Reddam House High School Newsletter

Volume 24, Issue 10 | 5th April 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Four-day working weeks are taking off, and all the teachers certainly enjoyed the last two weeks of school this term in the lead-up to the April holiday. Reports are being written, and Year 12 assessments are being marked as we lead into the Autumn break.

The thrill and subsequent post-performance blues felt by all the cast, crew, and teachers are real, and I empathise with them as I remain in awe of the performances of The Music Man This performance was an event on the school calendar of which the entire Reddam Community is proud, and once more, I thank all involved.

On Wednesday evening, we held the Finals of our 2024 Vocal Competition. This was the final round of the competition, which in its first stages saw over 100 students submit video entries to be assessed by an external adjudicator. The highest overall marks were selected to perform live, and our esteemed adjudicator was Dr Anke Hoeppner-Ryan, Chair of Voice at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. Please see below for a list of the results, and enjoy a selection of photos and film from the evening. We are very proud of all our singers for delivering mature and technically sound performances and giving the packed Adelaide Hall audience a chance to enjoy such fine music-making. We also thank Jake Jadouin (Year 6 Senator), Arki Prasad (Year 9 Judiciary), and Milly Golovsky (Year 12 Judiciary) for hosting the event.

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding performances, which were rated the best by our adjudicator.

Year 7 to Year 9

• Gold: Billie Snow

• Silver: Elise Allen

• Bronze: Sylvie Pasvolsky

Year 10 to Year 12

• Gold: Jovan Vucic

• Silver: Alex Marucci

• Bronze: Natasha Green

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On Thursday, the Year 7 Hebrew and Jewish Studies students were engaged in the Model Matzah Bakery, which gave them insight into Jewish heritage and culture. We include more on this below.

Year 7 Art students completed a painting unit of work entitled ‘Good Enough to Eat’ and Year 8 Art students have completed their sculptures inspired by 'Pop Art'. They really are a very talented year group who have learnt so much about colour mixing and how to apply the paint to create different textures of their treats. Ms Bub has shared some of the finished products for the newsletter.

During the April holiday, several school tours are taking place, including the Northern Territory trip with Mrs Pelosi and Ms Knight. The Dance held on Thursday night in aid of the Northern Territory was an excellent way for middle school students to celebrate the end of a jam-packed Term 1 and raise funds for the cause they support while on their trip. I thank the many sponsors of the evening: Dominos for the pizzas, Cha Time for the bubble teas, Bakers Delight for the baked goods, and Coles for the gift voucher. This meant that all money raised was a profit. Congratulations to Maya Fransi, who has run the dance with the help of the Events and Charity portfolios and the students going to the Northern Territory.

Their community project will be at a Kangaroo Orphanage. They will also hike through Flinders Rangers, experience an underground bunkhouse in Cooper Pedy, enjoy a road trip through the Red Centre, and trek the Kings Canyon.

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Last Saturday Reddam Basketball's two teams, both under the leadership of Head Coach Johnny Jovine, competed in the finals of their respective competitions against Moriah.

Girls Team: The girls, having been defeated by Moriah in the round-robin games, entered the semi-finals with steely determination. Leveraging strong defense to pave the way for their offense, the girls clinched victory with a score of 16-9. The Grand Final is slated for next week at St Catherine's at 8:05 PM against St Catherines. Best of luck to our girls – let's aim to bring home two banners this year!

Boys 1st V: In a gripping basketball match against Moriah, our boys showed determination, sprinting to a 20-3 lead within 5 minutes. Despite Moriah's fierce 3-point shooting, our team's solid defense and quick counterattacks maintained their lead. They clinched the CDSSA championship with a score of 90-75, ending three years of finals without a win. Special acknowledgment to departing players Ben Baldwin, Nathan Galper, Nicholas Alexiou, and Thomas Malki for their commitment, setting high standards for new players. Nathan Galper also earned the title of Defensive Player of the Tournament.

The Hamilton Island Art Retreat with Mrs Symonds has students from Year 7 to Year 10 attending. Students will enhance their skills and techniques in using media, including drawing, watercolour, photography, and environmental culture, by doing two workshops daily in various spots across the island. They will also engage in an acrylic painting workshop at the Hamilton Island Art Gallery with the artist in residence.

Furthermore, there are daily themes, and the students do extra drawings and are judged each night at dinner. In addition, the students can enter their works into the Waverley Youth Art Prize 2024"Mysteries of the Deep.”

Reports will be available on the Parent Portal by Tuesday for Years 7 - Year 11.

