WHAT’S ON! 5 June 2020

26/6/20 End of Term 2 All Year Levels

20/7/20 School Resumes Term 3 All Year Levels

28/7/20 Subject Selection Evening Year 10 Parents/Caregivers and

Students

11/9/20 Secondary Interschool Formal Arthur Titley Centre

TRANSITIONING TO SENIOR SECONDARY - YEAR 10 DATE CLAIMER Year 10 students are commencing the process of completing their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan and selecting the subjects they will study to assist them in achieving their desired future pathway.

All Year 10 parents / caregivers and students are invited to attend the Subject Selection Evening for students in Year 11 in 2021, at 7.00pm on Tuesday 28 July 2020, in the Mt Carmel Campus Dining Room. Student subject selections will be due on Tuesday 4th August 2020.

For parents / caregivers unable to attend the information evening, the presentation will be recorded and the link will be shared with you following the presentation.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE Year 10 Work Experience will not occur at the end of this term due

to COVID-19 and current restrictions. The Year 10 students are ex-

pected to attend school during Week 10 and their last day of school

will be Friday 26 June.

Please find attached a copy of the Careers Update Bulletin, which

contains important information for students and parents of Year

11 and 12 students.

CCC CAREERS UPDATE

Hackett Terrace - Racecourse Road, Holliman Street andColumbia Street intersection

Pavement Rehabilitation Works

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to advise that pavementrehabilitation works will occur on Thursday I I June 2020 on Hackett Terrace at theRacecourse Road and Hoiliman Street and Columbia Street intersections.

The works will involve the removal and replacement of asphalt on Hackett Terrace, and wiimprove road safety and rideability for road users.

Pavement rehabilitation works to take placeThursday I I June 2020

7:00am to 5:00pm(weather and construction pending)

What to expect

. Partial lane closures and detours will be in place throughout the works zone.Racecourse Road, Holliman Street and Columbia Street will be closed to HackettTerrace during the works. Please seek alternative access via Burdekin Street andMCLeod Street.

. A reduced speed limit of 40km/hr will be in place throughout the works zone duringthese works.

. Traffic controllers will be in place at both ends of the works zone f rom 7am to 5pm toassist in directing traffic safely through the roadworks.

. Access to properties within the works zone are being maintained during the work,however there may be temporary delays.

. There may be increased noise and dust during some works due to the use of heavymachinery and equipment. Every effort will be made to minimise noise; however, residentsmay hear reversing vehicle warning signals. Workplace Health and Safety regulationsstipulate that these beepers cannot be turned off, even in residential areas.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

All work is subject to construction progress and weather conditions. In the event of wetweather or unforeseen circumstances, this activity will be rescheduled for the nextavailable shift.

Road users are asked to drive carefully through the roadwork zone, follow direction of trafficcontrollers and adhere to reduced speed limits. TMR thanks you for your patience andunderstanding during these pavement rehabilitation works.

For more information about Transport and Main Roads projects:

,800 625648Phone

engagement. northern@jinr. qld. gov. auEmail:

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Careers Update Bulletin – 5th June 2020 Tertiary Education Due to the interruptions to education with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of universities offering ‘special’ entry into many of their courses, as well as, substantial scholarships.

The Columba Careers Website is a one stop shop! You will find information on every University in Australia and many other institutions – their website, scholarships, early entry schemes, alternate entry schemes, application information, adjustment factors and course guides. For all information go to https://www.columbacareers.com/

James Cook University: Early offer - https://www.jcu.edu.au/year-12/early-offer Guaranteed Admissions Plan - https://www.jcu.edu.au/year-12/early-offer

Regional Preference Scheme – May be eligible to receive two bonus ATAR points - https://www.jcu.edu.au/year-12/adjustment-factors Careers Event Careers Event have launched a “Where To Next” Hub. Please follow the link for valuable information and access to webinars - https://www.careersevent.com/

Important dates / Open Days For all information pertaining to ‘Open Days’ for universities, visit the following link – https://www.columbacareers.com/open-days Scholarships There are many scholarships on offer.

