Around the College

Performing Arts

The Music Department instrumental lessons and rehearsals are now in full swing with lessons on Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Voice, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Saxophone and Percussion Drums. Application forms can be found in the foyer of the Performing Arts Department and should be submitted to the Accounts Department as soon as possible. The department also has instruments to hire for a very reasonable rate for students that wish to try before they buy (guitars excepted). The Year 7 Introduction to Instrumental Music program is also offering very inexpensive lessons which include the hire of an instrument for $225 and there is a separate application for this program. Performance ensemble/group rehearsal days and times for students learning an instrument are listed on the application forms. If parents need electronic access to the application form they can email the Coordinator of Performing Arts Mr Nick Fitter at: fittn@nazareth.vic.edu.au.

We look forward to the Year in Performing Arts ahead and seeing parents at the concerts.

Mr Nick Fitter

Performing Arts Coordinator

Careers and Outcomes of 2016

Congratulations to the Year 12 students from 2016 for taking the first exciting step towards their future and receiving outstanding post school outcomes.

 At Nazareth, we are delighted to say that 99% of students who applied through VTAC for University and TAFE entry received an offer. We are extremely proud of our students, most of whom were placed in the first round in January with 86% receiving their first or second preference. This number increased during the second round. Like last year, the majority of offers were for Monash University, RMIT and Deakin. We have had feedback from these universities acknowledging the retention rate of our students which acknowledges that they are happy with the well informed choices they have made.

There were also direct applications made and apprenticeships sought after. Students were also made offers for these with only 6 students opting to go straight into the workforce. It is so pleasing to see our young folk interested in furthering their education. It is an indication of lifelong learning and a solid interest in navigating a future that is bound for success.

This is largely due to the time and effort students took in creating a detailed and thorough course application through VTAC, and by taking advantage of all the added opportunities we are given through our partnerships through Monash University and RMIT.  As a part of these partnerships, our students are offered many opportunities not given to many other schools. This involves the delivery of a range of school incursions and excursions to support their engagement and knowledge of University and student life. This includes Mentoring programs for Year 11 and 12 students (this year there are 26  students involved), University lectures, seminars and folio enhancement workshops, a variety of faculty based , curriculum focused experiences  and lectures about applying to tertiary institutions. We also have the opportunity to apply for extra consideration when offers are being considered through the SNAP program (Schools Network Access Program at RMIT) and the Monash Guarantee.

These programs assist students to access, participate and succeed in higher education. They also allow us the opportunities to enter these universities with lower ATAR scores than advertised with a detailed application which is a huge advantage for our students.

I am looking forward to working with our 2017 cohort to ensure the same success.

As our past students prepare to start their new and exciting adventure this week, we wish them well in this next chapter of their lives.

Good Luck Class of 2016.

Mrs Elena Flodstrom

Careers and Pathways Co-ordinator