Did you know…..we spent more time and effort planning our next holiday then planning or managing our career. Career has increasingly broadened from a term that is synonymous with occupation or job, to one that represents the configuration of all facets and roles of an individual’s life. With this in mind, as students how active are you in planning your career beyond Newington? Is it time to make an effort and start looking at where you would like to be after Year 12 and what you need to be doing now to get there….read on!

Choices after Year 12 for Year 10 & 11

Thank you to the parents and boys in Year 11 who I have met with over the last few weeks. A reminder that I have appointment times available to meet in the hours before and after school to assist with beginning the process of exploring options after Year 12. In these sessions we identify and develop suitable personal goals (including education, co-curricular and life goals) for boys in Years 11-12 to work towards achieving.

For Year 10 boys, start to look for opportunities to undertake voluntary Work Experience over the Summer School Holiday period. This will help you to evaluate whether or not a particular career is the right one for you.

Year 12—After the HSC/IB 2012

Graduating Year 12, 2012 boys and parents are invited to contact Mr Breden and make an appointment to assist with any post secondary planning for 2013 after the release of HSC results (Board of Studies 19 December) and ATAR rank (UAC web release 9 am 20 December). Discussions may include:

1. Review and change of UAC preferences for Main Round release on 16 January 2013
2. Developing a Plan B (Contingency Plan) to explore pathways options for further education
3. Deciding to take a Gap Year….What does that mean for tertiary study in 2013-14
4. Exploring TAFE as an option – Apprenticeships and Traineeships
5. Balancing work and study commitments in 2013.

Appointments can be scheduled at school on the following days: Monday 17 December through to Friday 21 December 2012. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Breden to discuss anything career and education related.

Tax File Number Applications

Boys aged 13 years and over and still at school are eligible to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) through the school. Applying for the TFN through the school is a quick process. If you are thinking about getting casual work over the summer school holidays, you will more than likely require a TFN. Please see Mr Breden to collect TFN information and an application form.

Australian Defence Force Scholarships 2013

The Australian Defence Force and Academy have a number of excellent scholarship opportunities for boys going into Years 11 and 12 in 2013.

ADFA Education Award

I would encourage current Year 11 Boys who hold rank as a CUO to apply.

The Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award includes a laptop computer and certificate for you, along with a plaque of recognition for your school. There are up to 100 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force which will be presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to ADFA. The ADFA Education Award is unbonded, which means there is no obligation to accept an offer to attend ADFA, nor is the ADF obliged to offer appointment to an award winner. Applications are now open and close 28 February 2013. Click here for more detail.

Defence Technical Scholarship

A Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS) is a fantastic opportunity for Years 11 and 12 students intending to pursue an ADF general entry technical trade career after completing Year 12. The DTS rewards technically-savvy students for staying on at school and enrolling in specific subjects.

Year 11 recipients will receive $2000, paid over two semesters and successful Year 12 students will receive $3000, paid over two semesters. Although there is no obligation to join the Navy, Army or Air Force after finishing school, you will be required to comment on why you are interested in an ADF technical trade career as part of the selection process.

The School will receive information packs in February 2013 and applications close early March 2013. Click here for more detail.

If you would like to make further enquiries or to make an appointment, please contact me on 02 9568 9429 or Email: jbreden@newington.nsw.edu.au. For boys at school, please drop by the Careers Office located on Level 1, above Prescott House locker area at the back of the Le Couteur Wing (Library).

Mr Jamie Breden
Careers and VET Coordinator