MAY

13 May  Open Day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
17 May  Anniversary Assembly
18 May  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Round 2
19 May  Kammer Konzert
22 May  DAV Debating, Round 3
Studio Concert

JUNE

1 June  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Round 3
8 June  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Round 4
9 June  Student Free Day
12 June  King’s Birthday Public Holiday
15 June  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Round 5
16 June  Centrepiece, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
20 June  SEISA Intermediate/Senior Trials
22 June  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Finals
Cross Country Trials
23 June  Boho Friday
End of Term 2, 2:10 pm finish

MAY

13 May  Open Day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
17 May  Whole School Anniversary Assembly, Secondary School Gymnasium, 10:30 am
Studio Concert, Warragul Secondary School, Parker Centre and Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm
23 May  Division Cross Country (selected students only)
24 May  National Simultaneous Storytime
26 May  National Sorry Day
Family and School Photos
27 May to 3 June  Reconciliation Week

JUNE

1 June  Regional Cross Country (selected students only)
5 June  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, 9:00 am
9 June  Student Free Day
12 June  King’s Birthday Public Holiday
13 June  Prep Community Excursion
23 June  End of Term 2, 2:20 pm finish

MAY

13 May  Open Day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
15 May  Cycling/Mountain Bike Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 7:15 am to 8:15 amJohn Noble Workshop (AOM), Warragul Secondary School, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
17 May  Studio Concert, selected Performing Art students, DT Parker Centre and Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
18 May  SEISA Winter Junior Sport, Round 2
Parent Feedback Session My Careers (ZOOM), Years 9, 10 and 11 families, 7:00 pm
19 May  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Year 9 City Experience – Day 3, Melbourne CBD, 7:06 am to 4:48 pm
Kammer Konzert Rehearsal, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Kammer Konzert, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
22 May  Cycling/Mountain Bike Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 7:15 am to 8:15 am
25 May  SEISA Music Day 1, select Performing Art students, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
House Cross Country
DAV Debating – Round 3, St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, 4:15 pm to 10:00 pm
26 May  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
SEISA Music Day 2, select Performing Art students, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Family and Catch Up School Photos, Warragul Junior School Gymnasium
Years 7 and  8 Disco, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

As Term 2 is now well underway, dates for Open Days have been confirmed and many early entry programs with universities are now open.  The Open Days have also been posted on the Careers page of MyStPauls and I encourage students in Years 10 to 12 to place these dates in your diaries and arrange to attend different campuses to help with your decision-making processes in Year 12.  For Year 12 students, the VTAC dates have been confirmed and are listed below:

VCE results and ATARs will be published online on 11 December at 7:00 am.

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” Queen Elizabeth II

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

Reminder

University Clinical Aptitude Test 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programs.  Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link – Universities requiring the UCAT.  Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.
Bookings close on Wednesday 17 May with testing dates from 3 July to 12 August.

Open Days and Information Sessions

Collarts Online Open Day – Wednesday 17 May 

If you are interested in the flexibility of online study, Collarts are hosting an online open day on Wednesday 17 May where you can access their exclusive Open Day portal, participate in a live Q&A and watch information sessions on how they innovate their creative education for the digital world.

Please note – only courses offered with an online study mode will be presented at the Online Open Day. These include:

• Audio Engineering
• Music Production
• Entertainment Management
• Photography
• Digital and Social Media
• 2D Animation
• Animation and VFX
• Fashion and Sustainability
• Fashion Marketing
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design

Find out more and register at Collarts Open Day

Open Day Saturday 27 May
JMC Academy is a private institute that offers a wide range of creative media courses such as acting, audio engineering, animation, visual communication, entertainment business management, film, song writing, music and games design.  The Academy is running an open day at their Melbourne campus on Saturday 27 May.

For further details visit: www.jmcacademy.edu.au

Victorian Law Week
15 – 21 May

There is something for everyone during Law Week this year! Law Week is an annual festival of events which makes learning about the law easy. With webinars, interviews, information sessions, free legal advice, podcasts and plenty more, Law Week makes learning about the law easy for all Victorians.  Over 200 in-person and online events to help you find legal answers to everyday problems, understand your rights and learn more about the law.

