Careers, Education, Employment & Training 2020

ECHUCA-MOAMA

EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

A HELPFUL GUIDE TO SELECTING AND APPLYING FOR EDUCATION, APPRENTICESHIPS & EMPLOYMENT

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Meet Liam He’s living proof that you can achieve big goals in a short time at Moama Bowling Club.

Liam’s career began with MBC in 2005 in a casual bar and gaming role, and just seven years later at the tender age of 30, he became our operations manager.

He is now the club’s chief operating officer, a role he commenced last year at age 37, and leads a team of 230 staff, is responsible for a multi-million dollar operating budget, and has travelled all over the world representing our club and industry.

Not bad for a bloke who lives and works in Moama, and started out pouring beers behind a bar!

After finishing Year 12 at Deniliquin High School, Liam studied accounting at Charles Sturt University in Wagga before switching over to a business management degree.

He worked with his father’s accounting firm for 12 months after his uni days, and then went on to manage a sports stadium.

But he hadn’t found his calling.

He was looking for a new challenge when one of his footy club team mates recommended he apply for a job at Moama Bowling Club.

“My mate worked at the club at the time and was pretty passionate about the hospitality industry and all the different career pathways it offered,” Liam said.

“Initially I just thought a job in hospitality would involve working behind the bar, but then he pointed out all the opportunities in HR, functions, gaming, finance, operations and marketing and I was sold. There were just so many layers to it that I hadn’t considered, and it made a lot of sense to go down that path.”

After 12 months of working in a casual and part-time capacity with MBC, Liam secured a full-time trainee manager’s position.

He worked in that role for a year, spending eight week rotations in all departments of the club, where he gained a solid working knowledge of the entire enterprise.

“Generally when people step through our doors they’re here for a good time, a celebration or a bit of fun, and we’re creating a space where they can come together to do those things.

In 2008 he progressed to duty manager where he worked for three years, before stepping in to the gaming manager role in 2011.

“It’s not your average, sterile office environment that’s for sure.

There’s a great energy in the place - it’s a fun, upbeat atmosphere and no two days are ever the same.”

12 months later he successfully applied for the operations manager role, where he thrived for seven years, before stepping up to the chief operating officer position last year.

Liam’s career progression at MBC is proof that it’s possible to achieve big career goals in a short space of time.

“When I look back on it now, I realise it was a pretty fast progression, but I worked hard along the way, asked a lot of questions and learnt the ropes as quickly as I could so that I was in a position to take every opportunity that came along,” Liam said.

“Plus I was given so much support, training and encouragement by people within the club along the way that each new step just felt natural at the time.

“When I look back at some of the big projects I’ve worked on, and am working on now, and some of the destinations I’ve traveled to with work, including Las Vegas, Hong Kong and New Zealand, it blows me away. I never imagined those kinds of opportunities would be available to me in a hospitality job in rural NSW. “I came into this industry thinking I could make a career out of it if I did the right thing and worked hard, but I had no idea back then of all the different layers to hospitality and the opportunities that existed. I’m still amazed by the opportunities every day.”

If you ask Liam what he loves most about working in the hospitality industry, he’ll tell you it’s the people.

His advice to young school leavers who are eager to jump straight into the top jobs, is to start out by getting to know the business at an operational level, to develop experience across a broad range of roles, and to build from there.

“You never know what opportunities are going to pop up until they do, so make sure you’re doing the best you can, working hard, and keeping your options open so that when they do present, you can grab them with both hands.

“This is one of the best industries you can be involved in. I’ve made lifelong friends in the hospitality industry and I’ve been able to build a rewarding career out of it. Hospitality isn’t just pouring beer or serving food, it’s a pathway into pretty much any professional stream you can think of.”

Liam’s inspiring story of success is one of many at Moama Bowling Club. Through the training opportunities we provide, the support of our dedicated team, and our strong parternships with reputable training organisations we cultivate the ideal environment for career growth and success.

We always love to meet eager individuals who are looking for careers in hospitality. Come in and talk to one of our team about the many exciting opportunities that might be perfect for you!

“I love that we get to interact with our customers every day, and put a smile on their faces,” he said.

