Year 12
Please find attached the Trial Exam schedule. It is a requirement that Year 12s are attending the trial exams to best prepare themselves for the end of year exams. The feedback that they receive will be valuable for their revision. A reminder that teachers will also be available during normal scheduled class times during SWOTVAC in Term 4.
VTAC applications have also opened. A reminder that students need to register and pay by the 28th of September, otherwise there will be a late application fee. If students have any questions, please go to B8 and speak with the careers team. If students are looking at completing equity schemes and scholarship applications, please get started early and email coordinators/careers/teachers for supporting statements.
Students sitting the trial exams are required to attend their exams in full school uniform.
Asli Dulger
Year 12 Leading Teacher
Careers
Tips to Get a Holiday/Christmas Casual Job
Many retail stores are currently taking applications for the holiday casuals. It’s now time for applications as busy shopping centers in Craigieburn are demanding casual employees.
Development of Employability Skills
Casual roles—predominantly found by students in retail and hospitality— are not just for the sake of making money but also serve as a training ground for critical, lifelong transferable skills, such as:
- Time Management: Students must learn to organize their day to balance homework, classes, family responsibilities, and work shifts.
- Interpersonal Skills: Customer-facing roles build strong social skills, adaptability, conflict resolution, and communication.
- Professional Networks: Entering the labour market early exposes students to industry contacts and potential mentors, easing the transition into full-time employment after graduation.
How to get Casual Work
1. Have your resume ready
Have your resume ready to go. You’ll be applying online and in person so have a couple of printed copies on hand.
2. Keep an eye-out for advertisements and school friends
Most large retailers recruit through their websites, but it’s still worthwhile keeping an eye out for advertisements in shop windows. Check online job boards and ask your family and school friends to let you know if they hear about jobs becoming available, as they might even be able to put a good word for you.
Here are suggestions of stores that you can investigate- Craigieburn Central
3. Be ready to learn quickly
Christmas casuals are brought in to cover a busy period, so you need to pick up the role quickly if you want to keep getting shifts. That doesn’t mean you should take shortcuts, but the faster you learn, the better.
4. Don’t limit yourself
Just because you’ve never worked in retail before doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply for a position. Don’t narrow your options out of fear of trying something new.
Ms. M. Watt, Ms. L. Pannucio & Mr. J. Tikulin