Year 10 News – Ms Courtney Kramer
As we near the end of Term 1, I wanted to share how impressed I have been with the maturity and focus displayed by our Year 10 students. They have approached their recent exam block with a mature attitude and have maintained a positive, respectful presence around the school. It is wonderful to see them not only engaging with their current studies but also beginning to think seriously about their future career paths.
In their last year assembly Year 10 students were introduced to the OLM Work Experience program. The key updates on how work experience will run this year include:
Flexible Timing: Unlike previous years, there is no compulsory week of work experience. Instead, students can attend placements at various times throughout the year. This flexibility allows employers to better support our students at times that suit their specific industries.
Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for sourcing their own placements. Please be aware that some fields can be highly competitive or difficult to secure.
Paperwork & Deadlines: All necessary documentation must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the start of the placement.
High-Risk Placements: Certain industries (e.g., construction, animal-related fields) require additional paperwork due to the nature of the work.
Accessing Forms: All required forms and information are available on the Work Experience Site.
To assist with their career journey, students recently completed My Career Match, a personality based career profile. This tool generates a detailed report suggesting career paths that align with their individual strengths and traits.
I encourage you to review this report with your child. It is important to remember that these suggestions are not definitive; rather, they serve as a brilliant starting point for conversations about roles they may not have previously considered and why certain occupations might suit their personality.
Students have also been provided with links via Google Classroom to further their research. I recommend exploring these sites together:
For more information students can speak to our Leader of Pathways, Ms Lisa Formica.
I look forward to Term 2 supporting Year 10 as they navigate these exciting first steps toward their future careers.
Courtney Kramer, Instructional Leader of Wellbeing – Year 10