Newsletter 8th April 2011 - Emerald Secondary College

CAREERS AT ESC:
Career and Pathways Education is a
vital component of the overall program
provided at ESC. Although there
are activities and exploration across
the curriculum and year levels, there
is an intended focus on this area of
development as students move into the
senior sub-school at the commencement
of Year 10. Following is an outline of
some of the programs and experiences
that students will have over the first
semester at ESC.
MIPS:
All students in Years 10-12 will have a
Managed Individual Pathways (MIPs)
interview during the first semester.
During this meeting students are
assisted through a process of reflecting
on their studies, personal attributes and
areas of interest. In addition students
begin to plan a possible pathway
towards further education, training or
employment. This process, for the first
time, is fully electronic with students
able to access this information on
school network computers, update it,
print off sample resumes and pathways
plans. Students are also provided with
a copy of the notes from the session
that may consist of information as well
as recommendations to follow up or
discuss further with family.
Work Expeprience:
Year 10 students will begin preparing
for Work Experience during this
semester. All students will be involved
in Occupational Health and Safety
Commununity Awareness
Evening
Eating Disorders Victoria
Cardinia Council presents
An evening on positive body
image and healthy eating
When: Tuesday 7th June
Where: Pakenham Regional
Tennis Centre
11 Webster Way
Time: 6.30pm - 8.pm
Cost: Free
Bookings essential on
www.eatingdisorders.org.au/
events.html or phone 9885-6563
classes that will prepare them for a
safe and rewarding learning experience
during their time in the workplace.
Families should have received a letter in
the mail recently providing information
on how you can provide encouragement
and assistance to your son/daughter
during this process.
Uni /TAFE Visits:
Year 10’s will be bused free of charge
to Deakin University on the 23rd May
for a whole day excursion. During
the day students will be involved in a
number of exploration and information
sessions as well as select to go on a tour
based on an area of interest.
As a prelude to this excursion, all Year
9 and 10 students and their families are
invited to the college for a Pathways
to University session on Tuesday 17th
May, 7:15-8pm. This will provide
information, the opportunity to ask
questions and hopefully instigate
conversations at home about future
options.
All Year 9 students will also get to
experience a day of tertiary education
and training, when the year level
will visit Swinburne Institute of
Technology, Wantirna campus on
Monday 6th June, for a TAFE Taster
day. The day will be free of charge for
students and provide the opportunity
to have a hands on experience of what
vocational education at TAFE has to
offer. It will also highlight the ability
to use particular TAFE courses as
South East Youth Connections
Girls on the Go Program
Girls aged 13-15yrs
Activities and discussions including
Body Image/Self Esteem
Assertiveness/Personal Safety
When:13th & 20th April
Where: 6B Henry St
Pakenham (Near Skate Park)
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: Free
Phone/email:
Caroline Augustin: 0458303703
carolinea@taskforce.org.au
Sally Rumble: 0431709454
sallyr@taskforce.org.au
a pathway to higher education, and
opportunities to become involved in
vocational education and training whilst
still at Emerald Secondary College.
Year 11 students will be attending
The Age, VCE and Careers Expo at
Caulfield Racecourse on Monday 6th
May. On the day over 140 institutions
and industries will be represented
providing a one stop shop for students
to access and collect information,
ask questions and even participate in
some activities that are of interest in
relation to potential careers and further
education and training.
Careers Newsletter:
Finally, each fortnight a Career
Newsletter is produced. All Year 12
students receive a copy of this. For
students in other year levels, a copy is
posted on the Careers notice board in S
Block. This newsletter provides a lot
of information about different careers,
opportunities to visit institutions and
industry to collect information and have
first hand experiences that will help
when making those important future
decisions regarding career and/or further
education and training. It also lists
important dates for course applications,
Open Days and more. I am more than
happy to print off additional copies of
this upon student request.
Please feel free to contact me at
school should you have any questions
regarding careers and further education.
Jason Nicholas – Pathways Leader
Growing Great Kids
Parents Building Solutions
Staying connected to your child
Who: Mums and Dads and carers
of children 2-12
When: Wed. 18th&25th May
and 1st/8th/15th/22nd June
Where: Upper Beaconsfield
Community Centre
10 Salisbury Road
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost: Free - Booking essential
Contact Helena at Parentzone
5991-2225 or 0488550490