Welcome to Term 1 Week 10
School holidays start Friday 7 April. The first day of Term 2 begins Wednesday 26 April. Have a wonderful break.
The Finigan Library is Always Open
Just a reminder that the Finigan library is always open, even when school is closed. You can always access the digital platform of eBooks and Audiobooks, with new releases monthly.
Go directly to https://finigan.wheelers.co/
You can download the ePlatform and read from any device. Or you can browse and borrow eBooks as well as Audiobooks through the My School Library Oliver system.
Student Work
Check out some of the amazing work our students have been doing.
Year 9 & 10 Photographic & Digital Media
Primary
Luca in year 2 has been doing her school work while travelling around Australia with her family. This week, her family are making the big trip across the Nullarbor, but before they left South Australia they were lucky enough to see dolphins swimming in the ocean. Look at some of the fantastic photos they took!
Careers
5 Things to Think About When Looking for a Course
Planning on going to university or TAFE in the future? You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thousands of course choices out there. If you’re looking for some guidance, we’ve got some things you might like to think about when looking for a course – it could help you make your decision. Click HERE to read more.
7 Things to Consider When Searching for Scholarships
Navigating the world of scholarships can sometimes seem like a daunting task. With so many opportunities available, it’s crucial for you to identify scholarships that are not only financially beneficial, but also align with your goals and circumstances. Click HERE to find out some of the things you should consider.
How to Prepare for Virtual Interviews
Although video and phone interviews have both been around for a long time, in the post-COVID era, Zoom and the like have never been more popular. In some instance, this method of interviewing may have replaced physical interviews because it’s just easier all around. Click HERE to find out more about what you need to do to prepare.
How to Turn your Work Experience Position into a Job!
If you’re part way through a work experience placement and find yourself loving it, you might be wondering how you can turn that work experience position into a job. Even if you need to do some study first, there are still things you can do on your placement that will put you in the good books when it comes to getting a job down the line. Click HERE to find out more.
Business Cadetships Program: Applications Now Open
For Year 12 students who are interested in business, why undertake insecure, casual jobs in hospitality or retail while you are at university? Launch your career from the start of university by applying for a cadetship under the Business Cadetships Program. Cadetships are open to all students from all schools. Click HERE to find out more.
University Spotlight: Macquarie Uni
If you want to know what it’s like to study at Macquarie University, click HERE to find out more.
Learning & Wellbeing Coaches 2023
The Learning and Wellbeing Coaches for 2023 are as follows:
- Primary – Hayley Cosgrove
- Year 7 – Milly Hammond
- Year 8 – Jessie Norman & Shane Spellman
- Year 9 – Donna Needham, Mark Huynh & Tracey O’Leary
- Year 10 – Aamir Aftab, Cath Lampe, Dylan Berkrey & John Preston
- Year 11 – Kerrie McKinlay
- Year 12 – Maja Tancheski