Women in Trades Workshop

This week, we hosted a Women in Trades workshop, organised by a non-profit that supports women pursuing careers in trades.

The students had the opportunity for hands-on learning in plumbing, assembling various plumbing parts, as seen in the photos. They also heard from women working in different trades who shared their experiences, demonstrated how to use the tools, and provided valuable insights. In addition to plumbing, the participants got creative by building and painting planter boxes.

It was a fantastic experience, empowering the students and giving them the chance to explore different trades in a supportive environment.

Serenity Worrall
Careers Practitioner

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Deakin University Visit

On Monday 3 March the VCE Year 11 students headed to Deakin University. The day included a detailed information session on courses leading to Psychology and the areas you can study within this faculty followed by an session on all of the Sport Curses available at Deakin university. The last session was from the Law and commerce Faculty informing students of pathways in these areas.

The students were also taken on a tour of the Deakin campus which allowed them to see the vast facilities at Deakin University as well as all of the areas that could be studied with Deakin.

Work Experience at Kyabram Fauna Park

I recently completed work experience at Kyabram Fauna Park. Some of the things I enjoyed during my time there were feeding the animals and going into the enclosures with them. The park had a variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and my favourite: cassowaries. One challenge I found was feeding the carnivorous animals. They ate raw meat and dead rats, and I had to handle the meat with my bare hands, which was quite unpleasant. However, it’s all part of the job! My daily tasks included cleaning enclosures, washing dishes, preparing food, and feeding the animals. It was a lot of work, but very rewarding in the end. I learned so much and met many wonderful people and animals during my time there.
Aliyah Archibald, Year 10 Merton

The Careers Team 2025

Careers Leader – Julie Clough Monday – Friday

Careers Counsellor - Claire Stepic Available Fridays

Careers Practitioner – Serenity Worral Mon – Thursday 12pm

Careers Counsellor – Joe Sweeny Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday

Careers Counsellor – Samantha Slattery Tuesday and Thursdays

Student Photo Permissions

At times, photographs or videos of our students will be published in newsletters, on the school intranet or website, or in our social media. Copies of our Standard Collection Notice and Privacy Policy are available on the College website in the Enrolments section of our Policies page. Please note that consent to use these images in this way, if provided at enrolment, may be withdrawn at any time by contacting our marketing team via email: marketing@padua.vic.edu.au .