My teacher, Catherine McDougall, had put a poster up in the classroom 2 years ago about RAW24, I gained interest in it but chose to apply for RAW25, thanks to her I would of never have of gotten the chance to be a part of this amazing opportunity and to widen my artist experience.
Chiana Broydell
Year 12 Student

• A five-day placement (during Victorian Government school terms).
• Students assist staff within the Life Sciences department.

Applicants must read the Position Description and apply in consultation with their school Careers Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: Kyabram Fauna Park will accept multiple applications from the same school

Applications must include

• A maximum 1 page cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in the Zoos Victoria Role Description
• A completed and signed Department of Education Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form instead of a resume. This form can be found on the Work Experience page on Zoos Victoria’s website.

We advise applicants to prepare their cover letter and complete and scan the before proceeding to Apply Now.


Once commencing the online application process, you cannot log out and get back in. The page will also timeout if left inactive for an extended period of time.


If you have any questions, please contact kfpeducation@zoo.org.au.
Online applications open Monday 28th April and close 5.00pm Sunday 11th May 2025.

Should a parent wish to contact a student urgently, the General Office will deliver messages to students as required.
Should a student wish to contact a parent urgently they can request use of an Assistant Principal or House Leader telephone.

Refusal to comply with reasonable instructions from staff will result additional consequences up to and including suspension.

Support for families

Talking about mobile phone use as a family is a great way to support safe and responsible technology use.
The eSafety Commissioner website has many resources for families, such as:

• – 7 tips on how families can balance their time on and offline
• – A guide for parents and carers is a great guide on how to tackle the big online issues
• – Provides advice on social media, screen time, personal information, cyber-bullying, stranger contact and inappropriate content.

Resources

On top of that, Corey was also presented with the 2025 Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship (Composition), an annual scholarship for government school students who study a VCE Music subject and demonstrate a commitment to music composition and a future career in this field. It is the only scholarship of its kind in Victoria and the $8000 will go towards Corey’s aspiration to study Composition at University.

Furthermore, Corey was also recently selected to compose original music for PROJECT Z: a youth-led screen dance project that creates a forum for discussing issues that affect young people and how they relate to the world, empowering them to voice their ideas and perspectives. Corey was commissioned to create a soundtrack for a film that was edited by Erin O’Rourke (Telstra/Australian Ballet Emerging Choreographer of the Year, 2022) and was mentored by Speak Percussion. The film was premiered at Dancehouse in November 2024.

And just yesterday afternoon, Corey received word that he has been selected to participate in the Screenworks APRA/AMCOS Screen Composing Mentorship – where he will be mentored by Brett Aplin (AFI/AACTA and APRA award winning screen composer)!

�Ӱ���̳Senior Secondary College is very proud of Corey and we look forward to seeing where this music composition journey takes him next.

Taylor has a great work ethic and is motivated to have a long-term career in the agriculture sector. She is looking forward to the balance between the workplace, her school studies, and the �Ӱ���̳TAFE requirements for her qualification.

“We look forward to supporting Taylor as she progresses with her SBAT and school studies” said Head Start SBAT Coordinator Shane Crispin. “Well done to Taylor, her family, the WSSC Careers staff, BUSY At Work Industry Training Consultant Jess, Maree and the Cornerstone Pastoral team.”

Picture left to right Shane Crispin HeadStart SBAT Coordinator , Brittany Wright On Country Pathways , Brandon Ryan Koorie Academy of Excellence , Blair Schwager SBAT student , Rebekah Schwager Blair’s Mother , Cameron Ford CFE Projects , Claire Cartwright �Ӱ���̳Senior Secondary College.

Blair has applied himself to a very high level in his secondary school journey after not being fully engaged with his schooling early on. He has been gallantly supported by the team at On Country Pathways , Koorie Academy of Excellence who have supported him to reach his potential. Their mentoring along with Claire Cartwright , the Careers Team from WSSC has made a big difference in Blair’s self-belief , confidence and his own capacity.

HeadStart SBAT Coordinator Shane said the positivity from local employers regarding Blair’s hands on skills, the maturity with which he carries himself is a great credit to him, all that have supported him. Blair has the drive to be successful in this pursuit with a dedicated family, knowledgeable qualified Cameron & the CFE Projects team , School staff , mentoring from Danny from Apprenticeship Support Australia , Shane Crispin Head Start Coordinator and the expert training team at �Ӱ���̳TAFE who will oversee his Certificate 3 Engineering Fabrication. Congratulations Blair.

If any student has been affected by this incident and wishes to speak with someone at the school, please contact us through the main school phone number 0260 437 500.

Thank you for your support.

David Whitehead
Campus Principal
�Ӱ���̳Senior Secondary College

• Click here to download the self-nomination form for the parent member category
• Click here to download the nomination for the parent member category

For further information and to submit your nomination form, please contact College Business Manager John McVean MVJ@wssc.vic.edu.au by Monday February 24th 2025.

School Council Student Nominations

Are you a student at our College and would like to participate in our School Council? Please submit your enquiry to College Business Manager John McVean MVJ@wssc.vic.edu.au by Monday 24th February 2025.

What is a school council and what does it do?

All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the broad direction of a school, in accordance with Ministerial Order 1280 Constitution of Government School Councils, and the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.

Who is on the school council?

For most primary school councils, there are several possible categories of membership:

• A mandated elected parent member category – more than one-third of the total members must be from this category. Department employees can be parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school.
• A mandated elected school employee member category – members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.
• An optional community member category – members are co-opted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. Department employees are not eligible to be community members.
• A small number of school councils have nominee members.

For all schools with a Year 7 and above cohort, there is an additional category of membership:

• A mandated elected student member category, two positions. Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections.

Why is parent membership so important?

Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills and a range of experiences and knowledge that can help inform and shape the direction of the school. Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.

Do I need special experience to be on school council?

Each member brings their own valuable life skills and knowledge to the role. However, councillors may need to develop skills and acquire knowledge in areas that are unfamiliar to them. It is important to have an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future.

• Click here to download the self-nomination form for the parent member category
• Click here to download the nomination for the parent member category

House Scores

Age Champions

Gallery

Y12 Bombing Competition

]]> /?p=37641 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:46:23 +0000 /?p=37641 To help our Year 12 students prepare for the year ahead, we have planned a day full of activities, including a tour of �Ӱ���̳TAFE and La Trobe University. The day designed to assist students focus and get into the right headspace to achieve their personal best in your final year of school.

When: Wednesday February 5 (Week 2) 2025
Where: La Trobe University
Time: 9.00am to 2.50pm
Clothing: Casual clothes
Lunch: Pizza provided
Transport:

In-town students will meet at La Trobe University, outside the MJ Osborne Building.

Out-of-town students will be provided with bus transport to and from La Trobe. The bus will leave from the front of the school in Brockley St. The first bus will leave at 8.30am and the second bus at 8.50am.

2024 Event

Hear from students that attended our 2024 event.