Careers Corner
Careers Update
As the semester draws to a close it certainly feels as though we are sliding into home plate. There have been a lot of goings-on this term and especially at this tail end. Work Experience has been the main focus for the term, as well as planning and preparation for the Secondary Pathways Expo, and planning for Term 3 with the Year 12s for VTAC applications.
Items in this newsletter include Year 10: Work Experience, VET: Term 3 Classes, Secondary Pathways Expo, Year 12: Term 3, and Mission Australia Youth Survey.
Year 10: Work Experience
This week the Year 10 cohort embarked on Work Experience. There are a wide range of placements this year with students heading to Employers in education, childcare, food service, retail, automotive, building and construction, landscaping, engineering, land surveying, heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, nursing, aged care, design, photography, fitness, farming, animal care, maintenance and administration industries.
Teacher visits have been conducted in the early part of the week to check that students are in a safe working environment and not undertaking any activities that are not suitable for work experience arrangements.
At the end of the week students will be sent a work experience reflection survey to be completed prior to their return next term. In the next newsletter (in term 3) I will share some of the feedback from students and some photos of students on their placements.
VET: Term 3 Classes
Not all Secondary Schools and Training Organisations have the three weeks of mid year break. This means that VET Classes will recommence in the third week of BCC Student holidays - week commencing Monday 10th July.
All VET Students will be expected to attend normal VET classes during this week. If you will be away and not able to attend or you are unwell, you will need to advise your absence to your course trainer (as per normal arrangement) and will need to email to advise me also.
As Bayside Christian College will be closed during this time, Trade Skills VET courses (VET Agriculture and Kitchen Ops) and the VETA Morphus Peer meeting will not run. These classes will commence in our first week back on the week of Monday 17th July.
This information has also been posted as an announcement in CANVAS - 2023 VET Students.
Secondary Pathways Expo
Bayside Christian College Secondary Pathways Expo will be held on Thursday 20 July from 4pm to 7pm for all students entering Years 9-12 in 2024. Parents are encouraged to accompany their child to learn more, ask questions and plan subject selections for 2024 and beyond.
Parents have been emailed a letter of invitation and information brochure last week.
For all enquiries, please email Mr James Kumnick, Head of Secondary
Year 12: Term 3
With VTAC Applications opening on Monday 31st July, I will be meeting with Year 12 VCE Students early in Term 3 to discuss their intentions.
As in previous years, communication will be sent to students (and parents) regarding the process and support provided for students with their VTAC applications and ATAR results.
Important dates to note:
SEAS guarantee document review deadline - 15th September
VTAC Timely applications close - 28th September.
SEAS applications close - 6th October
VTAC have shared a link to Information slides for 2023 VCE Students and Parents: https://bit.ly/2023VCEInformationSlides
Many of the University Early Offer programs have already opened and students are encouraged to explore the options available.
There are some links below to a selection of universities and the program they offer. Please take note of the closing dates.
ACU (Australian Catholic University):
Applications Open: 24th July, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee
Federation University:
Applications Open: 1st May, 2023
Applications Close: 1st December, 2023
https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/early-offer-program
RMIT:
Applications Open: 4th May, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
Swinburne University:
Applications Open: now (as at 4th May, 2023)
Applications Close: 9th October, 2023
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program/
Victoria University:
Applications Open: 24th July, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed
University Open Days will be held during Term 3 - some starting as early as July. These Open days are a great opportunity for students to visit and get a feel for the University Campus and also talk to the faculty and students about the courses they are interested in. Open day dates will be shared as they come to hand on the N-Block Careers Notice Board.
Mission Australia Youth Survey
Frankston City Council Youth Services and Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services are undertaking a new venture!
The Mission Australia Youth Survey is Australia’s largest annual survey of young people aged 15 to 19 years of age. With 18,800 respondents in 2022, the Youth Survey helps schools, community organisations, governments and policymakers to gain an understanding of young people’s values, concerns, challenges and ambitions.
Specifically, the survey enquires about socio demographic information; personal values; personal concerns about issues, such as: mental health, identity, alcohol and other drugs; concerns about bullying/emotional/domestic abuse; issues of national importance; as well as questions about wellbeing and sources of support, community connections, climate issues, housing and financial situation.
What is involved?
- Young people aged 15 to 19 years complete an online questionnaire that takes approximately 20 minutes. Most questions require young people to check a box to indicate their response.
- Please note responses are de-identified and cannot be traced back to a young person.
Who is leading this?
Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council have partnered to deliver the Mission Australia Survey to capture the voice of young people from across the region.
Data will be provided to participating schools and organisations to support the creation of more meaningful programs, access funding, provide support for local services and most importantly ensure services are meeting the needs of the young people in the community. A follow up information session hosted by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council will be provided to discuss key findings and results from the survey.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7242884/Youth-Survey-2023
Choose “Victoria” and enter the code: 28003 (this is important as it links your survey back to our region)
Key points from2022 survey: https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-impact-policy-advocacy/youth-survey
Bookings
Appointments can be made in the following ways:
Calendly: Michelle Smith - Careers booking
Email: michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Please include an indication of the reason for your booking so I can be best prepared to make the most of the time.
Please note my available days are Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 3.00pm
Ms Michelle Smith
Careers Coordinator
Years 8-11 Pathways Expo
On Thursday 20 July from 4pm-7pm on North Campus we will be running our annual Subject Pathways Expo for all students entering Years 9-12 in 2024. This will be a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about subjects offered at Bayside prior to their subject selection interviews.
Alumni News
Taylah Gaynor was a Bayside Christian College graduate and prefect of the class of 2014. Taylah was a valued member of our leadership team and community, often sharing her beautiful voice in assemblies. After graduating and many years of hard work and study, Taylah has been awarded a Doctorate in Philosophy for her thesis titled, ‘Characterising Cellular and Molecular Drivers of Adipose Tissue Dysfunction in a Model of Type 2 Diabetes.’
On behalf of the Bayside community, we say congratulations to Dr Taylah on her success and we pray God’s blessing on her future.
Student Spotlight
Pascal Veerman, a Year 12 VCE student, who started flying lessons at 16, has completed his first solo flight this past week after navigating through the necessary processes to get here.
Next on Pascal's checklist is sitting an exam to obtain his Recreational Pilot License (RPL), followed by accumulating flying hours independently. Then Pascal aims to get his Private Pilot License (PPL), with his ultimate goal being to become a Commercial Pilot, which he hopes to achieve through study when he leaves the College. Congratulations, Pascal, on your achievement on your first solo flight!