Careers News

Important message for Year 12 families

On December 14, all students were able to access their VCE results.

Students who have registered with VTAC were also able to access their ATAR at this point. This may have raised concerns for some students, whilst for others it will raise the possibility of additional opportunities. Either way, students will be in a better position to evaluate how their ATAR relates to their immediate goals in terms of tertiary entrance for 2019, as well as their longer-term goals.

Any Year 12 student from this year who needs assistance with decision-making during this time should contact Kylie Witt, who will be available at school for Change of Preference counselling until December 20 (although this round closes on December 19 at 12.00 noon).  All students who registered with VTAC were emailed with tips and suggestions as to how they might navigate this period. It is also worth highlighting a couple of good articles that can help put the ATAR back into perspective as just one of the things we use to measure success, and one which should never be allowed to define a young person beyond its only real purpose – that is, placing you in rank order with others who are trying to gain access to a specific uni course.

• http://amp.theage.com.au/nsw/how-to-cope-when-your-atar-arrives-20171205-gzyxzd.html
• https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/what-happens-if-you-don-t-get-a-high-atar-20181109-p50ezu.html

Uni offers will be made on January 16 next year for most of our students. Students can also contact Kylie next year if they need assistance with Change of Preference options during the university offer rounds.

Please use email in the first instance.

Swinburne Early Leaders Program

Swinburne's Early Leaders Program supports students in their transition to university and recognises their extra-curricular activities.

The program is open to Year 11 students studying in 2019 and can be completed online, or via a combination of online and on campus activities.

What will students get out of the program?

They'll undertake two certificates: a core certificate in Research and Academic skills where they will interview a current Swinburne student, learn how to write an academic report, and strengthen their writing and communication skills. The second certificate is an elective of their choice in either Career Development, Creativity, or Community Engagement, allowing students to be recognised for existing talents, volunteering or new projects.

As well as gaining recognition for their achievements from a leading university, students who successfully complete the Early Leaders Program will automatically receive one aggregate point for each completed category with a maximum of two aggregate points, during VTAC assessments.

The Early Leaders Program is now taking registrations - visit the Swinburne website to find out more. 

Work Experience for 2019

See https://schoolbox.nhs.vic.edu.au/homepage/11750 for more information.