Careers News
“For some, work is simply a job. To many more, it’s a lifeline to social interaction, purpose and a place of belonging”
Ashley Fell, McCrindle Research
Career development is an integral component of education, and it is a privilege to support students on their individual journeys. It is a process of exploration, and the earlier students engage in the process, the better the informed decisions will be made along the way. It involves understanding one’s inner world – strengths and interests, learning about the outer world of work and then finding purpose-filled connections where contributions can be made. It is a lifelong process as we experience, learn and grow and there are many tools and resources available to support our students on their journey. These include:
- The Careers Lampada page: There is a wealth of information here about post-school opportunities, tertiary institutions, and occupations as well as many other resources.
- A Careers Newsletter is published regularly with upcoming events, webinars, course updates, application deadlines, scholarships and other opportunities. It is emailed to parents of students in Years 10 to 12 and is also available on the Careers Lampada page.
- One-on-one counselling is available to all students, who can book an appointment via the Careers Lampada page to discuss goals and future aspirations.
- The Lower North Shore Careers Expo is the premier Careers event of the year and will be held on Monday 15 May in the R A I Grant Centre from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
- Year 10 Morrisby Profiling will take place at the end of Term 2.
- Year 10 Work Engagement Programme is from 27 November – 1 December.
This year, we are excited to welcome Ms Belinda Wilde to the Careers team who will be working one day a week this Semester. She is an exceptional career professional with many years of experience counselling students. Ms Wilde will be working with each Year 11 student in 30 minute sessions to discuss and explore future possibilities around their Morrisby Profiling. Further information will be sent to students on how to make a booking.
No doubt it will be another exciting and event-filled year in Careers and we look forward to working with families as we support students in preparing for life beyond Shore.
Ms V Shirriff
Head of Careers Education