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Principal’s Message
Deputy Principal
Student News
Events and
Organisation
Extra Curricula Events
Attachments
Community Messages
Welcome to Menai High School.
We are a proud comprehensive high school with a tradition of outstanding academic results. Our school values are based around Care and Commitment where we create a learning environment driven by student wellbeing. Our school vision encompasses the development of Skilled Learners, Skilled Citizens who are Skilled for Life. Our wide ranging curriculum caters for the diverse learning needs of all students, with opportunities to succeed academically, creatively, socially and emotionally. We develop students who are equipped to thrive living in the twenty first century, willing and able to make valuable contributions to our society.
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Year 11 Exams—7th September to 18th September, 2020
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Menai
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Parent Newsletter
Issue 8
Principal’s Message
Year 12 – Final Weeks and Graduation As we enter the second half of Term 3 I am very mindful that we are in the final weeks of our Year 12 cohort’s schooling. It is a momentous time for our wonderful Year 12 students in what has been a very challenging year for them. We are all incredibly proud of how our Year 12 students have risen to the challenges and gotten with their studies without any fuss or complaint. This is true testament to the people that they are. I would like to encourage Year 12 to make the most of their final weeks of
schooling which encompasses the rest of this term and Week 1 of Term 4 to ensure they are in the best possible position to attack their HSC exams with vigour and confidence. I am very much looking forward to our Year 12 Graduation Assembly on the final Thursday of this term. Whilst it will be different to previous years, it will still be special. It is most unfortunate that due to COVID – 19 parents are unable to attend the assembly this year and we are acutely aware of the disappointment this brings for students and families. We are currently preparing to have the event livestreamed to enable families to view the proceedings in real time. We will keep our community updated regarding how to access the livestream closer to the date.
SASS Recognition Week This week is School Administration and Support Staff (SASS) recognition week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing SASS team for their professionalism and outstanding contributions to the running of our school. We would grind to an absolute stop without you!
Farewell Julie Taylor - Have a Happy Retirement Whilst on the topic of SASS recognition I would like to take a moment to farewell a much valued member of our SASS team Julie Taylor who retired on August 5th. Julie started working for the DoE on a permanent basis in January 1992 following stint of casual work at Broderick School Lakemba and Camperdown Children's Hospital School. Julie has been a much loved and valued member of the Menai High School staff since May 2008. Prior to commencing her role at Menai High, Julie worked as an SLSO at Carinya School for Specific Purposes where she made incredibly valuable contributions to very high needs students on a daily basis, winning the deep affection and respect of staff and students alike. Julie is still very good friends with many of the staff from Carinya School today. On arriving at Menai High School Julie switched out of the SLSO role and into the role of School Administration Officer spending the majority of her time working in the print room. Julie has also covered the front desk, worked in the rolls office and on the front desk and cash desk. Julie has also filled the very important and at times intense role of first aid officer since arriving at Menai in 2008. Julie has provided expert first aid assistance and support to sick and injured students and staff for many years with a calm, reassuring and comforting manner, demonstrating her genuine care and compassion for others. Working mainly in the print room Julie has had the chance to get to know the whole staff at Menai High quite well. We all enjoy her very sunny disposition, light hearted, happy approach to life and her wicked sense of humour! Julie is great value on a staff night out. Julie loves to travel with her partner Gene having visited Bali, Thailand, Vietnam and Fiji, I am sure Julie and Gene will take advantage of their retirement to continue their love of travel once our world returns to normal. As Year 12 continue to plan for their post school pathways, I highly recommend they see Ms Latimore’s advice in the Careers Advisers Section in this newsletter (page 12).
Principal’s Message (continued)
On behalf of Menai High School, I would like to congratulate Julie on her successful career and thank her for 28 years of service to the NSW Department of Education and particularly her 12 years of service to Menai High School. Thank you Julie for all your wonderful contributions. We wish you a very long and happy retirement. You will be most sorely missed by us all. Goodbye Julie and God bless!
Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) Menai High School now has a nominated Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO).
At Menai High School we are committed to promoting acceptance of cultural diversity and challenging discriminatory behaviours. We value all people, celebrate cultural diversity and challenge any form of racism. We would like to introduce our ARCO, Ms Prince.
The ARCO is a trusted and experienced member of staff who works towards minimising or eliminating racism and its effect on school communities. In the event of an allegation of racism, the ARCO provides a structure through which students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff and community members can be confident their complaints will be listened to and dealt with in a timely, impartial and professional manner. The ARCO can use informal conflict resolution; assist with the lodging of a formal complaint; and gather data about racism. The ARCO also has a proactive role in raising awareness and promoting anti-racism education in the school.
Please feel free to seek assistance from Ms Prince if you have any concerns regarding issues pertaining to racist behaviours. Ms Prince can be contacted on 9543 7000.
NSW School Updates app for Parents and Caregivers The NSW school updates app allows parents and caregivers to receive real-time notifications about the operational status of their chosen NSW public school(s), such as temporary closures. The app has received over 100,000 downloads since its launch earlier this year and benefits include: It provides accurate, reliable information. You get real time updates at your fingertips. It’s free to download. Visit NSW School Updates app—https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app? Barney Ellevsen
Deputy Principal
Mrs Sayed-Rich—Deputy Principal for Years 8 and 12 Year 12 Recognition of Achievement and Effort At Year Assemblies held on Friday 31
st July the following students from Year
12 received certificates for Academic Achievement and/or Effort. There were quite a number of students who received certificates for both and in various subjects.
Academic Achievement Kamryn Carter, Alex Matruglio, Jake Talakovski, Niloy Rahman, Bill Tsianakis, Ryan Berry, Victoria Rathbone, Laura Acevski, Cameron Carter, Emily Tannous, Dasha Stepanova, Benjamin Ross, William Delezio, Will Straker, Janan Codmani, Max Airoldi, Jasdeep Saini, Lillian Ross, Brittany Langley, Ashleigh Arnold, Jemma Mills-Larssen, Sarah Hens, Lauren Mitchell, Christina Jessamine, Georgia Winchester, Katrina Winter, Amy Cliff, Lauren Nicastro, Jake Park, Jessica Barber, Aiden McLeod, Emily Rowles, Lucy Chen, Jack Gersbach, Caitlin Walsh, Wil Giffen, Abigail Morgan-Monk, Harry Ellery, Ruby Byrne, Natalie Steele, Bethany Lewis, Nicholas Katsiris, Kenta Oda, Betty Chen, Thomas Davenport, Suzi Hou, Ava Liu, Ryan Berry, Josephine Lukunic, Nathan Powell, Simone Su, Jake Park, Jayden Tran, Jayden Montoya, Sam Rosser, Christie Hayward, Bronwyn Ahyong, Jessica Julian, Hannah Williams, Hannah Jorgenson, Sarah Hens, Sasha Gilbody, Sophie Senn, Laura Paull, Blake Watterson-Griffin, James Forder and Ammr Nakour. Academic Effort Christie Hayward, James Forder, Bradley Bulmer, Lauren Khoury, Lauren Alden, Taylor Garifilakis, Sarah Hens, Hannah Roper, Lillian Ross, Ashleigh Arnold, Freya Bygrave, Mya Davies, Lauren Nicastro, Rachel Wynen, Ammr Nakour, Reece Monte, Finest Khoo, Danny Liu, Chloe Doran, Jessica Mendez, Harley Aston, Ben Ross, Jayden Montoya, Simone Su, Amelia Foss, Aiden McLeod, Oliver Crowther-Miller, Daniel Milliken, Cameron Sloane, Anna Zielinski, Ruby Byrne, Jake Talakovski, Emily Tannous, Nicholas Katsiris, Ashleigh Arnold, Charlotte Turner, Bill Tsianakis, Georgie Winchester, Marissa Fakhouri, Kenta Oda, Natasha Georgopoulos, Blake Watterson-Griffin, Natalie Steele, Rebecca Selmon, Josephine Lukunic, Christie Hayward, Kayla Momircevski, Reece Monte, Jack Gersbach, Ziante Peters, Linda Jung, Corey Sommer, Brandon