Careers and Transistion 

Thank you Mrs Koff

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs Nadine Koff for her outstanding work in transition and vocational education. Her passion for learning, the workplace, and ensuring every boy is equipped for future success shines through in all she does. Mrs Koff’s dedication, expertise, and genuine belief in each student’s potential have been pivotal in guiding many boys toward meaningful pathways beyond school. We are deeply grateful for the energy, care, and inspiration she brings to our community.

Congratulations Mrs Koff on an outstanding career.

Transition and Community Partnerships

Within the Careers and Transitions faculty our core is simple yet profound, to ensure every student develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to enter adult life with purpose and success. Whether a student aspires to university study, a trade, a creative field, or entrepreneurship, we look to challenge them with the capabilities and experiences that allow each boy to make informed, empowered decisions about their future.

One of the most effective ways students grow this confidence is through authentic engagement with the world beyond the classroom. Work experience, volunteering, and workplace learning are not just extras on a résumé. They are powerful opportunities for students to explore their strengths, understand industry expectations, practise communication and teamwork, and make connections in the community. These experiences often spark new interests, shape career direction, confirm passions students already hold entirely change the focus of a student trajectory.

As students approach the senior years, it becomes increasingly important to recognise that there is no single correct pathway after school. The modern economy values diversity in qualifications and experience. Each pathway is equally valued and genuinely valuable, contributing to a productive, adaptable workforce and allowing young people to build meaningful careers aligned with their strengths.

We strongly encourage students to be proactive in their workplace learning. Seek out work experience to explore industries firsthand. Volunteer to build life skills, community awareness, and initiative. Engage in part-time work to develop confidence, responsibility, and employability. Every experience, big or small, adds a new layer of insight, helping students make well informed decisions about their future direction.

Students should remember that they are not alone in this journey. Our Creers Adviser, Ms Eagle and myself as Transition Adviser are here to guide, support, and empower each young person as they consider their next steps. Whether refining a résumé, exploring courses, searching for opportunities, or discussing life goals, students are encouraged to reach out and make use of the expertise available to them. We encourage every boy to seek out a discussion in the Careers Office, upstairs in the Library.

Together, through strong community partnerships and purposeful transition planning, we aim to ensure every boy leaves Epping ready to thrive in the world beyond.

White Card Training

Sixteen of our Year 9 students have recently taken an important step toward their future careers by successfully completing their White Card certification, the mandatory safety qualification required for anyone entering a construction site in Australia. This achievement reflects not only their commitment to learning but also their readiness to engage with real world workplace expectations.

Throughout the course, students participated in a range of learning experiences designed to build their understanding of workplace health and safety, risk management, and effective communication on a work site. They learned how to identify hazards, follow safe work practices, respond to incidents, and contribute to a culture of safety. All skills that are essential not just in construction, but across broader industries.

Now equipped with their White Card, these students are eligible to participate in further workplace learning opportunities within the construction industry, including work experience, structured workplace learning, and introductory trade programs. This qualification opens the door to pathways such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical trades and civil construction. All fields that continue to be in high demand in Australia’s evolving economy.

We are extremely proud of their achievement and look forward to supporting them as they continue exploring career options, developing practical skills, and building confidence in workplace. Their success serves as a strong reminder of what young people can accomplish when they demonstrate focus, effort, and a willingness to step outside the classroom to broaden their horizons.

Mitchell Leggo

Head Teacher, Teaching & Learning, Transition and Community Partnerships