Term 1 Issue No. 2 4 th April, 2014 Inside this Issue Where are they now? Old Scholar Tessa Houghton Camp America Cultural Care AU Pair Projects Abroad Australian Maritime College Course Guide 2014 Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day SA Police Open Day Bond University – Apply Direct SHC Careers Expo Defence Jobs Australia Youtube Channel Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo Google Science Fair 2014 Careers that Matter 7 Habits of Insanely Productive People Work Experience with the SA Police Band UMAT Registrations ICHM Scholarships Discover your Career #2030 – A Writing Competition Sony Young Movellist Australia Writing Competition Come & Try Flinders Uni 2014 Aquinas College Open Days Where are they now? Old Scholar Tessa Houghton Tessa graduated in 2011, she was school captain and was involved in sport and extra- curricular activities as well as achieving a very competitive ATAR. Tessa recently took part in the Year 12 Retreat as a young leader despite now living in Melbourne where she is working and studying. Read on to find out more… What did you hope to do once you completed school? Funnily enough when I finished high school I was enrolled to study Viticulture at Adelaide Uni, which is so unlike me. My strengths lie in English and communicating with people and certainly not the maths and science required to study wine making. What did you finish up being accepted into? Once I worked out that my passion lay with writing and communicating and I have always been so interested in TV, social media, blogging, podcasts etc, I knew I desperately wanted to study a Bachelor of Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne but missed out on a position by 0.6 of a precent. However, everything happens for a reason and my second preference was a Bachelor of Journalism at Monash University which turned out to be the best decision I ever made (or was forced to make). How did you find your first year of university and study? I loved Uni. A lot of my high school friends went to Uni straight from school (whereas I had a year off in between) and most hated it and told me their horror stories. It is very different to school but if you enjoy what you’re learning and make a couple of good friends, it’s a lot of fun. In second semester, I ended up applying and being selected for a course transfer to a double degree of Journalism and Business which I loved. I studied Commercial Law and Microeconomics in my first year and they both gave me a great understanding of the world, politics as well as giving me a better understanding of my place in a large organisation.
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Term 1 Issue No. 2 4th April, 2014
Inside this Issue
Where are they now? Old Scholar Tessa Houghton
Camp America
Cultural Care AU Pair
Projects Abroad
Australian Maritime College Course Guide 2014
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
SA Police Open Day
Bond University – Apply Direct
SHC Careers Expo
Defence Jobs Australia Youtube Channel
Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry
Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo
Google Science Fair 2014
Careers that Matter
7 Habits of Insanely Productive People
Work Experience with the SA Police Band
UMAT Registrations
ICHM Scholarships
Discover your Career
#2030 – A Writing Competition
Sony Young Movellist Australia Writing Competition
Come & Try Flinders Uni 2014
Aquinas College Open Days
Where are they now? Old Scholar Tessa Houghton Tessa graduated in 2011, she was school captain and was involved in sport and extra-curricular activities as well as achieving a very competitive ATAR. Tessa recently took part in the Year 12 Retreat as a young leader despite now living in Melbourne where she is working and studying. Read on to find out more… What did you hope to do once you completed school? Funnily enough when I finished high school I was enrolled to study Viticulture at Adelaide Uni, which is so unlike me. My strengths lie in English and communicating with people and certainly not the maths and science required to study wine making.
What did you finish up being accepted into? Once I worked out that my passion lay with writing and communicating and I have always been so interested in TV, social media, blogging, podcasts etc, I knew I desperately wanted to study a Bachelor of Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne but missed out on a position by 0.6 of a precent. However, everything happens for a reason and my second preference was a Bachelor of Journalism at Monash University which turned out to be the best decision I ever made (or was forced to make).
How did you find your first year of university and study? I loved Uni. A lot of my high school friends went to Uni straight from school (whereas I had a year off in between) and most hated it and told me their horror stories. It is very different to school but if you enjoy what you’re learning and make a couple of good friends, it’s a lot of fun. In second semester, I ended up applying and being selected for a course transfer to a double degree of Journalism and Business which I loved. I studied Commercial Law and Microeconomics in my first year and they both gave me a great understanding of the world, politics as well as giving me a better understanding of my place in a large organisation.