Asanoski, Jude Mendez, Felix Brylynska, Oliver Crowther-Miller, Daniel Bosma, Curtly Grimaldi, Betty Chen, Katrina Winter, Emily Rowles, Marissa Fakhouri, Ryan Wasilewski, Thashmika Pillai, Charlotte Turner, Jake Talakovski, Janan Codmani, Laura Acevski, Kenta Oda, Christie Hayward, Natalie Steele, Jessica Barber, Rayhil Krishna, Mya Davies, Daniel Milliken, Hui Zhao, Sam Rosser, Harley Aston, Hannah Roper, Jason Chou, Andy Zend, James Sestanovic, Anna-Kiersten Lengkeek, Liesel Banks, Lauren Nicastro, Brittany Langley, Laura Umansky-Zamora, Hannah Williams, Chloe Doran, Justin Howard, Betty Chen, Suzi Hou and Daniel Bosma. Congratulations to all students.
Deputy Principal
I would like to commend Year 12 students on the great resilience and fortitude shown through-out the year. The students have forged ahead despite many challenges. We are all very proud of year 12 and wish the students all the very best in their final preparations for the HSC.
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony – 24th
September, 2020 Parents and Caregivers will receive a letter outlining the graduation ceremony details for Year 12 students. All COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions has been implemented and adhered to. It is anticipated that the school will live stream the event for parents and caregivers to access. I have included a brief update from the NESA site here for parents and a caregivers.
NESA Update The 2020 HSC is going ahead with COVID safe exam protocols to protect everyone involved - students, supervisors and markers. NESA is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of Year 11 and 12 students throughout their journey and has exam contingency plans in place to deal with a wide range of potential COVID 19 scenarios. Even if things change, Students will still be able to receive their HSC. Fast track COVID-19 test results HSC students can fast-track their COVID-19 test results. To do this they must:
say they are a HSC student when taking a test ensure the nurse or doctor doing the test marks their referral 'urgent — HSC' self-isolate until a negative result is received show their school the negative result call the contact number provided by the clinic if results are not received within 36 hours.
Parents and Caregivers – Supporting your child through the HSC There are important numbers listed below should you have an enquiry regarding COVID and the HSC or if you are seeking further support for your child. Please don’t hesitate contact the school in the first instance. HSC queries—Contact the COVID-19 support team. Call: 1300 138 323 or e-mail [email protected]
Manage stress—Visit ReachOut.com for information, tools and tips to turn exam stress into success. If you need help right now, call:
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Lifeline 13 11 14 or talk to your GP.
Year 12 Important Dates Term 4, 2020 Tuesday, 20 October 2020-HSC written examinations commence. Wednesday, 11 November 2020-HSC written examinations conclude. After last HSC written examination-HSC Assessment Ranks released to students via Students Online for 4 weeks. Friday, 18 December 2020-HSC results released and HSC Results Inquiry Centre opens. January 2021 -HSC testamurs mailed.
Year 8 Year 8 subject selection for electives in 2021 closed on the 21
st August, 2020. Students will be
advised of their subject choices shortly. Have a great week.
Student News
Mrs Cooper, Head Teacher, Learning Support would like to thank Damien Barber and Cayden Graham who are our School Sign Monitors for 2020 and are doing a fantastic job. English Faculty Ms Riley would like to commend Jessica Jones and Matthew Thomas (Year 9) - both students have shown impressive dedication to their essay writing and are making excellent progress. Also Mrs Raptis congratulates her 9E6 class for working hard on their comparative draft essays. Year 11 SRC At the Year Assembly held on Friday 31st July Year 11 SRC students were presented with their badges.
