To support a neat and consistent appearance during our Winter uniform period (Terms 2 and 3), the College will introduce a College black belt to be worn with the College trousers from Term 2, 2026. Families will need to purchase the belt from the Uniform shop for a cost of $20.
Trousers will now be sold with belt loops. If your child鈥檚 current trousers do not have loops, please arrange for loops to be added prior to the commencement of Term 2, 2026. The College Uniform Shop can assist with this alteration for a charge of $10 per pair of trousers, or you may use your preferred alterations service or make the adjustment at home.
Thank you for your support in implementing this change to keep our students looking smart and ready to learn. If you have any questions, the Uniform Shop team is happy to help.
Arts Week
In Week 2 of Term 4, we鈥檒l be celebrating the incredible creativity and talent within our community through a vibrant series of showcases. Each day will highlight a different artistic discipline, offering something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by:
Monday: featuring performances from both Primary and Secondary students 鈥� a celebration of storytelling and stagecraft.
Tuesday: 鈥� an evening dedicated to recognising the creativity and innovation behind the camera.
Wednesday: 鈥� a chance to see and hear the heart of our artists and musicians in a stunning display of colour and sound.
Thursday & Friday: 鈥� bringing energy, expression, and connection to the stage in two unforgettable performances.
Tickets can be purchased via the links in the .
Child Safeguarding 鈥� Policy Updates
The College has recently completed a comprehensive review of our Child Safeguarding policy suite to ensure that it continues to meet the evolving needs of our students and complies with best practice and regulatory requirements. Please find below links to the updated policies.
Social Media Ban 鈥� Online Parent Information Session
On 10 December 2025, new legislation will take effect, banning children under the age on 16 from accessing social media platforms. The College seeks to support parents and students as they navigate this change and has engaged Paris MacNeill, a consultant who specialises in student mental health and the challenges of 鈥淕en Z.鈥�
Paris will unpack the new legislation, what this will mean for our children, and provide practical advice and resources on how parents and the College can work together to minimise the anxiety and uncertainty that this change may create for students.
This online session will take place on Thursday 30 October at 6.00pm, and further registration details will be available to families in the first week of Term 4.
Year 7 鈥� 11 Annual Awards Evening 鈥� Save the Date This year, the Annual Awards Assembly will be held as an evening event. The evening will serve to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of students across all the College Portfolios.
The Annual Awards Evening will take place on Wednesday 26 November at 5.30pm in the Marist Auditorium. Award recipients and their families will receive a formal invitation closer to the day.
“You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry, Set Gryffindors apart.听
The line from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer鈥檚 Stone focuses on the sorting hat determining which of the Houses the new students will be assigned. This week鈥檚 inaugural Year 1-12 Guild activity was not quite as dramatic, but in seeing students from Primary and Secondary coming together in Guild and Family spirit, there was a lot of excitement and deep connection that demonstrated pride and belonging. To see older students getting to know their Guild friends in Primary and our young ones being thrilled to be amongst the 鈥榖ig kids鈥� was a moment of magic. The activity was about building bonds, connections and unity under the name of the Guild. Well done to Student Leader Co-ordinator, Mr Mike Van Der Heever, the Guild Co-ordinators, Leaders of Wellbeing and Mrs Sarah Pagett and Mrs Anna Scanlan on an excellent moment in Guild. The last congratulations go to our students who really understood the historical moment they crafted.
Lavalla Father鈥檚 Day Breakfast
So many sausages! What a great morning we had a week ago when we invited Fathers, Grandfathers and Father- Figures to our Lavalla Father鈥檚 Day Breakfast! We all enjoyed the strong sense of community and fun that then followed in the liturgy and classroom visits. Thank you to the College Executive, Primary Leadership Team and a number of mums who fed the huge crowd.
Game Changers Graduation
Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin. This came to mind as we celebrated the Year 12 Game Changers Graduation evening this week. It is a heart-warming event every year where we celebrate the great work of students involved in our Game Changers program over the course of their time at Marcellin. Such wonderful students and families, strongly supported by great staff mentors in the program, and it is just a sample of the Class of 2025, who have committed deeply to all the College has offered over the years. That very day, many of our Year 12 students had taken part in the Great Shave and Haircut. This is their legacy piece, where over $56,000 was raised for Cancer support and cure. An amazing day to be a part of! Each of the days of these final weeks of term will be a significant 鈥榣ast鈥� for the graduating class. Please keep them in your prayers.
PP-Y6 Athletics Carnival
Beautiful weather and great involvement marked today鈥檚 Primary Guild Athletics Carnival. We have been amazed by the way in which Lavalla students and families have taken to being a part of the Guild system after the move away from the previous Primary factions. As with the Father鈥檚 Day Breakfast, where many mums jumped in to help, today鈥檚 event was made even more special by the work of parent volunteers on the sausage sizzle. Thank you to … for the donation of the sausages. The sales will go to the Archbishop鈥檚 Lifelink. Congratulations to the Primary and Grounds teams for their dedicated planning and running of the carnival.
