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Careers' Update

Mrs Jan Kershaw —

Now as students leave school, many are looking for holiday jobs.

This week we have has two links sent in to us offering holiday work for students. 

Study tips are important at this time of year as we settle into exams, take time to watch the video. Remember it is all about balance, preparation and doing your best. 

The Careers Team, would like to wish you all the very best for your exams and we look forward to seeing you next year. 

To the Year 13 cohort, thank you for being the wonderful young men you are. You have been a pleasure to work with and we wish you all the best for future you are stepping out to achieve. Please come in and see us from time to time, we would love to hear your news.


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Seasonal work is a great way to gain experience, meet new people and earn some good money. It’s perfect for people getting back into the workforce or anyone looking for flexible hours. With your new skills and experiences you could even land permanent work further down the line.

Check it out using this link: https://worktheseasons.co.nz/hello

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Pick Tiki is by young people for young people! 

The fruit growing industry in New Zealand have stepped up a site to offer students access to the best summer fruit picking jobs!

Pick Tiki brings together the best employers, jobs, accommodation providers, and tourism opportunities on one website and Facebook page.

If you're fit, not afraid of a bit of hard work, and keen to get out into the best parts of NZ this summer, make lots of new mates, and earn a fair bit of cash while doing it then jump in! 

https://www.picktiki.nz/

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Up to date information from Otago Polytechnic can be found here

https://elink.clickdimensions.com/m/1/98112570/02-b20302-c0aa5e55c13b4a4c80b9aa8cb61e8a3a/1/166/84b9279a-9cec-4139-a206-91dc8044e71b


Short of a few credits.

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If you are just a few credits short of achieving University Entrance there are some options available over the summer that you may wish to consider to help you catch up so you can start tertiary study in Semester 1,

Hagley Collegehttps://www.hagley.school.nz/study-options/catch-up-college/

Te Kurahttps://www.tekura.school.nz/learn-with-us/learn-with-us/summer-school/

Study Tips

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Exam prep tips for Year 11, 12 & 13 students

University of Canterbury students share exam revision and study tips, along with advice on managing exam stress with Aotearoa New Zealand secondary students facing end-of year exams. See more guidance here> Good luck for your end-of-year exams!

Video

https://blogs.canterbury.ac.nz/insiders/2020/06/04/ace-your-exams-check-out-these-top-study-tips/