In this issue

JUNE

10 June  Curriculum and Assessment Day (Student Free Day)
13 June  Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
14 June  Semester 2 Commences
SEISA Winter Intermediate/Senior Trials, 11:00 am
16 June  SEISA Winter Junior Finals
Year 10 Elephant Ed Workshop, 9:30 am
Centrepiece, West Gippsland Arts Centre Warragul, 7:00 pm
17 June  Years 7 and 8 Disco, 7:00 pm
ySafe Cyber Safety Education – Parent Session, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Salvation Army, 36/44 Cross’s Road, Traralgon
22 June  Equestrian Team – Nutrition Education Seminar and Team Dinner, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre
24 June  Boho Friday
Friends of St Paul’s (FOSP) Egg and Bacon Breakfast, 7:30 am to 9:00 am, Traralgon Secondary School Canteen
End of Term 2, 2:30 pm Finish

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

JUNE

10 June  Student Free Day
13 June  Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
15 June  Prep Excursion – Community Visit
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. 

JUNE

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, State Netball Hockey Centre, Melbourne, 6:30 am to 5:15 pm
Equestrian Team – Nutrition Education Seminar and Team Dinner, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Friends of St Paul’s (FOSP) Meeting, Warragul Secondary School Staffroom (enter via Reception), 7:00 pm
20 to 22 June  Year 9 City Camp Group 1 (9MGT1, 9MGT2, 9MGT3)
22 to 24 June  Year 9 City Camp Group 2 (9MGT4, 9MGT5)
23 June  Practice GAT (Year 12 and some Year 11 students), 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

JULY

19 July  Term 3 Commences
20 to 22 July  Year 10 Conference
21 July  SEISA Winter Intermediate/Senior Round 1, BYE
22 July  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium/Dance Studio, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Year 9 City Experience: Group 1, Day 3, Melbourne CBD, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
Senior Formal, Years 11 and 12 students, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

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

We are fast approaching the end of Semester 1 and it is exciting to see that universities are setting dates for on-campus Open Days again. If you are interested in attending, head to their websites to register then pop the dates into your calendars. Open Days are a great way to get a feel for the campus, speak to current students and find out unique things about your area of interest.

Our Year 10 students have received their Career Wise reports so these can be used to help students get some ideas about their pathways. Year 10 is a good time to start attending some of the Open Days to get a feel for what university is about. The more preparation you do before Year 12, will ease some of the pressure when you are in Year 12.

“The journey of 1000 miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers

Career Spotlight

Careers in the Correctional Services

In Australia, the Correctional Services industry provides management and supervision of offenders in prisons, juvenile and immigration detention, as well as parole services. You have probably heard of Correctional Officers (or Prison Officers), but there are many other jobs within the Correctional Services industry too.  You could be working for one of the many services supporting the operation of correctional facilities, from the provision of food, clothing, maintenance and security, to rehabilitation programs and health care.

Jobs to explore

Interested in a career that offers training, progression, and job security? Here are a few examples:

• Custodial Correctional Officer
• Custodial Officer
• Probation Services Officer
• Case Manager
• Cultural Liaison Officer
• Trainer
• Psychologist
• Health Worker
• Trade Instructor
• Administration Officer
• Intelligence Analyst/Adviser
• Stores Personnel
• Catering Manager
• Human Resources Officer
• Systems Administrator
• Building and Grounds Maintenance

To find out more about the eligibility requirements for each job, how to apply and other information click here: Correctional Services
If you have thought about a career working within the Correctional Services but you are not convinced it would be perfect for you, you could also look at:

• Police
• Fire Service
• Paramedic
• Security Industry
• Intelligence Security Industry
• Australian Defence Force
• Law

University Spotlight

Snapshot of Australian Catholic University in 2022

• ACU has over 32,000 students nationally spread over seven campuses across Australia and a campus in Rome – ACU Campuses
• ACU is ranked number one for graduate employment in Australia, with more than 91 per cent of its graduates finding employment within 4 months of graduation, and is ranked 22nd in the world for sport science, and 18th in the world for nursing – Excellence at ACU
• Besides its wide range of institutes and centres, ACU also has four faculties:

Education and Arts 
Health Sciences 
Law and Business 
Theology and Philosophy

• Student Accommodation is offered at a number of the ACU campuses
• ACU has relationships with more than 200 universities and education institutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 25 per cent of bachelor’s degree students travelling overseas during their studies. Students can attend an overseas university in more than 35 countries, complete international internships and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree – Study Abroad and Exchange and Study Overseas
• Community engagement is also a core part of every student’s experience at ACU, to the point where it is embedded within its courses. This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs – Community Engagement
• ACU has a number of alternative admission pathways including the recently launched ACU Guarantee. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results.  Of course, the final exams still matter and students still need to finish Year 12 to validate their offer – ACU Guarantee
• ACU also has an Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student-athletes achieve their goals, and elite athletes and performers have access to a range of support services, academic resources and funding opportunities – Elite Athlete and Performer Program
• ACU offers many courses and introduced a number of new courses recently including:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)
  • Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science