ACC ISP Athletics Carnival
Carnival season continued this week and we were delighted to see the participation and commitment of our students in the Inclusive Sport Carnival. An excellent day always, the carnival is a keenly awaited event on the Education Support calendar every year.
R U OK Day
We are proud to work alongside the RU OK program every year to maintain a strong spotlight on mental health. Resources, conversation starters and awareness were a part of 秀秀直播’s recognition this week, with the leaders of Wellbeing and the Wellbeing Captains leading us in recognising RU OK.
Our best wishes to the ACC Athletics team, who compete next week in the A Division Carnival.
ACC A Division (Secondary) and IPSHA (Year 3-6) Athletics Carnivals
Next week, our 秀秀直播 Athletics squads head to their interschool carnivals. Years 7鈥�12 compete at the ACC Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 17 September at the WA Athletics Stadium. Years 3鈥�6 take part in the IPSHA Athletics Carnival on Thursday 18 September at All Saints College.
Thank you to Ms Marnie Barrett, Ms Hannah Barnsley and our Health and Physical Education staff for their work with the squads. Best of luck to all students competing, and we look forward to hearing of your efforts, teamwork and personal bests.
Year 12 Music Exchange
On Monday 22 September, the College will welcome 23 students and accompanying staff from Sacred Heart College in Adelaide, to join our students in a Music Exchange Program. Over the week, the two schools will combine for Percussion, Concert Band and Choir rehearsals and masterclasses, culminating in a concert on Thursday 25 September.听 Students will also visit a local retirement village to perform for residents (including Brothers Noel Hickey and Terry Orrell) and Sacred Heart students will spend time sightseeing around Perth. The program will be a great opportunity for students to diversify their musical training experiences and create connections with students from within our Marist School network.
On听Thursday, 11 September, the College came together to celebrate听R U OK? Day鈥攁 national event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and encouraging meaningful conversations.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淎sk R U OK? Any Day鈥擝ecause Life Happens Every Day,鈥� reminded us that checking in with others should not be limited to one day. It is about making space for genuine conversations and letting those we care about know we鈥檙e here to really hear them.
The day was led by our Leaders of Wellbeing and Wellbeing Captains Jasmin Afflick and Leyla Do. Bright yellow lollipops, ribbons, and wristbands were shared to lift spirits and encourage connection.
To support meaningful conversations, we encouraged everyone to follow these four steps:
R U OK? Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental wellbeing is a shared responsibility. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success. Let鈥檚 continue to support one another and make wellbeing a priority鈥攅very day.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed or struggling with their wellbeing, it is important to reach out for support.
For immediate support in Australia, you can contact: Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 mental health support)
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (24/7 support for young people aged 5-25)
Headspace: Visit for mental health support services tailored to young people
Year 12 Legacy Project 鈥� Do It For Cancer
Throughout 2025, our Student Leadership Team has been reflecting on the legacy they want to leave as a graduating year. They wanted it to be something purposeful, something that could bring the 秀秀直播 community together and also make a difference to the lives of people outside of school.
After a series of workshops and collaborative conversations, the team chose to support the Cancer Council鈥檚 Do It For Cancer campaign. This Australia-wide initiative empowers individuals and groups to take on personal challenges鈥攕uch as shaving their heads or completing physical feats鈥攖o raise funds for cancer research, prevention, and support services. It is a cause that resonates deeply with many in our community, touching the lives of students, families, and staff alike.
Over 60 Year 12 students courageously committed to the challenge, either by shaving their heads or taking on a physical challenge, all in the name of raising awareness, funds, and hope. On Wednesday 10 September, the College came together for the Greatest Shave event, a celebration of compassion and community spirit.
We are proud to share that the听Class of 2025 have raised over $56,000.听
Donations are still being accepted until the end of term.听To support the Class of 2025 you can head to their fundraising page via the link. .
Thank you to 秀秀直播 Community for supporting our Year 12 students.
2026 Leadership Process
We are delighted to announce that Grace Bradshaw and Thomas Butson have been elected as our 2026 College Captains.听These positions recognise their exceptional qualities of leadership and character, as well as their dedication to supporting and enriching the life of our College.听Well done to both of these students.
Applications for the remaining positions in the 2026 Student Leadership folio are now in the interview and voting stage. The complete 2026 Student Leadership Team will be announced to the College community at our Celebration Assembly on Thursday, 25 September.
