Issue 15 - 19th October, 2012 - Academy of Mary Immaculate

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 2012
We have received very positive feedback from employers and visiting
teachers at the completion of this year’s work experience week.
Students, too, have indicated their appreciation of this wonderful
learning experience.
The ongoing benefits to our students, while perhaps not apparent right
now, will always have an impact on their lives. Some employers have
offered assistance with vocational support and mentoring, whilst others
have offered casual or part time work for our girls. Some students have
learnt with complete certainty that the industry they experienced is
definitely not where they wish to head; others have experienced
absolute confirmation of their future career path.
As always your support as parents and guardians is very much
appreciated.
‘Probably the best student I have had in 30 years’
‘We thoroughly enjoyed having your student with us. She is an excellent
example for other work experience students’
‘Your student will be an asset wherever she works’
‘We highly recommend your student into the medical field’
‘We are happy to have more girls from the Academy’
‘She would be a great asset to the profession’
‘It was a pleasure for the staff and children to have your student working
in our school’
‘This student was a delight to have in our office’
‘Displayed maturity beyond her years’
‘Your student has a natural rapport and understanding of students’
needs – is a very efficient and dedicated person’
‘Your student has a high degree of initiative – is also very inquisitive
and listens to answers to her questions!’ An excellent work experience
student!
‘She always asked questions if she was stuck. Her strength would be
that she is proactive!’
‘It was a pleasure to have your student doing observation with us. We
wish her all the very best and if she requires more assistance with her
career choice we are happy to assist’.
Kiera Wise, current year 10 student wrote the following…
“On 17 th September until 21 st September I participated in work experience week. Mrs Allan used my love of
the outdoors to assist me finding the perfect place; La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary. It was definitely worth waking
up early every day. I gained knowledge that I found surprisingly fascinating and I even enjoyed doing the little
activities around the learning classrooms. I am really interested in making a career in wildlife and the week at
La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary really expanded my knowledge. Work experience gave me an idea of what it’s
like to have a career. “
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 2013
The year 9 students have received their information packs for work experience in 2013. Many have already
responded to the challenge of searching for placements. Students have been urged to check industry
application opening and closing dates and to act early in exploring options. Their discussions with
parents/guardians, teachers and others will definitely benefit their ability to start unfolding the broad spectrum
of possibilities. Students have been requested to visit the work experience coordinator by the end of this year
even if they don’t have any idea of where their interest area lies. With your support I’m sure our young women
will avail themselves of an excellent placement by their work experience week during September 16 th to 20 th
2013. Please contact me for further discussion of this program.
Mrs Anne Marie Allan, Work Experience Coordinator
Academy of Mary Immaculate
Mercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 870
88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au