ACU offers an innovative opportunity for high achievers to elevate their performance with their AGILE (Academy of Global Impact and Leadership through Ethics) program.  Introduced this year, the AGILE program is exclusive to first-year students who attain an ATAR of 90.00+.  As members of AGILE, students will note that the commitment to global impact precedes the demand for leadership to fulfil what is wanted and needed in the world.  AGILE attracts and selects those who are already leaders with the intention to elevate their leadership, power, productivity and therefore impact and will be developed in quick, flexible and agile leadership.

AGILE members have access to a range of personal and career-enhancing opportunities including:

• exclusive networking opportunities
• masterclass seminars with ACU’s nationally recognised teaching staff and global leaders
• access to talks from Australia’s most inspiring leaders.

Students who attain an ATAR above 90.00 and enrol in a course at ACU will be invited to join the AGILE program.

Open Days

Endeavour College | Natural Health Open Day
Saturday 18 June 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Endeavour College of Natural Health, Melbourne Campus

Open Day is a unique opportunity to see your local campus first-hand and chat one-on-one with experts before you take the plunge and enrol.  Why not see what student life with Endeavour College looks like? Tour the facilities, learn about student life, and chat with the team of academics and admissions advisers on the day.

Find out more: Endeavour Natural Health

Endeavour College | Virtual Open Day
Online – Wednesday 29 June 2022, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Attending a Virtual Open Day is a great way to find out more about studying at Endeavour with the opportunity to have your study and enrolment questions answered by the admissions team and academics. Whether you are at home, in an office, or even on a holiday, you can join the Virtual Open Day from wherever you are.

Find out more: Endeavour Virtual Open Day

Information Sessions 

Monash | Discover Bachelor of Business
Monday 4 July 2022, 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm

Monash University Caulfield Campus

The Monash Bachelor of Business offers a wide range of majors and double degree options. Learn how to tailor your degree to discover a world of opportunities to set yourself apart.

Find out more: Discover Bachelor of Business

Monash | Engineer your future: Discover where a Monash Engineering degree can take you
Thursday 7 July 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monash University, Clayton Campus

What do engineers actually do? What companies and organisations do engineers work for? Hear from a panel of Monash engineering graduates and students about their diverse career journeys and the wide range of industries where engineers are essential (it might surprise you!).  Ask them how to gain real engineering work experience as a student to get a head start.

Find out more: Engineer Your Future

RMIT | Discover What’s Next: Science
Online – Tuesday 12 July 2022, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Discover all you need to know about studying Science at RMIT.  Delve into the world of science and explore a subject that spans data and technology, health and medicine, the environment and so much more.  This is the perfect session if you are in secondary school and are considering studying Science courses at RMIT.

Find out more: RMIT Discover What’s Next

NIDA | Audition Preparation Workshop
Monday 27 June 2022, 10:00 am – Friday 1 July 2022, 5:00 pm

NIDA Southbank

Ensure you are informed and prepared for NIDA BFA Acting auditions. Gain insight into material selection and work with NIDA tutors to explore vocal and physical techniques. Work on your audition material to ensure you are open and ready for the challenges of the audition process.

Find out more: NIDA workshop

SAE | Create for a Day
Saturday 2 July 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

SAE Institute, Melbourne

SAE Institute is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of animation, audio, design, film, games, music production, or songwriting.

Don’t miss out on your chance to experience life as an SAE student and discover what it means to be a creative professional in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts by your side.

During the workshop, you will learn valuable practical and collaborative skills to build a creative piece of work! You will also receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge the creative project you have undertaken.

Find out more: Create for a Day

Campus Tours

Get a feel for what it is like to study on campus at Monash University.  Students are recommended to register for one or more of the following campus tours;

• Clayton Campus Tour
  Monday 4 July, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  Tuesday 5 July, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  Wednesday 6 July, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  Thursday 7 July, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  Thursday 7 July, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Caulfield Campus Tour
  Monday 4 July, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  Tuesday 5 July, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• Peninsula Campus Tour
  Wednesday 6 July, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Register at Campus Experience.

University Information

Why study Science at Federation University?
Federation University prides itself in having:

• A highly practical degree
• Strong connections with industry
• Lecturers with industry experience
• An excellent Work Integrated Learning program

The program is delivered in small, applied laboratory classes and workshops, allowing the development of advanced skills sought by employers.  The emphasis is on acquiring skills in scientific communication, data analysis and quantitative literacy, problem-solving and research skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and ethical framework of at least one major study area.  Program majors include Biochemistry, Biological Science, Behavioural Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Exercise Science, Health and Nutrition, Information Technology, Mathematics (major at Ballarat, minor at Gippsland and online), Microbiology and Molecular Biology.  A minor in statistics is also on offer.