Visit the Columba Careers page - For all information go to https://www.columbacareers.com/

JCU Scholarships - https://www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu CQU Scholarships - https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/future-students/scholarships

2021 UQ Sporting Scholarship applications will be open from Tuesday 4 August to Saturday 31 October 2020. For further information on UQ Sporting Scholarships please email sportscholarship@uqsport.com.au

Finance information to attend university - https://www.studyassist.gov.au/

Vocational Education and Training TAFE can be a fantastic way to gain practical skills and training in a whole range of career areas. TAFE has a range of career pathways as an option to get into a university. Please visit the following link for more information - https://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/university-pathways.html#.VLxjni42VAM

https://tafeqld.edu.au/assets/oneweb/PDF/course-guides/2021/2021-degree-pathways-guide.pdf

Flight Centre Travel Academy One of the ways our Diploma will set you up for success is through our work experience program. Work experience is an integral part of your learning journey and also a great benefit for your future career pathway. Challenge yourself with real-world scenarios; develop a local marketing strategy or deliver a ‘Covid-19

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Rebound’ plan to rebuild the business. [ Start in January, February or March 2021 and prepare for a career in a changing world. Learn more about Flight Centre Travel Academy here Emergency Services There are a wide range of careers within the various branches of Emergency Services. For more information visit - https://www.columbacareers.com/emergency-services

Queensland: Australian Federal Police

QLD Police

QLD Ambulance Service

QLD Fire and Emergency Services

Defence Force ADF Gap Year Applications are closing soon.

A Gap Year is a great option for students interested in experiencing life in the Navy, Army or Air Force. In just 12-months, you will gain a great salary package, security and stability, unparalleled skills and experience, plus friends for life. All of which will help you decide on a future career – and excel in it. For more information visit defencejobs.gov.au

Administration Assistant Closing Thursday 30 June 2020

Airbase Protection and Security Closing Thursday 30 June 2020 Infantry Soldier Closing Thursday 30 June 2020

Electronics Engineer Closing Friday 31 July 2020 Electronics Engineer Submariner Closing Friday 31 July 2020

Helicopter Pilot Closing Friday 31 July 2020 Marine Engineer Closing Friday 31 July 2020

Marine Engineer Submariner Closing Friday 31 July 2020 Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Closing Friday 31 July 2020

Maritime Logistics Officer Closing Friday 31 July 2020 Maritime Warfare Officer Closing Friday 31 July 2020

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner Closing Friday 31 July 2020 Air Defence Operator Open Airfield Defence Guard Open

Aviation Support Technician Open Navy Sailor Open

Warehouse Coordinator Open

Australian Defence Force information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Visit - https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/indigenous/ways-to-join.

The ADF are also running Careers for Indigenous Australians Virtual Information sessions:

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• Friday 12 June 2pm – 3pm. Register at: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/event/Q3H7W5D • Friday 26 June 2pm – 3pm. Register at: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/event/7KJLJV1 • Friday 10 July 2pm – 3pm. Register at: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/event/V6VJ406 • Friday 24 July 2pm - 3pm. Register at: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/event/T8UGAV4

Apprenticeship & Training The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service have developed short online quizzes to help you self-assess your literacy and numeracy skills. The questions are related to an industry you might be looking to do an apprenticeship or traineeship in. For example, you will get different questions depending on whether you do the Animal Care and Management quiz, compared to the Electrotechnology quiz. To explore these different tests and quizzes go to: aapathways.com.au/lnq

Rural Mechanical Repairs, Charters Towers are looking for the following to commence January 2021. • Apprentice Diesel Fitter • Apprentice Parts Interpreter

Organise some work experience with Mrs Stevenson and send your resumes to admin@rmrepairs.com.au

Hastings Deering are on the hunt for 40 new apprentices. For more information and to apply visit - https://www.hastingsdeering.com.au/ourbusiness/working-with-us/apprenticeships Applications close midnight July 5.

BHP are seeking applications for their 2021 Apprenticeship Program. For more information and to apply visit - https://careers.bhp.com/careers/JobDetail/BHP-2021-Apprenticeship-Program-QLD-NSW/171803?featured=0&fbclid=IwAR2ekiNdCaAobtdyrDOM89H_sDWdu-logiiWH0DMlyMtqshDvdR_2SrXukM Applications close midnight June 17.

Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program for 2021. For more information and to apply visit - https://www.glencore.com/careers/australia/coal-apprenticeship?fbclid=IwAR30XUzXd1LhgShoeiZmfCaHjAUEYKAIG4NT1pW4eMp46cgQ7dJkj32UL90 Applications close midnight June 21.

Schindler Apprenticeship Program 2021 opens in July. For more information or to attend their online information night on the 1 July at 6pm to register, visit – https://app.revelian.com/schindlercareers/

Wilmar Apprenticeship Program Applications for 2021 intake opens mid-July. https://www.wilmarsugarmills.com.au/our-people/apprenticeships

Ergon Apprenticeship Program for 2021 opens in mid-June https://www.ergon.com.au/about-us/careers/apprenticeships

Contact Details Careers Advisor: Phone: Email: Columba Careers Website:

Leesa Stevenson (07) 4787 1744 lstevenson2@columba.catholic.edu.au https://www.columbacareers.com