In this issue

APRIL

4 April  SEISA Athletics Carnival
DAV Debating
7 April SEISA Summer Inter/Senior Round 5
8 April  Easter Service
Friends Of St Paul’s Easter Hunt
End of Term 1, 2:30 pm finish
11 to 22 April  School Holidays
25 April  ANZAC Day
26 April  Term 2 Commences
ANZAC Day Service

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

TRARALGON SECONDARY EASTER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 11 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 12 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 13 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 14 April  Closed (Maundy Thursday)
Friday 15 April  Closed (Good Friday)
Monday 18 April  Closed (Easter Monday)
Tuesday 19 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 20 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 21 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday 22 April Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 25 April  Closed (ANZAC Day)
Tuesday 26 April  Regular office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

APRIL

1 April  Year 2 Excursion, Old Gippstown
District Athletics (selected students)
4 April  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School, 9:00 am
6 April  Parent Teacher Interviews, 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
7 April  Parent Teacher Interviews, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
8 April  Easter Service
End of Term 1, 2:20 pm finish
26 April  Term 2 commences
ANZAC Day Service
26 to 29 April  Year 5 Camp, The Ranch Mornington Peninsula
29 April  State Swimming (selected students)
Year 5 Campers return

MAY

2 May  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School, 9:00 am 
2 to 6 May  Year 6 Camp, Camp Coolamatong
3 May  Division Athletics (selected students)
6 May  Mother’s Day Stall
Year 6 Campers return

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

WARRAGUL JUNIOR SCHOOL EASTER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 11 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 12 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 13 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 14 April  Closed
Friday 15 April  Closed
Monday 18 April  Closed
Tuesday 19 April  Closed
Wednesday 20 April  Closed
Thursday 21 April  Closed
Friday 22 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

APRIL

1 April  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
4 April  St Paul’s Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School, 9:00 am
SEISA Athletics Carnival
DAV Debating (online), John McIntyre Centre, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
5 April  Field Trip, Unit 1 and 2 Environmental Science Excursion, Bunyip State Park, 9:00 am to 3:20 pm
Year 11 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
6 April Top Arts and NGV Excursion, Years 11 and 12 Studio Arts Class, Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Melbourne, 9:15 am to 5:30 pm
7 April  SEISA Summer Intermediate/Senior Round 5
8 April  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
End of Term 1, 2:30 pm finish
26 April  Term 2 Commences
Year 11 Presentation Ball Training, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm
28 April  SEISA Winter Junior Trials, Traralgon Campus, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
29 April  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Year 9 City Experience, Group 1, Day 2, Melbourne CBD, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
SEISA Surf Carnival, Woolamai Surf Beach, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Year 11 Sport and Recreation, Year 1 First Aid Course, Warragul Secondary Gymnasium, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

WARRAGUL SECONDARY SCHOOL EASTER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 11 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 12 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 13 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 14 April  Closed (Maundy Thursday)
Friday 15 April  Closed (Good Friday)
Monday 18 April  Closed (Easter Monday)
Tuesday 19 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 20 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 21 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday 22 April  Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 25 April  Closed (ANZAC Day)

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

It is very exciting to see that our universities are starting to offer campus tours again, YIPPEE!! These are a great opportunity to visit the campus and speak to representatives from different study areas.  See below for a list of universities offering tours during the upcoming school holidays.

We are yet to receive dates for the traditional University Open Days that occur in August but once I receive them, I will publish the information so you can diarise them.

It has been really pleasing to speak with so many Year 12 students to talk through the next step in their life journey. For those who are yet to book a time with me, please do so as early as possible so that I can assist in your planning. For students in other year levels, please send me an email to arrange an appointment during recess or lunch.

Students will often say to me, ‘I have an idea of what I want to do but it seems silly or ridiculous or even impossible’. If we didn’t follow our ideas, many of us would not have achieved what we have achieved or be where we are today. The following quote is so true as this was a gentleman who followed his wild ideas and created a legacy that will span generations.  “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Walt Disney

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers
sluck@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

University Campus Tours are finally back!

