Reddam House High School Newsletter

Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 6 | 8th March 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Today is International Women's Day, and we call for a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Today, we celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. We celebrate all the women in our lives: mothers, teachers, sisters, and friends, and reflect on how these relationships positively impact our lives Happy International Women’s Day. Let’s Inspire Inclusion.

We're very proud to announce that Parisa Azad has been awarded the 'NSW Woman of the Year Award 2024' in the ‘One to Watch’ category. Yesterday she was presented the award at a ceremony held at ICC Sydney by NSW Minister for Women, Jodie Harrison in the presence of Premiere of NSW Chris Minns and Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley amongst others.

You can read more about Parisa's fantastic work here.

Thirty-nine Year 8 and Year 9 students enjoyed last weekend's Drama Camp at the Collaroy Centre, Collaroy. They participated in 2 days of Drama workshops on Improvisation, Physical Theatre skills, Playbuilding, and Shakespeare. The students extended their Drama skills by learning from visiting professional actors and theatre practitioners. Congratulations, students, on your enthusiasm and commitment. You created some outstanding moments of performance. I thank Mr. Hodgson, Ms. Gilsenan, and Ms. Sarzosa for creating this opportunity for our younger students.

A message from our Year 12 Executive about their fundraising initiative:

“Reddam is participating in the World’s Greatest Shave in under two weeks. Thousands of Australians make it their mission to help beat blood cancer each March by getting sponsored to shave, colour, or cut their hair. A group of students will participate by shaving or cutting their hair alongside our teachers, who dye their hair pink. We would love your help in reaching (and exceeding) our goal of $8,000.

How to help:

1. Through online donations. You can donate online to the Reddam House Team

2. Sharing this link to family and friends to donate, every dollar counts.

Thank you from Milly, Sam, and Alex.”

Continuing with the Charity and Community Service theme, our students will go to the Northern Territory to better understand Aboriginal culture and get involved in a community project with a Kangaroo Orphanage in April. They held a sausage sizzle on Thursday, and I had never seen such fantastic support from the rest of the students. Field to Fork Vaucluse and Woolworths Double Bay were sponsors for the sausages and rolls, respectively. The students managed to raise over $1000! Well done!

Their donation meant that all funds raised go directly to the projects these students support. We thank Mrs. Pelosi and Ms. Knight for the enthusiasm and motivation of the students joining them on this trip and congratulate Tali Ereira for arranging the sizzle.

Year 11 Ancient History students visited the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney as part of their study of Ancient Egypt. Firstly, students were provided with a tour of the Egyptian wing of the museum, looking at an incredible copy of the Book of the Dead and an array of canopic jars, and shabti dolls.

They also saw the coffins and mummies of Meruah, Padiashaikhet and Mer-Neith-it-es, with interactive graphics supplied by CT scans providing a fascinating interactive experience. Students then played the role of archaeologist, handling precious artefacts and objects, some as much as 9000 years old. It was a remarkable experience to be able to touch objects that they had only ever seen in textbooks.

Great news from our Debating teams as they started the Eastside Competition last Friday night. It was a phenomenal effort to win all but the Year 11 debate against Rose Bay Secondary. Good luck against the tough Sydney Girls teams this evening.

There is so much to report on the sporting side of the school.

Surfer Poppy O'Reilly fought hard and won The Sanbah Cadet Cup in Newcastle for the second consecutive time last weekend. This weekend, she competes in the Australian board riders' battle at Burleigh Heads. We wish Poppy well.

Fletcher Tudor and Archie Jolley have been racing at the NSW Inter Schools Mountain Biking at Thredbo last weekend and were joined by our Year 9, 10, 11, and 12 Boys this Thursday and Friday. I love their uniform. More information will come as I get their results.

Congratulations to Year 12 students Thomas Malki and Nicholas Alexiou, who recently represented our school in the CDSSA team and secured an impressive second-place finish. Thomas and Nicholas demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and teamwork throughout the competition, making us immensely proud of their efforts on the court. While both students showcased exceptional talent, we are thrilled to announce that Nicholas Alexiou has been selected for the AICES team. Nicholas's selection for the AICES team is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and talent, and we do not doubt that he will continue to excel at the next level. Congratulations to Thomas and Nicholas for their remarkable achievements, and we wish Nicholas the best as he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his basketball career.

Last Thursday, our representative Touch Football Teams competed in the CDSSA Championships. It was a great day with all our students giving their best in sweltering conditions. All four teams made the Grand Finals of their Division, but unfortunately, we came home empty-handed, being Runners in each Division.

Congratulations to the following students for their selection in the CDSSA Teams that will play at the AICES Championships at Penrith on March 26th.