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It’s not your average, sterile office environment that’s for sure.

There’s a great energy in the place - it’s a fun, upbeat atmosphere and no two days are ever the same

If you’re looking for a career in the hospitality or the club industry, look no further than Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue. Moama Bowling Club.

Our Careers

Moama Bowling Club offers careers in all facets of the club industry including Administration, Marketing, Sports, Gaming, Food & Beverage, Functions, Maintenance and much more. Moama Bowling Club are an employer of choice encouraging an excellent work/life balance.

Your Opportunities We offer apprenticeships and traineeships in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Greenkeeping, Sports & Recreation, Administration and more.

These traineeships offer unique and exciting opportunities in a world class environment. Earn while you learn.

www.moamabowlingclub.com.au 6 Shaw Street, Moama NSW 2731

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR & MOAMA BOWLING CLUB

School-based apprenticeships offer alternative for students Moama Anglican Grammar year 12 student Amber Devereaux, 17, began a school-based apprenticeship with Moama Bowling Club (MBC) at the end of 2019.

School-based apprenticeships offer an alternative career option for students, allowing them to begin their vocational training, earn a wage and get handson experience, all while "nishing their education.

Amber worked casually in the kitchen and had also completed a year 10 work experience placement at MBC, when she heard it was looking for a new apprentice chef.

Amber, who has wanted to be a chef for as long as she can remember, put up her hand; and with the support of Kim McFadden — head of Vocational and Educational Training (VET) at Moama Anglican Grammar — was able to set up a three-year school-based apprenticeship in partnership with the club.

Amber attends Echuca TAFE one day a week to learn theory and practical skills and, up until the COVID-19 pandemic began, was also working three to four shifts out-ofschool hours at the club where she received valuable on the job training and experience, learning from a range of chefs and cooks.

After completing year 12 at the end of this year, Amber will continue her apprenticeship with MBC for another two years.

She will come away with a Certi"cate III in Commercial Cookery, which will allow her to work as a chef.

Amber said she was really pleased she made the decision to do a school-based apprenticeship as it had allowed her to complete her schooling.

“The biggest advantage is getting a head-start while I’m still at school, and learning from so many different staff members in a busy kitchen,” she said.

Moama Anglican Grammar also offers school-based traineeships, where year 10–12 students can work part-time with a partner business and complete their formal traineeship training by the end of their HSC year.

Fellow student Connor Bacon is doing a traineeship with McDonald’s to attain his Certi"cate III in Retail, while Jack Dorgan is working to complete a traineeship with the National Australia Bank and attain his Certi"cate II in Business.

SCOTCH COLLEGE

Boarding at Scotch College

Founded in 1851, Scotch College has been educating boys for 169 years.

Laying the foundations for their future Boarders at Scotch enjoy high quality accommodation in a caring ‘homely’ environment. Within the College’s extensive 27 hectare grounds, rural boys participate in an unequalled range of activities including music, drama, outdoor programs and more than 20 different sports.

Based upon Christian principles, Scotch College has a proud tradition of academic excellence, an extensive sporting and co-curricular program and outstanding facilities in a convenient location.

www.scotch.vic.edu.au Scotch College 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Phone 03 9810 4203 / Fax: 03 9810 4333 Email admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au

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Located in the heart of suburban Melbourne, our beautiful single campus, spanning 27 hectares, is !anked by the Yarra River. Scotch is af"liated with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, and Christian teachings underpin all that we do.

Scotch is home to 160 boarders, from year 7 to 12. Boys reside in one of three boarding houses and in this environment they learn to share their lives with others from a wide range of backgrounds.

Boarding at Scotch provides boys with access to the school’s outstanding facilities in the one location. In addition to the "ve main ovals, two multipurpose playing "elds (including 26 tennis courts), indoor swimming pool and gymnasium, and rowing facilities, there is the state-of-the-art music and drama centre (The James Forbes Academy), a new world-class science centre (The

Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Science) and the Spencer Centre for Design and Technology.