TAS Faculty The students of 7TAS.5 had their first practical cooking lesson this morning with Miss Cook. They were an excited bunch entering the food labs where they learnt about food safety, hygiene, preparation and processing; all while preparing their delicious Rainbow Yoghurt Parfaits. Well done to all of the students involved.
Mathematics Faculty Ms Ghosh would like to acknowledge the following 9M5 students for their effort and application in class—Annisa Bolang, Nicholas Cullen, Makayla Dang, Cayden Graham, Tarley Killorn, Kaeley Kosonen, Halle Lum, Shanice Marin, Karina Markosyan, Lily Vimpany and Cooper Tran. Careers News—Ms L Latimore We have begun hearing of our student successes in gaining Early Entry into university. Ms Latimore congratulates Janan Codmani and Jayden Tran, Leaders and Achievers Early Entry to Macquarie University and Tayla Garifalakis, True Awards Early Entry to Western Sydney University. Janan Codmani Jayden Tran Tayla Garifalakis
LOTE Faculty Mrs Ferraro reports that Sarah Jesson, Charlyse Hall and Ashton French were the first Hiragana black belt recipients in 7I Japanese. This was quickly followed by fellow 7I students Christian Barsoom, Mia Klinkert, Krystalia Mitropoulos and Ebony Hatton in the second attempt at the black belt test. In 7A the first Hiragana black belt recipients were Georgia Farrell, Kwanita Olney, Cara Roberts, Nazek Rabaa, Anke Nagel and Verena Sahertian with Bethani Auciello receiving hers on the second attempt. This means that these students were able to accurately write all 46 characters of the Hiragana alphabet. A significant achievement that they should be very proud of.
Mrs Ursino would like to congratulate the following students on receiving their Hiragana black belt—Lucas Guy, Mason Broughall, Aleisha Rutherford, Abigail Smith, Trinity Gueit, Anya Berry and Sam Brugman. Also Ms Hassan, Mrs Ferraro and Mrs Ursino would like to congratulate Year 7 and the Year 9 and Year 10 elective Japanese classes for the mature way in which they participated in the lessons surrounding the 75th anniversary of the dropping of the Atomic bomb on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Debating News—Ms Deller, Coordinator
The Years 7 and 8 Debating Team won their first debate against Port Hacking High School. Well done Benjamin Khuu, Maria Malaxos (Year 7); Ray Jiang, Pearce O’Gradey, Lily Thompson and Thomas Marshall (Year 8)
Well done to everyone—what an exciting term full of lots of great learning. Ms B Stone Head Teacher, Welfare
Student News (continued)
Year 12 trial exams are now complete and I would like to take this opportunity to commend Year 12 on the polite and courteous manner in which they have conducted themselves during the exams so far. Menai High School’s Presiding Officer, Theresia Zadkovich (appointed by NESA) oversees the Trial and HSC exams. Theresia is a former school principal, and together with her team of supervisors, will work closely with Year 12 and see them through these important exam periods. Year 12 HSC Exams and COVID Advice Please use the following link to access information from NESA about the HSC and COVID-19 https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronoavirus-advice/hsc You will be able to access information on such things as what to do if your school is closed or if you are required to self isolate on the day of an HSC exam. The formal Preliminary Exam period for Year 11 will occur in Weeks 8-9 of Term 3 (7
th–18
th
September). The Exam Timetable and Rules and Procedures information was distributed to students in hard and digital copy in Week 5 so preparation and revision for these exams should be well and truly underway. I would like to remind Year 11 students and parents that it is of the utmost importance that students sit their exams during the timetabled period and holidays and appointments are not to be made during this time. Please note that Year 11 students will only attend school when they have an exam scheduled. Strict COVID guidelines will be followed during the exam period including no sharing of equipment meaning that students must come equipped with their own pens, rulers, calculators etc each day. Parents and caregivers should familiarise themselves with the Illness and Misadventure process for the exam period. It can be found in the Rules and Procedures document attached to this newsletter along with the Exam Timetable. Any enquires about the Year 11 Preliminary Exams should be directed to Mr Meagher or myself. Mrs L Ferraro Head Teacher, Administration
Tell Them From Me Parent Survey 2020 Every year Menai High School participates in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted over Term 3 and early Term 4. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au. To access the survey for our school go to: http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/mhs20 The survey is available in 23 languages.
