Careers Corner

Careers News

Term 3 is a busy term of subject selection for stage 5 students and it has been wonderful to see all of our year 9 and 10’s being active participants in their education throughout this process. I have spoken to many students inquiring about how their subject choices might link to future career pathways and experiences. 

School based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) provide students with the opportunity to attain a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification and their Higher School Certificate (HSC) while gaining valuable work skills and experience through paid employment. An SBAT may be undertaken in conjunction with a school-based VET subject or through TAFE. Students in year 10 who are looking to commence a School-based Traineeship in 2025 are encouraged to begin discussions with Mrs Galvin as soon as possible. 

Students in Year 10 are currently sitting their Minimum Standards Tests in Careers lessons throughout term 3 with most students having already sat the Numeracy and Writing tests. The last test, Reading, will occur throughout weeks 7 and 8. If you have missed a session, keep up to date with catch-ups in the daily notices, or ask Mrs Galvin. 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to current Year 11 student, Ella Luchich who has been successful in her application for the University of Sydney Residential Program! Ella will travel to USYD to engage in an immersive on campus experience where she will:

• participate in workshops and information sessions to plan and prepare for HSC studies
• navigate pathway and study options
• gain an experience of life as a University of Sydney student
• meet and chat with current University of Sydney students
• sightsee around Sydney!

STAGE 6 NEWS

Are you in year 11 or 12 and unsure about your post school pathway? JobLink Plus is an organisation which provides employment services and Vocational training to young people who are transitioning from school to the workforce. If you are interested in hearing more about the support they can offer you, please come along to the drop in session on the 6th of September during Period 3 in the College Library. 

TAFE - I Am Finishing School This Year Info Page 

Whatever you're interested in, TAFE NSW has a pathway to get you there. With hundreds of courses to choose from, including degrees, we can help you find your passion. Find answers to questions like: 

• When do enrolment periods close? 

• What are the semester and term dates? 

• Do you offer payment plans? 

• What is a fee concession and exemption and who is eligible? 

• Can I study a degree at TAFE? 

• What course will get me into university?

The University Admissions Centre processes most University admission applications for undergraduate degrees across NSW and the ACT. With the HSC exams only a few months away, here are some important UAC dates coming up:

ATAR Myths busted - HSC students hear a lot of confusing messages about the ATAR, so UAC’s ATAR expert, Dr Helen Tam, has busted the top 5 ATAR myths.

Mrs Rachael Galvin

Leader - Student Pathways, Careers, SBAT & TVET