The latest development to be undertaken at Scotch is the Keon-Cohen Dining Hall/Cafeteria. The Senior School Precinct, in which the dining hall/cafeteria will be located, will form a marketplace of engagement for boys and staff at the very heart of our school. It will be a home for the boys, their aspirations, conversations and collaborations. A place of enterprise, where opportunities are identi"ed and explored, and solutions re"ned and brought to bear for the greater good.

The redeveloped Keon-Cohen Dining Hall/Cafeteria will form the hub of this precinct. Boys and teachers will gather to meet and eat, and share news and ideas, as they take time away from routines and let their minds wander to all that might be possible.

This precinct has been completed and will be in operation upon the boys’ return to school this month.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

BENDIGO TAFE

Supporting students to succeed Are you looking to reskill, upskill or start studying something you love? Bendigo TAFE’s Echuca campus offers a broad range of courses you can study locally with supported online, remote and practical training.

Combined with our passionate teachers, strong community and industry partnerships, we are beside you every step of the way, offering additional support from our Reconnect team and our Koorie liaison of!cers to ensure you are bound to succeed.

Strong Community Partnerships

Tegan Hartshorn is the Community Partnerships co-ordinator at the campus and is passionate about delivering vocational training to all students.

One of the things that Tegan loves most about the campus is its connection to local community.

“It’s so great being able to help people to get the skills they need to work and give back to our local community,” she said.

“We get a variety of students, from young people re-engaging back into education through our VCAL program, people starting their apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery as well as people kicking off their career in Early Childhood or Ageing Home Community.

“We regularly see students coming to us for

a complete career change. It’s so rewarding watching all of these people achieving their learning goals, whatever they may be.”

She says the challenges thrown up by COVID-19 have added a new dynamic to the mix, but it’s one that the students have responded to well.

In the past three months more than 200 students have moved to online study before the gradual reintroduction of practical assessments where essential.

“It has been such a positive step to have people back on campus, as it really is what TAFE training is all about.”

The Echuca campus administration is operating remotely and is ‘open’ for inquiries and enrolments.

Upcoming programs include: • Certi!cate IV in Building & Construction (Building) (CPC40110)* • Certi!cate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20113) • Victorian Certi!cate of Applied Learning (VCAL) all levels • Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217)* • Food Handlers Program

Passionate Teachers

Our highly quali!ed educators like Matt Rolfe and Heather Jeffreys bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment to seeing their students succeed.

Helping students gain better outcomes is the real driver in why Matt loves teaching

Learning Support and Preparation for Study.

Matt’s passion for students being given the opportunity to develop their con!dence and succeed in life, clearly shows.

“They might be older people who haven’t been at school in a long time, or early school leavers who need help with their literacy and numeracy skills. I love seeing them slowly develop more con!dence, and making friends,” he said.

“We work with local services including Reconnect and the Skills and Jobs Centre to support our students to take the next step to !nd meaningful work that they love.”

Echuca local Heather has been teaching VCAL at the campus since 2009.

“Every year the students who come into our VCAL classes are very different. They are wonderful students who have struggled in the school system, then come across to our VCAL program and have just thrived. The parents are amazed, and the students love it,” she said.

“Our small class sizes mean that our students get the help that they need. We can see if a student is having a bit of trouble, and we can go and offer help. Then they get

used to asking for help and develop their con!dence to ask us for help.”

Reconnect Program

“Reconnect is a fantastic free service that can provide personalised support and courserelated !nancial assistance to people who haven’t completed Year 12 or equivalent.

It really is brilliant,” says Farran Priest, a Reconnect case manager.

“During my time as the Echuca Reconnect case manager, I have seen some great outcomes. These have included seeing longterm disengaged clients completing courses and at times even moving on to work.

“The Reconnect service really works with your own strengths and individual learning goals to help you successfully return to education and training. It is a completely personalised service and I encourage anyone who thinks they may need our support to be in touch.”

For more information, call 1300 976 977 or visit bendiGOTAFE.edu.au/Echuca *Free TAFE on selected courses only. Eligibility criteria apply. Other fees and charges may apply. Find out more at freetafe.vic.gov.au

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

WE HAVE IT ALL EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY IS LEADING YOU TO HEALTHY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As Campaspe Shire’s largest employer there is a career opportunity for you.

