Work Experience

Work Experience Week is coming up quickly! Students have until Week 6 to finalise their documentation and hand it in to me. If the documentation is not submitted by this time, students will not be able to complete their work experience (WE).

The form that must be completed by students, parents, and the host company is called the Student Placement Record. I will need this form returned so I can sign off on their placement. This is a crucial document, so please double-check it to ensure all relevant sections are completed and signed.

All instructions are available on the students’ Careers TEAMS channel and on their Careers OneNote. All forms can be downloaded from either of these platforms.

TAFE YES

TAFE YES courses are about to start next week! This is a very exciting opportunity for students to experience a taster of their potential career. Please ensure your child has checked TEAMS to find their TAFE map, course dates, and information about what to wear.

Please note the following changes:

• Real Estate: now running 23–26 June
• Work on Water: cancelled

TEAMS

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 all have access to a Careers TEAMS page. Through this page, they can book an appointment using the tabs across the top. There are also regular posts about apprenticeships, RIEP opportunities, excursions, and short courses.

Year 10 now has two channels:

• One for important posts to make information about TAFE YES and Work Experience easy to find
• Another titled ‘Career Opportunities’, which will be regularly updated with news and links about new options

UAC & University

Please find key dates for UAC at this link.

Please find University of Newcastle dates at this link

Some students have been asking about the difference between applying through UAC and directly to UON for early entry. Please note that UON does not consider adjustment points through its early entry scheme. Only UAC applies these, so if your child plans to use regional or other adjustment points, UAC will be the better option.

Make sure you apply early to avoid the full fee, early bird pricing is more affordable.

Hunter Trade College Open Day

Hunter Trade College Open Day is coming up. Please book your spot through this link and aim to attend the Thursday 5th June session, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Students will need to make their own way there, as this is not a school-organised event. It is expected that a parent or carer attend with their child.

Walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are appreciated. The booking link is available on the website, or you can assist your child in booking by clicking here.

More information about the program can be found at:https://htc.nsw.edu.au/enrolmentfaqs

First Aid

Well done to all students who completed their First Aid Certificate. Please ensure you complete the online modules to receive your full certificate.

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