Careers

Kwong Lee Dow scholarship

The Kwong Lee Dow scholarship is offered annually by Melbourne University to students who have excelled in their academic achievements and community involvement.

Recipients of the scholarship are granted access to university events and activities designed to give them a taste of university life. Further assistance with university entry may also be possible for successful students.

It is with great delight that we announce Dakotah Kapitan & Erica Koci, as this years Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship recipients for 2022.

Dakotah & Erica were nominated by their teachers after being recognised as outstanding, hard working students with aspirations to further their studies.

Well done Dakotah & Erica. We all look forward to seeing you make the most out of this opportunity.

Ms Taylor

2nd Year VET Beauty

Our talented 2nd Year VET Beauty students were practicing their techniques on each other with some amazing results.

Staff member Carly Cordina was lucky enough to be pampered with a make-over.

Looking stunning Carly!

Careers in Focus - Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teachers teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Also known as: Kindergarten.

Specialisations: Preschool Director.

You need a bachelor degree in education majoring in early education to work as an Early Childhood Teacher. If you already have a degree in a relevant teaching field you can complete a postgraduate qualification in early education or a diploma approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority.

Tasks

planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
discussing students' progress with parents
attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
supervising student teachers on placement

WHAT IS AVERAGE WEEKLY PAY? - $1,488

WHAT IS FUTURE GROWTH? – Very strong

https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/early-childhood-pre-primary-school-teachers?occupationCode=241 for more information.

** Information taken from joboutlook website**