Whether you are considering a future in providing clinical care or support services, a career at Echuca Regional Health will open many doors. Take a look at our website (www.erh.org.au/careers) to view our current job vacancies or contact the Education team today.

Allied Health Services

Hospitality and Support Services

Medical / Nursing

Allied Health Assistant Dentist and Therapist/Assistant Dietitian Occupational Therapist Population Health Educator Physiotherapist Primary Prevention and Health Educator Podiatrist Speech Therapist

Cafe Assistant Chef Cleaner Food Services Assistant Hospital Orderly Kitchen Assistant Pastry Chef Patient Porter Security Officer Supply and Purchasing Officer

Aboriginal Liaison Enrolled Nurse General Practitioner (GP) Health Services Assistant Hospital Medical Officer Midwife Registered Nurse Rural Generalist Doctor Theatre Technician Pharmacist and Technician

Trade Services

Administration Services

Electrician Engineer Fitter Landscaper / Gardener Maintenance Officer (Buildings and Equipment) Plumber Trade Assistant

Administration Customer Service Officer / Receptionist Department Manager Education (Clinical and Non-Clinical) Trainer Executive Finance and Accounting Officer Human Resources and Payroll Officers Health Information Services Officer Information Technologist Occupational Health and Safety Officer Ward Clerk

Community Services Adult and Child Counsellor Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker Family Support Worker Home Care Nurse Social Worker Women’s Health Support Worker

START YOUR CAREER WITH THE BIGGEST REGIONAL EMPLOYER IN THE FASTEST GROWING INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE AND ON THE JOB TRAINING • Career Advisors • Face to Face Workshops • Online Learning Opportunities • Structured Supervisional Program • VCAL/VET School Programs • Workplace Trainers

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CADETSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

TAFE AND REGISTERED TRAINED COURSES

• Clinical placement for University and TAFE Students

• Aboriginal Employment Pathways

In partnership, Onsite Training programs include:

• Expert Clinical Supervisional Educators

• Nursing

• Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistant

• Graduate Programs • Onsite Accommodation • Post Graduate Programs

• Trade Services

• Certificate III in Individual Support • Certificate IV in Leadership and Management • Diploma of Nursing

Supporting everyone to be healthy and live well

To discuss your career opportunities contact the Education Department.

Email: education@erh.org.au Phone: 03 5485 5286 for current job vacancies: www.erh.org.au/careers

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR

Choose your own destiny Choices. The major goal we set as a school for our students is that, at the end of their formal schooling, they have access to a range of choices regarding their future.

These choices are about the next phase of their life in terms of further training or study but also about their path as positive young adults who can actively contribute to the communities where they live and work.

The vision statement for Moama Anglican Grammar focuses on young people being in command of their own destiny, and the role we play as a school to support their development in partnership with families.

Moama Anglican Grammar supports students in their education journey from kindergarten (5 years old) to Year 12 on one campus in Moama. The expert teaching staff work with students to achieve their personal best. This is not a single focus on academic results but a focus on the whole person and their optimal development.

At the senior level the school offers a broad choice of HSC subjects. The school follows the NSW curriculum which is a highly regarded quali!cation within Australia and internationally. The HSC course allows students to study a range of subjects, and students can include a Vocational Education Training (VET) course as a part of the HSC. This allows students to gain a dual quali!cation of their HSC and a nationally recognised Certi!cate II in a VET subject.

The NSW curriculum also has a pathway for students to begin a trade through a School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

The program supports students to pursue their passion for practical learning and complete their HSC. These are completed through a partnership with a trade provider, employer and the school.

These programs can be started when students are in Year 10, which allows them to balance their study pattern and complete a HSC/VET subject in Year 11.

For those with aspirations for tertiary study, Moama Anglican Grammar offers a wide range of academic subjects with dedicated and supportive teachers. Our students always comment positively on the great relationships they build with their teachers in the senior years and the fantastic support they receive that establishes the best conditions for the students to achieve their goals.