Year 12 Reports will be available in the second week of next term as their assessments continue until the last day of school.

Parent-student-teacher meetings are scheduled for next term. These will be online interviews via Google Meet. You can book a meeting with your child’s subject teacher for a virtual meeting on any of the following dates:

• Tuesday, 7th May

• Wednesday, 15th May

• Monday, 20th May

Information has been emailed home about these evenings, which are essential but made all the more worthwhile should the student attend.

I wish all our families a wonderful Autumn break, and we look forward to welcoming the students back to school on 30th April for the second term.

Dave Pitcairn Music News

Get Ready for Lunchbox Live at Bondi Beach Bash!

Join us next Saturday April 13th for an electrifying performance by the sensational Year 10 band, 'Lunchbox'! Catch them live at the Bondi Beach Bash, held at the iconic Bondi Pavilion as part of Youth Week celebrations starting at 6pm.

Bondi Sound Sessions... scan can below to find out more....

Drama News

'DNA' by Dennis Kelly and 'Stuff' by Tom Wells

Dates: Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May

Time: 6pm

Venue: Middle School Drama Studio, Woollahra

Another evening of performance has been arranged due to popular demand. To Please scan the QR code below to book or click here.

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Reddam House Drama Production 2024 - 'Stories in the Dark'

Auditions for the 2024 Drama Production 'Stories in the Dark', to be directed by Ms. Gilsenan, will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 3.30pm-5.30pm in the Drama Studio at the Woollahra Campus.

'Stories in the Dark' by Deborah Oswald is a heartfelt, funny, yet wretched play about storytelling, magical landscapes, and whimsy contrasted against the timeless struggle of children and their survival in a country ravaged by warfare.

The Drama department is inviting Years 9 and 10 to participate in this special production that will be performed in Term 4. For more information and to sign up for an audition, please contact Ms Gilsenan (megan.gilsenan@reddamhouse.com.au). We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Purim & Matza Factory

Last Thursday, the Year 7 Hebrew students experienced a hamantaschen bake on the rooftop during their lesson. The hamantaschen bake was for Purim (Jewish festival).The Jems team came in with their ready-made dough and their ovens. As all the Year 7 Hebrew students sat down, the Hamantaschen’s were baking. The Jems program told all the students about the story of Purim, and why the word “Hamantaschen” is called Hamantaschen. We learnt that Purim is a joyous Jewish festival. We celebrate it because of the commemoration of the survival of Jews who were marked for death by their Persian rulers. The story of Purim is based around a Jewish woman called Esther,who hid her identity of being a Jew. She lived with her uncle who was basically a Jewish leader. The king in her town had just persecuted his wife and searched for a new wife. Not knowing Esther was Jewish, he chose her. His top advisor, who we call ‘Haman’ decided he wanted to persecute all jews, also not knowing Esther was a Jew. Later, Esther came forward to the king telling him that his supervisor was trying to kill her and her people.

Being Esther’s husband, he put a stop to this, he killed Haman and Esther's uncle took the role of advisor. All was well and they ended up with Jewish role models. Here is where we found out why we call “Hamantaschen”, Hamantaschen. This word originates from the Hebrew words “Ozney Haman” meaning the ears of Haman. This is because Hamans ears were seen to be shaped as triangles as well as his hat. This iswhy we bake triangular cookies on Purim and call them “Hamantaschens” . - Lucia Perczuk, Year 7

As Pesach is coming up on the 22nd of April the Hebrew class was fortunate enough to bake matzah to commemorate the Jewish people leaving Egypt 3000 years ago and the miracle of Passover. In the session of baking the matzah we were taught on how to make it and why we need to make it quickly. We first mixed and created the dough in a bowl then flattened it out into a very thin piece. Everyone started making the holes in the dough and then quickly put it in the oven to bake. We learned how to bake matzah and why we celebrate this occasion. We celebrate the week of Passover by avoiding leaven, which is highlighted by Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus from slavery in Egypt. We eat matzah as Matzah was made from the Jews when they didn’t have enough time to bake the bread as they were fleeing from Egypt and the bread flattened and baked in the sun as they were in a rush. This is because they were worried about getting caught. We learnt all of this while baking matzot. We all had a great time on this incursion and would like to wish everyone great holidays and happy Pesach to all those who celebrate! - Maytal Goodman, Year 7

Sport Fixtures - 6th April 2024

Basketball

Girls

Friday 5th

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 8 TIMBERWOLVES vs Reddam Sparks 4.30 Ct 2