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What job opportunities arose for you during that year and why? When I first moved to Melbourne and started Uni I worked in a pretty unsatisfying job as a waiter, so I was constantly looking for something more. As I loved my degree I attended every tutorial and lecture (yep, I was that person taking notes in the front row) but by doing that, unintentionally my tutors started to notice me and remember me and I built up a relationship with most of them. I received an email one day from one of my university tutors who mentioned that there was a casual position going at Channel Nine as a promotional driver and if I sent him my CV he would happily pass it on…so I did, and I worked as a Today Show promo driver (in that recognisable Jeep) and Marketing Assistant for 8 months.
What has that led on to? I loved that job but I didn’t see it as the end job so I kept putting myself forward for (or constantly nagging people) to let me do more work, often unpaid work experience. One of these was in staging during the Xmas Eve Carols by Candlelight for television, and I was also about to start work experience on A Current Affair when the same university tutor randomly called me whilst on holiday in Adelaide in February. He mentioned that there was a production assistant job going on a show called Postcards, which is a travel and lifestyle show filmed in Victoria but screened nationally. He once again told me to pass on a CV if I was interested which is what I did immediately. I flew back from Adelaide three days later for an interview and two days after that I started my first ever full time job as a Segment Producer on Postcards.
How did your first production piece go? On Tuesday I put together my first ever story as a producer. That involved choosing a location for the story, researching it, putting together a script for the presenter and then going on location and directing the camera operator, audio operator and presenter in regards to what I would like them to shoot and where to stand etc as well as choosing more locations on the day. From there I chose what footage I would like and in what order and sent that off to our editor who put together my whole story with footage, music, voiceovers and the presenter’s pieces to camera. How are you finding the demands of combining work and study? I am still studying two subjects (externally) whilst working full time. As I find what I am studying really interesting, I am enjoying it; however it is very hard to motivate myself. I try to get all my weekly readings done on the train to and from work and dedicate one night per week to watching the lectures. I used to be super conscious about my grades but I am much easier on myself now.
Is the work place learning and experience that you are getting living up to your expectations, how/ why? I know I am in a very privileged position where I get to both work and study in the industry I want to be in - it really is the perfect situation and I would recommend it to anyone. I find that I have a better understanding of what I am learning at Uni as I am putting it to use in ‘real’ life at the same time. I also find the two very similar, they both can be extremely exciting and rewarding but both work and study can also be boring and slow as well. I honestly believe learning on the job and getting experience in the industry you want to be in is far more beneficial than reading articles and writing essays.
Any advice that you would give current students? I used to hate it when people would tell me not to worry about my ATAR score and that it doesn’t impact on your life as much as you think, and it would grind my gears when people would tell me that once you find your passion, you’ll never work a day in your life but the truth is - they were right! Your ATAR result is only relevant until the day you start Uni, and then your Uni GPA is only relevant until the day you start your first job.
Anything else that you would like to add in...... The only reason I got my first break from my Uni tutor was because I turned up every week and showed enthusiasm – never underestimate the power of being happy and showing gratitude. Also, ask a million and one questions – people often LOVE to talk about themselves and what they do, and you will most likely learn something along the way. Never stop being inspired – read articles, listen to podcasts, and watch movies. Watching only Reality TV will rot your brain. And NEVER compare yourself to anyone. I have never been a straight A or HD student (as much as I desperately wanted to be) and you don’t need it to be successful, it isn’t an accurate measure of ‘practical’ intelligence.
