HSF - mentoring at its best

Herbert Smith Freehills

Mentor Program

Jenny Easson

CCP - Herbert Smith Freehills Mentor Program

The Herbert Smith Freehills Mentor Program  is an exciting life skills program.  

Just twenty (20) selected BSC Year 9 students  are matched with 20 adult mentors from the international legal firm Herbert Smith Freehills.

The students and their mentors participate in 14 sessions, each with a theme, including Goal setting, Job interviews, Challenges at School, Respect, Healthy Living, Stereotypes, School Reports and Financial Literacy.

Students who wish to participate in the program must  submit an application that includes a personal profile. In this profile, they include information about themselves, their interests as well as how they believe they might benefit from taking part in the program. Applications are then assessed by a team of BSC teachers for consideration against a range of relevant criteria, with particular attention to Work Practices.

As there are limited places available in the program,  competition is tough!  Well done to the 2017 BSF graduates of the HSF Mentor Program - we hope that this experience continues to impact on your education and inform your choices.

Ron Goh

Year 9

I have enjoyed being able to talk to an elder who gives me really good advice.  I have also learned more things from them, things about life without  my parents having to teach me.

Kathleen Clarke

Year 9

I have enjoyed talking to my mentor and preparing myself for the future.  They have helped me to learn how to manage finances and what is required to get a job.

Aisha Tabit

Year 9

I really enjoy spending time with my mentor. The sessions we have are always fun, no matter the topic. I have also enjoyed meeting new people, gained more confidence and got to know  other students better.

Eva Sabatino

Year 9

 Talking with my mentor about a variety of subjects has really have improved my knowledge in certain areas! And [thinking about my future], I am now taking school more seriously.

Hannah Johnson

Year 9

I  have enjoyed being able to talk to my mentor about topics like job interviews and school reports. It has been great to meet new people.

Charlie Longfield

Year 9

The topics covered in the sessions have really helped in my social, school and work life!