Year 9 MYSTICS vs KHY Astronauts 4.30 Ct 1

Year 9 SPARKS vs Reddam Timberwolves 4.30 Ct 2

Year 10 LIGHTNING vs Be Real 5.15pm Ct 2

Year 11 SUNS vs Inner City Ravens 5.15pm Ct 1

Saturday 6th

Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 7 FLAMES vs Reddam Storm 9.40am Ct 3

Boys

Saturday 6th

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 7 ROCKETS vs Pro Ball Nuggets 3.20pm Ct 2

Year 7 BULLS vs Inner City Lighting 4.20pm Ct 2

Year 8 PACERS vs Newtown Blazers 6.50pm Ct 3

Year 9 BLAZERS vs MPB U16 Black 6.00pm Ct 1

Year 9 JAZZ vs Sydney Hoopstars Trojans 7.40pm Ct 4

Year 11 HEAT vs Maccabi Hornets 6.50pm Ct 2

Marrickvile | PCYC MARRICKVILLE

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Newtown Bullets 3.45pm Ct 1

Year 8 NUGGETS vs MPB 16 Grey 4.30pm Ct 2

Year 8 STAGS vs Syd Hoopstars Wolfpack 7.30pm Ct 3

Year 9 WARRIORS vs KHY Astronauts 4.30pm Ct 3

Year 10 NETS vs MPB 18 2.15pm Ct 1

Year 10 THUNDER vs Newtown Spartans 7.30pm Ct 2

Water Polo Girls

Reddam 2 v Abbotsleigh, Pymble Pool 9:00am

Soccer Girls

Sunday 7th April

Reddam Under 16 v Queens Park U16, Queens Park Field 8, Queens Park 1:20pm

Reddam Under 14 v Pagewood U14, Jellicoe Park, No.3, Pagewood 12:15pm

Upcoming Tours

Up Through The Middle Tour 2024

All expressions of interest should be sent to: melanie.pelosi@reddamhouse.com.au

Visual Art & Cultural Tour USA 2024

All expressions of interest should be sent to: laurellen.symonds@reddamhouse.com.au

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South of France - French Immersion

All expressions of interest should be sent to: warren.garratt@reddamhouse.com.au

Following on from its inaugural History Tour in 2019 to Russia, Germany and Italy, and the enormously successful April 2023 tour to Germany, Italy and Türkiye, the Reddam House History Department is launching The History Tour France, Germany and Italy for April 2025.

The tour is in the 3-week holiday period after Term 1 2025.

The itineraries are closely aligned with the senior Modern and Ancient syllabuses; however, it is not a requirement that participating students study History. All students are welcome.

Please find the above brochure for tour information.

Art, History, Cultural Tour 2025

For all expressions of interest please click here

CASE Space School - Now Launching!

Reddam House is excited to announce our participation in CASE Space School International StudyProgram during July 2025. All Reddam House students are invited to join CASE Senior Space Schooland visit NASA in the USA!

Always at the forefront of innovation, the space industry is the most stimulating environment toinspire the next generation of STEAM-skilled leaders prepared to take on and succeed in ourinnovation-hungry world.

Demonstrating its robust academic content, CASE study programs are the only international STEAMstudy programs to have successfully obtained University of California (UC) GPA 5.0 approval. Allparticipants will be eligible to receive a GPA 5.0 academic transcript to differentiate their applicationinto top tier universities at home or internationally.

This immersive, engaging and inspiring learning experience is a wonderful opportunity for studentsto learn beyond the classroom and be inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead!

For further information visit: actura.com.au/ReddamSpace or contact Andrea Elias via her email andrea.elias@actura.com.au

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Career Opportunities

ATTENTION YEAR 10 PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Work experience will run from Wednesday 27/11/24 to Monday 2/12/24 this year.

More information will be forthcoming.

Cambridge Summer Programs 2024 - Places filling up fast!

Find out More:

• Brochure: Our summer program brochure is now available to download via our website here: www.reachcambridge.com/program-information-2024. This page also contains links to our video trailer and course video reviews, so that students can learn more about our programs from our alumni. We can also send physical copies of our brochure to your school, on request.

• Complimentary Info Session/Callback or Webinar: Please feel free to pass on this link to any families that would like to arrange a meeting with us at a time that suits them. We would also be happy to arrange a live webinar with your school, for any interested students/parents.

• Limited-time Discount: We are currently offering a discount of £100 if students apply and pay their deposits by Monday 26th February 2024.

Finally, as we’re receiving a large number of applications for this summer in Cambridge, we recommend any interested families apply via our website as soon as possible to to secure their preferred program dates and chosen subject choice.

