FUTURE VOICES

Pheobe Murphy Photo supplied

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At Collinsville State High School, being a small school means we can do things differently - including pioneering School-Based Education Support traineeships in our region. Through traineeships, community partnerships and working with off-site registered training organisations, our senior students access pathways that work for them.  

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We asked some of our Year 11 and 12 students to share their experiences…  

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Pheobe Murphy (Year 12 student)  

Years 11 and 12 at Collinsville State High School have looked different for everyone in my classes. There are various opportunities provided for students at this school, from online courses for certificates to school-based traineeships to travelling for TAFE courses.

For me, senior secondary has looked like spending Wednesday's bonding with students and staff at Collinsville State School and building confidence in the workplace while I completed a Certificate III in School-Based Education Support with a school-based traineeship.

It's been an incredible opportunity to introduce myself to work and allowing me to understand what I want to do in the future, and earning a Certificate III. 

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Mckenzie Grosskreutz (Year 12 Student)

My traineeship at Collinsville State School has been a valuable experience while completing my Certificate III in Education Support. I have worked with students in Year 5/6 and have recently transferred to Prep/Year 1 which is giving me experience across different age groups and learning needs.

This experience is helping me develop my communication, classroom support and behaviour management skills.

It has also given me a better understanding of the role of an education support worker and will help prepare me for my future career as a primary school teacher, working in schools and supporting students.

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Holly Maher (year 11 Student)

One of the experiences I have valued this year is studing a Certificate III in Agriculture through Charters Towers School of Distance Education. The course has provided me with the chance to acquire new skills and knowledge, as well as offering opportunities to obtain hands on experience.

Our class recently visited Wambiana Station where we engaged in various activities like branding, drafting, spraying and fencing.

We also gained an insight into artificial insemination in cattle, learning how this breeding technique can be used to selectively improve herd genetics and assist producers in achieving desirable traits within their cattle.

It was a great experience and gave me the chance to learn outside the classroom and put my knowledge into practice.”  

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