Calling all parents, carers, aunties and uncles, big sisters and brothers – we need you!!
We know that the two greatest ‘human influencers’ on a student’s career journey are their parents and teachers. Parents play the most significant role in students making the big decisions in their future (environment), while schools/teachers are vital in helping students refine their choices once those big headline decisions are made and creating the opportunities to explore them (community).
The Scots All Saints College community is representative of nearly every profession you could think of, and as such, we would like to tap into this. We are asking parents/carers to give a couple of hours to participate in a Careers Colloquium (expo) to allow our students to explore different careers.
There is no public speaking involved; it is just an informal setting (tables around a hall) that allows students to walk around and talk to parents/carers about their jobs. What does the job involve? What qualifications would you need? Best part of the job, etc.
The evening will be a showcase of career options, proudly supported by parents, local businesses and professionals volunteering their time to provide students with career insights and advice.
We are hoping for a wide range of different careers to be represented. If you can spare a couple of hours on Wednesday 28 May that would be greatly appreciated. The expo will run from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. You do not need to bring anything, but if you would like to bring material along (eg, handouts, company banner), that would be fantastic. This will also be a networking opportunity for our families and a chance, if you own a business, to promote it to the Scots All Saints community.
Please RSVP by next Friday 12 May to helen.jones@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0417 400 751.
The students will gain so much from this, and the College is continually grateful for the working partnership we have with all parents in supporting your daughters and sons.
FACTS DAY – Year 12 Friday 9 May held at CSU
All Year 12 students will be attending the FACTS (Facts about careers and tertiary studies) Day being hosted by CSU Bathurst. Students will attend a careers expo that has over 50 exhibitors registered to attend, including businesses, Tertiary providers, Government and employment agencies. This will be a fantastic opportunity for all Year 12 students to gather information firsthand. They will also attend a talk from UAC on how to apply for University, or they can choose the TAFE talk on how to apply for apprenticeships.
White Card Training
Congratulations to the 34 students who successfully gained their White Card certificates last week. The course ran over two days, and students can now safely work on construction sites and places of work that have multiple trades on site. Our presenter, Bob Hughes, commented how lovely and polite our students were and how he enjoyed working with them.
NSW MINING DINNER – Orange Ex Services Club, 3 June
These events offer outstanding opportunities to engage, learn, and gain firsthand knowledge about the exciting careers the mining industry has to offer. Whether you’re a student ready to start your career or a parent supporting your child’s ambitions, this FREE event (includes dinner) offers valuable insights into the careers in Mining
Registrations are open! Book early to secure your spot.
Free Online HSC Lectures
Organisation: ATAR Notes
Location: Online
Date: 14 April to 16 April 2025
Join thousands of students who tune in to our online lectures. Our legendary lectures, delivered by elite past students, can give you a huge study advantage.
- Tune in to heaps of lectures delivered by recent elite year 12 graduates
- Ask questions live and get immediate answers
- Come back and rewatch anytime, download slides for your own study, and more
Sessions in this series cover a huge range of subjects. You can register now for all available sessions – don’t miss out!
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Experience Macquarie Days
Organisation: Macquarie University
Location: Macquarie Wallumattagal Campus
Date: 15 April to 16 April 2025
Make the most of the April school holidays by spending a day in the life of a university student!
Our Experience Macquarie Days give you the opportunity to attend information sessions and interactive workshops, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces, and explore our campus with a Macquarie student guide. You’ll have the flexibility to structure your day around your interests – the choice is yours.
Whether you’re certain about your future path or you’re still exploring your options, these taster days will give you a feel for university life, connect you with students just like you, and maybe even get you thinking about fields of study that you’ve yet to consider.
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Experience UTS Day
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: UTS City Campus
Date: 16 April 2025
Experience UTS Day is on this April school holidays! Hosted on campus, choose your workshops and experience UTS.
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EmpowerHER STEM Summit
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: UOW Wollgongong Campus
Date: 22 April to 23 April 2025
Brace yourself for an exciting experience as we raise the STEM-bar for girls and ignite their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)!
Students will journey through UOW’s vibrant Wollongong campus and mind-blowing Bluescope site to witness STEM in action. Accompanied by faculty, current students, and industry professionals, this event promises an enriching yet collaborative experience.
This hands-on, two-day event, taking place during the Autumn school holidays, is exclusively designed for fierce female students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
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Mrs Helen Jones
Careers Development Officer
