“ At St Leonard’s College, we wholeheartedly guide our students towards bright joyful futures.”
We recognise that thinking about the future can feel overwhelming for many young people.
To support them as they explore their post-school pathways, our Futures Program aims to transform this journey into an empowering experience, guiding students confidently in setting their career goals.
Our Approach
Shifting the Focus: From “What” to “Who”
Rather than asking, “What do you want to be?” we ask, “Who do you want to become?”
This powerful shift encourages students to look inward and consider their life priorities, values, character, and aspirations. Our Head of Futures, Mr Justin Peat, often discusses this with students during initial consultations. Many of our students express a desire to teach, care for the elderly, empower the oppressed, or positively impact their communities. These responses reveal a deep-seated yearning for purpose and a vision for a better future.
Modern Career Development Philosophy
Our approach aligns with contemporary career development philosophies. In The Adaptation Advantage, Heather McGowan and Chris Shipley advocate for detaching personal pride and identity from job titles and linking them to a sense of purpose. This perspective motivates learning, engagement, and empowerment while cultivating new forms of pride and identity. By releasing rigid career identities, students can fully embrace learning and adapting to new challenges, leading to more fulfilling careers.
Guiding Students Toward Flourishing and Fulfilling Futures
By shifting the focus from merely what our students want to be to who they want to become, we nurture their inner sense of purpose and character. Through expert-led seminars, interactive expos, and comprehensive resources, we provide the tools and guidance needed to align personal values with career aspirations. These experiences broaden horizons, cultivate meaningful aspirations, and provide direction. With the support of our community and these initiatives, we are confident that our students are on the path to bright futures
Framework
Your Future: Designed by Dreams, Built by Choices
The St Leonard’s College Futures Program is all about empowering students to achieve their dreams. Through the Morrisby Careers Assessment, students uncover their strengths and preferences, guiding informed decisions. Our Pathways Hub offers exceptional resources such as career news, resume building, and subject selection tools, making future planning exciting.
Future Ready: Preparing for Tomorrow, Today
Our engaging higher education events connect students with top institutions, while the annual Futures Expo inspires exploration of diverse post-Year 12 pathways. Our ‘Shape Your Future’ seminars feature industry experts who share invaluable insights.
Your Ambitions. Our Guidance. Infinite Possibilities
Tailored counselling ensures personalised guidance, helping students align academic choices with career aspirations. At St Leonard’s College, we inspire students to dream big, plan smart, and achieve more, crafting a bright and boundless future where passion meets purpose.
Learn more about the program’s key components below.
Morrisby Careers Assessment
“ The Morrisby Careers Guidance and Destinations Platform, introduced in Year 10, provides students with a detailed analysis of their career strengths and preferences.”
At crucial decision points, this tool aids students in interpreting their results and planning their academic paths, encompassing subject selection, higher education choices, and career goals.
By utilising the Morrisby suite, our students gain a deep understanding of their potential and suitable career options, which helps them make more informed decisions about their educational and professional futures.
This platform is essential in equipping St Leonard’s College students for their academic and professional journeys, ensuring they thrive in areas that match their abilities and interests.
Pathways Hub
“ This comprehensive online platform offers helpful tools and resources for students and their families.”
The Pathways Hub includes parent-friendly newsletters, career news, job spotlights, pathways and scholarship information, a resume builder, a subject selection calculator, and guidance on life and financial literacy.
These resources support students in aligning their academic choices with their career aspirations and personal values, guiding them toward a fulfilling future.
Higher Education Events
“ St Leonard’s College hosts a variety of open sessions with representatives from a range of higher education institutions, providing valuable insights and information.”
One notable example includes a session with representatives from Tulane University and the US Consulate, who provided invaluable insights into higher education in the United States. This event guided students and their families through the steps needed to achieve their educational goals, aligning them with personal aspirations.
Additionally, a presentation by a representative from the University of British Columbia, a globally recognised leader in research and teaching, offered students a deeper understanding of opportunities at one of the world’s top 20 public universities. These sessions help students make informed decisions about their future academic paths.
Futures Expo
“ St Leonard’s College holds an annual Futures Expo, with the inaugural event held in May 2024 within our dedicated Senior School building.”
The Futures Expo allows students to explore academic and career pathways beyond Year 12.
Representatives from leading institutions such as the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Careers, Australian National University, Bond University, Collarts (Australian College of the Arts), Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, the University of Melbourne, and MEGT participated.
This event encourages students to engage directly with potential mentors and educators, fostering a sense of purpose and direction.
Futures Seminars
“ We host a variety of ‘Shape Your Future’ seminars that focus on different industries and sectors to help inform our student and parent community.”
These seminars cover a range of sectors, from career pathways in law and justice to biomedicine and public health, and feature industry experts who can provide firsthand insight into these careers.
These seminars provide students with a deeper understanding of career possibilities in the various sectors while also emphasising the importance of character and values in professional life.
Tailored Student Guidance
“ At St Leonard’s College, our tailored careers counselling service is designed to provide personalised support and guidance to each student, aligning with our commitment to ensuring every young person is genuinely known, nurtured, and loved.”