Careers Corner

Year 9

All Year 9 students have recently completed their Morrisby Online Testing, which is an online career discovery tool that assists students in understanding their strengths and interests, as well as helping them to explore possible future career options. Each student then has the opportunity to attend a one on one interview with an external Morrisby consultant, where they can talk through their results in more detail. These Morrisby Interviews are currently taking place and are due to conclude on 19th September.

Year 10

We recently held a successful VCE Information night on 24th July, where a large number of students and parents had the opportunity to learn more about the 2020 VCE and VET subjects on offer. We are currently in the process of conducting all of the one on one subject selection / course counselling appointments with the Year 10 students through until 9th August.

Work Experience

Just a friendly reminder that all Year 10 students who won’t be attending the Year 10 camp this year, should have already started their search for a work experience placement. Work experience is mandatory for all students who are not attending camp. Placements will need to take place during the 16th to 20th September, which is the final week of term 3.

We strongly encourage all students to try and make arrangements themselves for work experience, as this is a great learning opportunity for the students to research suitable industries and companies that are of interest to them, as well as learn how to professionally approach prospective employers.

For any students who are struggling to find suitable work experience, or need some additional assistance, please come and speak to myself as the Careers and Pathways Coordinator for assistance. Work experience forms can be collected from the Senior School Office.

Any parent who can potentially host a Year 10 student at their workplace would be greatly appreciated, as it’s not always easy finding varied placement offers for students. Please contact the Careers and Pathways Coordinator if you are able to assist with this.

Year 11 and 12

VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre)

All Year 12 Students have recently been given their VTAC guide booklets which details the process of researching courses and applying through VTAC. Please refer to the ‘Year 12 News’ which lists all appropriate dates, including for our VTAC Information Night on Monday 12th August at 5:30pm, as well as when all VTAC, SEAS and Scholarship applications open and close. For any Year 11 students wanting a copy of the VTAC guide to read through as well, please come to the Senior School Office to collect one.

University and TAFE Open Days

All University and TAFE Open Days are well underway at the moment, from late July through August and are a great opportunity for students to learn more about the culture, atmosphere, pathways and courses of each institution. Students who are considering attending University or TAFE are really encouraged to attend these open days and information sessions. A list of all open days have previously been sent around to students and parents regarding information, dates and times. Please also check with the institutions directly to confirm exact dates and times.

Heather Palm

Careers and Pathways Coordinator