Depending on a student’s major, they may find government or private sector employment in medical science, earth science, environmental management, analytical laboratories, computer support, health, environmental planning and sustainability, consultancy, or research.

The analytical skills of science graduates are also in high demand in education, marketing, administration, and business management.  Graduates may also choose from a range of specialist post-graduate research and study areas.

Find out more at Science at Fed Uni.

Victoria University Undergraduate Information Series

VU has put together a series of informative videos that cover course details and highlights from a number of its Undergraduate courses.  These videos are a great resource as they provide students with information on a particular course.  Each video is approximately 15-20 minutes in length and includes insights from academics and current students. They also cover placement opportunities, the VU Block Model and pathways information.

Currently published videos cover:
Creative Arts, Business, Community Development and Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering and Built Environment, Law and Legal Services, Sport Science, Fitness, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Youth Work and Social Work.

More videos will be uploaded throughout the year covering even more areas of interest.

To watch visit Undergraduate Information Sessions 

Podcasts

Kim Whitty at Roadmap Education teamed up with VU to create a number of podcasts to give a student’s and academic’s perspective on their course, as well as some great tips for current VCE students.  Choose from the following

Declan – Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) – Ep 44 
Dr Marc C-Scott – Screen Media and Animation and Visual Effects – Ep 42
Tayla – Medical Science and Paramedicine – Ep 41
Mark – Osteopathy – Ep 40
Oliver – Criminal Justice – Ep 46

Scholarships

University of Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship

Value: 100 per cent fee remission and $17,500 – $32,500 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: 1 August 2022 to 29 September 2022

This scholarship is awarded to talented students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement during their Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB).

Find out more

UNSW Co-op Program

Value: $19,600 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 1 May 2022 to 30 September 2022

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, you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Find out more

Career Information – Information Technology

Federation University | The Future of Careers in IT – Ask Me Anything Session
Online – Wednesday 15 June 2022, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Learn about future job prospects for tech graduates, what skills you need to develop if you are already in the workforce and what you can do to stay relevant as organisations rapidly innovate by adopting new technologies.  Industry partners will give an insight into job trends for IT graduates, how they are helping businesses transform with new technologies and the opportunities available for Federation University students and graduates.

Don’t miss this fascinating discussion and interactive “Ask Me Anything” for anyone considering their future career in IT.

Find out more: Careers in IT

Information Technology Courses

Several Victorian universities offer a broad range of Information Technology bachelor degrees and below is a list of many of these courses.  For a comprehensive list of courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

Year 12 Students

Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023
Provide safety, comfort and in-flight service to passengers and crew on board specialised aircraft, while enjoying a fulfilling 12-month taste of life in the Air Force.  Air Force Cabin Crew play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security and comfort of military personnel and civilian passengers such as Government ministers, Australian and foreign heads of state, royalty, and guests of the Australian government, onboard an aircraft.

Find out more and apply at Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023

Year 11 Students

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2023

Applications are now open for students who want to be a part of the National Youth Science Forum in 2023!

The NYSF Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia. If you are a Year 11 student (in 2022) and passionate about STEM, apply now!

In 2023, the NYSF Year 12 Program will run from 10 to 24 January. Students will have opportunities to:

• participate in tours of science and technology facilities, and learn about cutting edge research;
• engage with industry partners and research providers;
• learn about university and STEM career pathways;
• mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
• network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM-related study and career experiences.

NYSF offers Access and Equity Scholarships to students who require additional financial assistance due to experiencing financial or other forms of disadvantage or will incur additional costs to fully participate in the Year 12 program. Information regarding Access and Equity Scholarships, including how to apply, will be sent to successful program applicants later in the year.

Applications are open until 14 August.

Find out more and apply here: NYSF Applications

Years 9 and 10 Students

Swinburne | Science Experience 2022
Wednesday 6 July – Friday 8 July 2022, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus

If you are in Years 9 or 10 and are excited about science, then you will want to read on! Visit the Swinburne Hawthorn campus to learn and explore STEM through interactive, hands-on workshops and demonstrations.  Explore the universe in virtual reality, conduct experiments in the chemistry labs and explore the applications of the world-class Australian Synchrotron.

The three-day program encourages curiosity and explores the never-ending possibilities of science.

With a focus on real-world applications, you will have the opportunity to:

• meet leaders from the scientific community
• work with innovative technologies in specialised labs and facilities
• watch out-of-this-world science demonstrations
• participate in hands-on workshops that will challenge and excite.

Join Swinburne for an action-packed July program and see where a career in science can take you.

Find out more: Swinburne/science-experience

Casual Work Opportunities

If you would like to obtain a casual job the best place to start is by asking around.  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.  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.  It is also worth looking online, 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

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/