Students are invited to participate in on-campus university tours during the upcoming term break. The following are some of the universities that are running tours:

Deakin University

11 – 21 April: participate in a general, accommodation and/or a study area tour (e.g., health, business & law) at one of the Deakin campuses, https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr

Monash University

11 – 22 April: participate in a campus tour at Clayton, Caulfield, and Peninsula campuses, https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/campus-experience

La Trobe University

Bendigo campus: Talk and Tours, 11 – 14 April, www.latrobe.edu.au/events

Albury-Wodonga campus: by appointment, contact Jessica Chalmers-Borella, https://bit.ly/3Mxhznp

Australian Catholic University

Register for a campus tour via https://bit.ly/3Hq5zAE

Charles Sturt University

Register for a campus tour via www.csu.edu.au/contacts/campus-tour

Swinburne University

Register for a campus tour via www.swinburne.edu.au/forms/campus-tour

Holmesglen Institute – Virtual Open Days

Holmesglen is hosting a Virtual Open Day on Thursday 14 April 2022, at 10:00 am.  This is perfect for students wanting to find out about their study options, Holmesglen life and where they can learn.

Find out more here

Games Design and Development Courses

When you undertake a games design and development course at Holmesglen, you’ll handle everything from concept art, designs, modelling, and publishing to different platforms.  You will develop your games on Unity, one of the world’s most popular game development platforms.

Students might like to explore the following games design courses –

• Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)
• Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)

Book a spot here: Game Design and Development Open Days.

Outdoor Leadership Course launched at Holmesglen

Holmesglen now offers the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership course – perfect for students who love the outdoors.  With the demand for outdoor guides in Australia at an all-time high, this free TAFE course is a perfect stepping stone to employment. This course prepares students for the outdoor education/adventure industry and focuses on training learners to assist or guide a wide range of outdoor activities. Specific skills are developed in bushwalking, canoeing, white water rafting, challenging high ropes, rock climbing, and abseiling.  The course is ideal for students with a strong interest in the outdoor environment and a sense of adventure.  Having the opportunity to work in the outdoors and facilitate enriching and life-changing outdoor experiences for other people is a fantastic lifestyle.

Course Information Sessions

Monash University

As well as the campus tours mentioned above, Monash University is running a huge range of information sessions during April and May. Hear directly from current students, alumni and staff across all faculties. Whether you want to learn more about Monash in general, get specific course advice or explore the campuses, these events are a great place to start. For information and to register your place, visit www.monash.edu/discover/events

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

ACU is running the following online ‘Talk with Industry Series’ events in April:

April 5: Talk with Teachers
April 6: Talk with Lawyers and Criminologists
April 7: Talk with Business and IT Professionals

The sessions will be held between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and are open to prospective students.
For information and to register your place, visit www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with

Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) in 2022

• JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is dedicated to research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine. It is ranked number one in the world for marine and freshwater biology – CWUR Rankings
• JCU has a number of campuses with the main campuses being in Townsville and Cairns, and there is an international campus in Singapore
• Some of the most highly sought after courses offered at JCU include:
  Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
  Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  Bachelor of Marine Science

• JCU has six colleges and one centre
• College of Arts, Society and Education
• College of Business, Law and Governance
• College of Healthcare Sciences 
• College of Medicine and Dentistry
• College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
• College of Science and Engineering
• Indigenous Education and Research Centre
• JCU offers a broad range of student exchange programs – JCU Global Experience

Health or Veterinary Science Applicants:
JCU has a few programs where a combination of a written application and academic results is required for selection including dental surgery, medicine, and veterinary science.

Click here for further details

Tourism/Hospitality/Event Management 

William Angliss

William Angliss is a specialist institute in Melbourne offering vocational and higher education courses in study areas such as:

• event management
• tourism, travel
• hospitality
• cookery, patisserie, baking
• flight operations (cabin crew)
• meat processing
• food studies, culinary management
• hotel management

To find out about courses, you can either book a meeting with a course adviser, or book in for a personalised campus tour, www.angliss.edu.au/study-with-us/meet-us/

Angliss Experience Day – Students are invited to participate in the William Angliss Experience Day.  You will learn about commercial cookery and be able to speak to course advisers.