Open Boys - Harrison Walker, Eden Zahra, Jordon Shalome, Lee Maserow, Boston Berry, Tom Trew (Reserve)

Open Girls - Ella Fitzpatrick, Savanah Charles, Sienna Diamond, Isabella Leibman and Annika Landa (Reserves)

15s Boys - Parker Jordan-Booth, Max Hack, Oliver Charles, Will Seddon, Oscar Bakes.

15s Girls - Amber Charles, Cairo Blackmore, Lauren Lim, Eva Balafas (Reserve)

Our tennis teams continue to impress, and congratulations to Axel Briner and Gem Roffe-Nassi, who had an impressive win last Saturday.

The NSW Surf Lifesaving and Athletics State Championship will be held this weekend, with many of our students involved. Good luck to all of them, and I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

In Music, our Year 8 students have been learning to play ukuleles in their classroom music lessons as part of their unit 'Music and Society.' Students have been rehearsing duets, and this week, the Early Learning students were a keen audience for some of them as they practised together in the sunshine. Students also appreciated the extra set of classroom instruments installed in 4.6, which were ready for extra rehearsing leading up to their assessment in Week 8.

Year 12 Music students visited the Opera House on Monday evening to see the annual Encore concert featuring some of the best 2023 HSC music items from across the state. The variety of items and musicinspired students showcased was a timely reminder of the importance of choosing a repertoire that allows for a technical display and expressiveness in performing. HSC students have been rehearsing for their practical exams this term and have already been identifying ways to put their personal 'stamp' on their performance.

The Year 9 and Year 10 Music students attend the WOMAdelaide Music Festival this weekend. They will have a fantastic experience there, seeing music from a different perspective. More to follow on their return.

I love it when students share their photos of school activities with me, and this week, I include Mateo Lopez Fisher’s photo of his friends working on their passive wooden speakers in Design and Technology. Thank you, Mateo.

Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead.

Dave Pitcairn

Music News

Please enjoy these photos of our Music Man orchestra hard at work at their first combined rehearsals. 19 students are working with teachers and professionals on this difficult score, and cannot wait to support all of the talent onstage in Week 9!

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

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

Tickets go on sale March 13 at 10am, from this link: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MUSICMAN24 (Please note, it may not be live yet)

Scan below to find out more....

Sport Fixtures - 9th March

Basketball

Girls

Friday 8th March

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 8

Year

vs Newtown Storm 5:15pm Ct 1

TIMBERWOLVES

vs

9 MYSTICS

SGHS Boomwhackers 5:15pm Ct 2

9 SPARKS vs Newtown Fever 4:30pm Ct 1

10 LIGHTNING vs Reddam Suns 4:30pm Ct 2

vs

11 SUNS

Reddam Lightning 4:30pm Ct 2

Saturday 9th March

Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 4 BOOMERS vs Proball Liberty 8am Ct 4

Year 4 TIGERS vs St Spyridon White 8:50am Ct 4

Year 7 FLAMES vs BYE (no game)

Year 6 STORM vs Sydney Hoopstars Mercury 11:20am Ct 3

Boys

Saturday 9th March

Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 6 HORNETS vs Sydney Hoopstars Bearcats 3:30pm Ct 1

Year 7 ROCKETS vs Newtown Rangers 4:20pm Ct 2

Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Year 3 CELTICS vs Inner City Tigers 8am Ct 2

Year 4 LAKERS vs Sacramento Kings 1pm Ct 1

Year 4 SPURS vs Innr City Hurricanes 10:30am Ct 1

Year 4 WIZARDS vs BYE (no game)

Year 5 KINGS vs Newtown Stallions 11:20am Ct 4

Year 5 PELICANS vs Newtown Bears 12:10pm Ct 1

Year 5 BUCKS vs Maccabi Knicks 9:40am Ct 2

Year 6 CAVALIERS vs Inner City Redbacks 1:50pm Ct 2

Year 6 RAPTORS vs BYE (no game)

Year 7 BULLS vs Sydney Hoopstars Red Raiders 5:10pm Ct 4

Year 8 PACERS vs Newtown Seahawks 6pm Ct 1

Year 8 NUGGETS vs BYE (no game)

Year 9 BLAZERS vs BYe (no game)