Year 12 Final Day The final day for our Year 12 students will be Thursday, 25 September.听We invite the parents and guardians of our Year 12 students to our College on the morning to share in this special day with their child.听The day will begin with a Celebration Assembly in the Gymnasium, where we will farewell our 2025 cohort. We will also announce our 2026 Student Leadership Team. The Year 12s will walk through a Guard of Honour of our students and conclude with a Year 12 Final Assembly in the Auditorium, followed by light refreshments with their parents and guardians.听We look forward to sharing in this special celebration with our Year 12 students and their parents and guardians.
Guild Athletics Age Champions
Last Monday we celebrated the outstanding achievements from our recent Guild Athletics Carnival!
We announced the Age Group Champions across each year level and recognised the incredible students who set new records on the day. Their hard work, determination, and talent were truly inspiring. Congratulations to all who competed and contributed to making this year鈥檚 carnival one to remember!
Our athletes are now turning their focus to the ACC Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 17 September, and we can鈥檛 wait to see them represent 秀秀直播 on the big stage.
Year
Place
Girls
Boys
7
1st
Mia Dorrington
Lachlan Anderson
2nd
Maggie Hughes
Benjamin Ferguson
3rd
Izzie Fitzpatrick
Phoenix Kinner
8
1st
Jessica Avins
Taj Webster
2nd
Milla Grieve
Zane Thorstensen
3rd
Lola Vogl
Reef Wilsoncroft
9
1st
Jaime McNeill
Cooper Warrick
2nd
Raphielle Fisher
Andrew Marshall
3rd
Annabelle Adamini
Deion Fernando
10
1st
Jade Thorstensen
Bastian Dominguez Rubina
2nd
Clancy Boss
Kai Denham
3rd
Stella Ferguson
Thanavut Smith
11
1st
Hannah Seaborn
Thomas Butson
2nd
Poppy Vogl
Aidan Iannantuoni
3rd
Sienna O鈥橰ouke
Xavier Avins
12
1st
Audrey Fitzpatrick
Harrison Warrick
2nd
Jenna King
Charlie Cossom
3rd
Amy Wilson
Archie 秀秀直播
State Sporting Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
Maxwell Franke, Year 7, who has been selected in the State Schools U12 Hockey Squad, that compete in the National Championships in Bendigo, Victoria in August.
Isla Kalebic, year 8, who will be representing WA at the National Baseball competition for U16 girls, called the Barclay Cup.听 They will be competing in Adelaide from 27 September 鈥� 4 October 2025.
Will Malajczuk, Year 12, who will be representing Australia as part of the Australian U19 Men鈥檚 Cricket Team, playing a 3 match series against India in Queensland from September 21 to 10 October.
State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form.
Mrs Anna Scanlan
ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY
Pathways and Careers Information:听Year 10听
Subject selection for Year 11, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 11, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 11.
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
Pathways and Careers Information:听Year 11听
Re-selecting subjects for Year 12, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 12, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 12.
For students thinking of attending University
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: 听
Here is a parents guide to University: 听
And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥� resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University: 听
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: 听听
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
Pathways and Careers Information:听Year 12听
Free ATAR revision classes
Due to popular demand, ECU will once again be offering FREE ATAR revision sessions both on campus and also streaming live for our regional and remote students. The sessions will be delivered by engaging teachers currently delivering the 2025 syllabus.
Each session comprises a four-hour seminar covering: the Year 12 syllabus, exam techniques and revision tips, a Q & A session and a copy of revision notes. The 2025 Year 12 subjects are Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths Applications, Maths Methods, Maths Specialist and Physics.
Sessions will run between Monday, 29 September and Friday, 3 October 2025.
Register for on campus sessions:
Register for online sessions:
University Early Offer information
Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.
Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.
Students and families can find this information here:
Curtin University
Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at:
Edith Cowan University
Full information and list of eligible courses at: Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.
Murdoch University
Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
Full information and list of eligible courses at: Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers.
University of WA
Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA鈥檚 English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at:
University information
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: 听
Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist: 听
Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University: 听听
Here is a parents guide to University: 听
This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:听 听听
University scholarships
Here is new scholarship at UWA:
Engineering Excellence Scholarship.听
Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA.听
This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria.听
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting:
Defence Force Gap Year: 听
Other gap year ideas: 听
And: 听
Also this Marist volunteering opportunity: 听
TAFE applications open for 2026
Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications, for 2026:
Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open
Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close
Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here:
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
LINK
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)
15 September
Defence Force: Special Forces Information Session
16 September
Law and Criminology Information Evening (UWA)
16 September
Medical and Health Information Evening (ECU)
17 September
Create For a Day (SAE)
20 September
Army Reserve Information Session
23 September
Health and Biomedical Sciences Information Evening (UWA)
24 September
Defence Force: Officer and Management Information Session
25 September
Entry pathways to Medicine (Notre Dame)
30 September
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)
30 September
Air Force Careers Information Evening
2 October
Defence Force Careers Information Evening
8 October
Create For a Day (SAE)
11 October
Defence Force: IT and Counterintelligence Information Evening
16 October
Health Careers in the Defence Force
20 October
Year 12 Online Information Session (Murdoch)
21 October
Army Reserve Information Session
28 October
Future Student Information Evening (ECU)
19 November
If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it:
The College has celebrated Wellbeing Week this week, with each day focusing of a different aspect of wellbeing. Our focus for Tuesday was Together Tuesday, highlighting the importance of relationships for our own wellbeing. Students participated in a team building activities during EGT.
