eyes on VET

Welcome to another edition of Eyes on VET! 

This year, 97 applications were submitted for the VET Connect program in Year 11 in 2026. All students met the criteria to gain an interview, which is the next stage of the application process. Interviews were completed yesterday, and it was a delight to meet such mature, enthusiastic, and eager students who are genuinely excited about the opportunity to join the VET Connect program. All students who were interviewed will hear of the outcome on their first day back in Week 8. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the applicants and hearing about their diverse interests and passions, many of which they felt could be nurtured through the VET Connect program."

Year 11 and 12 VET Connect students who did not have to attend any catch-up classes during the exam-free period have had a few extra days off. I look forward to seeing all students back at school in Week 7, refreshed and ready to complete the last 4 weeks of Term 2. 

The Year 11 Hospitality students ran their annual Cancer Council Morning Tea again this year, on Monday 19th May, and it was another huge success. A huge thank you to everyone that donated to the Year 11 Hospitality Program's Morning Tea in Aid of the Cancer Council. A donation of $10 included 3 food items and a barista made take-away coffee which raised a total of $908.84. This is a massive achievement and the students were very grateful for all the support. Hospitality students ran the Red and Green Apple Cafés at the same time to spread out the crowds and assist with a smooth service. Well done to all the Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students and their trainers for all their hard work in supporting a wonderful cause. It was a proud moment to see students showcase their skills and enthusiasm, and all the warm feedback they received meant the world to them.

Spotlight on the Perth Tradie Expo:       13 - 15 June at Ascot Racecourse

An exciting event coming up in June is the Perth Tradie Expo: 

13 to 15 June at Ascot Racecourse. 

Two main benefits about the Tradies Expo are:

1. Employment services will be located together in one Expo space. 

2. Many of the other exhibitors may also be looking to employ an apprentice in the next few months. Interested students can check them out and get business cards.

If you have ever thought about working as a Tradie in the future, then this Tradie Expo is worth visiting to find out lots of information.

Snapshots around the workplace… 

…to …to the 97 Year 10 students who attended an interview in the next stage of the VET Connect application process. 

…to Liam McGuigan (Year 12 VET Connect) on successfully completing Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations through his School-Based Traineeship at Reece Plumbing.

… to Mizuki Nakajima (Year 11 VET Connect) on being signed up for a School-Based Traineeship to complete a Certificate II in Salon Assistant through with Colour Bar for Hair. 

… to Takara Vivian (Year 12 VET Connect) on being highly valued in the AXSHS library space as a Workplace Learning students, where she contributed immensely to the smooth running of the library during the time when the Library Manager was on leave. 

.. …to the Year 9 to 11 students who attended a variety of Career Tasters at Health Science Hub on three dates during May. Tasters included Allied Health, Lab and Forensics, Fitness, Sport and Nutrition, Nursing and Medic, and Animal Science.

Look out for future Year 9 Career Tasters advertised on Connect.

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

Melinda Kennington, VET Manager