Reddam House High School Newsletter 1 March 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The last week of summer, with daily temperatures more like mid-summer, created perfect weather for the swimming carnival this week. Students were bussed to the Drummoyne Swimming pool in their houses, excited for the new House Captains to explore their leadership abilities to motivate their swimmers.

The 2024 Reddam Swimming Championships were a huge success this year, with every student entering the water and doing their best to achieve points for their house.

It was a very close finish on the points table, with Bennelong doing very well in the relays to snatch victory from Darling. Piper finished up third, with Macquarie in fourth.

Congratulations to the following Age Champions and house winners.

Girls

12 Years Champion - Camille Yuan

12 Years Runner up - Chloe Goldin

13 Years Champion - Mimi Tolnay

13 Years Runner up - Sarella Symonds

14 Years Champion - Micah Shields

14 Years Runner up - Jacana Symonds

15 Years Champion -Charlotte Flekser

15 Years Runner up - Maya Fransi

15 Years Runner up - Emma Bradburn

16 Years Champion - Milly Zeiderman

18 Years Champion - Maya Antonir

Boys

12 Years Champion - Krew Munro

12 Years Champion - Truman Coyle-Beeche

13 Years Champion - Henri Delesclefs

13 Years Runner up - Nicholas Fasol

14 Years Champion - Mateo Lopez-Fisher

14 Years Runner up - Coby Shandler

15 Years Champion - Asher Choi

15 Years Runner up - Aston Lake

16 Years Champion - Jayden Finucane

16 Years Runner up - Weston Budd

Congratulations to the following students on their selection in the Reddam Swim Team that will compete at the CDSSA Swimming Championships on 12th March.

Chloe Goldin, Camille Yuan, Eva Herson, Sarella Symonds, Mimi Tolnay, Ava Bova, Micah Shields, Jacana Symonds, Charlotte Flekser, Milly Zeiderman, Henri Delesclefs, Nicholas Fasol, Mateo LopezFisher, Noah Robinson, Asher Choi, Ajax Day, Weston Budd, Jayden Finucane and Matthew Ching

The first of the music concerts, the Welcome Recital, was enjoyed by a packed audience in Adelaide Hall on Monday night. The evening featured outstanding students from right across the school, Kindergarten to Year 12, hosted by our Year 6, Year 9, and Year 12 leaders. The students and their teachers worked very hard to have pieces ready so early in the year, and what an evening of high-quality entertainment it was. Other than fantastic individual performances, the highlight was the forty-four-piece String Orchestra and the Senior Strings performing Ava Maria and Libertango, respectively.

Our school motto of “We Shall Give Back” has been alive and well for thirty-two of our students who volunteered with Kids Giving Back during the 4th Term of 2023 and the recent Dec/Jan school holidays. They have programs in the April school holidays, with bookings opening in mid-March. Keep an eye on their website, as these programs fill up quickly.

School holiday programs | Kids Giving Back

Kids Giving Back also provides opportunities for those students wishing to complete their service component for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. It is important to empower students to become caring, socially-minded citizens.

Today, students in the Senior School participated in informative discussions on various topics:

Year 12 students met with representatives from UNSW who discussed the life of a uni student at their institution and the courses available. In contrast, Year 11 students were guided through the benefits and science behind meditation as a method of controlling one’s breathing and, by extension, one’s anxiety and stress levels.

Year 10 students workshopped on the crucial topic of healthy relationships and consent.

Last Friday, Reddam House Debating Academy had the pleasure of hosting Cranbrook School for a series of debates, serving as a preparatory session before the commencementof this year's Eastside Debate Competition. This engagement provided an invaluable opportunity for our teams to refine their skills and reacquaint themselves with the rigours ofcompetitive debating.

The evening saw six teams from both schools engaging in a series of debates:

7-8: That we oppose the privatisation of space exploration

9-10: That attempts to further extend human life through science should be abandoned

11-12: That we should actively halt the development of AI

Reddam School's debaters showcased their abilities commendably, securing wins in year 7,8, 9, and 10.

Let's wish our debaters the best of luck as they advance into the Eastside Debate Competition against Rose Bay Secondary School this week. Here's to a season of growth, learning, and achievement.

The Middle School Drama Camp takes place this weekend where students where passionate drama students get the opportunity to further develop and explore new skills in an area of their passion. I look forward to their feedback, which I will share next week.

Have a great weekend and week ahead as we head into Autumn.

