Make your holidays work for you.

What are you going to be doing during these holidays? Not much? Haven't decided?  Well, why not put aside one week (or even a couple of days) to do some volunteering, work experience or go to one of the "Winter Schools" organised by the Universities.  All of the above will pay you back handsomely for the small amount of time you invest.

Latrobe Uni has it's Experience Latrobe events for year 9 to 12 students.  You can experience Uni life, with real lectures and events.  You can also attend one or more of University of Melbourne's Winter School programs in History, French or Literature.  Deakin University has "Deakinspire" .DeakInspire will unleash ideas to transform your way of thinking. Aimed at Year 10, 11 and 12 students, it’s designed to empower you to reach your potential and inspire you with exciting ideas of how your future could look. Be there to hear inspirational stories and connect with meaningful experiences – be there to discover the future YOU.
Why not approach your local Op-shop, Library or child care centre. They're always looking for extra helpers and you could make it "Official" school work experience if we can get the paperwork done on time.  And if you're thinking of an apprenticeship or traineeship, you could impress a prospective employer by doing some work experience with them for a week.
All of the above will look great on your resume and so many employers are now looking for people who have been out and done things in their own time.  It shows commitment and initiative.