Senior School

EXTRACTING DNA

The Year 10 science classes are studying genetics and as part of their studies they extracted DNA from split peas! It took careful attention to the instructions and delicate handling of the materials, and they got some great results.

Miss Mardi Easton

Senior School Teacher

YEAR 10, 11 & 12 BOYS CHILL & CHAT

Year 10, 11 & 12 boys are welcome to join in our first Chill and Chat session for 2020 which will commence at 1:15pm to 1:45pm Friday 28th Feb and continue every Friday lunch time until the end of Term 1.

There will be free Pizza and Pringles for boys who would like to come along and nut out the aims of the group for this year. So if you want to come and chill, chat and pray with me and other guys, I will see you on Friday at 1:15pm.

Mr Farmer

INSPIRATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-DISCOVERY AT ST ANDREWS

Careers conversations occur every day at St Andrews – whether it be a quick chat in passing, a drop-in session in the Careers office at recess or lunch, an email or a formal appointment.

Career exploration starts with self-discovery and creating a positive self-image. We use some excellent resources and quizzes to help our students discover their strengths and establish their career pathway.

Our students complete My Career Match Program that matches a student’s personality style and personal strengths to careers they would love. Understanding who you are and what you are good at, not only motivates and encourages each child, but also brings a whole new level of excitement about their future career choices.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

18-20 March – Year 10 ‘Engage & Empower’ Careers Program

VicRoads Road Smart Program is a new beginner driver education program that helps prepare students for a lifetime of safe driving. It includes an interactive in-classroom session and an excursion to Metropolitan Traffic Education Centre (METEC) for a practical driving experience. 

Start Smart Financial Literacy Program is designed specifically to assist students in developing their financial knowledge - Smart Choices, Earning, Saving, Spending, Investing and Enterprise.                                                                                                                                                                        

Resume & Interview Skills - workshops led by Box Hill Institute Skills & Jobs Centre.

30 April – Year 11 & 12 VCE and Careers Expo

The VCE and Careers Expo is Australia’s biggest careers and education event. The seminar program features presentations on the VCE subjects, internship, gap year, career and study advice.  There will be more than 140 exhibitors with VCE resources, tertiary course and career information.

10 June – Year 10 William Angliss Institute

St Andrews is partnering with William Angliss Institute to offer our Yr. 10 students an opportunity to learn valuable skills in patisserie and coffee making. Students will also have a guided tour of William Angliss to explore the facilities and services that William Angliss offers to aspiring chefs.

22-26 June – Year 10 Work Experience Program

Work Experience can help students:

- find out about themselves: interests, talents and work values 

- experience a world of work: different workplaces and industries

- develop a range of skills: communication, perseverance, initiative and teamwork.

St Andrews Careers Newsletter is an excellent careers resource for our students and parents. It includes up-to-date career and pathways news and information about scholarships, courses, programs, university lectures and open days.

Mrs Irena Yevlahova

Careers Coordinator