Introducing Mrs Christa Cowan who joined our Grammar community this year and has worked with our upper secondary students in Careers and Enterprise. Her passion for her students shine through in her classes as she works with and guides them in their journey to life beyond the classroom.

I joined the HASS team this year, teaching Year 11 and 12 Career and Enterprise, and Year 9 and 10 Careers. I have taught in high schools and lectured at TAFE and university.

In recent years, I have been intrigued by stories from my students – their motivation to study, goals, and pathways into further education. They were always unique, as were the driving factors propelling each student. I wanted to be able to support young people navigating the transition from school towards their future, whatever that may be.

The options available to young people are diverse, ever changing, and accessible. By inviting students from Year 9 into conversations about their future, we are sparking their curiosity, giving a glimpse of what is possible and developing their language and understanding around careers.

Acting as a conduit for students between their classroom learning, and its application beyond, is a key part of what I do. As regional students, the ‘leap of faith’ that they often take beyond school is enormous – we equip them to handle this!

Mrs Christa Cowan :: HASS Teacher / Careers Counsellor