Transition and Pathways
Year 12 Students at CSU Explore Day
Build a Bridge Engineering Camp
The annual Build a Bridge and get over it! Engineering Camp will be held in Term 2, Week 2 from Monday to Wednesday at Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre.
Over 3 days, students will work through all facets of Engineering, from concept to build under the guidance of Construction Engineer, Mr Nigel Worne. Students will be mentored by Civil Engineers from REROC, IPWEA (NSW) and Transport for NSW as they design, project manage and build a bridge from concept to reality. Find out more information here.
Interested students in Years 10-12 with strong ability in STEM related subjects who are exploring their career options or who already have an interest in Civil Engineering and would benefit from a real-life experience are invited to lodge an application please find attached documentation.
Applications are due by Thursday 6 April 2023. Students can apply here.
Sail The Young Endeavour
Looking for a personal development opportunity? We’ve got just the thing.
Applications are now open for young Australians aged 16-23 to take part in 11-day youth development on STS Young Endeavour, Australia’s National Sail Training Ship.
Voyages sail from July – December 2023 and sail to ports in NSW and QLD. On board youth will have the chance to learn about all aspects of sailing the ship – sail theory, sail handling, climbing the 30 metre mast, navigation, cooking in the galley and much more!
Meet new people, explore new places and discover how capable you really are. Financial assistance is available to youth who meet eligibility criteria. Find our more here.
NSW Rural Fire Service "Cadet" Program
Are you in Year 9 to 12 and interested in becoming a volunteer with the NSW Fire Service?
Are you interested in community service?
Are you interested in a career in emergency services?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you should apply for the Secondary Schools "Cadet" Program that Mater Dei will be participating in during Term 2.
This program will be held at the Gregadoo Rural Fire Station and will provide students with the training and practical skills to become a volunteer with the Rural Fire Service. It also provides the opportunity for students to develop practical life skills, leadership and a knowledge of fire safety and preparedness.
The program will run from 12.45pm to 2.45pm every Friday during Term 2. Transport, supervision and all clothing will be provided. Numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a 'first in' basis. Interested students should email Mr O'Connell asap at oconnellr1@ww.catholic.edu.au to secure your spot.
Casual Job Vacancy
Giuseppe's Restaurant and Bar have a number of Mater Dei students (past and present) who currently employed and would like to extend further employment opportunities to other students at Mater Dei seeking employment.
Giuseppe's believes that working in hospitality offers invaluable skills that can benefit students in their personal and professional lives. Skills such as communication, teamwork, time management and customer service are just a few of many skills that can be learned though working in a restaurant setting.
Interested students please email your resume to: info@giuseppes.com.au
Mr Richard O'Connell | Transition and Pathways Specialist