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Camp America Camp America is the longest running cultural exchange US summer camp counsellor provider in Australia. The program starts between May and June running for 9 – 12 weeks with all camps
completing counsellor training and orientation before the children arrive at camp. Working as a camp leader promotes both professional and personal growth, as well as making many new friends while experiencing the culture of the USA. Skills achieved as a counsellor at a US summer camp includes independence to work overseas, the ability to deal with an unfamiliar environment, work within a team and leadership abilities. Most importantly it demonstrates an ability to embrace cultural exchange with the US and its people. The Camp America program includes:
A 9 – 12 week placement at a US summer camp
Food and accommodation during your placement
9 – 12 weeks pocket money
Sponsorship to obtain your J-1 Visa
Medical insurance up to 5 months and a dedicated 24 emergency hotline
Loads of travel time
Online Camp America Handbook
Camp America T-Shirt and phone card. Visit www.campamerica.com.au for further information.
Cultural Care Au Pair Cultural Care Au Pair provides young adults with the unique opportunity to become part of an American host family and help care for their children while experiencing life abroad. The program is a minimum 12 month commitment, and allows them to gain international work experience, travel, and study at an American college. Program benefits:
1 year (extendable to 2 years) in the USA living with an American host family and caring for their children
5 days training at their Au Pair Training School in New York
US$195.75 pocket money per week, plus free room and board
2 week’s paid holiday, plus an extra month at the end of the year to travel around the USA.
What are they looking for in an au pair?
200+ hours childcare, babysitting, volunteering or coaching experience
Completed Year 12, or a certificate II or above in any area of study
Mature and ready to live abroad for at least one year
Has a driver’s licence
Good health
Clean criminal record
A genuine interest in caring for children.
Further information available at www.culturalcare.com.au
Project Abroad is extremely excited to announce their High School Projects for 2014! The High School Projects are a jam-packed two week group trip with students from all over Australia, New Zealand and around the globe. Students in year 10 and 11 (11 & 12 in NZ) - typically aged 16 and 17 - can choose to join the groups individually or with friends.
The volunteer trips will run this summer from December 7th to the 20th in Cambodia, Fiji, Sri Lanka and two in Nepal – a Medicine & Healthcare Project and the other, Care & Community.
The projects are a rich mixture of volunteer work and cultural activities, so you can really get to know the country you're in! From helping children in Cambodia or becoming part of a traditional village community in Fiji, to shadowing doctors in Nepal or working with disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka – there is sure to be a project which interests you! Why not make these summer holidays unforgettable and travel with a purpose to a developing community a world away!
Further details are available from [email protected] Brochures are available from the careers office.
Australian Maritime College 2014 Course Guide The 2014 AMC course guide is available now online or hard copy (by completing an enquiry form). The guide outlines all courses offered at AMC and provides other information about the college. https://www.amc.edu.au/amc-course-guide
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day Saturday 3rd May 2014, 9:00am – 12:00pm http://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/ Courses available include naturopathy, aromatherapy and alternative medicine.
Bond University – Apply Direct If you’ve got ambition and you can’t wait, don’t wait. Apply direct to Bond University for your offer to study at Australia’s highest rating university.
1. Apply Start your application online at www.bond.edu.au/apply or contact your local Regional Manager via www.bond.edu.au/australia for information on applying directly to Bond University.
2. Submit Current Year 12 students Submit your application when Semester 1 results are published. Be sure to include all required supporting documentation. All other students Submit your application online. Be sure to include all required supporting documentation.
3. Interview Prepare for your admissions interview with your local Regional Manager. Know how the degree you applied for will bring your ambition to life.
4. Offer Be one of the first in Australia to know you have a place at university. Be confident in your final moments for senior school and prepare for your university life.
Sacred Heart College Careers Expo Wednesday 2nd July
6.00 – 8.00 pm The following educational institutions and organisations will be represented at our careers expo.
For Tertiary Study: Adelaide University, Flinders University, UniSA, Tabor College, Marcellin College, TAFE Hair and Beauty, TAFE Justice and Police Studies, International College of Hotel Management, SAE Institute, SA Institute of Business and Technology and Le Cordon Bleu Australia.
For Apprenticeship Information: PEER VEET, Statewide Group Training, AFL Sportsready, Master Builders Assoc., Housing Industry Assoc., CMI Toyota, Australian Industry Group Training Services, Sarina Russo Apprenticeships and Maxima Group Training.