Any student interested in attending Summer Schools at Oxford or Cambridge in July 2024 please see Ms Jones for more information.

The HSC and Careers Expo 2024 is back in 2024, celebrating 16 years of delivering post-HSC career and study information to students, teachers and parents in New South Wales! With over 12,000 attendees expected, the Expo will be held over three days – Thursday 30 May, Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June, 9am-3pm at The Winx Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse. This year, the Expo will host over 100 exhibitors and include seminars on a wide variety of topics, covering:

• HSC subjects (including English and Maths)

• Subject selection advice for Year 10 students from UAC

• ATAR information from NESA

• Tertiary courses

• Careers

• Employment opportunities

• Study advice

Careers News

Please scroll through and expand the University cards or website cards of choice to review content.

2025 admissions

Applications for 2025 entry open on 3 April for domestic students and 17 April for international students. UAC will email UAC PINs to all NSW HSC and ACT BSSS students on 3 April. Students will need their NESA or BSSS student number and their UAC PIN to apply through UAC.

Interstate and IB students should wait until 1 August to apply as UAC won't receive their student data until later in the year. I'll let you know if this changes.

Access schemes

When applications for admission open, so will applications for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). This year there are a few changes.

SRS application changes

The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application, similar to EAS. Once a student submits their undergraduate application, they can follow a link to SRS: there will no longer be a standalone application accessible from the UAC website.

Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so.

EAS process change for schools

This year we will not accept emailed educational impact statements (EIS). However, if you cannot give the EIS to the student to upload to their EAS application, you will be able to upload it through the School Access portal (where you now complete SRS ratings). More details will come soon.

In 2023, an increased number of applicants provided EIS from people not considered ‘responsible persons’ (eg parents, other relatives, gardeners, cleaners). This year we will add the definition of a responsible person to each document package.

EIS must be completed by the school principal, counsellor, year adviser, teacher or careers adviser. If this is not possible it must be completed by a responsible person, such as a doctor, lawyer, social worker, counsellor, or community or religious leader who has knowledge of the circumstances and the effect on the student's studies.

Finally, a reminder that EAS is only used for ATAR-based offers unless otherwise specified.

UAC publications

Another reminder: as advised in my April 2023 email, UAC is no longer producing the UAC Guide. All information about the next admissions cycle will be updated on the UAC website from April.

If students would like a printed information booklet, they can pick up a copy of Steps to Uni for Year 11 and 12 Students from one of the many expos we'll be attending this year. If you are from an interstate school, we'll be bringing Applying to NSW and ACT Universities with us to the VCE and Careers Expo in Melbourne, TSXPO in Brisbane and the TIS roadshow in Tasmania.

Steps to Uni for Year 11 and 12 Students will not be sent out to schools but it can be downloaded from the UAC website if needed.

Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students will still be printed and one copy for each Year 10 student will be sent to all NSW schools in early Term 2, as usual.

LIVE webinar for Year 12 students

Our expert speakers will equip students with the knowledge to make the most of their application and maximise their chances of success. Please encourage your students not to miss this opportunity to get ahead with their university application.

• ATAR to Uni Success: Applying to Uni with Ease

• Date: Wednesday 3 April 2024

• Time: 6pm

REGISTER NOW: LIVE webinar for Year 12 students

Community Engagement

The UAC team will be at several events this year and we hope to chat to as many students, parents and careers advisers as possible. In particular, at the big city expos we'll be hosting information sessions on the ATAR, applying, subject selection and entry to medicine.

Come along to see us and the many higher education providers at one of these fantastic events:

VCE and Careers Expo: Thu 2, Fri 3 and Sat 4 May, 9am to 3pm

HSC and Careers Expo: Thu 30 May, Fri 31 May and Sat 1 Jun, 9am to 3pm

Western Sydney Careers Expo: Thu 27, Fri 28 and Sat 29 Jun, 9am to 3pm

TSXPO Brisbane: Sat 13 and Sun 14 Jul, 10am to 4pm

All enquiries to the team can be emailed to ce@uac.edu.au.

Monash University

5 Inspiring Resources to Make 2024 Your Best Career Year Yet!

As you juggle the practicalities of getting good grades or doing well at work, you may wonder the motivation behind it all and ask yourself, what am I passionate about?

To support you to find your passion and shape it into a career, NAB have compiled some inspiring resources to help kick start your self discovery.No matter your learning style, we've got something for you!

These resources include:

• Podcasts

• Interviews

• Blogs

Ready to embark on your journey of self-discovery and career growth?Head over to our blog now to explore these inspiring resources and take the first step towards a brighter future!

