Parents and Community
For the year tens at JFC the time is fast approaching for you to decide where to apply for work experience.
School council is well aware of how hard it is to decide where to go, and so we put together a list of places that will inspire you. Get ready... these are outside the box!
CSIRO
You could gain first-hand experience of CSIRO’s research in science or engineering by participating in the 2021 Virtual Work Experience Program. Check it out at https://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Work-experience
Department of Defence
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS).
Find out more at https://www.defence.gov.au/workexperience/ and email your enquiry to Defence.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au.
Cinema Nova
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you go to the movies? Cinema Nova is offering work experience where you could spend time with the publicity team and visit the technical department as well as gaining experience in retail while you sell a few choc tops before the show.
Email David@cinemanova.com.au to make an inquiry.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Like some music with your arts? What about work experience with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra?
You could have the opportunity to meet with and interview musicians and staff, mix with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s industry-leading artistic team, observe orchestral rehearsals, explore Melbourne’s arts precinct, and gain access to discounted offers on concert tickets.
Find out more at https://www.mso.com.au/about-us/employment/work-experience/
Paws Veterinary Clinic
Maybe you really love animals and would like to spend time at a vet for your work experience? You could spend time at a local, family owned veterinary clinic in Massey Avenue, Reservoir.
Check them out online at https://www.pawsvet.com.au and email Paws on info@pawsvet.com.au to make an enquiry.
Victorian Chief Health Officer message to schools, early childhood centres and their communities
Term 1 is now fully in swing for 2021, which makes it even more important for every Victorian to play their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We all want Victoria to continue to stay safe and stay open and we want our children to continue to learn at their school, kindergarten or other early childhood education centre.
Recently, we’ve seen some cases of COVID-19 emerge. The Department of Health is doing everything it can to prevent spreading in the community through locating close contacts, continued testing and wastewater monitoring.
Early childhood centres and schools have comprehensive COVIDSafe plans in place. This means that schools and centres have embedded the behaviours we learned in 2020 and are well placed to act quickly and respond to any identified risks.
I am confident this is reassuring to families, children and staff. However, the importance of all Victorians remaining vigilant cannot be stressed enough. It is vital that we all continue to stay home when unwell, get tested, perform regular hand hygiene, and cough into your elbow if you have to. I remind all staff, students, parents and families to wear a face mask when required and stay at least 1.5m apart from others when practical.
I also encourage you to promote and ensure testing whenever a child or staff member has any symptoms, no matter how mild. Getting tested and staying home until results are known remains critical to limiting the spread of COVID-19.
It is also important to get tested when it is recommended, for example, if you have visited an exposure site.
The symptoms to watch out for are:
- loss or change in sense of smell or taste
- fever
- chills or sweats
- cough
- sore throat
- shortness of breath
- runny nose