Head Start - Congratulations to new SBAT Student

Congratulations to Zach L (Year 11) who signed up and commenced his Head Start school-based apprenticeship (SBAT) with employer LT Plumbing on 29/10/2025 and is now completing his Certificate III in Plumbing.

The Head Start program will support Zach as he embarks on his SBAT journey commencing his qualification certificate, attending work with his employer, and also working towards completing his VCE VM studies at school.

Faith Kisby, Head Start Coordinator, and the Head Start team, wish Zach all the best as he pursues his chosen career pathway.

For further information about the Head Start program, please see the website and short video:

http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart About Head Start – 3 minute video

Faith Kisby

Head Start Coordinator

Year 10 and 11 Parents

Is your young person considering further studies after high school? The more opportunities your young person has to attend events and experiences at TAFE and university, the more confident they will be in making decisions for their future. Following are some upcoming TAFE and university campus events and registration links:

Monash University Art, Design and Architecture student exhibition 21st November – 5th December: https://www.monash.edu/news/events/mada-now-end-of-year-student-exhibition
ACU Campus tours (two tours available during April school holidays) https://acufuturestudents.swoogo.com/2025_TOURS_MEL
Swinburne Study Expo 11th November: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2025/11/semester-1-2026-study-expo-hawthorn/
Swinburne CAPEX25 20th November (showcasing final year projects for Science, Computing, Emerging Technologies): https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2025/11/capstone-project-expo-2025/
Victoria University tourism, events, hospitality & culinary information sessions 7th November, 1st December, 12th January, 19th January: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/tourism-events-hospitality-culinary-information-session
Victoria University walk & talk campus tour (city campus) 17th December: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/vu-walk-talk-campus-tours
William Angliss Talk & Tour 27th November: https://www.angliss.edu.au/events-hub/talkandtour/
William Angliss Sunset Market (produced by Diploma of Event Management students) 7th November: https://www.angliss.edu.au/events-hub/sunset-market2/
RMIT graduate exhibitions from school or architecture, design, art, fashion, media and communication (various dates throughout November): https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/graduate-exhibitions
Holmesglen Institute Open Day 27th November: https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/open-days
Box Hill Institute Nursing bootcamp (cost $15) 14th November 9:30am-12:30pm: https://info.boxhill.edu.au/nursing-boot-camp/
Melbourne Polytechnic Drama and Theatre Arts information session 18th November 4:30pm: https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-sessions/?locations[]=Prahran%20Campus&dates=all

Year 12 Parents

Women of STEM Scholarships 2026Scholarships for women aged 18 - 20, who are commencing an applicable** STEM related degree in 2026.

These scholarships are to -

INSPIRE high school girls to select subjects in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
GROW future university educational opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and math.
PROMOTE advanced STEM professional and management careers and celebrate the STEM career achievements of Australian women and make a social impact.
PROVIDE financial support for women from diverse backgrounds, independent of any political, economic, religious or social framework.

For the purposes of this scholarship, the scope of STEM is defined as Australian University degrees within the following discipline categories:

SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science
TECHNOLOGY: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Disciplines
ENGINEERING: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil and Robotic Engineering
MATHEMATICS: Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics

Awardees receive financial grants of $5,000 per year for the life of their degree (maximum of 5 years).

Applications for 2026 Women of STEM Scholarships open on Thursday 18 December 2025 and close on Friday 6 February 2026.

**please check eligibility on the website to ensure that the

degree you are undertaking qualifies for the Women of STEM scholarship program.

To find out more, and to apply, visit Women of STEM.

News from Chisholm Institute

Hospitality Essentials for School Leavers

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of hospitality? Hospitality Essentials is a hands-on 3-day short course designed for school leavers who want to build confidence, learn essential skills and get a foot in the door. This engaging and hands-on short course is the perfect way to build a student’s confidence and gain the essential skills employers are looking for. Across these three practical and interactive days, students will earn nationally accredited certifications in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Safe Food Handling—key qualifications for working in cafés, restaurants, bars, and events. Students will also develop real-world experience in coffee making and barista service, learning how to prepare espresso-based drinks and operate commercial coffee machines. Designed to be accessible and supportive, this course requires no prior experience—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Whether participants are looking for a casual job or planning a long-term career in hospitality, this course will give them the tools to succeed and stand out in a competitive industry.

Find out more regarding the cost and dates the course is running at Hospitality Essentials for School Leavers | Chisholm TAFE.

Narrm Scholarship Program

This scholarship provides financial, wellbeing, academic and career support to eligible Access Melbourne students.

As a Narrm Scholar, students receive financial assistance, as well as get to participate in an enrichment program that includes academic, career and wellbeing support, so they can thrive at university and beyond. To be eligible to be considered for the Narrm Scholarship, students must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa and completed Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia. Students who have applied for Access Melbourne through VTAC (SEAS) will automatically be considered for a Narrm Scholarship.

Find out more at Narrm Scholarship Program.

Doanvy Roberts

Careers Practitioner

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