Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) Year 11 Social and Community Studies students have enjoyed presentations on a variety of career pathways from a range of guest speakers who shared insights in working in the fields of veterinary science, firefighting, education, performing arts and TAFE.
NDSHS graduate Carolyn Medloby shared with the Year 11 students personal insights into life post high school, including some of the challenges associated with moving from the Sunshine Coast to living in Brisbane.
Performer, singer and owner of the Little Theatre for Children, Michael Adam Smith, spoke to the students about his love of the theatre and working in the performing arts industry.
Fire and Emergency Services Officer Warren Hunter provided the students with an understanding of the work the fire brigade perform from fighting fires and search and rescue to road accidents and dealing with hazardous substances.
NDSHS Principal Brett Burgess told the students about his career pathway, which involved initially setting out to become an accountant, and then working as a Health and Physical Education teacher in Longreach.
Mr Burgess worked in a number of schools in Queensland, including Bribie Island, before taking on the role as principal of NDSHS midway through this year.
Mr Burgess told the students that he had no regrets about becoming a teacher and principal, and when asked why he enjoys his job, he informed the students that it was all because of them.
The Year 11 students are looking forward to presentations from Gregson and Weight’s funeral director Tim Goessling, NDSHS graduates Jamison Kehl and Abby Vartan and Antarctic chef and author Zane Hacker.
The Social and Community Studies class are finding this term’s focus on the world of work very eye-opening and useful for the students who are now considering their options post-Year 12.