For Professions: SA Chamber of Mines and Energy, Surveying SA, CPA Australia, Defence Force Recruiting and SAPOL.
For Gap Year and Exchange Information: STS Student Exchange, Lattitude, Projects Abroad, Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and Camp America.
We will also have old scholars who are either currently studying or working in their respective career areas available for an informal chat about their chosen career areas.
Defence Jobs Australia Youtube Channel The new Defence Jobs Australia Youtube Channel is the organisations sole video channel. The site can be of use to future ADF applicants to research job roles and get an understanding about life in the Defence Force. http://www.youtube.com/defencejobsaustralia
Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry This website focuses on the range of careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. It includes a list of available apprenticeships by state, career guidance and more detail about the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. Contact: [email protected] or (02) 9868 1577 http://www.signcareers.com.au/
Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo Sunday 25th May, 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday 26th May, 9:30am – 1:30pm The expo is held at the Adelaide Convention Centre and provides visitors with an opportunity to collect information on various career options and talk with representatives from a range of universities, private colleges, TAFE institutes, government agencies, professional associations, Defence Force Recruiting, student services and more. http://www.careersevent.com/AdelaideTSCEA/visitors.php
Google Science Fair 2014 The Google Science Fair is an online science competition that invites people aged 13-18 to submit and conduct their own experiments. Prizes include overseas trips, scholarships and more. Submissions close Monday 12th May 2014. https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/
Careers that Matter Career and job website for the community services and health industries. http://www.careersthatmatter.com.au/
7 Habits of Insanely Productive People This Forbes article outlines seven habits of productive people. The article should help students adopt more productive study habits. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ekaterinawalter/2014/02/25/7-habits-of-insanely-productive-people/
Band of the South Australia Police Work Experience Program 2014 Applications are sought by instrumental music students from Years 10 – 12 interested in joining “The Band of the South Australia Police” for work experience in 2014.
This will be a dynamic week including:
Observation of SAPOL Band ensembles
Three days rehearsal, leading up to a public performance with the Band
Information sessions run by Band management team on all aspects of Band operations.
Dates for work experience: Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July.
Please visit the careers office to register your interest and receive further information.
UMAT registrations are now open for interested Year 12 students only. You can register at http://umat.acer.edu.au/ as well as downloading the information booklet from this site. Interested Year 10 and 11 students may visit the site to familiarise themselves with the expectations and nature of the test.
Application for 2015 ICHM entry scholarship Scholarship forms are available from the careers office.
Discover your Career Online information for anyone interested in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. http://www.discoveryourcareer.com.au/
#2030 – A Writing Competition The Expert Editor is offering $1000 in prize money to the best “idea” created on Ideapod related to the theme “2030”. In 200 words or less you must outline your vision for the world in the year 2030. There is an esteemed team of judges who will evaluate the ideas. This competition is open to people from all over the world. Deadline for submission is Friday 16th May. http://www.experteditor.com.au/competiton/
Sony Young Movellist Australia Writing Competition Movellas, Random House Australia and the Sony Reader store have joined forces to find the best young Australian writing superstar. This is a free competition for young writers between 13 and 19 years. Prizes include a publishing contract, and a Sony Xperia Z Ultra Smartphone. Entries close Sunday 4th May. http://www.movellas.com/competition/show/201402241615137704/fancy-yourself-as-a-published-author
Come and Try Flinders University 2014 Flinders University invites high school students with learning needs, disabilities and health conditions to experience university hands-on
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Aquinas College Open Days Is wonderfully located in the leafy environs of North Adelaide and has a great link with SHCS having Marist Brothers, Br John Furlong and Br Jordan Redden living on campus.
Aquinas College are holding their Open Days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April, 2014.
Aquinas has 174 student places for tertiary students to board. In 2013 all places for 2014 were taken by mid-September when there were 350 applications for just 72 vacancies. It is most important to act early if you wish to gain a place at Aquinas.
