Deniliquin High School students Ruby Pisasale and Ollie Murray trying the EC-135 flight simulator with supervision from pilot aspirant Michael Ruddiman and airframe aviation aspirant Bree Ardente.
A series of events designed to education local teens on viable future career options has been championed by Deniliquin high School in recent weeks.
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The combination of an ADF Flight Simulator experience and a remarkable TAFE Youth Engagement Scheme opportunity have given students practical insights into different fields.
Last week, Deniliquin High School received a visit from three officers in training through the Naval Aviation Prospects Scheme.
Aspirant officer SBLT Helena Turner, pilot aspirant SBLT Michael Ruddiman and airframe aviation aspirant SMN Breanna Ardente are attached to the Royal Australian Navy and HMAS Albatross in Nowra.
While not necessarily looking for the next Top Gun, the visit gave students from all year groups a chance to try one of two EC-135 helicopter simulators.
The flight simulations took students through the use of helicopter controls pedals, stick and steering for direction behind a VR Headset under supervision from two of the aspiring officers.
Available throughout the day, students could speak with the trainee officers and have them answer any questions the students might have about Australian Defence Force Academy career pathways.
The visit tied into a two-day western roadshow, which saw the Navy officers also visit a careers expo in Hay, Yanco Agricultural High School, Murrumbidgee Regional High School in Griffith and Marian Catholic College in Melbourne.
Deniliquin High School has also partnered with TAFE NSW for the Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) program.
The five-week TAFE program focused on hairdressing skills.
Deni High teacher Pam Sinha said this is the first time the YES program has focused on the hairdressing industry in more than 10 years.
Traditionally designed for students from Year 9 to 12, the program allowed for students to self-nominate from all year groups to get a taste of the trade.
Ms Sinha said students received instruction in cutting, tinting and styling hair.
This included learning about colouring techniques, foils and coloured foils, and head massage and hair washing.
The program, which finished Thursday last week, was made possible largely due to TAFE teacher Charlotte Lai, who travelled from Wagga in a full sized ‘salon on wheels’ trailer.
Both special programs coincided with the school’s annual First Impressions Last careers program, which was held last week and featured in Tuesday’s edition.
Aimed at Year 11 students, the full-day program gave students the opportunity to hear from representatives of local businesses and participate in a series of practical sessions designed to assist them with formal interview and job and scholarship application processes.
The school’s careers team recruited presenters to guide students through how to present for an interview, grooming, presentation and appropriate language (including body language).
Ruby Pisasale trying the EC-135 flight simulator with supervision from pilot aspirant Michael Ruddiman.
Ollie Murray trying the EC-135 flight simulator under supervision of airframe aviation aspirant Bree Ardente.
Deniliquin High School students Ruby Pisasale and Ollie Murray attempting the flight simulator with guidance from pilot aspirant Michael Ruddiman and airframe aviation aspirant Bree Ardente.
Emily Holloway during the TAFE YES program on hairdressing.
Tamika Johnstone concentrating on her technique.
Kelsey Clarke focusing on getting the colour right.
Lily O'Donnell and Sar Worker working together.
Charlotte Lai instructing the students on their next task.
First Impressions Last guest Riley Chaplin with Isaac Wilson-Perkins, Max Hillier, David Mitchell, Mitchell Kelly and Declan Leetham.
Jake Killip, Luke Moorse, Parker Milward, Henry Robinson and Reagan McDonald with First Impressions Last guest Harrison Wright.
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