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National Careers Week
From a careers perspective, Term 2 is a big term. Our Years 8 to 11 students will be making decisions about their 2023 subjects and our Year 12 students are inching closer to submitting their course preferences for 2023, with applications opening early in Term 3.
At Casey Grammar School, we are committed to supporting our students in making informed subject selections — selections that align with a student’s strengths, values and interests and that factor in pre-requisite requirements for their future study aspirations. To support this, we are running a number of exciting events in Term 2.
One event is National Careers Week in Week 4. This is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) and it celebrates careers, career development, career development services and practitioners and promotes the economic, social and personal benefits of career development.
For further information regarding National Careers Week at Casey Grammar School, please refer to the letter sent to all Senior School parents/guardians on Monday, 2 May.
Careers and Pathways Week 2022
In Term 1, all Year 10 students participated in Careers and Pathways Week that gave them the opportunity to research future career pathways by visiting tertiary providers and taking part in activities that build their enterprise skills ready for 2023 and beyond.
It was a huge week!
Our students were lucky enough to ‘Try a Trade’ at Chisholm Institute and experienced ‘University life’ at Monash University and Federation University. They also focused on deepening their understanding of the future of work and the importance of developing career resilience.
A big thank you to the Year 10 students. I was very proud of how they represented themselves and Casey Grammar School. It was my pleasure getting to know this group and I am excited to support them on their career journeys.
Subject Selection Expo 2022 Reminder
On Tuesday, 24 May from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Casey Grammar School is holding its inaugural Subject Selection Expo. A letter has been sent to parents and guardians of all Year 8 to Year 11 students about this event.
The evening will provide information about Casey Grammar School’s electives and the various pathways students may take through Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. We will be providing the information families need to make informed subject selection choices.
The Subject Selection Expo is also an opportunity to meet with Heads of Department, subject teachers and careers staff who can answer any questions you or your child may have regarding subject selections for the following year and beyond.
In addition to the information stands provided by each Department, there will be targeted presentations on Level 2 of the VCE Building. To avoid congestion, we will repeat the sessions at the following times:
Session A, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:15 pm - 6:30 pm Year 9 2023 Subject Selection
6:30 pm - 6:45 pm Year 10 2023 Subject Selection
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm VCE Overview & Subject Selection
Session B, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm Year 9 2023 Subject Selection
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm Year 10 2023 Subject Selection
8:00 pm - 8:15 pm VCE Overview & Subject Selection
Please RSVP and nominate which session you plan to attend via this link.
Future of Work Seminar
To mark National Careers Week 2022, Casey Grammar School has invited Tyson Day, Director of Arrive &Thrive, to deliver a virtual seminar for parents and guardians. Tyson is a career counsellor and coach who works with students, athletes and executives to support their career development and career transition.
The seminar aims to enhance understanding of the future world of work and will provide practical tips to support families to have meaningful career conversations with their young person.
Date: Tuesday, 17 May
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
To register to attend, please click this link.
Latrobe Aspire Program is Open
The Latrobe University Aspire Program is an Early Admissions Program that rewards students for their involvement in leadership or volunteer work in their school or community. Successful applicants receive an early conditional offer to La Trobe, so know early on if they have a spot in their dream course.
Visit www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire to find out how to apply. Applications now open.
Job Opportunities
- Clip and Climb (Berwick) is looking for staff. For further information, please contact me via SEQTA.
- High 5 Chicken (Cranbourne) also has job opportunities. To apply, please visit this link.
- Schnitz (Fountain Gate) is hiring staff. To apply, please visit this link.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions. I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and am best contacted on the below email.
Sarah Blythman
Head of Careers and Student Pathways