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Extra Curricula Events
GEM Girls The GEM Girls have been working well this year. So far they have completed their first module titled 'Me'. This module focused on self reflection, positive body image, looking after me, nutrition for teenage girls and stress management. Mrs Ryan and Miss Ready couldn't be prouder of the girls and all that they have achieved so far this year.
Ms N Ryan, Relieving Head Teacher TAS
Year 10 Gearing up for Work Experience 2020! On Wednesday morning, 5th August, students were given a booklet with information for parents/caregivers on what Work Experience is all about. They were also given 3 pieces of information to give their employers— 1. Information for Employers booklet, 2. A copy of the Insurance Cover and a 3. Student Placement Record form to complete. Students who have already completed their Work Experience Certificates last term and should give the employer a copy of it as well. Students need to complete the top of each of the 4 pages with their details. They then need to complete all of Page 1 and be the first to sign the form. The Employer needs to complete all of pages 2 & 3 and sign. Please note: Employers MUST write in each space and N/A is not acceptable. The Employer signs the form when they have completed all the information required. Page 4 is to be completed by parents/caregivers and signed last. It is going to be a difficult year to obtain Work Experience because of the COVID-19 virus. It was suggested that when students approach employers, they should acknowledge the disruption the Virus has caused but then explain that our Work Experience program is not until the end of November and the first week of December (Monday 23-Friday 27 November and Monday 30 November-Friday 4 December). They should ask the employer to please consider them as first choice if the employer is able to provide Work Experience later in the year (as 'things could change' either way) and the student will check in closer to the dates. Students may choose two or more different employers for the two weeks. They may come and pick up extra forms from the bench outside the Careers Office in the library at any time. Ms Latimore Careers Adviser
Extra Curricula Events
Vocational Education and Training News
Work Placement Work Placement has re-commenced for our VET Students. Workplace learning is an integral part of all VET courses. It gives students an opportunity to use the skills they have learnt in the classroom. Zakarie in Year 11 recently commenced his Business Services work placement. Due to COVID-19, there is a shortage of host employers. Our work place service provider, Southern Sydney Business Education Network (SSBEN), are working tirelessly to find suitable hosts for our students. In the meantime, if a student studying a VET subject has family or friends who are able to host them, they should talk to their VET teacher to organise the paperwork. Ultimo RTO Awards Congratulations to the following students:
Oliver Crowther-Miller, Information and Digital Technology
Blake Watterson-Griffin, Construction Katrina Winter, Entertainment Industries Jack Gersbach, Hospitality Christie Hayward, Primary Industries
These students have all been nominated by their teachers and the school for the Ultimo RTO VET Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in Vocational Education and Training. Over the past few years, students at Menai High School have successfully won their categories. The Awards Ceremony will be held via Zoom on Monday 14 September. We wish them all the very best.
