I’m thrilled to be back from maternity leave and diving into careers support at full speed! From the Year 9 Career Taster Program and Year 12 university and scholarship applications, graduation, and Year 10/11 pathway planning—there’s plenty happening.

My office is now next to Room 1 (look for the Career Practitioner sign). Students are welcome to drop by or make an appointment, and parents/carers can reach out via phone or email to discuss pathways and post-school plans.

Year 12s – Final Steps!
Year 12s are officially done! The last early offer round is on December 2, with main offers out December 21. If you’re still unsure about TISC, come see me—I’m happy to help.

Heading to uni? Don’t forget to apply for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) in the new year (link on Connect). Once you’ve accepted your offer, check your university’s website for scholarship opportunities.

Good luck, enjoy the journey, and drop in to let us know how you’re going! 😊

Year 9 Career Taster Program
Year 9s have been very busy bees getting career curious with the Career taster program having the opportunity to visit the following:

  • Visiting CBH Chadwick and the Terminal to learn about grain grading and the port system.
  • 98 students attended the Esperance Employment Expo, engaging with local industries and completing career-themed bingo sheets.
  • At the Careers in Agriculture School Farm Day, students experienced farm life by exploring crops and walking cows and sheep.
  • The SIDE Mini Roadshow introduced students to cabinet making, plumbing, and medical research through hands-on activities.
  • A TAFE taster gave students a glimpse into hair, beauty, carpentry, and fitness with fun, interactive sessions.
  • Students explored virtual careers in the VR headsets where students got to explore virtual careers from driving a forklift to heart surgery to barbering.
  • Welding Australia also come with their welding simulator where students got to learn and practice their skills without the sparks and mess that comes with welding.
  • 25 students braved rough seas to learn about ecotourism and wildlife on Woody Island, including a brisk swim.
  • Tourism WA workshops taught students to create itineraries and tourism campaigns to promote Esperance.
  • Career lessons in English classes featured resume writing, guest speakers, and career exploration activities.

Planning for Next Year

Next year’s calendar is filling up, with the Year 10 Careers Camp set for Term 2, Week 3, offering an exciting week in Perth for 54 students. AHEAD will run study workshops for new Year 11 ATAR students, and TISC will guide Year 12s on university applications. The Combined Universities and AHEAD will return mid-Term 2 for workshops with Years 10-12 just to name a few.

Exciting opportunities are ahead, and I’m looking forward to supporting students on their career journeys in the coming year!