Check out the Victorian Law Week program here: Victorian Law Week 2023

Victorian Careers Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds
18 – 20 May

The Victorian Careers Show, in its third year in 2023, follows on from the success of our flagship event, the VCE and Careers Expo.
Exhibitors will have information about:

• Resources for the VCE
• 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

Find out more

The University of Melbourne pathways information sessions

During May and June, the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series focusing on undergraduate study and pathways information outlined below.  The sessions will be held on campus from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, you must register to attend.  For further information and to register, click here: Focus on Melbourne

Monash University – Information Evening in Traralgon
Choosing a university is a big decision, especially if you do not live in Melbourne. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you want to know about undergraduate study at Monash.

You will hear about:

• the 10 diverse study and discipline areas
• undergraduate course types, such as comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
• international opportunities including study abroad and overseas tours
• how to apply – everything you need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
• scholarships and fees
• Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and the Monash Guarantee
• accommodation options, both on and off campus

When: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday 8 June 
Location: Gippsland Conference Centre, Hotham Street, Traralgon
Register here: Information Evening

Access Monash – Online Seminars
The Access Monash Online Seminars are led by experienced Access Monash mentors, giving students valuable first-hand insight into the university.  Mentors provide handy tips and tricks and insider knowledge to assist students in their decision-making for the future.  Students are encouraged to register for one or more of these panels to learn more about what to expect at university.

16 May, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Medicine and Biomedicine student panel
18 May, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Regional Student Experience – Finance and accommodation
23 May, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Business and Economics student panel

To register visit: Access Monash

Discover Events
Monash University will be hosting several Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks and months.  Some events will be held online, others will be held on campus.

Click here for further details: Discover Monash

ACU Entry Pathways for Year 12 Students (Webinar)
Tuesday 23 May

ACU has a range of pathways and entry programs available to Year 12 students. In this webinar, the ACU Future Students team will explain the various options and the eligibility criteria for each one and you will hear from current students about their journeys. To register visit: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/

ACU Talk with Industry Series
Saturday 27 May

You will hear from ACU alumni about their professional experiences after completing a business or IT degree and take part in a Q&A session with graduates to find out what your future could hold with one of these degrees. The session will be held between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and is open to prospective students. To register visit: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/

Engineering and IT Webinars

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is running a series of exciting webinars in May, showcasing their amazing engineering and IT degrees and scholarships. These webinars are suitable for any student interested in these career areas, even if they are not planning to study at UTS, as they will contain industry-relevant information. The sessions run from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the following dates:

Undergraduate Information Series – On Demand

Discover why Victoria University is the new way to do Uni with their on-demand Undergraduate Information Series.  Hear from course experts and current students about how you can succeed by studying one subject at a time over four weeks with their revolutionary Block Model.  

Students are encouraged to visit Victoria University – Info Sessions and click on the course area they have an interest in, and watch the useful 15-minute videos.

VCE Subject Prerequisites

For Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
If you are currently in Years 11 or 12 and are considering studying nursing, midwifery or paramedicine at university in 2024 (Year 12) or 2025 (Year 11), you may like to explore the VCE subject prerequisites for entry into courses at Victorian Universities here: VTAC prerequisites

Holiday Program

Years 11 and 12 students who may be considering a career as a top chef or in a management role in hotels and restaurants are invited to participate in the Le Cordon Bleu three-day Residential Program.

Held in the September holidays, students will:

• Create cuisine and patisserie delights under the tutelage of Le Cordon Bleu chefs on campus
• Enjoy site visits to some of Melbourne’s top restaurants and hotels
• Gain industry insights from chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers at the top of their profession
• Enjoy breakfasts at leading patisseries and dinners at 5-star hotels and/or fine dining restaurants
• Create a gourmet 3-course lunch for their parents in the on-campus training restaurant on day three of the program
• Be fully supervised by Le Cordon Bleu staff for the full duration of the program

This program is strictly limited to a maximum of 14 participants.