Click here to find out more!

Discover Monash events

Explore a variety of events for your students – from general info sessions to course sessions and campus tours.

Find out more

Year 10 Discovery Day

Students and parents can attend tailored sessions to learn about successful study techniques, family support, and what's required for a bright academic future.

Find out more

School Visit Week 2024

We're be offering school visit opportunities at our Caulfield and Clayton campuses in 2024. Secure your place now!

Book now

School holidays tours

We invite your students and their families to visit our campuses and join a tour with one of our students during the school holidays!

Find out more

MySCI

MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students in Years 11 and 12, involving hands on workshops and access to our brilliant teaching facilities.

When: April 3-5

Register here

Discover Monash - The Monash Science ExperienceLearn more about our Science courses and the Monash Science experience through some of our current students at this in- person event!

When: May 8

School of Nursing & Midwifery - Immersion Days

The School of Nursing & Midwifery are inviting year 10-12 students to explore their undergraduate nursing and midwifery courses, and to discover the entry pathways that await them. Students will be immersed in cutting-edge Clinical Practice Units, engage in interactive activities, and embark on a guided tour of the campus.

Sessions will run on the following dates. Please note each session is capped at 40 students.

Parramatta | Tuesday 30 April

Campbelltown | Wednesday 1 May

Hawkesbury | Thursday 2 May

Liverpool | Friday 3 May

Students can register now and find out more details below about this extraordinary opportunity!

Find out more

"What Can I Study?" Webinar Series

The "What Can I Study?" live 2024 webinar series has kicked off in February and will continue through to April. The webinars cover course-specific information as well as general topics about Western, applications, early offers and student life.

Recent webinars are now available to watch on-demand.

View the Webinar Schedule

Register now

School of Education - Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Western's School of Education is offering a new undergraduate course, Bachelor of Education (Secondary), commencing in Spring semester.

This program builds secondary teaching knowledge with applied classroom practice for 80 days over the four-year program. Students can study two secondary education majors in a range of areas. Visit the webpage to discover more.

Find out more

The Yarning Circle - Edition #16

Don’t miss out on reading the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership’s Autumn 2024 edition of The Yarning Circle.

This edition explores the success and excellence of Western Sydney University's Indigenous students, staff, researchers, alumni and elders.

Find out more by following the link:

Autumn 2024 Edition #16

Charles Sturt University

Online Medicine Information Night – 20 March

A reminder that Charles Sturt University is running an online Medicine Information Night at 6:00pm this Wednesday, 20th March 2024.

We'll start with an overview of the course, our facilities, entry requirements, and how to apply.

Those who attend will get information on clinical placements, career opportunities, support services, scholarships and more.

We will also cover information about the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) and hear about the experiences of rural and regional doctors.

Charles Sturt University offers the Joint Program in Medicine in partnership with Sydney University. The two-year program runs on our Orange campus in regional New South Wales and is followed by three years of regional placements.

Those who wish to attend can book here Charles Sturt Advantage (CSA) early entry program 2024/25 Following the release of the Universities Accord: Early Entry Findings we are now able to provide an update on the Charles Sturt Advantage (CSA) early entry program details for 2024/25.

This year the CSA program details will be as follows:

• Applications will open on the 1 May and remain open until the 31 August.

• There will be one offer round and offers will be sent in late September.

• There will be two types of offers released - students will either receive a firm offer or a conditional offer.

• A firm offer means a student must complete year 12 without the ATAR requirement. This will be the vast majority of the offers students receive.

• A conditional offer means you must meet the minimum ATAR requirements before receiving a confirmed place in the selected course. Offers will have the conditions clearly outline in the offer email.

• Application requirements remain unchanged, the program will consider the students year 11 results and answers to three x 150-word questions, with examples included in their responses demonstrating their soft skills.

To register interest in the program and to receive updates about CSA, please visit the CSA webpage and click on ‘Register your interest’ to complete the form. -Making it in media! workshops Are your students passionate about media, communication, journalism or news? Well, in 2024 we’ll be hosting two free interactive ‘Making it in Media’ workshops – and you, your students in Year’s 9–12 and their parents are all invited to attend!

Check out this video with content from our 2023 workshop!

What you need to know:

• We’re hosting two workshops on our Bathurst campus.Years 11 and 12 – Friday 21 June 2024 Years 9 and 10 – Friday 15 November 2024

• The full-day simulated media workshops will be hosted inside our cutting-edge TV studio and creative hub – which has just received a $4.6 million upgrade.

