Careers Update – Year 9 and Year 10

Academic Summer School at Oxford University, UK our first academic tour July 2026!

MLC School is thrilled to partner with Oxford Royale (www.oxford-royale.com) to offer an incredible opportunity for students to attend an Academic Summer School at Oxford University, UK on Monday 5 to Sunday 18 July 2026.

Oxford Royale is renowned for its world-class educational programs, giving students the chance to learn from expert tutors while immersing themselves in the historic and inspiring setting of one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Students can choose from a variety of subjects, including Medicine, Law, Economics, History, and more, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in their chosen field.

This program is not only an enriching academic experience but also a fantastic addition to international university applications, demonstrating a commitment to learning and global engagement. We encourage all eligible students – those in Year 10 or Year 11 in 2026 – to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Andrew Kozyra, from Oxford Royale, will be presenting at the upcoming MLC School Careers and Tertiary Expo (Wednesday 2 April 2025) from 6.15pm–6.35pm to discuss this two-week program and the benefits to students. He’ll also be available for discussions afterward as one of our many exhibitors in attendance on the evening.

Further information and an expression of interest form will be provided soon.

Year 10 Career Profiling and Future Pathways

Last week, Year 10 students completed their Career Avenues Profiling Experience, a half-day assessment designed to explore their strengths and preferences across various areas, including abstract, verbal, numerical, physical, and spatial reasoning. The assessment also covered attention to detail, career interests, personal style, and self-reflection on transferable skills.

Each student received a comprehensive 20-page report, which they reviewed in a one-on-one session with a Career Avenues counsellor. These insights will help guide their subject selection for Years 11 and Year 12, inform their work experience choices in Term 4, and support future career and study decisions.

We encourage students and parents to watch the following video, which provides a walkthrough of the profile and how to use it for career exploration:
Career Avenues Profile Unpacked

Looking ahead, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to participate in Work Experience in Term 4, 2025. We encourage students to start thinking about fields they’d like to explore. More details will be shared soon about this exciting experience!

Please see the weekly events newsletter for more information about the MLC School Careers and Tertiary Expo. Questions can be directed to Jo Cilia, Head of Futures and Pathways, jcilia1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au