Dates: 20 – 23 September
Cost: $500 which will be deducted from your tuition fees if you enrol in any Le Cordon Bleu program.

For more information visit: Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu

University News

RMIT Diploma of Leadership and Management

Partner with Cricket Victoria or the Essendon Football Club to gain the skills to work in elite sports management.  RMIT has partnered with both the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy and Essendon Football Club to engage sports enthusiasts in leadership study, graduating with both the Diploma of Leadership and Management as well as the Diploma of Business.  The Diploma of Leadership and Management has been designed to equip students with important and highly transferrable career skills, spanning:

• personal development
• operations, finance and resource management
• business development and planning
• risk management and continuous improvement
• customer engagement

Students can opt to do the Essendon Football Club dual diploma or the Cricket Victoria dual diploma.

Entry into this program requires successful completion of Year 12.

News from the University of Tasmania (UTAS)

• New Bachelor of Biomedicine

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) will be offering the new Bachelor of Biomedicine from Semester 1, 2024.  This biomedicine course is designed and will be taught by active medical researchers at the Tasmanian School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences.
It also draws on the expertise of the specialist research and teaching institutes: the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre.

As the single university for Tasmania, students will have unparalleled access and connection to the local community, health system, and institutes.  This means that throughout their studies, students are learning from experts who are directly engaged with the health sector both locally, nationally, and internationally.  Chemistry is a prerequisite for entry into this course.  This degree may allow for further study in medicine.

Find out more: Study at the University of Tasmania

• Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours – Fast Track

Introducing Australia’s only three-year fast-track Pharmacy degree.   The new fast-track Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours adopts a trimester teaching model, allowing students to complete a traditional four-year degree in just three years and get into the workplace sooner.  Placements can be conducted in Tasmania or mainland Australia, as well as internationally.  Year 12 maths and chemistry are prerequisites for this course.

New Courses in 2023
ACU has introduced three new courses as follows:

• The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) – is an initial teacher education course. It is fast-tracked so students will be able to graduate with an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification in just four years. The course provides students with an innovative pathway to becoming a secondary school teacher with two specialist teaching areas.

• The Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Master of Teaching (Secondary) offered at the Sydney campus, is a double degree that allows students to pursue a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts with a focus on key texts of the Western intellectual tradition, followed by a Master of Teaching (Secondary) enabling them to become a fully qualified secondary teacher in two teaching methods.
• The Bachelor of Human Rights is an exciting new course that will prepare students for a career in human rights and social justice. Human rights is a highly significant and swiftly growing field of domestic and global research and practice within law, criminal justice, history, philosophy and politics.  This course can be combined with a Bachelor of Laws – Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws or Criminology and Criminal Justice – Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice to further expand career prospects.

Early Entry

A different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR.  The 2024 Early Entry Program | Swinburne is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students (domestic and onshore International) to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school, and not based on an ATAR.

Applications are now open and close on 9 October 2023.  Successful students will receive a conditional offer and the offer will become unconditional should students complete Year 12 and meet the course prerequisites – particularly English (study score of 25) or EAL (study score of 30).

Details of the application process, as well as participating courses can be found below.

1. Application process

Students must organise a recommendation from a school representative – the Head of Year, Head of School or Head of Careers – in order to proceed with an application.

2. Eligible courses

Courses that will be offered through this program can be found at Eligible Courses, and students can only apply for one course.

Students will be required to complete three questions in a Next Gen Now questionnaire, and students will be asked to provide a 200-word statement per question.

3. Recommendation form

Once an application is submitted, students will receive a confirmation email which will include the form they need to forward to their chosen school representative, who will complete the form and return it to Swinburne, who will match it with the student’s application.

Students must also make a VTAC application.