On Wellness Wednesday, we explored the power of mindfulness, and students completed a meditation in PCG. Cohorts gathered for Thankful Thursday and had an opportunity to give thanks to other members in the College community, and were reminded of how practising gratitude can have a positive impact on our wellbeing. Guild Representatives acknowledged their PCG teachers and Leaders of Wellbeing. In the Year 10 Gratitude Assembly, we acknowledged Austin Wyeth, who was awarded the Bronze Medallion for Courage Youth Awards at Surf Life Saving WA鈥檚 Coastal Bravery Awards earlier this month. This honour is awarded to young people under 16 who show courage and use their surf lifesaving skills. Austin received the award for his incredible bravery at Scarborough Beach, where he came to the assistance of two men struggling in a rip. His quick thinking and decisive action helped bring one of the men safely back to shore before lifeguards arrived to assist the second. Well done, Austin. We are so proud of you! Students were invited to participate in various service activities at lunch, such as a community clean up and letter writing to young people in war-torn countries.
Fitness Friday highlights the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle for our overall wellbeing. Staff were encouraged to use various movement breaks during classes, and at lunch there was a staff vs student soccer match on the oval.
Wellbeing Week provides an opportunity for staff and students to focus on various aspects of wellbeing by building habits, awareness, and a community that supports long-term health and happiness.
Transperth:
As representatives of our College community, it is important that all students demonstrate respect and responsibility while travelling on public transport. The way we conduct ourselves reflects not only on our own character but also on the wider school community.
We remind students to always uphold the 秀秀直播 Norms by:
Using polite and respectful language at all times.
Offering seats to those in need, including elderly passengers, parents with young children, and people with disabilities.
Keeping noise to a considerate level and avoid disruptive behaviour.
Respecting the property of others and leave buses and trains clean and tidy.
Following the directions of transport staff promptly and courteously.
By showing kindness, courtesy, and maturity, we contribute to a safe and positive experience for everyone travelling. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain the high standards expected of our students, both at school and in the wider community.
Recognition of State Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
Julian Cameron and Michael Moschopoulos from Year 7 who have been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2025 Football (Soccer) 12s Boys Championship. This team will be competing at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Ballarat, VIC from 25 October – 30 October 2025.
Leo Prinsloo, Year 8, who has been selected to represent Australia at the Asian Youth Open Championships & Training Camp in Hangzhou, China, from Friday 8 August to Sunday 17 August 2025.
Ana Mainstone in Year 11 and James Barnard in Year 12 who have been selected in the ACC All Star AFL Team. They will represent the ACC against a All Stars AFL Competition on Friday 29 August.
State Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form.
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 11, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 11.
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
Re-selecting subjects for Year 12, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 12, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 12.
For students thinking of attending University
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
Here is a parents guide to University:
And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥� resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
University Early Offer information
Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.
Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.
Students and families can find this information here:
Curtin University
Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at:
Edith Cowan University
Full information and list of eligible courses at: Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.
Murdoch University
Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
Full information and list of eligible courses at: Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers.
University of WA
Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA鈥檚 English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at:
University information
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:
Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:
Here is a parents guide to University:
This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:
University scholarships
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting:
Defence Force Gap Year:
Other gap year ideas:
And:
Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:
TAFE applications open for 2026
Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications for 2026:
Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open
Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close
Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here:
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
LINK
Defence Force Engineering Careers Information Session
28 August
Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU)
28 August
Hospitality Industry: Behing the Scenes Tour(Ritz Carlton, Perth)
30 August
Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch)
2 September
Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU)
2 September
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)
2 September
Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch)
3 September
Defence Force: Combat and Security Information Session
3 September
Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch)
4 September
Curtin Degree Expo
4 September
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)
5 September
Nursing and Midwifery Information Evening (ECU)
5 September
Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU)
9 September
Defence Force Careers Information Session
9 September
Business and Law Information Evening (ECU)
10 September
Army Careers Information Session
11 September
Medicine Information Evening (UWA)
11 September
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)
15 September
Defence Force: Special Forces Information Session
16 September
Law and Criminology Information Evening (UWA)
16 September
Medical and Health Information Evening (ECU)
17 September
Future Student Information Evening (ECU)
19 November
Army Reserve Information Session
23 September
Defence Force: Officer and Management Information Session
25 September
Entry pathways to Medicine (Notre Dame)
30 September
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)
30 September
If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it:
