In this issue

MAY

27 May  St Paul’s Academy of Music, Kammer Konzert, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Kammer Konzert Live Painting Performance, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

JUNE

2 June  SEISA Junior Winter Round 4 – BYE
Career Wise Feedback, Year 10, 7:00 pm, Traralgon Secondary School Library
6 June  DAV Debating, 3:30 pm, Traralgon Secondary School Room 2
8 and 9 June  Years 9 and 10 Examinations
9 June  SEISA Winter Junior Round 5
10 June  Curriculum and Assessment Day – Student Free Day

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

MAY

27 May  St Paul’s Academy of Music – Kammer Konzert, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm
30 May  Years 5 and 6 Winter Round Robin (has been postponed)

JUNE

2 June  Regional Cross Country (selected students only)
Year 6  Canberra Tour Information Evening, 7:00 pm
6 June  Parent Prayer Group, 9:00 am, Prideaux Centre
7 June  Division Winter Round Robin
9 June  Performing Arts Concert,  5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
10 June  STUDENT FREE DAY
13 June  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY (Public Holiday)
22 to 25 June Year 6 Canberra Tour
23 June  Year 3 Excursion, Scienceworks
24 June  Last Day of Term 2, 2:20 pm FINISH

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

MAY

27 May  Year 9 Financial Advisers Workshop, Year 9 Centre, 9:00 am
St Paul’s Academy of Music, Kammer Konzert, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Kammer Konzert Live Painting Performance, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

JUNE

1 June  Career Wise Feedback, Year 10, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (parents can choose whether they go to the Warragul Secondary School or Traralgon Secondary School sessions)
2 June  Here Comes the Future Youth Summit, Federation University, Churchill (selected Year 9 students), 8:30 am to 3:15 pm
Career Wise Feedback, Year 10, Traralgon Secondary School Library, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (parents can choose whether they go to the Warragul Secondary School or Traralgon Secondary School sessions)
SEISA Winter Junior Round 4 – BYE
2 to 8 June  Year 11 Exams
3 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Years 7 and 8 Disco, Year 9 Centre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
6 June  DAV Online Debating, John McIntyre Centre, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
8 to 9 June  Year 9s and 10 Exams
9 June  Year 12 Photo Day, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 8:55 am to 10:00 am
Year 11 Exam Catch Up Day
SEISA Winter Junior Round 5
10 June  Years 9 and 10 Exam Catch Up Day
Curriculum and Assessment Day (Student Free Day)
13 June  Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
14 June  SEISA Winter Intermediate/Senior Trials, Traralgon Campus, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
16 June  SEISA Winter Junior Finals
Centrepiece, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm
17 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
18 June  Sport Aerobics State Finals, The Arena North Geelong, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
20 June  Victorian Netball Championships (TBC)
20 to 22 June  Year 9 City Camp Group 1 (9MGT 1, 9MGT2, 9MGT3)
22 to 24 June  Year 9 City Camp Group 2 (9MGT4, 9MGT5)
23 June  Practice GAT, Year 12 students and some Year 11 students, Year 12 and Senior Common Rooms, 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm
24 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Boho Friday
End of Term 2, 2:30 pm finish

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

Labour market information is a set of data and insights that helps describe how jobs are changing, now and into the future. Understanding labour market information is important in a variety of contexts, particularly for work and education. There are many different types and sources of labour market information. These include surveys of the working-age population, data collected for administration purposes (for example, business payrolls) and advertised job vacancies. This information is constantly updated. The hours we work in our jobs, the jobs we do, how and where we work, as well as our pay and work interests, all combine to provide a rich picture of the job market. It is like a big puzzle where the key trends and insights only become apparent when all the pieces are put together, connecting information and ideas about the job market. This information is important for employers and for people looking for work, but labour market information is also useful for:

• governments
• organisations that help people find work
• training providers and educational institutions
• regional development associations
• migrants and migration agents
• people delivering local employment or community projects

Finally, labour market conditions can change quickly and it can be difficult to predict what the jobs market will look like in the future. Instead of focusing on precise changes, consider these big picture trends:

• there is an ongoing shift toward service industries, such as the care sector
• the need for education and training beyond school is growing – more than nine out of ten new jobs over the five years to November 2025 will demand post-school qualifications.
• there is strong growth in employment across STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) occupations.

Work Experience reminder  If you would like to undertake work experience during the upcoming holidays, please make contact with an employer and collect a green form from the Careers office. The completed form must be returned by Monday 6 June.

“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.” Samuel Johnson

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers

Year 12 Students

Apply for university now!

Many universities offer early entry programs for a selection of their courses giving you a chance to be accepted not just based on your academic results but on personal skills as well.  I have included a couple below, for a full list please see details on the Careers page

Swinburne University

Are you in Year 12 and want to be part of the next generation of change-makers and big-thinkers? Are you looking to join the university that puts innovation, tech and deep industry partnerships first?