University Snapshot

• La Trobe is over 50 years old having enrolled its first students in 1967.
• La Trobe University is ranked in the world’s top 250 universities by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, is one of the world’s best young universities and in the top 1% of universities worldwide – Rankings and Ratings.
• La Trobe has more than 36,000 students and over 3,000 staff, with many courses on offer including numerous double degree options and postgraduate courses too.
• La Trobe has three metro and four regional campuses plus a number of residential facilities.
• Over 50 per cent of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo – La Trobe – Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus – La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation.
• La Trobe offers many scholarships – both access and equity scholarships and academic merit scholarships.
• Student Exchange opportunities are extensive at La Trobe.
• La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering and student exchange opportunities, etc.
• The excellent Global Markets Accelerator Program is one example of aiding entrepreneurial students in connecting with markets beyond Australia.
• La Trobe has the following Schools and Departments:
• La Trobe Business School
• La Trobe Law School
• La Trobe Rural Health School
• School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
• School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport
• School of Applied Systems Biology
• School of Cancer Medicine
• School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Psychology and Public Health
• La Trobe’s Student Excellence Academy provides life-changing support and enrichment opportunities that expand on the current study and give employment advantages to students.
• La Trobe offers an early admissions program called the Aspire Early Entry Program which is a way to access an adjusted Aspire ATAR for a preferred course and secure an early conditional offer. There are multiple streams to choose from, so students who give back to their community and achieved good results in Year 11, may be offered a place in their preferred course before they complete Year 12.  These students are also eligible for one of 40 Aspire Scholarships.

There has also been a recent restructuring of some courses offered in Allied Health – Health.

Scholarships

La Trobe University – Aspire Community Contribution program

Have you been a leader? A volunteer? A key part of your community?  The Aspire Community Contribution program is a great option for students that are looking to use their community service or leadership experience to secure a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.  The Aspire Community Contribution program rewards your involvement in the community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe. This means you will know if you have a place at university by October, or even earlier.

Requirements: Year 12 pass, VCE minimum prerequisite study scores and ATAR required.

Designed to give Year 12 students the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students accepted into the Aspire program will get:

• A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
• The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
• Access to exclusive study support resources to help you prepare for exams
• Access to La Trobe’s extensive library and campus resources
• Additional $1,500 funding for student exchange opportunities, just for being an Aspire student

Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in late September or early October for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements.  Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 55.00, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements.

Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.

The Aspire ATAR Table shows the minimum ATAR for some degree courses for entry through Aspire in 2024.  Should an applicant’s preferred course not be listed on this table, then the minimum ATAR is 50.00.

Applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience.  Applicants will need to provide two 100-word statements responding to the following criteria:

• List the activities you have been involved in and describe them to us.
• How long you have been involved in community engagement and/or volunteering?
• Details of your impact (your impact on the community and your own self-development through your actions).

Types of volunteering include:

• fundraising for charity
• helping to run a school or community club
• coaching a sports team
• volunteering at a nursing home
• mentoring younger students
• leading as a school or house captain

Further details can be found at Community Contribution, Study with us, Aspire Early Admissions Program, La Trobe University.

Applications close: 1 September 2023.  Students will also need to make a VTAC application.

Health Science Degrees

Are your strengths in health? Are you interested in how the body works?

Below is a list of a number of health science degrees offered at Victorian Universities that lead to very diverse career opportunities.  For a comprehensive list of health sciences courses, including double degrees, on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

Careers with Victoria Police’s Forensic Service Department (FSD)

The Victoria Police’s Forensic Service Department (FSD) is split across three locations in Victoria – Macleod, Ballarat and Morwell.  FSD is one of the largest providers of forensic science services in Australia.  This department is made up of a diverse mix of scientists and specialist police officers, who provide high-level forensic analysis to assist police with evidence recovery, intelligence, investigations and prosecutions.

Specialist areas include just about everything from DNA extraction and drug and chemical analysis to botany, ballistics and audio-visual recovery and enhancement.