• Your students will get first-hand experience working in the world of news, journalism, media, advertising, PR, and content creation, alongside students from other schools.

• The events will be free and completely catered.

Register your interest or ask a question by emailing us at FoAE-marketing@csu.edu.au

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

View all our term 1 webinars

Life of a psychologist | Wednesday 7 February 4–4.30pm

Fascinated by how the human mind works and wonder what studying psychology might be like? Join us to learn how psychologists investigate human behaviour and cognition. Hear about what an average day for a psychologist looks like, the wide range of rewarding careers available within this broad field and how you can become an accredited psychologist.

Why study business at Sydney? | Wednesday 14 February 4–5pm

Discover how our Commerce degrees prepare students for the future of work and a wide range of career opportunities. Students will learn about the range of study areas (or majors) available – such as Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students can also discover the many ways in which they can combine their interests, with over 100 study areas to select from our shared pools of majors and minors, industry-focused experiences, and global mobility opportunities.

Upcoming Events & Engagements

Regional Roadshows | We’re coming to Nowra! | Thursday 14 March, 5.00 - 6.30pm

Students, parents, guardians and teachers are invited to join us for an information evening, Meet the University of Sydney – Nowra, to learn more about the university from current students, staff, and alumni.

For more information and to register Click Here.

Following the event, we would love for you to join us for a Career Adviser Dinner following our Meet the University of Sydney Nowra event. Contact Tyrone at schools.outreach@sydney.edu.au to reserve your place.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy | Encore Day Sydney Conservatorium of Music Tours

Monday 4 March, 11.30am - 6.00pm

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is offering tours to schools’ who will be attending the NSW Government Encore event on March 4. Your group will be guided through ‘The Con’ by one of our current students and will have the opportunity to speak with staff about study options, auditions and portfolio entry, student life and more before attending the Encore event. For more information and to register for a tour Click Here

Faculty of Medicine and Health | Youth Advisory Board Expressions of Interest: The Matilda Centre

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use is inviting young leaders to join the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The YAB comprises of a culturally and gender diverse group of 10 members aged 16-25, with representatives from metropolitan, rural, regional and remote areas of Australia.

Expressions of interest close on Sunday, 11 February 2024. For more information and to register Click Here

Chau Chak Wing Museum Lecture | Power in Antiquity: A Conversation with Professor Mary Beard for school students

Friday 8 March, 10:00 - 12.00pm

The Chau Chak Wing Museum invites you to join us for the unique opportunity to hear world famous classicist Dame Mary Beard in conversation specifically for school students studying History and Classical Languages. This event is perfect for students of Stage 6 Ancient History, Stage 6 History Extension, Stage 6 Classical Languages and History 7-10. For more information and to register Click Here

Year 12 Environmental Engineering Evening EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: 4-6 pm Thursday 4 April

WHERE: Engineering Precinct, Darlington Campus

Invite your students to join us for an educational experience, for the debut of our new degree.

Students presently in Year 12 will be granted exclusive access to our cutting-edge laboratories, where they can observe the transformative effects of environmental engineering through real-world demonstrations. They will have the privilege of engaging with experienced environmental engineers actively shaping the field. Attendees can delve deeper into our pioneering degree program, which will commence in 2025.

REGISTER NOW

Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering)

The University of Sydney is offering a new Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering).

Environmental engineers find solutions for protecting the environment. It is a critical discipline that integrates engineering, science, and environmental management. They evaluate project effects on air, water, soil, and noise, aiming to preserve the environment. They assess impacts, devise management systems, develop technologies to monitor and reduce pollution and mitigate the impact of climate change.

Find out more about our new degree.

ADMISSION TIMELINE FOR ST PAUL’S COLLEGE 2025 UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENCY

Applications Open – 4th March 2024

We encourage candidates to submit their application well before the closing date.

Applications Close – 9th September 2024

First Round Offers for Entry in 2025 – week beginning 23rd September 2024

(Unsuccessful and Priority Shortlist candidates notified)

Deadline for Acceptance of First Round Offer – 7th October 2024

Second Round Offers made from Priority Waitlist – 21st October 2024

Deadline for Acceptance of Second Round Offer – 6th November 2024

Please note these dates are subject to change.

There is a new reference template (attached), and we ask for one reference only -

Applicants are asked to provide a confidential reference to support their application from a senior academic member of staff e.g. Year Advisor, Director of Studies (or similar) or Year 12 teacher.

This information is also on our website and the application portal.

