18 January 2023
Girton’s Year 12 students will get a motivational head start on their last year of school during a VCE Conference in Melbourne on 19-20th January 2023.
In preparation for the coming year, Girton’s final-year students will attend an exclusive two-day conference in Melbourne before the academic school year starts on Monday 30th January, immersing themselves in a range of tours and lectures at Melbourne, Monash, Swinburne, and Deakin Universities.
Girton Grammar School Principal Dr O’Rielly says the VCE Conference sets the tone and expectations for Year 12 students in preparation for the year ahead.
“Our VCE Conference is intended to be both aspirational and inspirational,” Dr O’Rielly said.
“The location of our VCE Conference at University College, a residential college affiliated with the University of Melbourne, is to demonstrate to our students that Year 12 is first and foremost about the pursuit of academic excellence. It is also intended to begin their Year 12 journey where we wish it to end – at a place of further learning or employment.”
“Many of our Year 12 students have a clear idea of what they want to do when they finish school, however for those who are unsure about their future, the university tours reveal the many opportunities available to them if they work hard.”
Dr O’Rielly said that the two-day agenda allows teachers and students to develop strong bonds, and discuss strategies to maintain motivation throughout the year.
“Whatever their goals after Year 12, we know that if our students adopt a positive approach to their studies this year, they will set themselves up for successful, joy-filled futures.”
The conference will culminate with a formal dinner at University College with motivational guest speakers and past Girton students, Tom Duke and Jorja Watts. Graduating from the University of Melbourne with First Class honours, Tom furthered his studies with a Master of Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School and is now an Interdisciplinary Consultant and Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.
Graduating from Monash University with a Marketing degree, Jorja undertook a Global Study Program in China and Hong Kong with Monash Business School, and further studies in Montreal on an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Learning expedition. A Brand Operations Specialist, Jorja coordinates global operations and domestic and international logistics for Bread Beauty Supply.
