Year 10 Work Experience

As Term 3 begins, we would like to celebrate the achievements of our Year 10 students who participated in Work Experience during Week 10 of last term. This valuable program provides students with the opportunity to explore potential career pathways, develop practical skills, and gain insights into the world of work.

Across a diverse range of industries, students embraced the challenges and rewards of professional environments. From early childhood education to hospitality, retail and various trade and professional settings, each placement offered unique learning opportunities that helped students grow in confidence, responsibility and direction.

Lara, who spent her week at Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre, shared:

“I learnt a lot about what it takes to be a preschool teacher. The educators don’t just supervise the kids—they help them learn and grow through play, storytelling and artworks. I also learned about the values of the centre, like showing kindness, respect and creating a safe learning environment for every child. This experience showed me that teaching young children is both a challenging and rewarding job.”

Bradley completed his placement at the Gold Creek Golf Course Pro Shop and reflected:

“It was a great opportunity to see what it’s like to work in a real job. I learned a lot about customer service and how to speak to people in a friendly and professional way. This experience helped me build my confidence and taught me useful skills I can use in the future.”

These reflections highlight just how impactful work experience can be in shaping students’ understanding of the workplace and their aspirations for the future. If any student is interested in undertaking Work Experience later this year, we encourage them to speak with the Careers Team to explore available options and begin the planning process.

UC Snow Scholarship

The Snow Scholarship is one of Australia’s most generous and transformative undergraduate programs, designed predominantly to support students in Canberra and regional or rural NSW who face barriers to higher education.

Scholars receive:

• Up to $30,000 per year to support living costs, travel and accommodation

• Wrap‑around academic, personal and leadership growth

• A welcoming, diverse community of peers and mentors

Snow Scholarships have been co‑created by the Snow Foundation and the University of Canberra. The Snow Foundation believes in the power of education to change lives and open doors—helping students realise their potential and grow into confident, purposeful leaders. In partnership with UC, they’ve committed $20 million to support students with big dreams who need assistance to get there.

Applications are currently open to Year 12 students. More information can be found here:
https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/study-at-uc/scholarships/snow-scholarships

Careers Team
careers.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au