Tag: Pathways

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/

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