The Early Entry Program means you can apply to Swinburne early without an ATAR. included are courses where a school recommendation would be a reasonable alternative to selection via ATAR.

Applications are now open for the Early Entry Program and close in October.

For further details click here

RMIT University

Are you a Year 12 student who has experience being a leader, working with different people, showcasing your creativity or making an impact in the tech world?

It is 2022, which means it is time your hobbies, weekend projects and passions are considered alongside your ATAR.  Through RMIT’s Early Offer program, your life experience outside the classroom can count towards your dream associate or bachelor’s degree, allowing you to be accepted on a lower ATAR and taking some of the pressure off your final year at high school.

Early Offer applications for RMIT are now open.

For further details click here

VU Guaranteed: Victoria University’s Early Entry Program

Guarantee your place at Victoria University (VU) or VU Polytechnic, prior to completing Year 12.  Students can apply for VU Guaranteed (VUG) if they are a Victorian Year 11 or Year 12 student studying VCE, school-assessed (unscored VCE), VCAL and IB.

Successful VUG applicants can enjoy:

• a guaranteed place at VU or VU Polytechnic
• free access to EdUnlimited practice exams, topic quizzes and study notes
• 5 bonus aggregate ATAR points for most courses that consider ATAR as part of the
  admission criteria*
• tailored advice and a personalised course plan once results are released

*Excluding the Bachelor of Education (P-12)

Students should note that they still need to satisfy the admission requirements and prerequisites for the courses they preference in VTAC or apply for directly.  Students who do not meet the admission requirements will be guaranteed a place in an alternative course designed to help them achieve their goals.

Applications are now open visit: Victoria University’s Early Entry Program.

News from Victoria University

Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

Victoria University’s Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership prepares graduates for rewarding work – with a focus on building practical skills and industry connections.  VU’s partnership with The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), gives paid internship opportunities for students, who work part-time for the second and third years of their degrees as part of the internship stream.  When students graduate, there is an exciting opportunity to apply for a two to three-year full-time contract with OEG.

Information Sessions

Federation University
Mid-Year Information Evening
Wednesday 1 June, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an information evening at the Gippsland, Berwick and Ballarat campuses.
For further information and to register visit: Federation University

RMIT University
Discover What’s Next – Online Webinars

As part of their annual Discover What’s Next initiative, RMIT is running online information sessions about their courses for prospective students and their families. Each webinar runs from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm on the following dates:

June 2: Education
June 7: Flight Training and Aviation
June 21: Health Science
June 23: Biomedical Science

For information and to register your place, visit RMIT Discover What’s Next

Monash University – Business Explorer Program
Monash University Caulfield Campus
Wednesday 29 June, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Students in Years 11 and 12 who are considering studying business at university have the opportunity to hear insights about life at university from current Monash Business School students and alumni working in the industry and participate in a campus tour.  Lunch will be provided. The event is free but registration is essential as places are limited.

Registrations close: 15 June 2022 at 5:00 pm
To register visit: Monash Business Explorer

Scholarships

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Co-op Program
Set up by industry and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) the Co-op Program provides career development scholarships for high achieving undergraduate students, offering industry training, leadership, professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support.   The scholarships are offered in the fields of Business, Science and Engineering.

The program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year.  Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, and passion for their chosen field of study.  Any student expecting an ATAR above 95.00 should consider applying.

What do students gain?

•    Up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree
•    Financial support of $78,400 tax-free over four years
•    Leadership and professional development training
•    Mentoring and support offered throughout their degree
•    Career planning
•    Opportunities to network with leading employers and make valuable contacts within your industry

Joining the Co-op community at UNSW enables you to form life-changing connections and opens up a world of opportunities.  As a scholar, not only do you gain academic and professional insight from alumni older scholars, and the broader Co-op community but you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Applications close on 30 September 2022.
Visit UNSW Co-op Program, for more information.

Research TAFE and VET courses

Did you know you can use the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) website to search TAFE courses?  VTAC process course applications on behalf of universities, some TAFE institutes and some private providers. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2023 intake.

Course details will be updated mid-year but you can use the information as a guide; visit: www.vtac.edu.au

Another resource is MySkills, the national directory of vocational education (VET) organisations and courses. You can search for courses or occupations and browse courses and occupations by industries such as health and community services, manufacturing and engineering, and arts and culture.

Visit: www.myskills.gov.au

Career Information

What is the difference between a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath and Myotherapist?

