GAP Years

Many students consider taking a gap year after completing high school to explore new experiences, gain skills, or simply take a breather before diving into further education or training. Students may choose to travel, work, volunteer or pursue personal interests.

Deciding whether to take a gap year is a personal choice that depends on your child’s individual circumstances, goals, and personality. If your child is considering a GAP year, you may like to ask them:

• What do you hope to achieve during a gap year?
• How will you fund your gap year activities?
• Will taking a gap year affect any scholarships or university offers?
• Do you have a plan to transition back into further training or education after your gap year?

Whether your child chooses to take a gap year or head straight to further education or training, remember that there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The most important thing is to make a decision that aligns with their personal goals and circumstances.

For a comprehensive guide to GAP years including some of the pros and cons, please click here. You can also view a list of GAP year opportunities on the College’s Careers website.

Year 10 Work Experience

We would like to wish all the Year 10 Students well for their week of work experience commencing on Monday 16 June. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain an insight into the world of work and to experience a workplace environment. We look forward to their return to hear about their experiences.

University Open Days 2025  

Students who are interested in a university pathway are strongly encouraged to attend University Open Days. There's no perfect university that works for everyone. The "best" university is the one that's right for you - your goals, your learning style, and your interests. 

Open days are your chance to go beyond the glossy prospectuses and Instagram-worthy campus shots to explore the campus, meet current students and staff, and get a real feel for what studying at a particular institution might be like. We recommend students attend when they are in Year 11 and also look at residential Colleges as their applications always open early in their graduating year.

Toowoomba  

Brisbane   

 Sunshine Coast

UniSQ Holiday Campus Tours

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to attend UniSQ Campus tours in either, Toowoomba, Ipswich or Springfield, during the School Holidays. Whether you're curious about what our classrooms look like, want to meet their academics, or learn more about student life - their holiday campus tours are the perfect opportunity to experience what UniSQ is all about. The tour dates and times are listed below:

Toowoomba    8 July      9am-12pm

Ipswich          10 July    9am-12pm

Springfield     10 July    9am-12pm

For more information or to register for this event, please click on the link below:

UniSQ Campus Tour Info and Registration  

OLSCC 2025 Careers Dates  

Admissions tips, early entry, pathways to university

Date:            Wednesday, 16 July
Time:            6pm - 7pm
Where:          Online

Information and register: Parent Information Webinar | UniSQ

Careers Appointment Bookings 

Should you or your child wish to book a meeting with the Careers team, please email Tracey.Boland@twb.catholic.edu.au 

Ms Jacqui McIlroy

Acting Careers Development Practitioner