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Skills for Life, Learning and Beyond

The Upskill program is a dynamic learning program unique to Camberwell Girls, which equips secondary students with real-world skills, industry connections and hands-on experiences to support their academic success, wellbeing and future career pathways.

Extending learning beyond the classroom, Upskill blends academic study with wellbeing, technology, leadership, and Service Learning. Through Upskill, students build confidence, employability skills, and leadership qualities. They also earn credentials that support future study and career opportunities, which are recognised on their end-of-semester reports.

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Upskill is delivered on dedicated days throughout the year through excursions, incursions, masterclasses and workshops led by teachers, universities, industry experts and students. The program is carefully tailored to each stage of schooling. 

In Middle School (Years 7 to 9), Upskill focuses on building community and self-awareness while encouraging curiosity and exploration. Students engage in learning that develops their understanding of: design and digital technologies, leadership, careers and future education, leadership, Indigenous learning, and transferable skill development. 

At Senior School (Years 10 to 12), Upskill is designed to complement VCE study by offering targeted masterclasses that deepen subject knowledge and support academic success. Students are provided with opportunities to build industry connections and gain practical support and guidance about their future tertiary and career pathways, as well as further develop a range of employability skills. 

Kate Manners, Director of Strategic Initiatives, talks through the value of our Upskill Program

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Financial
Literacy

Study
Skills

VCE Subject Masterclasses

Transition to Tertiary Studies

Entrepreneurship

Digital Literacy

Mental Health

Leadership

Tech Skills

Design Thinking

First Aid

Volunteering

Food Studies

Self Defence

Safe Partying

Barista Training

Hospitality Skills

Road Safety

Sustainability Practices

Engineering

Food
Handling

Drones

Developing future-ready students

Upskill helps students develop skills and participate in experiences that support their current education and future ambitions. Through Upskill, students will:

  • Connect with professionals, mentors and industry experts
  • Gain practical employability skills such as creativity, problem-solving and collaboration
  • Build ownership, resilience and confidence in their learning journey
  • Strengthen wellbeing and leadership qualities
  • Earn credentials that support scholarships, university entry and future careers
  • Form valuable industry connections who can inspire and open doors
Class of 2023 graduate Natalie Chung was introduced to graphic recording in Year 10 as part of the Upskill Program. She created this visual summary during a presentation titled The Future of Education, presented to Camberwell Girls staff by Sophie Renton from McCrindle Research.

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