Lisa Blanche Relieving Head Teacher VET
Advice from High School Careers Advisers for Parents and Caregivers of Year 12 Students Term 4 is an important time for Year 12 students and their families. For many, big decisions will be made about future work, study and training opportunities. It is often an exciting time as children make decisions about, and embark on, their post-school journey, however, it can also bring some challenges. Some of the most experienced and highly qualified high school Careers Advisers from the Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc have prepared this guide for parents and carers of Year 12 students. Advice to Parents: Preparing Students For Life Beyond Year 12 The most important advice for parents and caregivers is to be supportive of your child during what may be a stressful and challenging time for them. It is important to have conversations with your child about their hopes, aspirations and plans for work, training and study post Year 12. Having open dialogue with your child will facilitate an environment where they can ask you questions and share their ideas providing opportunities for you to provide feedback and support. You may like to organise an interview with yourself, your child and their school Careers Adviser if your child needs guidance to understand the opportunities, requirements and processes for
Extra Curricula Events (continued)
options they are considering. The school Careers Adviser may also have access to resources that can assist your child to work out what it is they would like to do when they finish school. Importantly, do not pressure your child into an opportunity that they are disinterested in or may be well beyond their capabilities. It is important that children can investigate and identify their choices regarding further training, education, work and career pathways. It may take considerable time as children evaluate the range of post-secondary options available to them. It is not uncommon for first year tertiary students (university, TAFE, private college) to change their course of study. This is an available pathway for those who re-evaluate their original choice which may turn out to be not as they expected. In the current economic and employment climate, it is beneficial to complete some form of post-school qualification. At TAFE, students can enrol in a Certificate 1 course and continue their learning up to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. For university, look to courses that best suit your child’s interests, skills and abilities. There will be much talk about what areas of employment have the highest employment needs. Research the job, course and training options best suited to your child’s skills and abilities and discuss them with your child. Be aware of the range of learning options including university, TAFE, Group Training Organisations (GTO’s) and private colleges, as well as varying methods of delivery including online and face-to-face. Encourage your child to attend information sessions with educational institutions who offer opportunities of interest to your child and encourage and assist them to contact local employers for industry-based learning opportunities. You may hear the phrase ‘Gap Year’ which has a range of interpretations. For some students, this may mean taking a year away from study to work, providing more time to make decisions about future study, training and work. For others, this will mean travel overseas to complete courses or cultural exchange opportunities. A gap year may also involve participating in volunteer activities in Australia or even doing a short course. For example, students may do a Business Administration course at TAFE in their Gap Year to qualify them to undertake casual work as an office assistant to support the costs of their university study. It is important to ensure processes are followed to defer tertiary study if your child has already been accepted into a course. Check with your school’s Careers Adviser on the options and processes for undertaking a gap year. What Happens If Your Child’s ATAR is Higher than Expected? For some children, the release of the ATAR will be a time for celebration where their hard work and dedication culminates in an ATAR as expected or higher. This does not necessarily mean it is a time to change plans, goals or careers. If your child is happy with the path they have chosen, then a higher than expected ATAR does not need to change that. It may, however, open up some tertiary courses which your child may not have considered as they felt that they may have been out of their reach. For students who have applied for university courses, this is a time where your child has the opportunity to change the order of their course preferences. Is there a course they really liked, but did not think they would get the ATAR, so had it further down their list? Now is the time to re-order course preferences. It is also a good time to consider applying for scholarships that may still be available. An ATAR does not define a student’s career interests. Support your child in selecting courses, whether university, TAFE or private colleges, that they are interested in undertaking. If they are not sure about a specific area or job they would like to do then an Arts, Science or Business degree is a good starting point offering a broad choice of options. Look at the major areas of study offered by a tertiary provider as these can vary between providers. There is no value in switching from a course with a lower ATAR to one with a higher ATAR unless it is a course that a student is interested in pursuing.
