Pathways & Possibilities

Laura Hughes

Careers Coordinator

Term 3 is a big one for senior school! There are many things that our senior students need to consider, discuss and decide.  BSC has a busy schedule of Information Sessions and Expos to help inform their decision - and we are always on hand to answer any questions.

Tertiary Open Days

Students in Year 11 and  Year 12 are encouraged to attend as many tertiary institution Open Days as possible so that they can investigate pathways they might follow after they graduate from BSC. A calendar of all these events can be accessed HERE, and a master document of all published dates for open days has been posted in the Year 11 and Year 12 Teams channels and is also included below under Important Dates, Experiences & Activities. 

Year 12  - Beyond Brunswick

Next term, Year 12 students must complete a review  of their plans for post-graduation, including any of the following:

• finalising their Victorian Tertiary Admittance Centre (VTAC) preferences list ie  a list of preferred courses relating to their future university or TAFE study.  
• submitting any Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) applications 
• applying for employment or apprenticeships 

Individual students will meet with the Pathways Coordinator to complete this process.  Arrangements for these meetings meeting  will be posted in Teams, on Compass and discussed during Home Group sessions. 

Please note that VTAC university/TAFE timely applications are due by September 28 and SEAS applications are due October 6. 

Year 11 Pathways Expo

BSC will host a Year 11  Pathways Expo during the Home Group session of Week 4 next term. Representatives from the major universities, TAFEs and employment providers will be available to talk with Year 11 students about their course or employment interests and options, and to provide advice on preparing for a particular pathway as they move into their final VCE year.

Middle School

For students in Years 9 & 10, there are  important Information Sessions for families and students to attend.  These sessions will prepare students and their parents/carers for their year-level  transition at the end of the year.  The Pathways Coordinator will present information about how these students will be supported in their Pathways and Careers learning and staff will be available to answer any questions.  

As always, we have an 'open door' policy for students who wish to discuss their learning/career pathways chats, and students can book a meeting any time. 

Important Dates, Experiences & Activities

University experiences these holidays: 

RMIT Campus Tours 

Are you a high school student that wants to find out more about studying at RMIT? Come along to our tours during the school holidays and take a look around our City, Brunswick or Bundoora campuses. In the upcoming school holidays, RMIT will be hosting campus tours at City, Brunswick, and Bundoora. 

Browse Campus tours for high school students - RMIT University and register for one or more. 

A Day at Melbourne University 

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to experience a taste of university life by joining us at our Parkville campus for A Day at Melbourne. 

Throughout the day students will have the chance to take part in two areas of study workshops of their choosing, sit in on a panel of current students to hear about their experiences, speak to staff one-on-one about their study interests, discover the broad range of student clubs and societies, and participate in student accommodation tours. This event is for students only. Students can select their preferences for Workshop 1 and Workshop 2. Capacity limits apply, so register soon. See the full day agenda and information regarding each session at the link below. 

Date: Wednesday 28 June 2023 

Time: 9:00am - 2:30am  

 Registration is essential and spaces are limited.   

 Register:  Click here - A Day at Melbourne. 

Monash: Art, Design and Architecture - School Holiday Workshops 

Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days right here at the Monash Caulfield campus.   

Students will get to find out what it is like to be a student for a day, meet Monash staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students have access to.   

Photographic Studies College:Free Year 11 & 12 Workshops in School Holidays 

Due to their popularity in the April school holidays, Photographic Studies College is hosting two free workshops specifically tailored for Year 11 & 12 students during the winter school holidays.  Workshop 1 will explore experimental photography and will be held in PSC’s studio space. Students will have an opportunity to use the equipment and facilities. Workshop 2 will be about uncovering street photography in the streets of South Melbourne and the CBD.   Lunch will be provided for both workshops. - See attached flyer.

Date: Wednesday 28 June – Workshop 1 and Thursday 29 June – Workshop 2 

Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm 

Venue: 37 - 47 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 

Register:  Click here - Year 11 & 12 Winter Workshops - Photography Studies College. 

School holiday programs for all year levels: 

Merri-bek Youth Workshops

Loads of interesting stuff to do, including a barista course, pool tournament, Queer Book Club and more! 

Register - Youth School Holiday Workshops | for 12+ | Eventbrite  

Let's Shoot: Practical Filmmaking 

A screen & media workshop for ages 15+ 

Register - Lets shoot @ RMIT