Careers and Pathways Update - Term 1
Exploring options for your daughter's life beyond school can be exciting, but also really daunting. In a world that is rapidly changing, it is important that we invest some time and energy into exploring the opportunities available for young people as they navigate their future. Our Careers and Pathways service is designed to support our Senior Students and their families through this crucial stage of their development and complement their academic progress.
As the Careers and Pathways Adviser for the College I am committed to working with you and your daughter as she transitions through the Senior School and beyond into the world.
In this role, I look after students in Years 10-12 who are considering and/or undertaking:
🔹 Subject selections and course changes
🔹 Research into further education and career pathways
🔹 Work experience opportunities
🔹 Job seeking, applications and interviews
🔹 External TAFE/VET/Distance Education courses
🔹 University and scholarship applications
Alongside working with the Senior School Academic Care team to promote and support student inquiry into post-school study and employment options, I am available to meet with students by appointment to discuss their aspirations and needs. These meetings may be held during break times, study periods or after school in ASAP.
Additional priority areas for each year group include:
Year 10
Timetabled Careers lessons once per fortnight, exploring opportunities for future study, work experience and/or employment
Year 11
Careers and Pathways advice
Year 12
Post-school planning and applications for further study and/or employment.
Throughout the year, I will be communicating with you and your daughter via email and newsletter updates, so please keep an eye out for my bulletins.
I will be in touch again soon, but in the meantime please feel free to email me directly on cmcgillicuddy@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au if you have any particular questions I can help you with as your daughter settles into the new academic year.
Claire McGillicuddy - Careers & Pathways Adviser