Students should note that if they have applied for special consideration, the exam times will remain the same however the venues may vary. We encourage students to contact their teacher for a specific venue.

On Arrival

• You should arrive 15min before your scheduled exam, ensure you know where you’re seated on seating plans (these are outside the venue of your exam, posted on MS Teams and on the notice board near main stairs outside the library)
• You should not bring bags, phones, earphones, electrical devises, smart watches (there are clocks within the venue) or any other personal items.

What to bring

• All students may wear casual clothing- suggest you wear layers in case you find the venue hot/cold. Closed in shoes, no thongs.
• Pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers etc in a clear plastic pencil case or plastic pocket without any labels or markings.
• Water bottles are to be CLEAR only – no labels, no sports or Tupperware bottles.
• Student IDs or drivers license with photo.

Working with Shane Crispin Head Start SBAT Coordinator, Tracey Jacobs from MEGT he has since been able to become part of the professional Cavalier Homes Albury Wodonga via a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship after the success of his placements where Seth displayed great skills and fitted into the team so well.

Seth is currently working one day a week with Cavalier; said he was loving the work and the team. Murray Mallee Training Company is where Seth is going to be Studying the Certificate III in Carpentry qualification very soon. His onsite work supervisor Ben Paddles said Its great for young people to get experience in the industry and see them get a Head start which he wished was around when he was at school. Tracey Jacobs from MEGT Apprenticeships said It is fantastic to work with �鶹��ý and the Head Start program as it’s an awesome way to introduce the next generation to great pathways.

Congratulations Seth on using your initiative utilising your personal connections in taking on this pathway and we thank Lyle, Ben , the Cavalier Homes Albury Wodonga team, MEGT for providing these exciting opportunities for our young people.

For information on School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT’s), please contact Head Start Coordinator, Shane Crispin.
M: 0476 076 258
E: shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au

Biomolecular Horizons 2024

Who: Victorian students in levels 9 – 12, their parents, and their teachers
Date: Wednesday 25th September, 2024
Congress tour: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Public lecture: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Free

The evolving field of biomolecular science is re-shaping our understanding of the natural world and driving innovation in domains as diverse as medicine, genetics, nutrition, and agriculture. Biomolecular Horizons 2024 is an international congress that will bring thousands of scientists from across the globe to Melbourne to discuss ground-breaking advances in this field.

Students, their parents, and their teachers are invited to join an exclusive behind-the-scenes Congress Tour where you will have the chance to meet scientists in the field and explore the exhibition hall to learn about cutting-edge technologies that are driving innovation.

You are also invited to a special Public Lecture featuring three internationally recognised molecular scientists. You will learn about their career path and research interests and see where a career in science can take you!

Deadline Aug 31, 2024. Numbers are limited. Register now to avoid disappointment.

To express your interest in the Congress Tour go to:

To register to attend the Public Lecture go to:

Their first stop was William Adams a renowned product support and supplier for Caterpillar equipment. The students were given a guided tour of their facility located in Clayton, where they witnessed firsthand the career options that are available in an organisation like William Adams. They learned about Apprenticeship programs, site safety and the latest technologies and innovations being used in the industry.

The second stop on the field trip was PACCAR in Bayswater. On this site they engineer and assemble Kenworth and DAF trucks. Here, the students observed a highly efficient and quality controlled “just-in-time” assembly line. They gained valuable insights into the skills and knowledge that go into engineering and building such and iconic vehicle.
Thank you to the team at William Adams and PACCAR for hosting our students.

The field trip proved to be a long day, but the feedback from students suggests that it was a valuable experience, providing them with a glimpse into some of career paths available in the automotive sector.

