Cranbrook’s Networking Night: A Success for Year 11 and 12 Students

On Tuesday evening, Cranbrook’s Year 11 and Year 12 students experienced a unique and inspiring networking event with over 80 members of the Cranbrook community. The gathering included parents, members of the Old Cranbrookians’ Association (OCA), and special guests who generously shared their career paths, personal stories, and professional advice with more than 400 enthusiastic students.

The event brought together a diverse range of professionals from 15 major industry groups, offering students a broad perspective on potential career opportunities after Cranbrook. It kicked off with a brief introduction to networking and the role of the OCA, setting the stage for the main event: a “fair-style” networking session held in the VCH building. The lively atmosphere encouraged students to engage with industry experts, ask questions, and explore different career pathways.

To round off the evening, the Cranbrook School Parents’ Association (CSPA) kindly organised a sausage sizzle and ice cream treat, providing a relaxed setting for students and guests to continue their conversations and build connections.

The event, organized by Alastair Metcalf with support from the Foundation office, OCA, and Elizabeth Fletcher, was a tremendous success. It provided students with invaluable insights and helped them broaden their outlook on life after Cranbrook, exposing them to a wealth of possibilities and potential career paths.

Parents of Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to ask their sons about the evening — what they learned, who they spoke to, and how this experience might shape their future choices. A heartfelt thank you goes out to each member of the Cranbrook community who took part as industry experts. Your contribution made this a memorable and valuable experience for our students, one that will surely benefit them in the years to come.

Alastair Metcalf
Director of Year 12 College