Students are at the centre of everything we do at Moama Anglican Grammar. For our younger students we focus on the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills alongside positive social and emotional growth, combined with creative play. As students move through upper primary and lower secondary we support their emerging independence while they discover their strengths and passions to capitalise on these in their senior years. We have con!dence our graduates leave us equipped to pursue their chosen careers and to contribute positively to the communities they live and work in.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

MCDONALD’S ECHUCA

Offering a golden opportunity IF YOU’RE someone looking to find an opportunity to gain new skills for work or life and valuable experience that employers are looking for then you should look no further than McDonald’s.

Even if your eye is on a different dream or career, people with experience at McDonald’s on their resume really stand out when they look to their next path in life.

McDonald’s offer students from several schools in Echuca-Moama the chance to learn skills through several traineeships and courses which can deliver a Certi!cate II or III in retail during their last years of highschool and beyond. As well as a diploma quali!cation through its management development program.

“Here at McDonald’s, we offer a range of options for high-school students if they decide to take on a career in the hospitality industry,” McDonald’s Echuca owner Scott Moller said.

“These students are learning valuable skills they can use in any aspect of life, whether they decide to stay in the industry or transfer those skills to another industry,” he said.

During their 12-month training, workers are shown most facets of the restaurant and can try their hands at anything.

“We !nd students can be a bit hesitant at !rst, but through nurturing and training they !nd where they are most comfortable, most love the experience,” Mr Moller said.

“They have the opportunity to work in the front of house as well as learn how to work in the kitchen and other aspects of the restaurant.”

Employees can work in many areas of the business, thrive in fast paced situations

At McDonald’s® Echuca we aim to provide much more than just a job for our employees. We seek to offer an enriching employment experience as well as exciting long-term career prospects for our employees.

Our Pathways to Management chart outlines the many career paths and formal qualifications that are available, and it all begins at McDonald’s Echuca restaurant.

and learn a wide range of skills that are transferable to employment and life “Our employees have the chance to work to deadlines, manage customer satisfaction as well as the production and cleaning side of the job,” he said.

“We have managers who can manage a large group of people, all with different skill sets, and learn something new every single day.”

At the same time, students can balance their schoolwork as well as their jobs as they go along.

“We want to make sure they aren’t overwhelmed with both. The balance between the two is very important to us,” he said.

And if that wasn’t enough, you can earn while you learn.

At McDonald’s, the team believes in nurturing growth and development at all levels.

During your time there, you can work your way up from being a crew member to crew coach, shift manager to department or restaurant manager and even into the corporate sector.

As a registered training organisation, McDonald’s can issue nationally recognised quali!cations at different stages throughout your career.

You can !nd more information on careers at McDonald’s and beyond at: apply.mcdonalds.com.au

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

COMMUNITY LIVING & RESPITE SERVICES

Discover a rewarding career supporting people with a disability Community Living & Respite Services (CLRS) is a not-forprofit organisation that provides support services to people with disability, the aged and their families.

Our vision is community enriched by the inclusion of all, empowering individuals and families to live the life they choose.

Our organisation operates based on the core values of: • Respect: We recognise and value individuality; • Wellbeing: We encourage healthy lifestyle choices; • Flexibility: We provide innovative and responsive services to meet individual needs; and • Accountability: We are professional, ethical, honest and take responsibility for our actions.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference within a supportive team environment?

CLRS delivers: • Community services are supports that are delivered to an individual in their home or in the community. Supports are usually delivered from early morning to late at night, every day of the week, but with no overnight support.

• Residential services are supports that are delivered to support a person to live independently, usually with others, in their

home. Supports are delivered around the clock, every day of the year.

• Out of Home Care is a program which supports young people in the care of Child Protection Services to live in a homebased environment in the community.

Supports are delivered 24/7, every day of the year. Staff who work in this area are required to hold, or enrol in upon employment, a Certi!cate IV in Children Youth & Family Studies. CLRS supports young people with disability to live in our

community through this program.

• Community Activities are group-based programs which are social and active.

These groups get out and about in our community, learn how to cook, get exercising, deliver pamphlets and have outings on weekends too.

