Career News
Careers information will be published in the College newsletter. Careers news and information that appears in the newsletter is not specifically targeted at any particular year group. It is recommended that students and parents from all year groups read the careers section in the College newsletter. In many cases the newsletter is the only form of communication for careers information.
FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
The main forms of communication for careers related activities are via newsletters, Homegroup notices and students emails. I also regularly meet with students in Year 10, 11 and 12 to discuss upcoming events. All senior students are encouraged to monitor these forms of communication on a regular basis. Careers activities that are specific Year group are detailed below
Ø Year 12 - Careers information that is specific to Year 12 students will NOT normally appear in the College newsletter. Year 12 students will receive a more detailed careers newsletter via email. This newsletter will contain up to date information regarding careers, job opportunities, internships, open days, universities, gap years, early entry, bonus points, scholarships and much more. Year 12 parents can subscribe to this email by emailing me at oconnellr1@ww.catholic.edu.au and asking to be added to the mailing list. It is essential that Year 12 students check their emails at least once a week and read the Careers newsletter. I would recommend all Year 12 parents to subscribe to this newsletter.
Ø Year 11 - Year 11 students will be emailed Careers information that is relevant to them. Year 11 students are encouraged to check their emails on a regular basis
Ø Year 10 - Year 10 students will have 2 careers lessons a fortnight. Careers information that is specific to Year 10 students will be disseminated in these lessons. Year 10 students are also encouraged to check their emails for periodic careers information
Ø Year 9 - Year 9 students are encouraged to monitor Homegroup notices for activitites that might interest them. Certain groups of Year 9 students are also targeted for careers related activities
CAREERS SUPPORT AT MATER DEI
In 2014 students and parents at Mater Dei Catholic College will be given careers support in the following ways
Ø Careers Adviser – the Careers Office is located at the back of the Resource Centre. Students can make an appointment by placing their name on the booking sheet found on the Careers Office door. Parents can make an appointment by phoning the school office
Ø Careers Resources – there are many careers resources that are located inside the Careers Office and resource centre. Students and parents are welcome to access these resources at any time
Ø School Newsletter and other newsletters
Ø Lunchtime information sessions
Ø Information nights and Parent Teacher Interviews
Ø Open Days and excursions
Ø Homegroup notices - urgent and important messages will be delivered in this way
CSU WAGGA MYDAY – ORAL HEALTH AND RADIOGRAPHY
Charles Sturt University will be holding a MyDay Oral Health and Radiography event on Friday 28 February 2014 in Wagga Wagga. Students will have to make their own travel arrangements for this event.
This event is targeted at small groups of Year 11 and Year 12 students who may be considering study in the Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) and Medical Radiation Science fields.
Students can collect a registration form from the Careers office and return it by Monday 17 February
CSU BATHURST MYDAY – EXERCISE SCIENCE AND PE TEACHING
Charles Sturt University will be holding a MyDay Exercise Science event on Friday 28 February 2014 in Bathurst. Students would have to make their own travel arrangements for this event.
This event is targeted at small groups of Year 11 and Year 12 students who may be considering study in PDHPE Teaching and Exercise and Sport Science fields.
Students can collect a registration form from the careers office and return it by Monday 17 February
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY YEAR 10 INFORMATION PAGE
This webpage is designed for year 10 students possibly considering university study once they have finished year 12. The page features advice regarding year 11 and 12 subject selection, what to do if they are unsure about what they want to do as well as career planning advice.
http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/getting-to-uni/year-10-information
Mr Richard O'Connell
Careers Advisor