Pathways & Careers
Pathways and Careers
Contact details:
- Justin Farley
Leader of Pathways and Partnerships
justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au
Tel. 9204 9457
YEAR 9
Careers and Pathways Update
Career Taster – Get Career Curious
Ever wondered what it might be like to be a fashion or jewellery designer or a captain of a boat? Find out at a full-day excursion. Click here to Find an experience | DTWD (jobsandskills.wa.gov.au). Please contact your Leader of Wellbeing, Mr Naylor, for more information.
Bricklaying
Would you like to know what it would be like to be a Bricklayer? The Pathways & Partnerships Office, Newman College, is organising a Try-a-Trade Day for students interested in Bricklaying. Please visit the Pathways & Partnerships Office to register your interest or email pathways@newman.wa.edu.au. We hope to confirm a date for Term 3.
YEAR 10
Careers and Pathways Update
Careers Expo
Thank you for participating in the Careers Expo at Newman College, we hope you found the interactive afternoon informative. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Farley.
Subject selection for Year 11, 2023
To access the Online Subject Selection Handbook click here.
Recently, all Year 10s received information regarding subject selection for Year 11. This information included the prerequisites for Year 11 subjects and a general guide to the structure of Year 11 and 12. This information was also sent to families. Please contact Mr Farley if you have additional questions.
Bricklaying
Would you like to know what it would be like to be a Bricklayer? The Pathways & Partnerships Office, Newman College, is organising a Try-a-Trade Day for students interested in Bricklaying. Please visit the Pathways & Partnerships Office to register your interest or email pathways@newman.wa.edu.au. We hope to confirm a date for Term 3.
Are you intersted in acting, music and performance?
Become a confident performer through Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Junior Academy for secondary school students. More information can be found via this link https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/junior-academy-for-school-aged-students
Construction Try-a-Trade
Interested in a career in the building industry? Discover Construction Training Fund’s Try-a-Trade days, click here for more information. Gain Construction Experience | Try-A-Trade Program CTF
YEAR 11
Careers and Pathways Update
Careers Expo
Thank you for participating in the Careers Expo at Newman College, we hope you found the interactive afternoon informative. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Farley.
Subject changes
If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines: After the Semester 1 exams you can change into a new subject and just study Unit 2 of the new subject. You will need permission from the relevant Leader of Learning to do this.After 27 June no further subject changes can be made. Please see Mr Farley or Ms Beekink with subject change requests.
Build a hands-on career in a trade
North Metro TAFE’s pre-apprenticeship courses in building and construction will give you the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to prepare you for undertaking an apprenticeship. They will also give you a competitive edge when applying for an apprenticeship.
You can choose between: Wall and floor tiling, Carpentry and joinery, Bricklaying Plastering



Where – North Metro TAFE Clarkson Campus
When – Classes run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Further information – email enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au or call 1300 300 822
Are you intersted in acting, music and performance?
Become a confident performer through Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Junior Academy for secondary school students. More information can be found via this link https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/junior-academy-for-school-aged-students
Onsite work experience
Please remember to complete your reflection for Onsite. The Pathways & Partnerships Office cannot progress your work experience hours to a C grade unless the reflection is complete and your log book has been signed. Please visit the Pathways & Partnerships Office to collect a reflection booklet.
YEAR 12
Careers and Pathways Update
Careers Expo
Thank you for participating in the Careers Expo at Newman College, we hope you found the interactive afternoon informative. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Farley.
Onsite work experience
Please remember to complete your reflection for Onsite. The Pathways & Partnerships Office cannot progress your work experience hours to a C grade unless the reflection is complete and your log book has been signed. Please visit the Pathways & Partnerships Office to collect a reflection booklet.
Are you intersted in acting, music and performance?
Become a confident performer through Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Junior Academy for secondary school students. More information can be found via this link https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/junior-academy-for-school-aged-students
UWA Campus Tour – Tuesday 12 July
Register your interest here https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/Events/Campus-Tour-2022—July
Job Opportunity
Punjab Indian Restaurant in Innaloo are looking for casual waitstaff. To find out more, please contact the restaurant directly on 9446 1111, email info@punjab.com.au or read about the position via this link Waiting Staff – Innaloo WA 6018 – Indeed.com
LotSixZero are looking for front of house waiters, a barista and dishwasher for weekend work. Email lotsixzerojobs@gmail.com if you are interested. https://www.lotsixzero.com/
Scholarships – Future scholarship opportunities
Curtin University | https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/ ATAR Achievement Scholarship Scholarship details | Curtin University, Perth, Australia |
Edith Cowan University | https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/overview |
Murdoch University | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/scholarships |
Notre Dame University | https://www.notredame.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/scholarships |
UWA | https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/scholarships/explore |
Other scholarship opportunities | Early University Scholarships Year 12 students may be interested in applying for the Christian Leaders Scholarship, which provides financial assistance throughout a University degree. For further details, please visit: https://ichthys.org.au/wordpress/christian-leaders-scholarship/ |
UPCOMING PATHWAY EVENTS
EVENT | PROVIDER | DATE | LINK |
MAY | |||
Find Your Pathway | Murdoch University | 24 May | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Year 12 Information Evening | ECU Joondalup | 25 May | https://www.trybooking.com/839054 |
JUNE | |||
Info Session – Law and Criminology | Murdoch University | 7 June | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Engineering & Technology Showcase | ECU Joondalup | 8 June | https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=859173& |
Newman College Careers Expo Year 10 Parent Information Evening | Newman College | 13 June | 3.30pm to 4.30pm: Year 11/12 session 5.00pm to 5.45pm: Year 10 session 5.45pm to 6.30pm: Year 10 Parent Information Evening |
Info Session – Creative Arts And Communication | Murdoch University | 14 June | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Info Session -Health Sciences | Murdoch University | 21 June | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Info Session- Engineering | Murdoch University | 28 June | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
JULY | |||
Info Session – Environment and Agriculture | Murdoch University | 5 July | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Info Session – Business and Commerce | Murdoch University | 12 July | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
YEAR 10 Info evening | ECU | 18 July | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Info Session – Education | Murdoch University | 19 July | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Info Session – Social Sciences | Murdoch University | 26 July | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
WAAPA Arts Management and Live Production | ECU Mt Lawley | 26 July | https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=859227& |
AUGUST | |||
Info Session – Science | Murdoch University | 2 August | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Info Session – Arts | Murdoch University | 9 August | www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
Humanities Showcase | ECU | 10 August | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Open Day | Notre Dame University | 21 August | https://events.nd.edu.au/OpenDayFreo |
Psychology Honours | ECU | 24 August | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Teacher Education | ECU | 25 August | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Skillswest Careers & Employment Expo | Various training providers | 25 – 27 August | SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo (skillswestexpo.com.au) |
SEPTEMBER | |||
Nursing and Midwifery | ECU | 2 September | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Engineering showcase | ECU | 5 September | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Science & Mathematics | ECU | 6 September | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
WAAPA Production tour | ECU | 7 Sept | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Medical & Health Services | ECU | 13 Sept | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Computer & Security Science | ECU | 20 Sept | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Business & Law Information | ECU | 20 Sept | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
Arts Information | ECU | 21 Sept | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
OCTOBER | |||
Future Student Expo | ECU | 20 Oct | Further details to be provided closer to event date |
NOVEMBER | |||
WAAPA Production Tour | ECU | 10 Nov | Further details to be provided closer to event date |