Dave Pitcairn

Music News

We are incredibly proud of all the students who performed at Monday evening's Welcome Recital. It was a wonderful way to begin our programme of musical events for the year, and our appreciative audience was treated to some incredible group and solo performances. We thank Sylvie Pasvolsky & Sam Weidler (Year 9 & 12 Judiciary) for hosting, and the members of the Year 9 Creative Portfolio for their incredible backstage assistance. Ensembles represented included our Reddam House String Orchestra, our high school Senior Strings, and we were lucky enough to feature performances from each year group, all the way from Year 7-12. Please enjoy the selection of photos in this newsletter, and we will share the film in the newsletter when it is ready.

Also included below is the link to submissions and information for this year's Vocal Competition, with entries closing in Week 7. You are all welcome to join us for the Finals evening in Week 10.

Vocal Competition: https://forms.gle/d64h45y1ygCXYXjy8

HSC music performance rehearsals are well underway! Jacinta Shevelev (HSC Music 1) has been rehearsing her small ensembles HSC item with professional Australian entertainer, MC, interviewer, DJ (JUSTIN TIME), and vocalist Justin Rynne. Like I'm gonna Lose You, made famous by Meghan Trainor and John Legend, calls for skilled soloists who can also pull off tight vocal harmonies, and the ability to work coherently with a band - whilst providing lots of performance flare! This performance promises to be a winner, we look forward to hearing it!

The Bondi Singers (Years 10-12 Choir) have been preparing for a special combined performance with the Woollahra Singers (7-9 choristers) in Week 10. These advanced choristers will also be presenting a stunning, unaccompanied arrangement of the classic Irish folk song Danny Boy, have a listen here for a little preview!

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Rehearsals are really ramping up for this Term's High School Production: The Music Man. A ticket link will be available soon, secure your seats early to avoid disappointment!

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Sport Fixtures - 2nd March

Basketball

Girls - Friday 1st March -

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 8 TIMBERWOLVES vs Newtown Fever 4:30pm Ct 1

Year 9 MYSTICS vs SGHS Fusion 6:45pm Ct 1

Year 9 SPARKS vs Newtown Storm 4:30pm Ct 1

Year 10 LIGHTNING vs Inner City Ravens 5:15pm Ct 2

Year 11 SUNS vs All Blacks 5:15pm Ct 1

- Saturday 2nd March -

Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 4 BOOMERS vs Reddam Tigers 8:50am Ct 4

Year 4 TIGERS vs Reddam Boomers 8:50am Ct 4

Year 7 FLAMES vs St Spyridon White 11:20am Ct 3

Year 6 LYNX vs BYE (no game)

Year 6 STORM vs Sydney HoopStars Lynx 11:20am Ct 2

Boys

- Saturday 2nd March -

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 6 RAPTORS vs Proball Mavs 3:30pm Ct 2 Year 7

Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Year 3

Year

Year 4 SPURS vs Reddam Pelicans 11:20am Ct 1

Year 4 WIZARDS vs BYE (no game)

Year 5 KINGS vs Proball Wizards 12:10pm Ct 1

Year 9

Year 9

Year

Marrickvile | PCYC MARRICKVILLE

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Newtown Wizards 2:15pm Ct 1

Year 8 STAGS vs BYE (no game)

Year 8 NUGGETS vs Inner City 15ers 7:30pm Ct 3

Year 9 WARRIORS vs Inner City Heat 5:15pm Ct 1

Year 11 HEAT vs Harbour City 6pm Ct 3

Water Polo

Boys

Opens v SBHS, Auburn Ruth Everuss, 10:40am

Juniors v Knox, Knox Pool, 12:35pm

Year 7 v St Augustines, Auburn Ruth Everuss, 9:20am

Primary v Waverley, Scots Pool, 9:30am

Girls

Reddam 1 v Ravenswood, Pymble Pool 8:35am

Reddam 2 v Brigidine, Pymble Pool 10:30am

Reddam 3 v SACS 1, UNSW Pool, 9:00am

Reddam 4 v KRB, UNSW Pool, 10:30am

Cricket

Reddam Ravens V SSMC Red Bellies 8.00am Lower Cooper 2

Reddam Rabbits V RJCC Thunder 8.00am Lower Cooper 1

Reddam Roos V RJCC Stars 3.00pm Lough Field North

Touch Football

Girls

Reddam 1 v SVC 3, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 10:30 am

Reddam 2 v SVC 6, Mission Fields No. 3, (Driver Avenue), 9:40 am

Reddam 3 v SVC 10, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 11:20 am

Reddam 4 v SVC 11, Mission Fields No. 6, (Driver Avenue), 8:50 am

Reddam 5 v Schols 5, Mission Fields No. 6, (Driver Avenue), 11:20 am

Reddam 6 v Kambala 13, Queens Park No. 4 (Baronga Avenue), 10:30 am

Boys

Reddam 1 (Opens) v Waverley, Queens Park No. 7 (next to the Queens Park Kitchen, DarleyRd), 8:00 am

