportive atmosphere.

A huge congratulations to all students involved for their hard work and commitment, and a special thank you to our dedicated Hospitality trainers who continually go above and beyond to guide and upskill our budding hospitality professionals.

Many of our Year 10 and 11 VET Connect students have completed their applications for a variety of external courses in 2026 through both TAFE and private Registered Training Organisations. Students are now eagerly waiting to hear the outcomes of their applications, which should be early next term.

I wish all these students all the best for an offer of a place.

Year 12 VET Connect students are in their final weeks of schooling as they know it, and many students have already started making plans for life after school… This is such an exciting time for students.  

TAFE applications for full-time courses starting in Semester 1 2026 are now OPEN. Please see Key Dates below:

Main intake

• Applications open for all full-time courses starting in Semester 1, 2026 - Thursday 4 September 2025

• Main intake applications and preference change close for all courses - Friday 31 October 2025

• You can change your preferences by logging in via tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au

• Offers (competitive courses) can be viewed online at tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au and will be emailed from 12 pm - Wednesday 3 December 2025

• Offers (non-competitive courses) are made throughout the intake for courses that are not competitive. Offers are available online at tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au and will be emailed – Thursday 4 September 2025 to Friday 6 February 2026

Late applications

• Late applications open Saturday 1 November 2025

• Late applications will be accepted for most courses, but some courses will no longer be available if filled through main intake of applications. Students are encouraged to apply during the main intake of applications to maximise the chance of success.

• Late application offers will be released as main intake enrolments are completed and available places are known up until Friday 6 February 2026

Spotlight on the SCSA VET Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET

I am delighted to share that thirteen of our Year 12 VET students have been nominated for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) VET Awards. These awards recognise students who demonstrate excellence in their Vocational Education and Training studies.

To be eligible, students must complete a nationally recognised VET qualification (minimum AQF Level II) in one of nine industry areas, as well as at least two unit equivalents of Workplace Learning in a related field. The selection process is highly competitive, requiring student statements, workplace endorsements, and statements of support from the VET Manager.

And here’s the extra exciting news… two of our students have been nominated in not just one, but TWO industry areas, highlighting their exceptional commitment and versatility.

I would like to congratulate all nominated students on this achievement and wish them every success for progression to the next stage: an interview with the VET Awards Selection Panel.

Good luck, superstars!... you’ve already made us proud!  🌟

Congratulations to Aubrey Doak-Devereux, Adam Elliman, Dylan Flaherty, Nate Fogarty, Sam Nielsen, Ella Nordon-Ramsay, Boston Peden, Kai Sage, Lane Skipworth, Karla Sulenta, Jet Tame, Avni Thakur and Leeshani Colomba Thanthrige.

Snapshots around the workplace… 

…to Cody Rowe (Year 11 VET Connect) on completing a Certificate II in Retail Services through his School Based Traineeship at McDonald’s.

…to Aubrey Doak-Devereux, Adam Elliman, Dylan Flaherty, Nate Fogarty, Sam Nielsen, Ella Nordon-Ramsay, Boston Peden, Kai Sage, Lane Skipworth, Karla Sulenta, Jet Tame, Avni Thakur and Leeshani Colomba Thanthrige (Year 12 VET Connect) on being nominated for the SCSA VET Awards. 

…to all Year 10 students who have their work experience placements for Week 9

 in Term 4 secured.

Well done to all these students on their achievements!

Please keep your "eyes on VET" in the next Parent Update.

Melinda Kennington - VET Manager 🙂