Our team played Balwyn HS in the first of the Pool B matches and won 4-1. Our good play was rewarded with goals to Elisa Bardy (2), Indi Drummond (1) and Jem Mann (1). In game two we played Chairo Christian School – Drouin. This team were State Winners in 2023. Wodonga Senior SC started well leading 2-0. Chairo were able to score a goal and we led 2-1 at half-time after conversions from Kaitlyn Mulrooney and Indi Drummond. Jem Mann scored our 3rd goal in the 2nd half to put us up 3-1. Chairo did not give up and managed to convert a penalty corner to bring the score to 3-2. Eliza Moran in the Goal Keeping role performed well to repel several late penalty corners. With seconds to go in the match a final penalty corner to Chairo was awarded. Our girls defended well as a team and the final score was a 3-2 win to us.

The final pool round match was against Belmont HS. A draw or win would secure a place in the State Grand Final. The team continued to set up goal scoring opportunities and won this game 3-1. Imogen Edgar (1), Kaitlyn Mulrooney (1) and Indi Drummond (1) were our goal scorers.

Credit to our team and the support crew of families and parents who came to watch. Windy, cold and damp conditions prevailed all day at the Footscray Hockey club. The grand final was played against another country school – Mildura Senior College. This game was played in great spirit with the best two teams reaching the State Final. Mildura had not conceded any goals thus far in the competition winning comprehensively in their 3 Pool matches.

Wodonga Senior SC battled hard and valiantly with the increased intensity and pressure placed on the defence. Mildura scored a late first half goal to put them up 1-0. Not to be denied our team continued to set up opportunities but unfortunately, time ran out before we could convert an equalizer. Congratulations to Mildura Senior SC on being awarded SSV State Champions.

Our team were presented with the Runners-up pennant for the school and a runners-up medallion for each participating player. Congratulations team. You make me proud to be your Sport Coordinator and the manner in which you represented yourselves and the college is fantastic. Let’s try again in 2025.

Di Larkin
Team Coach

Working with Shane Crispin Head Start SBAT Coordinator he has since been able to become part of the professional ITL Painting Services via a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship after the success of the work experience placement where Brodie displayed great skills.

Brodie is currently working three days a week with ITL and at the end of this school year will go into a full-time apprenticeship with them continuing also with Murray Mallee Training Company in the Certificate III in Painting & Decorating qualification.

Brodie said he was unsure of what he was going to do after school and now his SBAT has helped him really set him up. His Employer Troy said I think the Head Start SBAT model is great because it provides support for Brodie this year and his first year out of school something not heard of before. Troy also said It places his business ahead of the end of year apprentice recruiting rush and provides Brodie with a clear plan.

Congratulations Brodie on using your initiative in taking on this pathway and we thank Troy, ITL Painting Services team for providing these life changing opportunities for our young people.

After completing the course, students will receive a Certificate II Public Safety (Firefighting Operations). There will be a selection of core and elective units undertaken including:

• Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
• Provide First Aid
• Respond to Urban Fire
• Operate communications systems
• Participate in rescue operations

Students will participate in the course over 10 Wednesdays in Term 3 at the Thurgoona Training Academy from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Please see Xavier or Vanessa in the Careers office located in E12 for further information.

Goals for the event aimed to strengthen ties between schools, educators, and industry, while also gathering insights from young people and raising the overall value of Early childhood Education and Care.

Both our schools’ educators and students were able to network with childhood education centres operators and professionals, opening potential opportunities following this event.

Feedback from the organisers was resounding success, as the students conducted themselves well in this environment, providing great insights into the thinking of young people around pathways into Early Childhood Education and generated fantastic ideas for the organisers to takeaway.

Lunch was provided by the University before students visited the Science Gallery where they explored the theme Natural/Unnatural through interacting with a variety of artistic and very creative installations.

They got to get up close and personal with a realistic model of the human organs to feel how they could be eventually affected by pollution, and the amazing sculpture of the hyper-realistic part human, part animal and her babies by Patricia Piccinini. As one student commented, “It made you think about possibilities for the future.”

Another loved the Jellyfish hooked up to a monitor that recorded and used its random movements to create energy. She appreciated “how the theme of Natural/Unnatural was explored in multiple imaginative and artistic ways.”

All students enjoyed the chance to wander, participate and wonder!