Students keen on a career in forensic science should note that there are two main pathways that could lead to their dream job at Victoria Police’s Forensic Services Department:

1. Study a science degree at a university specialising in either chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology.
2. Join Victoria Police as a police officer.

Sworn police officers are able to work and be trained in specialist areas such as:

•  Crime Scene Examination
•  Ballistics
•  Criminal Identification
•  Chemical, Biological and Radiological/Disaster Victim Identification Unit
•  Collision Reconstruction and Mechanical Investigation

Looking for a rewarding career?  Consider joining the Victoria Police – visit Police Careers

Career Paths for History Lovers

For students who are interested in history, there are lots of career opportunities available that can enable you to work with your love of the past while earning a living. If you consider yourself passionate about history and culture and want to explore this further in your career, we have come up with some potential jobs that may interest you.

Museum Curator

Museum curators are responsible for managing, preserving, and exhibiting collections of historical artefacts and artwork. They work in museums, galleries and other cultural institutions and are responsible for acquiring new items, cataloguing and preserving existing items and creating exhibitions for public display. Curators will need a degree in history, art history or museum studies, as well as excellent communication, organisation and research skills.

Median salary in Australia: $64,000 per year.

Archivist

Archivists work in libraries, museums, government agencies and other institutions to manage and preserve historical documents, photographs and other records. They evaluate, organise and describe materials to make them accessible to researchers and may also assist with research inquiries. Archivists usually have a master’s degree in library science, archival science, or a related field, as well as strong analytical, organisational and research skills.

Median salary in Australia: $65,000 per year.

Historian

Historians are experts in the study of history, and conduct research, analyse historical data and events and interpret findings. They may work in academia, government agencies, non-profit organisations, or the private sector and are often responsible for creating reports, articles and books that provide insight into past events. Most historians have a master’s or doctoral degree in history, as well as excellent research, writing and analytical skills.

Median salary in Australia: $75,000 per year.

Cultural Heritage Manager

Cultural heritage managers work to protect and promote sites of cultural significance, such as historic buildings, landmarks and landscapes. They may work for government agencies, non-profit organisations, or private companies and are responsible for developing strategies to preserve and interpret cultural heritage sites, as well as for managing budgets and staff. Cultural heritage managers normally require a degree in history, archaeology, architecture or a related field, as well as excellent communication, management and planning skills.

Median salary in Australia: $77,000 per year.

Genealogist

Genealogists research family histories, tracing family trees and uncovering information about a client’s ancestors’ lives and connections. They may work for genealogy companies, government agencies, or private clients and are often self-employed. Genealogists should have a degree in history, genealogy, or a related field, as well as excellent research, analytical and communication skills.

Median salary in Australia: $60,000 per year.

To explore further visit the Study Work Grow website here

Resources

YEAR13 ACADEMY

The team at the Year13 Academy have been busy developing amazing online programs designed to ignite your career interests, build your knowledge and empower you to take charge of your future. The following two programs might interest you:

Engineer Your Future
Year13 has collaborated with Engineers Australia to develop this amazing online program. You will discover what it takes to become an engineer and explore the fascinating projects you could be working on in the future. Modules include:

1. Designing your future
2. Customise your career
3. Getting into gear
4. The building blocks

This program is essential for anyone interested in engineering. Visit: Engineering your future

Cheers to Careers
This is a fantastic program that introduces you to the exciting world of hospitality and events.

Modules include:

1. Recipe for success: explore jobs in food service
2. In the mix: discover roles in food and beverages
3. The main event: learn about working in events
4. Be our guest: uncover careers in accommodation

Access the program via the Year13 Academy, Cheers to careers

The Care and Support Sector
The Australian Government has developed an excellent website that aims to showcase careers in the care and support sector. The initiative is called ‘a life changing life’. Examples of careers include aged care, disability support, Auslan and deaf interpreters and veteran’s care. The website contains inspiring stories from people working in various care roles and information on education and training, www.careandsupportjobs.gov.au