Throughout the day, students gained valuable insights into careers in health and nursing. They explored nursing pathways, entry requirements, and the differences between Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Registered Nurses (RNs). Information about salary expectations and helpful secondary school subjects was also shared. Jackson provided a personal perspective, sharing his journey as a nursing student and highlighting the strong support La Trobe offers its students.

The visit included a tour of the university’s training ward, where students rotated through practical activities in small groups. They learned:

• How to take blood pressure
• CPR techniques through a fun and interactive session — even Mr Bristol and Ms Kerr joined in!
• Proper handwashing techniques to meet healthcare hygiene standards
• How to measure heart rates
• How to diagnose patients using case studies and lifelike medical mannequins

This immersive experience gave our students a deeper understanding of the healthcare profession and inspired many to consider a future in nursing or health related pathways.

A reminder that Monday, 12 May is a student-free day.

All staff will be undertaking professional development on this day and therefore the main office will be closed.

Normal school will resume on Tuesday 13 May.

Term 2 dates to remember 

• Tuesday 6 May: Senior Winter Sports Day
• Thursday 8 May: Careers Day Out (Years 10-12)
• Friday 9 May: Out-of-uniform day (wear a touch of blue for Do it for Dolly Day for a gold coin donation) and Year 12 Tertiary Information Session (TIS)
• Monday 12 May - Curriculum Day (student-free day)
• May 13, 14 and 15 - ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's got Talent
• Friday 16 May - GMDSSV Senior Badminton Sports Day
• Monday 19-23 May - Year 10 Work Experience Week and Africa Week (assembly Friday 23 May)
• Tuesday 20 May - GMDSSV Cross Country Championships and VCE Music Night
• Wednesday 28 May - GMDSSV Junior Winter Sports Day
• Friday 30 May - GMDSSV Junior Badminton Sports Day
• Monday 2-6 June - Year 11 Structured Workplace Learning - Work Experience and Year 10 exams
• Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 June - Year 11 VCE Exams
• Wednesday 4 June - Year 11 VCE only study from home
• Thursday 5 & Friday 6 June - Year 11 VCE Exams
• Monday 9 June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
• Friday 13 June - Hume Region Cross Country Championships
• Tuesday 17 June - Curriculum Day (student-free) except for those sitting the GAT
• Friday 27 June - ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Presentation Ball #2
• Tuesday 1 July - Solo and Chamber Music Night
• Friday 4 July - Last day of Term 2