Reddam 2 (Under 16) v Waverley 2, Queens Park No. 9 (next to the Queens Park Kitchen,Darley Rd), 11:20 am

Reddam 3 (Under 15) v St Augustines, Sydney Academy of Sport, 10:00 am. The van willleave at 8:35 am

Reddam 4 (Under 14) v Trinity 2, Trinity Grammar 2B, 8:00 am. The van will leave at 7:00am

Reddam 5 (Under 13) v Riverview 2 and Waverley 3, Riverview 1B, 9:50 am. The van willleave at 8:50 am

Tennis

Reddam 1 v Cammeraygal, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 2 v Redlands, Cammeray Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 3 v Redlands, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 4 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 10.00am

Reddam 5 v Redlands, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am

Reddam 6 v Reddam 7, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am

Reddam 7 v Reddam 6, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am

Reddam 8 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 8.00am

Sport Results - 24th February 2024

Basketball

Girls

Year 4 BOOMERS vs St Spyridon 8 - 0

Year 4 TIGERS vs Proball Liberty 44 - 9

Year 7 FLAMES vs Reddam Storm 21 - 13

Year 6 LYNX vs BYE (no game)

Year 6 STORM vs Reddam Flame 13 - 21

Year 8 TIMBERWOLVES vs Newtown Storm 27 - 64

Year 9 MYSTICS vs KHY Astronauts 23 - 24

Year 9 SPARKS vs All Blacks 31 - 38

Year 10 LIGHTNING vs RBSC Rebels 53 - 34

Year 11 SUNS vs Be Real 20 - 0

Boys

Year 3 CELTICS vs BYE (no game)

Year 4 LAKERS vs BYE (no game)

Year 4 SPURS vs St Spyridon White 9 - 10

Year 4 WIZARDS vs BYE (no game)

Year 5 BUCKS vs Sacramento Kings 36 -36

Year 5 KINGS vs BYE (no game)

Year 5 PELICANS vs Proball Nets 8 - 22

Year 6 RAPTORS vs Sydney HoopStars Bulldogs 0 - 61

Year 6 CAVALIERS vs Newtown Titans 32 - 18

Year 6 HORNETS vs Newtown Hornets 17 - 56

Year 7 ROCKETS vs BYE (no game)

Year 7 BULLS vs Inner City Lightning 27 - 37

Year 8 PACERS vs MPB 11 - 50

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Maccabi Bulls 67 - 17

Year 8 NUGGETS vs MPB 10 - 41

Year 8 STAGS vs Sydney HoopStars Wolfpack 18 - 28

Year 9 WARRIORS vs Reggae Rockers 42 - 19

Year 9 BLAZERS vs Newtown Seahawks 10 - 23

Year 9 JAZZ vs Newtown Jazz 38 - 16

Year 10 THUNDER vs BYE (no game)

Year 10 NETS vs BYE (no game)