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What Happens If Your Child’s ATAR is Lower Than Expected? It is important to remember that the ATAR is not EVERYTHING! Just because your child does not achieve an ATAR as high as they were expecting does not necessarily mean they cannot get to where they want to go. There are many options available for those who were planning on going to university. Many universities offer preparation courses, in their places such as University of Wollongong College or Western Sydney University College, which are great opportunities to complete 12 months of study on campus. This prepares the student for entry the following year. Some of these pathway courses are free, some are expensive, some are shorter than 12 months and some are online. Find a preparation course that aligns with your child’s circumstances. It is also an option to gain entry to a university course with a lower ATAR and after completing 12 months, you can internally transfer to another course. If this is your child’s intended pathway, make sure they understand any requirements for transferring such as if there are minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) scores required and whether they can obtain some credit for the subjects completed in the first 12 months. If your child has not already considered studying at regional universities, now is a good time to look at these options because ATAR’s are sometimes lower at regional universities as the demand for some courses is not as high as their metropolitan counterparts. Another great pathway is through TAFE with campuses around Australia offering a range of courses offering a solid foundation for transferring to university at a later time. Putting in Place Options if the First One Doesn’t Go As Planned All students should have at the very least a Plan B, and even a Plan C and D depending on where you are and what opportunities you have for post-school learning. Seek guidance from your child’s school Careers Adviser who is often willing to assist in the months after leaving school. Encourage your child to be realistic about available opportunities. Some jobs, courses, apprenticeships, cadetships, traineeships can be competitive so encourage your child to research things such as how many places are offered and other factors which may need to be taken into consideration such as relevant work experience.
Make sure students apply for any and all options they might be considering, ideally before the end of Term 3. In Term 4, it is still possible to talk with TAFE Career Counsellors and Private Colleges about available opportunities. Universities may also have pathways course options open for enrolment. It is better to have several options to choose from if your child is successful in receiving more than one offer. It is a difficult task to guide parents through all the post-school study, training and work opportunities that are available for students, but hopefully, as best as one can do in such a small number of words, you have an understanding of some of the options to assist you to offer suggestions and guidance to your child during their senior years at school. Just remember your school Careers Adviser is the best person to help you navigate the numerous options and choices for your child and help identify what is the best fit for them. Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc Students of Menai High have been encouraged to look at the following sites to assist them with their decision making:
School Leadership Team
Captains Janan Codmani
Will Straker
Vice Captains Freya Bygrave, Chloe Doran
Will Delezio, Jayden Tran
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JobJump (to login initially use the School’s password tuna all in lowercase). After the login process go to: ATAR Course Search Myfuture Login and go to PROFILES and then do the quizzes – Interests, Skills Menai High Careers Login and then see the BULLS EYES Click on any of the jobs and more information will come up! Ms L Latimore Careers Adviser
Attachments
Attachments
Join us for Warrior Women at EDYS this term, which is a free 6 week empowering self-discovery program for young women in Years 9 & 10. Run by our qualified female youth workers, it is a weekly gathering and a safe space to ask questions, connect with others, and have honest con-versations. Discussions may explore friendships, relationships, self-esteem and body image, val-ues, mental health challenges and more. It is designed to increase knowledge and give tools and strategies to develop inner strength and resilience, build identity and self-esteem, and create a community of caring and connected young women. Warrior Women will be held weekly on Tuesdays for 6 weeks commencing on 18th August from 3:15 - 4:30pm at EDYS (Sessions held on 18 & 25 August and 1, 8, 15 & 22 September 2020). Bookings are essential so please head over to https://www.ssfs.org.au/Event/warrior-women-free-empowering-self-discovery-program-for-teen-girls, or phone 9548 2734, or email [email protected].
Community Messages
Community Messages
Free Graduated Licensing Scheme Workshops for Learner Driver Parents in the Sutherland Shire Young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes. That's why the Roads and Maritime Services has introduced a new licensing scheme, with more supervised driv-ing practice for learner drivers. To help parents in supervising learner drivers, the Roads and Maritime Services has set up a FREE 2 hour workshop for parents offering practical advice on how to help learner drivers be-come safer drivers. A FREE parents' workshop will be conducted by David Riches and hosted by Sutherland Shire Council on Wednesday September 2nd at Sutherland Shire Council Offices in Eton Street from 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Early bookings are essential, by phoning Council on 9710 0341 now to reserve your place, or email [email protected]