In November 2020 an article by Charlotte Ganderton and Matthew King was published addressing this very topic, and the fact that all four types of therapy come highly recommended to assist people in managing their aches and pains.  To sum up the article – In Australia, physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors have extensive university training and are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).  Myotherapists complete an advanced diploma or bachelors degree in myotherapy or “musculoskeletal therapy” but are not registered with AHPRA. The article goes on to state that a physiotherapist assesses your problem, provides a diagnosis and helps you understand what is wrong while considering your general health, activities and lifestyle.  The physiotherapist treats your complaint with a variety of “active” therapies, such as exercise programs and hydrotherapy.

A chiropractor works on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and joints, and the effect on the nervous system. They have an emphasis on passive manual treatments, including joint and soft-tissue manipulation and spinal adjustments.  They may also prescribe exercises to help you rehabilitate from your condition as well as provide dietary advice.  An osteopath focuses on the muscular and nervous systems, assessing the structure of the body to determine its impact on function.  Treatment involves a combination of active and passive therapies, including joint manipulation and mobilisation, massage, as well as postural advice and exercise programs.

Finally, a myotherapist works to assist your aches and pains by focusing on the muscles and joints.  They offer a range of mostly “hands-on” treatments including dry needling, massage and joint mobilisation, but can also prescribe exercises.

The full article can be accessed here: Physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath and myotherapist: what’s the difference and which one should I visit?

What is the difference between a Bachelor of Laws and the Juris Doctor?

The Good Universities Guide provides a useful summary of the many types of law degrees that one can study in Australia.  Two such courses are:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – The Bachelor of Laws is typically a four year degree and is open to school leavers with a high enough ATAR (or equivalent) score.  This undergraduate degree fulfills the academic side of qualifying for admission into legal practice.

*An undergraduate is someone who has no tertiary qualification

Juris Doctor (JD) – The Juris Doctor is a postgraduate degree that typically takes three years.  It is equivalent to enrolling in a LLB as a graduate*.  The main advantage of a JD over a LLB is that programs are designed to suit graduate students.  Students should note though, that the JD normally costs far more than the LLB as, apart from generally higher tuition fees, postgraduate status means students miss out on government financial concessions for undergraduate study.

*A graduate is someone who has a degree

To browse the top law schools and Degrees in Australia visit: Law School info

Careers in Business and Commerce

When people think of careers in business, they often think of occupations such as business management, accounting, finance and marketing. The following are three business career areas you may not have considered:

Insurance
As one of the biggest, most diverse industries in the world, insurance has more roles than you’d imagine – including ones that are perfect for you. Love numbers? You’re needed. Love people? Insurance has roles for you. Analytical? A big thinker? A problem solver? Whatever you are, insurance has a job with your name on it, http://careersininsurance.com.au/

Economics and Econometrics
Economists perform economic research and analysis, develop and apply theories about the production and distribution of goods and services and people’s spending and financial behaviour, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues, https://careerswithstem.com.au/read-it-here/

Actuarial Science
Actuaries evaluate risk and opportunity applying mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analyses to a wide range of business problems. Actuaries work in insurance, superannuation, wealth management, investments, health financing, banking, data analytics, energy resources and the environment etc., www.actuaries.asn.au

Gain industry experience whilst studying Business
Did you know that several universities offer a year of industry experience as part of their undergraduate business degrees? The following are three examples:

Victoria University
At least 40 weeks of paid industry experience through the Cooperative Education program (competitive entry), www.vu.edu.au

Swinburne University
A guaranteed year of paid industry experience through the Bachelor of Business (Professional) degree, www.swinburne.edu.au

RMIT University
A guaranteed year of industry experience through the Applied program for Marketing, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, International Business, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management,  www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/business

Years 9 and 10 Students

The Santos Science Experience at Federation University, Gippsland
20 – 22 September

Years 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for an amazing three-day science program running at Federation University, Gippsland in the September holidays.  Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
Register by 15 August at www.scienceexperience.com.au

Casual Work Opportunities

Do you have a resume? If you need help preparing it please come and see me in the Careers office or view the Skills Road or Youth Central sites listed below.  If you are looking for a local casual job, you will need to provide your resume to the workplace/store or you can view employment opportunities at the following websites:

Warragul opportunities:

Kmart, https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd

McDonald’s, https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings, https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls

Flavorite Tomatoes, https://www.flavorite.com.au/careers
KFC, https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths, https://bit.ly/2RptgTp

Coles, https://bit.ly/383OETN

IGA Supermarkets, https://bit.ly/382p4yw

Morwell/Traralgon opportunities:

Woolworths, https://bit.ly/2RptgTp

Coles, https://bit.ly/383OETN

Kmart, https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd

McDonald’s, https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings, https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls

Sportsgirl, https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC

Hungry Jacks, https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8

Donut King, https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy

Cotton On, https://bit.ly/2LjebPj

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/