UAC

Just a reminder that UAC has a newsletter specifically for Year 12 parents to keep them informed about the application and uni entry process. Please encourage parents to subscribe by sharing the link below, or direct them to the 'Parents' page of the UAC website.

Subscribe to the UAC parent newsletter

UAC Digital

This year we will be running a number of LIVE webinars for Year 10 to 12 students and their parents. Dates and registrations will be released very soon via this email. We will also keep you up to date via our social media pages and the UAC Digital web page.

The first LIVE webinar will be aired on Wednesday, 27 March, at 6 pm; a session for parents with information about the application process and how to support their Year 12 student. This event will be live-streamed on Facebook and our webinar platform. Registration will open soon.

Key Dates

3 Apr 2024 7.30am

Applications open

16 Sep 2024 11.59pm

SRS applications close

30 Sep 2024 11.59pm

Early bird application deadline

1 Nov 2024 11.59pm

SRS change of preference deadline

8 Nov 2024 7.30am

First SRS offers released

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Applications open for the Hansen Scholarship Program, 2025 entry

The Hansen Scholarship Program aspires to nurture and significantly expand the horizons of Australian students who may otherwise struggle to access a high-quality university education through fully funded accommodation at Little Hall, tailored mentoring and extracurricular activities, and focused financial support.

Current Year 12 students across Australia who plan to begin their undergraduate degree at UniMelb in Semester 1, 2025 are encouraged to review the eligibility and selection criteria and start on their

application. Those who apply before 3 March 2024 will have the opportunity to receive feedback on their application and resubmit by the closing date of 3 April 2024.

Join the team and current Hansen Scholars for an online information session to learn more about this rewarding scholarship on the 21 February.

You can download a copy of the program flyer here

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December and January offer round 1 outcomes

We're thrilled to share that we've offered 2,328 domestic undergraduate students a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) January offer round 1. We also offered 5,953 places in the December offer round, an increase of 956 offers on the same time last year.

The December offer round includes 1,103 offers to our inaugural Narrm Scholarship candidates, while 42 per cent of our overall domestic December round offers went to applicants eligible for Access Melbourne, our Special Entry Access Scheme.

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In December, we awarded Victoria’s highest-achieving VCE students with a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship to study with us in 2024.

The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship is one of our most prestigious awards for school leavers, offering a generous fee exemption, as well as a guaranteed CSP in their preferred graduate program, including the Doctor of Medicine and Juris Doctor (Law).

The Scholarship is offered to school-leaver applicants who have satisfied prerequisites (and any extra requirements) and achieved an ATAR or equivalent of 99.9 or above, with concessions for Bachelor of Music applicants and Indigenous students.View article

Applications opening for the Hansen Scholarship Program

Current Year 12 students who have a demonstrated outstanding academic success, a resilience to adversity and a commitment to helping others within their community are encouraged to apply from 5 February 2024. Applications close 3 April.

The Hansen Scholarship Program is worth $108,000. Key benefits include a tailored academic and mentorship program and free accommodation at Little Hall residence for the duration of their three-year undergraduate degree.

Students, parents and careers practitioners who would like to learn more about the scholarship, hear from our current Hansen Scholars and get some tips on submitting a competitive application are invited to join us at an online information evening on Wednesday 21 February. Visit our website for full details on eligibility and benefits of this exciting scholarship program.

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Save the date: Career Practitioner's Seminar

Our annual event for career practitioners will be held at our Parkville campus on 24 April 2024. Details on session topics and a formal invitation will be sent in the coming weeks.

Save the date: Residential Colleges Open House

Future students and their families will be invited to tour our residential colleges on Saturday 11 May 2024. Event details and a formal invitation to register will be sent in the coming weeks.

2024 events for future students

To help you plan ahead we have a calendar of upcoming events held on campus and when we're visiting around Australia. Starting with A Day at Melbourne (for Y9-10) on 4 April. This page will be updated as details and dates are confirmed, alongside timely email invitations.

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Young Scholars Class of 2025 welcome event

On Saturday 20 January, we welcomed over 400 new students into the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program. Students and their families heard from Professor Kwong Lee Dow, participated in a study skills workshop and met their new Class of 2025 cohort.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

Apply now to study online with a university that helps you respond to a rapidly changing world.

Change is a certainty. Just like COVID-19, unforeseeable events will change the way we live and work. Partner with a university that has a history of helping adults become future fit and respond to change.

We’ve been helping adults like you study from home, while they juggle work and life, for more than 70 years - that’s longer than any other university in Australia. In that time we’ve helped more than 100,000 adults achieve university qualifications from home so that they can respond to emerging technologies, changes at work, and new possibilities.

