Category: Careers

VET Induction Day

November 29, 2017

As part of their VET Induction Day today, Year 11 and 12 Duncraig and Carramar students were joined by past St Stephen’s School students who discussed the benefits of learning through VET. Patrick Middleton, AKA DJ Miiddy, and Miss Tara Roberts, who is now a teacher at Carramar Kindy, spoke to students about how their VET experience set them on amazing career paths.

What is VET?

VET is Vocational Education and Training.

  • Work (Vocational) Education in a particular field that they have chosen.
  • Training in skills that they need for this particular field by an experienced trainer/teacher.
  • Practical (skills) assessment based education.

“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom…” – Daniel 1:17

 

Murdoch Mail

November 23, 2017

Featured in this volume is:

  • Murdoch Year 12 Horizons Summer School – A new three week university experience designed especially for students transitioning between Years 11 and 12 to complete a university-level subject at Murdoch while they’re still at school.
  • Save the date for Careers Masterclass 2018 – Careers Masterclass is Murdoch’s annual careers teachers professional development day and will be held on Thursday 29th March in 2018.
  • Carols at Murdoch – Bush Court provides an intimate, beautiful grassed setting for a picnic with family and friends under the trees. This is a free family friendly event for all of the community to enjoy and will feature free face painting, balloon twisting, “snow” ball pit for the children to play in and of course a visit from Santa!
  • Telethon Community Cinemas – Murdoch’s beautiful Lower Bush Court will proudly host the Telethon Community Cinemas until the 3rd February 2018. We invite you to enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars this summer.

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor

Eat Your Way to Better Cognition, Grades and Energy Levels

November 9, 2017

Research shows that what you eat and how you eat matters. It matters a lot. So this month I’m focusing on foods that can help us to think, feel and live better.

The problem is our modern environment sets us up to make poor food choices. Fast food is engineered to be cheap and tasty (but low in nutrients).

Natural Brain Boosters: Sustaining your Attention with Flavonoids

Like drinking smoothies for breakfast? Then consider adding a handful of blueberries or a tablespoon of cocoa powder into your next one. The research is in: foods rich in flavonoids are fantastic for your brain and cognition. You can read more about the power of flavonoid-rich foods here.

A Healthy Snack Alternative to Potato Crisps

If you’re thinking, “Kale chips? No thanks!” we get it. But we encourage you to have an open mind because these chips are super tasty!

You can read about how to make the perfect kale chip here.

Cereal Concentration Killers: The Best and Worst Breakfast Cereals in Australia

How much sugar is in your breakfast cereal?

Want to see how these cereals rate in terms of added sugar? The results may surprise you …

Food Rules Sheet to Support Your Amazing Brain and Body

Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan. It contains simple and easy to understand guiding principles to help you make healthy food choices.

Dr Jane Genovese
Learning Fundamentals

 

Mastermind ATARGET

October 24, 2017

Moving into 2018, Master Mind Australia is offering a Preparation Program in January of next year, aiming to prepare students for Term 1 (2018) before the academic year begins.  

The classes will revise those important components from the 2017 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2018.

It will include preparation classes of OLNA, Study Skills, Essay Writing, and Subject Revision & Preparation for all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2018.

The Program will be held at Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School from Monday the 15th to the Saturday the 20th of January, 2018.

To find out more, visit the website: here

NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2018

October 18, 2017

National Skills Week shines a spotlight on Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system. It seeks to improve the standing of vocational education industry while highlighting the talents, diversity, benefits and career pathways associated with VET. The week celebrates the achievements of practical learners, focusing on the benefits of skills and training.

The central thrust of National Skills Week is that it provides the motivation for all stakeholders, be they Career Advisors, Industry Associations, Registered Training Organisations (RTO) or Private Training Providers to do something that promotes VET and the successful outcomes it achieves for the individual, industry and importantly the Australian economy.

National Skills Week seeks to mobilise, inform and inspire Australians of all ages to explore the skills needed for a prosperous Australian economy that will provide a fulfilling pathway for their future.

Since 2011, SkillsOne has driven National Skills Week, through its State and National launches, supported by the Australian Government. The week will continue to be a celebration of the diversity and opportunities for Australians of all ages in skilled and trade areas.

Make sure you follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest information on next year’s activities.

For more information check out, www.nationalskillsweek.com.au

 

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor