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Asli Dulger

Welcome back to Term 3! We’re very excited to see this term through with our students. A number of things will be happening this term in preparation for Year 12.

Formal Committee

The Senior School would like to thank all the students who expressed interest in joining the Elevation Formal Committee for 2025. We have a number of dedicated students who will be working closely with the Senior School Team in planning and implementing the Year 12 Formal in 2025. Watch this space for more information.

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Students completing a Year 12 Subject

Students who are currently completing either Year 12 Psychology or Media are reminded that the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) has published the exam timetable for the end of year. This can be accessed here.

As a reminder, the following exams are:

Year 12 Psychology

  • 4th of November from 9:00 am until 11:45 am

Year 12 Media

  •  13th of November from 11:45 am until 2:00 pm

Uniform

We are most definitely feeling the cooler weather- especially in Craigieburn. I wanted to remind families that it is important that students are wearing the correct uniform to school. In order to keep warm, students are encouraged to wear: v-neck thermals, the ESC long sleeve, pants, jumper and/or jacket. The College has scarves and beanies which

End of Year Planning

The Senior School would like to publish the following dates for our students and families:

DATEWEEK EVENT
Monday 11th November- Friday 15th November 6Last week of Year 11 classes
Monday 18th November- Friday 22nd November 7Year 11 Exam Period (no classes will be running)
Monday 25th November- Thursday 28th November 8Year 12 classes commence (4 days)
Last day for current Year 11 students is Thursday 28th of November

Asli Dulger

Senior School Leader

Careers & Pathways

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Alex Connor
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John Tikulin

Elevation SC Careers Website

Hello, from the Careers Team at Elevation Secondary College.

We have a school Careers website which students and families can use to explore future pathways after secondary school. Click the link below to access the site.

The website has a student portal where you will be provided activities including:

  • Career Action Plan
  • Career Personality Quiz
  • Interest Test
  • Skills and Abilities Evaluation
  • Employability Skills Audit
  • Entrepreneurship Quiz
  • and MORE!!!

Furthermore, both parents and students can gather further information such as,

  • VTAC details
  • University/TAFE courses
  • VCE and VET Subjects
  • “Bullseye” Career Targets
  • Occupations
  • and MORE!!

University & TAFE Open Days 2024

This information was correct at the time of publication. Students in Year 10 & 11 are encouraged to participate in a few Open Days.

INSTITUTION DATETIMEWEBSITE
Australian Catholic University
– Melbourne Campus
– Ballarat Campus
Sun 11 August
Sun 25 August
10am – 3pm
9.30am – 2pm
Open Day 2024 | ACU
Bond University
– Gold Coast
Sat 27 July 10am – 2pmOn Campus Open Day | Bond University
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
– Elgar Campus
– Nelson Campus
– Lilydale Campus
Tues 20 August
Thur 22 August
4pm – 7pm
4pm – 7pm
Winter Discovery Nights | Box Hill Institute
Australian College of Arts (Collarts)Sat 31 August10am – 3pmOpen Day — Register & Discover Collarts
Charles Sturt University
– Albury-Wodonga
Sun 11 August10am – 1.30pmOpen Day – Study at CSU
Deakin University & Deakin College
– Warrnambool Campus
– Geelong Campuses (Waterfront / Waurn Ponds)
– Burwood- Melbourne Campus
Sun 4 August
Sun 18 August
Sun 25 August
9.00am – 12.30pm
9.00am – 3pm
9.00am – 3pm
Deakin Open Day | Deakin University Open Day
Federation University
– Gippsland Campus
– Berwick Campus
– Ballarat Campus
Sun 11 August
Sun 18 August
Sun 25 August
10am- 2pmOpen Day – Federation University Australia
Griffiths University
– Nathan Campus
– Gold Coast Campus
Sun 11 August9am- 2pmOpen Day – Griffith
Holmesglen Institute
– All Campuses
Various ThursdaysVarious times Online bookings are essential
Open Days- Homesglen
JMC Academy
– Melbourne Campus
Sat 24 August9.45am – 3pmOpen Day – JMC Academy
La Trobe University
– Melbourne Campus
– Albury- Wodonga
– Mildura
– Sydney
– Shepparton
– Bendigo
Sun 4 August
Sun 11 August
Wed 14 August
Thur 22 August
Sat 24 August
Sun 25 August
10am – 4pm
9.30am – 2pm
3pm – 7pm
10.30am – 1pm
10am – 2pm
9am – 2pm
La Trobe Open Day | La Trobe University
Monash University
– Caulfield Campus
– Peninsula Campus
– Clayton Campus
– Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus)
Sat 3 August
Sat 3 August
Sun 4 August
Sun 18 August
10am – 4pm
10am – 2pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 2pm
Open Day | Monash University
Photography Studies CollegeSat 10 August10am – 2pmPhotography Studies College – Open Day
RMIT
– Bundoora Campus
– Brunswick Campus
– City Campus 
– Point Cook Aviation Academy
– Bendigo Aviation Academy
Sun 4 August
Sun 11 August
Sun 11 August
Sun 18 August
Sun 25 August
10am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
RMIT Open Day 2024 – RMIT University
SAE University College
– South Melbourne Campus
Sat 24 August11am – 3pmOpen Day at SAE Melbourne – SAE Australia – Register now
Swinburne University of Technology
– Hawthorn Campus
Sun 28 July10am – 4pmOpen Day | Swinburne University
Torrens University
– Melbourne Campus
Thursday 8 August3.30pm – 6.30pmOpen Day 2024 | Torrens University
University of Melbourne
Parkville & Southbank
Sun 18 August10am – 4pmOpen Day at the University of Melbourne
University New South Wales (UNSW)
– Canberra Campus (ADFA)
– Sydney Campus Virtual Tour
Sat 17 August
Sat 7 September
9am- 4pmDefence Jobs Australia – Australian Defence Force Academy ADFA Open Day – Home
Open Day | UNSW Sydney
University of SydneySat 31 August9am- 4pmOpen Day – The University of Sydney
Victoria University
– Footscray Park & Sunshine Campus
– City Campus
Sun 18 August
Sun 25 August
10am – 3pm
10am – 3pm
Victoria University | VU Open Day
William Angliss Institute of TAFESat 10 August10am – 3pmWilliam Angliss Melbourne Open Day 2024

Getting the most out of an Open DayFAQs

Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August. However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time.

What happens on an Open Day?

On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students, and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers, and current students about what certain courses are like, and what is required to get into them.

Who should attend an Open Day?

Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.

Why should you attend an Open Day?

Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea:

  • You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at the University or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before
  • What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
  • If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
  • Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institutipon?
  • What does the place ‘feel’ like?  Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
  • How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?

If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!

How to make the best of Open Days?

To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers:

  • Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses.
  • Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses.
  • On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools.
  • Ask questions!
  • Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close.
  • Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy.
  • Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.
  • Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available.
  • Enjoy the visit!

Alex Connor & John Tikulin

Vocational Leader & Careers Teacher

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