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What an exciting Term we have had in more ways than 1! To finish off this term we have had some wonderful news that I would like to share with you.

NSW Science Youth Forum

The National Youth Science Forum is for Year 12 students to enable them to learn more about career and study options in the many areas of science and technology (STEM). Each year 100’s of students apply for the normally 10 day residential program that is run in January of Year 12 each year.

For the 2021 camp, which will now only be run as a 3 day residential camp and 7 day online sessions, we had 2 students successfully gain entry. Cooper Stanley  and Joseph Stanley. Congratulations to both of these fine young men and I am sure that they will gain many skills to assist them in the future.

Elsa Dixon School Based Apprenticeship & Traineeship (SBAT)

More than 120 students applied for this prestigious opportunity throughout the New England and North West. Guyra Central School had 2 applicants and both have been accepted. They now join a cohort of 30 students that will be employed by a local school in one of 4 areas.

1. Business
2. Education Support
3. Early Childhood Education & Care
4. Agriculture

Our successful students are Tahmani Landsborough (Education Support) and Kelly Daly (Business). Please join us in congratulating these 2 very deserving students. They will commence work one day a week at Guyra Central School week 1 of Term 4.

Hunter New England Area Health SBAT

Another SBAT opportunity that was keenly contested was for an SBAT with Hunter New England Area Health for a nursing traineeship. We had 1 student from Year 10, Millie Roberts apply and she was notified late last week that she was successful in gaining a position. Please join us in congratulating this lovely young lady as she embarks on her chosen career in the Health Industry.

Work Experience Year 9 & 10

Currently we have more than 35 students out an about experiencing Work Experience in a very varied range of businesses, from builders to childcare, hospitality to computer technicians, vets to plumbing and a whole range of others. The feedback that I have had from employers that I have spoken to have been very impressed with our students, especially their willingness to get in and work, take instruction, show initiative and commonsense. 

A massive thank you to all the businesses who have given of their time and energy to assist these students learn about the world of work. 

Any employers interested in taking on students for either a school based apprenticeship/traineeship or apprenticeship, please contact the Careers Adviser at Guyra Central School.

A full report on Work Experience will appear in the next newsletter.