• Social Enterprises operate to support people to actively contribute to the community and provide opportunities to develop skills in customer service, retail and hospitality. This may assist people to

access employment in the future. Revenue generated from our social enterprises is reinvested in the enterprises to enable ongoing opportunities for people with disability.

Direct Support Professionals work directly with clients every day using the personcentred active support model. These roles vary from supporting young people and adults in their home or community with daily living and community access supports. This may involve providing assistance with meals, personal care, hoisting, assistance with everyday household tasks, and meaningful engagement in our local community.

Team leaders and program leaders manage the team of people working in community services, residential services, community activities and social enterprises. These roles support the client, families and staff. They work to ensure that supports are delivered in the way that meets the needs of the client and adhere to all of the regulatory requirements applicable to CLRS. Across Australia 90,000 additional disability positions will need !lling during the next !ve years. When the National Disability Insurance Scheme rolled out in our local area in May 2017 the workforce in disability was expected to double over !ve years.

Why not join a vibrant and growing sector where you’ll love what you do every day?

CLRS has a number of roles available.

Check out our website clrs.org.au/get-involved/careers/

Community Living & Respite Services Discover a rewarding career supporting people with disability..

Training opportunities, friendly co-workers and a positive work environment are some of the benefits of working with us.

Direct Support Professionals roles may involve providing assistance with daily living including meals, personal care, hoisting, assistance with everyday household tasks, and meaningful engagement in our local community.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE

PLC goes renewable Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Melbourne (PLC) has announced that it will be one of the first schools in the country to achieve a 100 per cent net renewable outcome for its electricity use.

The College is currently installing a largescale PV solar power system spanning the roofs across the campus. Combined with a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement which will see it sourcing its power from grid-scale off-site wind and solar farms, the College will be 100 per cent net renewable in 2020. Any surplus renewable energy will be shared back to the grid PLC Principal Dawn Clements said the College was committed to reducing its carbon footprint.

“PLC has a long history of leadership and innovation and this project will help inspire and encourage our girls to continue to seek more sustainable solutions for future generations,” PLC Principal, Dawn Clements said. “We are very excited about the project and we look forward to doing our part in achieving a low emissions future.”

The College will also have access to live energy data to better understand the College’s energy consumption — including

how much of the solar generated on-site is shared with the grid.

School Captain Imashi Iddawela spoke about how thrilled the students were to see the College adopting renewable energy practices.

“Climate change is a major issue for our generation so we’re excited that our College is leading the way in making such a change,” she said.

“The real-time data will help us to better understand where our energy is coming from and how much we’re using.” “It will also help us adopt more energy ef!cient practises.”

The school is undertaking the project through electricity retailer Flow Power.

Managing Director, Matthew van der Linden congratulated PLC on its adoption of renewable energy and its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. “PLC is showing real leadership in the renewable energy space. Schools are in a great position to take advantage of renewable power from both economic and teaching perspectives, and our partnership with PLC will showcase all that is possible,” Mr van der Linden said.

The College will continue to explore policies to further reduce its carbon footprint and support environmental programs at the campus.

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For more information please contact Admissions on 9808 5811 or email admissions@plc.vic.edu.au

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BALLARAT GRAMMAR

A safe and supportive environment at Ballarat Grammar The vibrant Ballarat Grammar boarding community is situated on our spacious 16 hectare campus in Wendouree. A coeducational boarding school, we cater for students in Years 7 to 12 with intakes at all year levels. We provide a safe and supportive environment where each student is encouraged to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.

With 230 boarders across !ve boarding houses, each led by a live-in Head of House and their family, our boarders live in a dynamic, family-orientated environment where we focus on educating the whole person, with learning experiences extended beyond the classroom. Our strengths lie in offering an array of educational experiences and promoting excellence across all aspects of a student’s education and a wider involvement in the community.

The strong country values of our boarding families are re"ected in the open and friendly nature of the school’s boarders,

and in the tangible sense of community within the school. Our values of respect, responsibility, honesty, compassion and optimism re"ect our focus of supporting each student to become the best they can be. We work closely with boarding parents/ guardians to develop a framework around each child so that they feel supported through their adolescent years.

Being on-campus, boarders can make the most of every opportunity offered to them whilst at Ballarat Grammar. We offer outstanding music, drama, art and sporting facilities, complemented by the Watersports Centre on nearby Lake Wendouree.

The school’s 50 hectare property at Mt Rowan, on the fringe of Ballarat, is home to a thriving agricultural education program with students learning to run a small farm business of Lowline cattle and Corriedale sheep. Ballarat Grammar students have had considerable success showing these animals at events around Victoria and interstate.

Outstanding VCE results, including numerous Premier’s Awards, make Ballarat Grammar a leader in agricultural and horticultural studies in Victoria.

There is an extensive range of after-school

and weekend activities on offer for students to complement the day school program.

Special events for boarding families throughout the year such as parent-child weekends, grandparents’ day, formal dinners and house dinners encourage boarding families to be engaged with their child’s education regardless of distance and to

come and spend time with their child in their learning environment.

We aim to ensure that boarders at Ballarat Grammar develop a life-long love of learning, enduring friendships, and understand the importance of community life and the necessity to contribute to it in a productive and co-operative way.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2020

We welcome you

St. Joseph’s College, a Kildare Education Ministries Catholic Secondary School in the Brigidine Tradition, is a dynamic, welcoming school that promotes excellence and equity, so that all students can become con!dent and creative thinkers who act with strength and kindliness in the Gospel tradition.

Our students have the best of both worlds — an engaging, modern Catholic learning community in a setting of historical and cultural signi!cance.

Having celebrated our 134th birthday in March of this year, students know that St. Joseph’s College holds a special place in the hearts and minds of our local community. Our service to the local community is evidenced in the partnerships established between home and school and our close links with the local community, businesses and training organisations.

Pastoral Care begins with the individual, and emphasizes the role we each play in building a

community that is kind and caring with a focus on supporting and growing everyone into the best person that they can possibly be.

Parents share in the educational and pastoral events of the College, and with online access to their son’s/daughter’s progress, they feel encouraged to get involved in their child’s education in a myriad of ways.

At St. Joseph’s College, students can look forward to courses that meet their needs, expand their horizons and give them every opportunity to make the most of the gifts and talents with which they have been blessed. Our Vertical Curriculum o ers students from Years 8 to 12 every possibility of becoming fully engaged in their learning by developing a Personal Learning Plan that taps into their passions, the people and the courses that can bring their dreams to life.

Providing Pathways to Ful!lling Careers Every student has access to a relevant, inspiring and engaging learning pathway. With VCE, VET VCAL and AEL (Applied and Entrepreneurial Learning) as options, as well as School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. We have a wide variety of senior school pathways open to our students. Our College community is proud of the achievements of our Alumni, who are involved in the widest range of careers in many parts of Australia and even all around the world!

Our ‘Oak Centre’, located at the front of the school is a tribute to the historic Oak tree it sits alongside. The building houses a gymnasium, state-ofthe-art music centre, three modern classrooms and an Allied Health Trade Skills Centre, featuring a three-bed teaching ward.

Among the wide range of pathways available to students, the Allied Health Course provides a unique opportunity for our students to prepare for a career in the Health & Allied Industries such as Child or Aged Care. Supported by Echuca Regional

Health and Australian Catholic University, students can undertake courses that will assist in early entry to many university degrees.

Many graduates of the Allied Health Courses have already begun further study in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedics and even Dentistry.

The facility o ers students fantastic opportunities to begin their studies in this important !eld, including a speci!c set of training resources to build their skills for uniquely rural situations.

From one of our alumni:

“My experience at St. Joseph’s College will always be something I cherish. It was more than just an education, it was the establishment of the important skills necessary to build strong relationships for the rest of my life. I am proud to say I went to St. Joseph’s. The lessons learned through my experience have certainly helped me establish a strong foundation for tackling the challenges within my professional career”.

Assume Responsibility, Restore Reason, Seek Unity Empowering us to work together as one global community

Families of all faith traditions welcome.

Enrolment details are located on our website: www.sje.vic.edu.au – Enrolments