In this issue

FEBRUARY

24 February  SEISA Swimming Carnival, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
28 February  Equestrian Team – 2022 Information Session and Nutrition Seminar, Team Supper, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

MARCH

1 March  Years 7 and 10 Immunisations, 9:00 am
3 March  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 2
4 March  Athletics Trials
7 March  DAV Debating, 3:30 pm
9 March  Year 8 English Author Visit
Year 7 2023 Information Evening, 7:00 pm
10 March  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 3
14 March  Labour Day Public Holiday

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

FEBRUARY

21 February  District Swimming, (selected students), 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
22 February  Year 6 Induction Assembly
23 February  NO PREPS
24 February  Years 3 to 6 Parent Welcome Information Evening, 7:00 pm
28 February  Equestrian Team – 2022 Information Session and Nutrition Seminar, Team Supper, Warragul Secondary School, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

MARCH

3 March Regional Swimming (selected students)
4 March  Prep to Year 2, Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day
7 March  St Paul’s Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School, 9:00 am
14 March  Labour Day Public Holiday
23 March  Years 3 to 6 Athletics Carnival
24 March  Farm World Prep Excursion
25 March  Family Welcome Evening Barbeque, 5:30 pm
29 March  ELC and Prep Discovery Morning
31 March  Community Easter Egg Hunt

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

FEBRUARY

21 February  Environmental Science – Unit 3 and 4 Field Trip, Mount Worth State Park, 9:05 am to 3:15 pm
Year 12 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
22 February  Year 11 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
Welcome and Information Evening, Science Centre, Years 7 to 12, 7:00 pm
23 February  Swim Team Training, Warragul Leisure Centre, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Years 11 and 12 Theatre Studies Excursion to ‘Stardust/The Mission’, Chapel off Chapel, Prahran, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
24 February  SEISA Swimming Carnival, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
28 February  Year 12 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
Equestrian Team – 2022 Information Session and Nutrition Seminar, Team Supper, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

MARCH

1 March  Year 12 Sport and Recreation – Glen Harrow Park Tree Adventure Day Trip, Belgrave, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Year 11 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
Presentation Ball Committee Meeting #1, Warragul Secondary School Library, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
2 March  Year 8 Halls Outdoor Education Camp Briefing, Year 8 students, 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm
Year 8 Halls Outdoor Education Camp Optional Parent Briefing online, ZOOM invite, 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
3 March  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 2
4 March  Year 9 City Experience: Group 1, Day 1, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
6 March  SEISA Surfing Trials, Phillip Island, 8:30 am to 11:00 am
7 March  St Paul’s Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School, 9:00 am
DAV Debating – Online, Warragul Secondary School, John McIntyre Centre, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Year 12 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
8 March  Year 11 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
Year 7 2023 Information Evening, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
9 March  Year 8 English Author Visit
10 March  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 3
11 March Year 9 City Experience: Group 2, Day 1, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
Year 12 Physics – Luna Park Physics Day, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
14 March  Labour Day Public Holiday

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

Over the past week, I have been speaking to Year 10 students about the Work Experience program so if you or your child have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at sluck@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au.

I am also available for appointments for conversations on Year 12 pathway questions.

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers

Scholarships for high achievers

The University of Melbourne – The Hansen Scholarship
If you are planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2023, you should consider applying for the prestigious Hansen Scholarship. Stage 1 applications are now open and close on Wednesday 9 March. You must be able to prove financial disadvantage to be eligible,  https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/hansen

Australian National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship
If you are planning to study at ANU in 2023, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. Applications will open in March,  https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

Other scholarships
The Country Education Foundation has developed a resource to assist Year 12 students to find and apply for university scholarships. The majority of scholarships for the 2023 intake will not open until later in the year but students can use the website as a guide to what may be available,  https://cef.org.au/scholarships-guide/

University course search tools

Course Seeker
The Course Seeker website contains a national course comparison tool that allows students to search, select and compare higher education courses and filter search results by ATAR, study area and location, www.courseseeker.edu.au

View course ATARs
Year 12 students can view the ATAR profiles for university courses by using the course search functions on state-based Tertiary Admission Centres.

Course ATARs can be used as a guide when planning for post-school studies. It is important to note that as ATARs are based on the demand for a course, they may rise or fall for the 2023 intake.

Students will be able to view the lowest ATAR and lowest Selection Rank (ATAR inclusive of equity and academic bonus points) to receive an offer.

