It's all about the future

Year 10 Future Finder day 

On Wednesday 4th July 2018, 35 students from Year 10 were lucky enough to experience a day in the life of a uni student. Visiting the new Liverpool Campus for the University of Wollongong (UOW), the students looked into the future by sitting in lecture rooms, walking around campus and enjoying the laid back atmosphere of lunch in the sun with games and live music playing in the background.

The day started with an introductory session, delivered by UOW mentors who outlined the many different pathways and options available to get into university and the course desired. The sessions that followed really gave students a taste into university life as they sat and listened to an International Studies lecture on Genocide, created gaming codes in the IT Lab, and explored the world of Nursing with a hands on approach.

At lunch the students soaked up the sun on the rooftop of the university, chilling out on the bean bags, and playing giant chess and connect four all while listening to the live musician in the background.

It was the perfect insight into uni life! Students were given the tools and information necessary to really find themselves and their bright future.

Ms O’Malley and Mr Issa

Year 10 Future Finder Day

On Wednesday 4th July, 2018, during session 1, Year 10 were provided with information about the requirements for the award of a HSC and ATAR by  Mr Sutton. Our students were presented with information on our schools ATAR and non-ATAR course options allowing them to start gaining an idea about different pathways and courses that are available to them. The main message from Mr Sutton was to ensure the decision is the students, and to make informed choices considering their abilities, interests and motivation.

Deborah Neich from the University of Wollongong provided information about different courses that the university offers, course requirements and alternative pathways students can take. Nathan Millet, the Senior Pathways Officer discussed the benefits of school VET and external VET and courses that are available to students. Suzanne Taylor discussed school based apprenticeships/traineeships as an option for students who know what they would like to do and can complete a SBAT as part of their HSC course of study. Students became aware of the study pattern and requirements involved in each, and it has allowed them to think about the different study patterns that they could embark on.

During Session 2, students were provided with useful career development strategies and in particular what employers a looking for along with tools provided to them on the “skillsroad” website that can help them discover who they are including their strengths, information on various jobs and a job board.

During session 3, students were guided through various activities on how to make an informed decision on a senior course of study for the Preliminary /HSC that suits their their strengths, interests and career options. Students created a draft of subjects they are now considering to undertake by looking at what is being offered and then checked out their preferred  subjects course descriptions, major and practical components and any pre requirements suggested through resources provided to them on Moodle. Students utilised interactive career bullseye charts on our schools careers website to find careers that could come from one or more of their preferred senior subjects including vocational careers. They then researched the duties, personal requirements and training required.  Those students considering university were guided through the “jobjump” careers website where they were able to find out information about assumed and recommended HSC subjects and the ATAR required for various courses of interest.

For the last session, all the students were seated in our awesome E-Flex space listening to an enlightening presentation from Adam Newman . Adam discussed the different ways of “getting where you want to be on your own terms”. Adam gave us an insight into his life and a step by step guide of how to reach the top.

“If you aim for nothing, you will hit nothing”.  

A huge thank you to Mrs Reid for organising both the uni day and the Future Finder Day at school for our Year 10 students.

Ms Cossetto, Year 10 Adviser

Year 10 Subject Selection Evening

On Monday 30th July, the Year 10 Subject Selection Evening will be held in the school gym from 6.15pm to 7.30pm.  It is a great opportunity for students and their parents to get more info and speak to expert teachers about the array of subjects available for their Senior Years of study. Each faculty will have a stall set up and there will be ample opportunity to ask the nitty gritty questions about a subject. Whether you know what subjects you are choosing, or not, this night is a must to attend!

It will keep you informed about the subject selection process and will allow Year 10 students to make well informed decisions about their future.

Ms O’Malley and Ms Cossetto, Year 10 Advisers