Choose from more than 140 courses, all of which are available online. All undergraduate courses for eligible domestic students have government subsidised fee support available, and we offer more than 60 postgraduate courses where eligible domestic students can save up to 84%.*

Trimester 1 starts Monday 26 February 2024.

Choose from 140+ courses now

Pathways Enabling CourseBecome university ready with UNE’s free Pathways Enabling Course - it's flexible and delivered entirely online. It's the only fee-free university entry course in Australia that also gives you two free units of credit, saving you up to $4,080.**

The Pathways Enabling Course will give you the skills and strategies for admission to over 25 undergraduate degrees, which you can then use to create a pathway to pursue your goals, wherever you want to go next.

Apply Online

If you have questions about a course or need assistance with applying online, feel free to contact us directly via the links below.

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UniMelb 101 webinar | Tue 9 April

Students, staff and parents are invited to join our Future Students team and current UniMelb students as they introduce you to our unique curriculum structure and provide information specific for NSW and ACT students considering study at Melbourne.

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SheCommerce apps open now

We’re looking for 125 female identifying Y9 students to join the 2024 cohort. This is an immersive and academic enrichment program for students to network and engage with current students, alumni and academics who are making a difference in industry and through their research.

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Open House at the residental colleges

Future students and their families are recommended to save the date for Saturday 11 May 2024, with more event information and registration details to be published in an upcoming edition of Careers Update.

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Festivals and Mega Days

Throughout the year, the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music will be hosting exciting activities designed for your students! It is a great opportunity for students to participate in masterclasses, rehearsals, and performances.

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Re-introducing the Melbourne School Enrichment Program

We're thrilled to announce the rebranding of our Melbourne Connect program to the Melbourne School Enrichment Program from 2024!

As a partner program offered to select schools in metropolitan and regional Victoria, our aim is to empower students with valuable insights and support as they transition from high school to university life.

An invitation will be incoming to eligible school inboxes for our program launch, along with a link to the comprehensive brochure detailing all the enrichment offerings. Don't forget to explore our revamped website for updated information as it becomes available.

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Admission update

Welcome to the Class of 2024 Extension Program students

We are excited to welcome 222 Year 12 students who have received offers for the 2024 University of Melbourne Extension Program, across 16 subject areas. Mathematics was the most popular subject, which is taught across seven School Centres and the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES).

The Extension Program is for high-achieving students looking to further their academic potential. It's free to join and through the program students are able to study university subjects alongside their final year of high school.

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Cornell University

Do you know students who might benefit from college-level summer study at Cornell? If so, please tell them about the Cornell University Precollege Studies Program, which offers rigorous online courses taught by top Cornell faculty.

As one of the nation's longest running and most highly regarded precollege academic programs, it gives motivated students the chance to

• Get a head start on their college journey while earning 3 to 12 credits

• Build college study skills during engaging Ivy League classes

• Prep for college applications with one-on-one admissions counseling

• Enhance their college applications with an impressive Cornell transcript

• Have fun connecting with diverse students from around the world

Students choose from dozens of three- and six-week online undergraduate Cornell courses in Arts and Architecture, Business and Hotel Management, Health and Humanities, International Relations, Psychology, Science and Technology, Sustainability, Veterinary Medicine, and more! More courses will be added in the coming months.

Courses are offered between June 3 and August 6, 2024. Limited financial aid is available.

The application is open now! We encourage students to apply as soon as possible because most of our courses fill before the deadline

NYU

Career Edge: Attending an NYU High School Program

Learn more about NYU SPS’s precollegiate summer program Career Edge, including the large variety of classes and extracurricular opportunities open to high school students. Applications are now open!

"What Can I Study?" Webinar Series

The "What Can I Study?" live 2024 webinar series has kicked off in February and will continue through to April. The webinars cover course-specific information as well as general topics about Western, applications, early offers and student life.

Recent webinars are now available to watch on-demand.

View the Webinar Schedule Register now

School of Education - Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Western's School of Education is offering a new undergraduate course, Bachelor of Education (Secondary), commencing in Spring semester.

This program builds secondary teaching knowledge with applied classroom practice for 80 days over the four-year program. Students can study two secondary education majors in a range of areas. Visit the webpage to discover more.

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The Yarning Circle - Edition #16

Don’t miss out on reading the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership’s Autumn 2024 edition of The Yarning Circle.

This edition explores the success and excellence of Western Sydney University's Indigenous students, staff, researchers, alumni and elders.

Find out more by following the link:

Autumn 2024 Edition #16

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