Use the following websites to access the information:
Victoria, www.vtac.edu.au
NSW and ACT, www.uac.edu.au
QLD, www.qtac.edu.au
SA and NT, www.satac.edu.au
WA, www.tisc.edu.au
Tasmania, www.utas.edu.au

Australian Defence Force

ADF Gap Year Program
Year 12 students will soon be able to apply for the ADF Gap Year program. Students will be able to spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, and get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.

To start the application process, you can book the YOU (Your Options Unlimited) session early. This is the first step in the recruitment process. For information and to book, visit http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp

For information visit, https://bit.ly/3dCELlb

Apply for university now!

Early admission is now open for the following universities. You could receive a guaranteed offer before your exams!

University of New England
Applications are now open for the direct early entry program and will close in September.
You will need a recommendation from your school to be eligible. Offers will be made in November before your final ATAR and results are released, https://bit.ly/3HxaosI.

Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Applications are now open for the Charles Sturt Advantage Program. You can apply directly to CSU by 31 March and possibly receive a guaranteed offer in May. Selection is based on your Year 11 results and a ‘soft skills assessment’,  https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT.

Australian National University
Applications open for the direct entry program in March. You could receive a guaranteed offer by August. Selection is based on your Year 11 results and meeting the service and co-curricular requirements of the university,  http://bit.ly/381rlc8.

Applying for Medicine, Dentistry or Oral Health?

If you are in Year 12 and plan to apply for medicine, dentistry and/or oral health to start in 2023, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).

You will sit the test mid-year and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and VCE results, and in some cases, an interview.

You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ this year. It will cost you around $305 to sit the test or $199 concession, and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

You have the choice to start preparing for the test early. There are several private companies that offer commercial preparation programs.

Please go to www.ucat.edu.au for more information about the UCAT ANZ, to see if you have to sit the test and to register for the test.

UCAT Preparation Sessions
National Institute of Education is running an online simulated UCAT workshop on Sunday 22 February between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. A second online session will be held shortly after, www.nie.edu.au

UCAT Mock Exam Day 2022
This is a free online UCAT trial exam that will be sat by thousands of students. You will be able to get your mock UCAT score and have a benchmark to work on improving for the exam later in the year. You can sit the exam any time on Sunday 27 February. You can register for the test here,  www.ucatmasterclass.com/ucat-med

Medicine Information Session
Charles Sturt University offers undergraduate medicine at the Orange, NSW Campus in partnership with Western Sydney University. An online information session for prospective students will be held on Tuesday 29 March. Book here, https://engage.csu.edu.au/medicine-info-nights.

UCAT Guide
Download a UCAT Guide developed by UCAT Masterclass, https://bit.ly/3HMyzTS.

Inspirational videos!

What better way to start the year than dreaming about your future and possible careers you may be interested in?

Australian National University has developed a large collection of over ninety videos that cover a range of topics from astronomy/astrophysics, physics and mathematics; to science communication, environment and sustainability; to health, medicine, psychology; to earth and marine sciences and much more!

Health related videos: https://health.anu.edu.au/open-day

Science related videos: https://science.anu.edu.au/open-day

Start the school year by setting goals

The HopeFull Institute has developed a set of free worksheets for students covering a range of topics such as:
·  digital detox
·  examining stress
·  goals (general and athletic)
·  gratitude
To download the worksheets visit, www.thehopefullinstitute.com/free-worksheets/

Health courses

Interested in working in the health industry?
There are many courses and career areas you can consider. To set early academic goals, you can review the ATAR profiles for the latest intake for the following course areas:
·  Nursing
·  Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Clinical Myotherapy
·  Podiatry
·  Speech Pathology
·  Occupational Therapy

ATARs listed are for people who applied for courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). Download the guides here, https://bit.ly/335w9Rr

Career Events

One of the best ways to develop ideas for occupations and courses is to participate in career events.

Check the Careers Newsletter for upcoming events and also join the social media for any higher education provider or training institute you are currently interested in to ensure you are up to date with events.

The following are two events you may be interested in.