Date: Thursday 21 April, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Venue: William Angliss, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Information: https://bit.ly/3D94Raj

The Hotel School Melbourne

The Hotel School offers management courses in tourism, hotel management and global hotel management. The School is running an event for prospective students called ‘Industry Connect Melbourne’.

Students will tour a luxury 5-star hotel and learn about careers in hotel management.

Date: Tuesday 5 April, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
For further information visit: https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/

ADF Gap Year Program

Applications are now open: Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2023.

The following roles are on offer and some will close early:

Navy

• Helicopter Mission Commander
• Electronics Engineer
• Electronics Engineer Submariner
• Maritime Warfare Officer
• Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner
• Navy Sailor
• Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineering Submariner

Army

• Army Support
• Army Combat

Air Force

• Administration Assistant
• Air Force Security
• Cabin Crew (Flight Attendant)
• Aviation Support Technician
• Warehouse Store person

Start your application

• Find a role you would like to apply for and click on the ‘apply now’ link at https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI
• Create an account
• Follow the steps to start your application and book the YOU aptitude session.
• You will need to enter your personal details, complete a medical questionnaire, and upload your Years 10 to 12 academic reports.

Reminder VCE and Careers Expo

One of the biggest events on the calendar!

Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 April, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

Students and families are invited to attend the annual VCE and Careers Expo.

Over four days you can attend seminars on topics including:

• VCE subjects such as English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development
• Tertiary courses
• Careers
• Employment opportunities
• Gap year options

You can speak directly to organisations with:

• Information and resources for the VCE
• Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses
• Career advice
• Study advice
• Employment advice and opportunities
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
• International exchange and gap year programs

For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vceandcareers.com.au

Would you like to study in the UK?

Want to know what it takes to get into top UK universities? Crimson Education has developed a video covering topics such as academic scores, financing an overseas degree, application processes, and more. You can watch the video at Study UK

UCAT preparation programs

A reminder if you are planning to study medicine you will need to sit the UCAT later in the year. The National Institute of Education (NIE) is running a workshop in Richmond on Sunday 10 April from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  While this workshop is ideal for any Years 10, 11, and 12 students who are considering sitting the UCAT, it is super important that Year 12 students attend. Term 1 holidays are approaching soon and this workshop will help current Year 12 students to fast track their UCAT preparation so that they can use their holiday time more efficiently to prepare for this enduring test.  For further details and to enrol click here.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, there is also an online workshop on Saturday 16 April from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  For further details click here.

MedEntry is another organisation that offers UCAT preparation programs, workshops, mock exam days and information sessions. Check their website regularly to keep up to date on upcoming sessions. Visit www.medentry.edu.au 

Casual employment

There are many benefits of having a casual or part-time job including discovering your talents, understanding your strengths and developing lifelong skills such as time management, commitment, problem-solving and working in a team.  A few things to consider before applying are;

• Work hours – will you be able to balance work with school, sport and hobbies?
• Location – can you travel safely to and from work? Will you need someone to drive you there?
• Employment status – will you be required to work at short notice or will you have set hours?
• Physical activity – will the job involve heavy lifting, standing or sitting for long periods?
• Workmates – will you be working with others or by yourself?
• Supervision and training – will you be supervised and provided with training?

You can view the following casual employment opportunities:

Warragul opportunities:

Domino’s Pizza, application forms are in the Career’s Office and Year 12 Common Room
Kmart, https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
McDonald’s, https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings, https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Flavorite Tomatoes, https://www.flavorite.com.au/careers
Taco Bill, https://au.indeed.com/jobs
KFC, https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths, https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Coles, https://bit.ly/383OETN
IGA Supermarkets, https://bit.ly/382p4yw

Traralgon opportunities:

The following businesses at Traralgon Plaza are currently looking for casual staff. To apply, contact the businesses direct:

Muffin Break
EB Games/Zing
Strandbags
Sportsgirl
The Beauty & Brow Parlour
Spendless Shoes
Jay Jays
Prouds the Jewellers
Sanity
Ozmosis
QBD Books
OPSM
Priceline Pharmacy
Hairworld

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/