From the Year 12 Co-ordinator
100 Days of Year 12
This year has flown by quickly! Year 12 commenced the HSC course in Term Four last year. This means that on our return to school in Term Two, students have completed their first 100 days of their final year of school.
On Thursday 8th of May, students celebrated 100 Days of year 12 of with a dress up as their future career or a hero/role model.
There are regular discussions between students, staff and likely in the home environment about what the students will be transitioning into next year; whether it be university, an apprenticeship or work.
It is timely to remind you that Mrs. Joanne McMahon (Transition and Pathways Specialist) is available to the students and parent/carers should they have any questions about the students future endeavours.
It was particularly exciting to hear about the aspirations of the students when asked where they hoped to be in 10 years and what they hoped to contribute to society (here is a snapshot below):
"Extended Care or Critical Care with the Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter service/Aeromedical services" - Ashton S
"Pediatric Occupational Therapist and being able to help children" - Avani S
"Teaching in a primary school, fulfilling my passion of making a difference in little children's lives" - Olivia S
"Writing/recording/producing my own music and touring the United States" - Jamie S
"Serving in the ADF and then transitioning into the NSW Police or AFP" - Dylan B
Year 12 is particularly thankful to the Kindergarten students and teachers, who helped them celebrate with a guard of honour and paper medals which they coloured in and presented to their “Year 12 Buddy”.
Year 12 looks forward to returning the favour when Kindergarten celebrates their 100 Days!
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Step Up into Teaching Scholarship Program and Pathways Program
Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) is an early entry university program run by the Australian Catholic University (ACU), offering high school students considering a career in teaching a head start on their learning journey.
Students participating in SUIT have the opportunity to study one or two modules equivalent to university level units while completing their high school studies.
Students who pass their SUIT studies will receive an offer to study a Bachelor of Education degree at ACU and can receive credit (recognition of prior learning) for one or two specified units in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching courses.
We congratulate Syona M, Ella L and Olivia S (Year 12) who have successfully completed this scholarship program! We are excited that these wonderful students will be returning to the education profession one day and educating, guiding and supporting students in the future!