Charles Sturt University
Years 10 to 12 students are invited to participate in the Charles Sturt University Explore Day at the campus of their choice. Students will be able to explore two study areas through one-hour workshops.
Wagga Wagga, Tuesday 22 March
Albury-Wodonga, Tuesday 19 March
https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events

La Trobe University
Years 10 to 12 students are invited to participate in the Charles Sturt University Explore Day at the campus of their choice. Students will be able to explore two study areas through one-hour workshops.
Albury-Wodonga, Friday 25 February
https://bit.ly/3rsBNWX

Endeavour College of Natural Health

The college is located in Melbourne and offers higher education courses in:
·  Naturopathy
·  Acupuncture
·  Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine
·  Myotherapy
·  Complementary Medicine
·  Remedial Massage (Diploma)

The institute recently ran a virtual open day. You can access the recordings via registering at this link, https://virtualopenday.endeavour.edu.au/.

Casual employment

You can sign up for employment opportunities at the following websites:
Coles, https://bit.ly/383OETN
IGA Supermarkets, https://bit.ly/382p4yw
KFC, https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths, https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Hungry Jacks, https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8
Kmart, https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
Target, https://bit.ly/2qZ76MZ
McDonald’s, https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings, https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Donut King, https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy
Boost Juice, https://bit.ly/2P36v4I
Red Rooster, https://bit.ly/2Lf35Le
Myer, https://bit.ly/2sHiEov
Cotton On, https://bit.ly/2LjebPj
Sportsgirl, https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC
Officeworks, https://bit.ly/361GkCp
Apco, https://bit.ly/33F09xz

About eighty per cent of all job vacancies are not advertised, so it is crucial that you market yourself to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter.

Make sure you tell as many people as possible that you are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.

Job seeking resources
For excellent job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at the following two websites:
Skillsroad, www.skillsroad.com.au
Youth Central, www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Rights and responsibilities
Know your rights and responsibilities when starting a new job, www.fairwork.gov.au

Tax File Number (TFN)
If you do not have a TFN, you will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office, www.ato.gov.au

Job options
Also, check out job options at the ‘Explore Careers’ website, https://explorecareers.com.au/

Interested in a career with the Victoria Police?

Victoria Police has four different roles available for students who might be interested in pursuing a career in policing.
·  Police Officer
·  Protective Services Officer
·  Police Custody Officer
·  Victorian Public Servant
For a brief overview of each role and to watch recruitment videos visit, https://bit.ly/2N5vhUu

Experience and attributes the Force is looking for
Not every eighteen year old will be ready to apply but those who are gathering life experience whilst they are in high school will be more competitive throughout the recruitment process. For example:
Employment in a customer service role
Provides exposure to people of all works of life and develops communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills. For example, working at McDonald’s one day a week.

Volunteer experience
Develops a sense of community-mindedness and communication skills. For example, working at the local surf lifesaving club or community centre.

Sporting club experience
Develops teamwork, communication and leadership skills, not to mention the healthy level of fitness that is a requirement of the role.

Overseas travel
Provides exposure to other cultures, religions and languages and fosters a sense of independence and assertiveness.

For information on eligibility criteria and the recruitment process, visit the Victoria Police careers website, www.police.vic.gov.au/careers

Information session
The next career information session is running on 23 February. To view information visit, https://bit.ly/3ryiA6o

Interested in pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Even though you have just started the schooling year, your planning should start now.

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways has developed an excellent four-step guide to assist you to start planning at, www.aapathways.com.au

Read through Step One and take the work type explorer quiz, download the AusAppPathways app to your phone, and complete practice aptitude quizzes to ascertain the level of literacy and numeracy skills you will need for different occupations.

You can also do the following during the year to prepare for an apprenticeship:

• Meet with your Career Adviser to start planning your professional trade career.

• Undertake work experience in several fields or with several employers in the same field. See your Career Adviser for information on how to organise work experience.

• Contact industry leaders and associations in your fields of interest to ask questions.

• Contact local apprenticeship centres and/or group training organisations to ask their advice on what makes a competitive apprenticeship applicant. Use the following website to locate organisations in your local area, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

• Work hard in your English and Mathematics classes and VET/technology/science subjects if relevant. With advances in technology occurring across all apprenticeship fields, it will be crucial that you can read and interpret complex information and instructions and adapt to changes in technology during your apprenticeship and once qualified.

• Bookmark websites for industries you are interested in to keep up to date with changes to industry technology, skills shortages, and events.
For example:
Bricklaying, http://bit.ly/2DYCwbA
Plumbing, http://bit.ly/2FK6wnP
ICT, https://bit.ly/2SaxPj2
Agriculture, https://bit.ly/36WW9dq
Community Services, https://bit.ly/2OoUQgS
Rail Careers, https://bit.ly/36Ruo65
Climate control, https://bit.ly/3b8mBo0