Year 11 HEAT vs Newtown Hawks 15 - 42

Water Polo

Boys

Opens v Kings, 16-3

Juniors v Riverview, 8-5

Year 7 v Barker, 7-9

Primary v BYE

Girls

Reddam 1 v Barker, 12-1

Reddam 2 v Ravenswood, 13-2

Reddam 3 v SACS 2, 3-3

Reddam 4 v SGHS, 3-7

Cricket

Reddam Ravens 5/100 Syd Coastal Seals 5/131

Reddam Rabbits Easts Renegades 88 - 87

Reddam Roos 3/159 Easts Cheetahs 7/78

Touch Football

Girls

Reddam 1 v Loreto 2, 2 - 3

Reddam 2 v Loreto 5, 3 - 5

Reddam 3 v Loreto 10, 3 - 5

Reddam 4 v Loreto 12, 2 - 5

Reddam 5 v Sceggs 13, 4 - 4

Reddam 6 v Sceggs 16, 6 - 6

Boys

Reddam 1 (Opens) v Oakhill, 0 - 13

Reddam 2 (Under 16) v Trinity 1, 0 - 8

Reddam 3 (Under 15) v Trinity 1, 1 - 2

Reddam 4 (Under 14) v Waverley 1, 5 - 3

Reddam 5 (Under 13) v Riverview 2, 5 - 1

Tennis

Reddam 1 v St Pius, Washed Out

Reddam 2 v Cammeraygal, 1 - 2

Reddam 3 v St Pius, Washed Out

Reddam 4 v St Pius, Washed Out

Reddam 5 v St Pius, Washed Out

Reddam 6 v St Pius, Washed Out

Reddam 7 v Cammeraygal, 2 - 1

Reddam 8 v St Pius, Washed Out

Upcoming Opportunities

Please contact Phil Kable via email at phil.kable@reddamhouse.com.au

About the What Matters? Writing Competition 2024

Inspired by Gough Whitlam's commitment to involving young people in shaping Australia's future, the What Matters? writing competition is currently open to school students in years 5 to 12 from Australia. Responding to the simple question 'What matters?', entrants are free to express their views on any matter they care about.

Part writing exercise, part civics and citizenship activity, What Matters? is the perfect opportunity to empower students to raise their voices on issues that are important to them and know that their perspectives are valuable, no matter their age, background or viewpoint. Entries can be fiction, nonfiction, poetry or prose of up to 600 words, and submitted online.

Explore the website below for further information and ideas and to read winning poetry and prose from last year.

Feel free to contact Ms Kitching for more information.

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 to Friday, 17 May 2024

One entry per person per year.

During the Competition Period, entrants must go to https://www.whitlam.org/what-matters and follow the directions to complete the online entry form.

Entrants must submit an original written work of up to 600 words.

Upcoming Tours

Up Through The Middle Tour 2024

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

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Trip to Peru 2024

The parent info meeting is on Thursday March 7th and 7pm in the Woollahra Campus Level 4.

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

2024

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

Visual Art & Cultural Tour USA

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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.

We are hosting a Parent Student Information Evening at the Bondi Campus, on Wednesday 6th March at 6.45.

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

Information Evening - 7:30pm, Wednesday, 20th March 2024, via Zoom or contact Andrea Elias via her email andrea.elias@actura.com.au

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Career Opportunities

Cybersecurity Opportunity

An exciting opportunity this Term for students to attend a Cyber Security Industry Experience Day with Retrospect Labs on 27th February 2024.

Please see Ms Jones if interested in attending.

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

US/UK Information Evening for Crimson Education

If you're serious about getting accepted to a top university beyond Australia one day you need to consider exactly what these universities want and how to begin preparing now rather than too late (including a step-by-step timeline of things that students often overlook). To help high school students and families across Australia get a proper grasp of the US/UK university application timeline and uncover what you can do now to ensure you're accepted in the future, I'll be putting on a free webinar to cover the topic "Why Preparing Early For US/UK Universities Is The Key To Success" and I'd like to invite you to come along if you're available. Please join me tomorrow night, February 6th at 7:00PM AEDT to take advantage of this free session.

If you're interested and want to sign up, click here to register. Don't miss this chance to gain crucial insights into the application process, I look forward to seeing you in the session.

Careers News

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Monash University

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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!

Monash Information Evenings

> 5 March - Melbourne CBD

> 26 March - Peninsula

> 27 March - Warrnambool

Discover Medicine

> 21 March

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

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Science Precinct ToursIf your senior students would like to see the Monash Science precinct, this is a great chance to tour our brilliant science facilities and student spaces, ask questions, and meet current science students.

When: July School Holidays

Register here

Science Tours for interstate and regional students

We are also offering extra Tour times and dates to interstate, regional and international students who may be visiting Melbourne during their school holidays and are keen to take a look around our Monash Science precinct.

Find out more

Book a 1:1 Appointment

We are offering 1:1 appointments with Monash staff and current students who can help with pathways and course advice, as well as step your students through the initial unit selection and course mapping process.

Book in here

Australian Catholic University

Key dates

4 April – Advisory Conference ACT Register>>

9 April – Advisory Conference NSW Register>>

Various dates – Discover ACU Register>>

Various dates – Guided visits Register>>

Webinars

Various dates – Study at ACU Register>>

Various dates – Talk with Industry Register>>

18 June – Advisory Conference Webinar: Courses update – what’s new and what’s changed Register>>

24 July – Advisory Conference Webinar: ACU entry and pathways (including ACU Guarantee) Register>>

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Year 10 Discovery Day

Friday, 5 April 2024

Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what’s it like to be a Monash student?

Year 10 Discovery Day is for you!

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

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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

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.

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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.

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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!

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