Year 9 JAZZ vs Newtown Tigers 6pm Ct 2

Year 10 THUNDER vs KHY Astronauts 6:50pm Ct 1

Year 10 NETS vs Newtown Spartans 6:50pm Ct 2

Marrickvile | PCYC MARRICKVILLE

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Big Dream 3:45pm Ct 1

Year 8 STAGS vs MPB Grey 6pm Ct 3

Year 9 WARRIORS vs Newtown Mavericks 5:15pm Ct 1

Year 11 HEAT vs Newtown Vipers 2:15pm Ct 3

Water Polo

Boys

Primary v Scots, Scots Pool, 9:30am

Girls

Reddam 1 v Pymble, Pymble Pool 8:35am

Reddam 2 v Pymble, Pymble Pool 10:30am

Reddam 3 v SGHS, UNSW Pool, 9:00am

Reddam 4 v KRB 2, UNSW Pool, 10:30am

Cricket

Reddam Ravens V Easts Bolts 8.00am Lower Cooper 1

Reddam Rabbits V RJCC Scorchers 8.00am Lower Cooper 2

Reddam Roos V Easts Thunder 12.30pm Lough Field North

Touch Football

Girls

Reddam 1 v KRB 4, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 10:30 am

Reddam 2 v KRB 7, Mission Fields No. 3, (Driver Avenue), 9:40 am

Reddam 3 v KRB 13, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 11:20 am

Reddam 4 v KRB 15, Mission Fields No. 6, (Driver Avenue), 8:50 am

Reddam 5 v SVC 14, Mission Fields No. 6, (Driver Avenue), 11:20 am

Reddam 6 v KRB 22, Queens Park No. 4 (Baronga Avenue), 10:30 am

Boys

Reddam 1 (Opens) v Cranbrook, Queens Park No. 7 (next to the Queens Park Kitchen,DarleyRd), 8:50 am

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

Reddam 3 (Under 15) v St Patricks and Riverview, Trinity 2A, 9:45 am and 10:05 am. The coaster will leave from the front of the school at 8:45 am

Reddam 4 (Under 14) v Waverley 3, Trinity Grammar 2B, 9:45 am. The coaster will leavefrom the front of the school at 8:45 am

Reddam 5 (Under 13) v Riverview 1, Waverley 2 and Waverley 1, Riverview 1B, 9:50 am,10:10 am and 10:30 am. The van will leave from the PE Office at 8:50 am

Tennis

Reddam 1 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 10.00am

Reddam 2 v St Pius, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 3 v Redlands, Cammeray Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 4 v Cammeraygal, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 10.00am

Reddam 5 v Cammeraygal, Allan Small Courts 8.00am

Reddam 6 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 8.00am

Reddam 7 v St Pius, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am

Reddam 8 v Redlands, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am

Sport Results - 2nd March 2024

Basketball

Girls

Year 4 BOOMERS vs Reddam Tigers 2 - 16

Year 4 TIGERS vs Reddam Boomers 16 - 2

Year 6 LYNX vs BYE (no game)

Year 6 STORM vs Sydney HoopStars Lynx 14 - 14

Year 7 FLAMES vs St Spyridon White 37 - 0

Year 8 TIMBERWOLVES vs Newtown Fever 31 - 42

Year 9 MYSTICS vs SGHS Fusion 6 - 15

Year 9 SPARKS vs Newtown Storm 37 - 35

Year 10 LIGHTNING vs Inner City Ravens 26 - 46

Year 11 SUNS vs All Blacks 10 - 26

Boys

Year 3 CELTICS vs Proball Magic 25 - 25

Year 4 LAKERS vs MPB 19 - 20

Year 4 SPURS vs Reddam Pelicans 4 - 6

Year 4 WIZARDS vs BYE (no game)

Year 5 KINGS vs Proball Wizards 23 - 26

Year 5 PELICANS vs Reddam Spurs 6 - 4

Year 5 BUCKS vs Sydney HoopStars Adders 38 - 5

Year 6 HORNETS vs Inner City Thunder 19 - 48

Year 6 CAVALIERS vs Inner City Hustlers 35 - 25

Year 6 RAPTORS vs Proball Mavs 6 - 103

Year 7 ROCKETS vs Sydney HoopStars Bulldogs 24 - 16

Year 7 BULLS vs KHY Mavens 23 - 34

Year 8 PACERS vs Big Dream 14 - 44

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Newtown Wizards 66 - 23

Year 8 STAGS vs BYE (no game)

Year 8 NUGGETS vs Inner City 15ers 21 - 56

Year 9 WARRIORS vs Inner City Heat 56 - 28

Year 9 BLAZERS vs Inner Ctiy Cyclones 27 - 59

Year 9 JAZZ vs Inner City Dragons 47 - 20

Year 10 THUNDER vs MPB 19 - 50

Year 10 NETS vs KHY Astronauts 43 - 43

Year 11 HEAT vs Harbour City 39 - 53

Water Polo

Boys

Opens v SBHS, 2-8Juniors v Knox, 13-2

Year 7 v St Augustines, 1-10Primary v Scots, 2-5

Girls

Reddam 1 v Ravenswood, 4-3

Reddam 2 v Brigidine, 4-4

Reddam 3 v SACS 1, 2-16

Reddam 4 v KRB, 3-4

Cricket

Reddam Ravens 88 SSMC Red Bellies 153

Reddam Rabbits 139 RJCC Thunder 143

Reddam Roos 141 RJCC Stars 185

Touch Football

Girls

Reddam 1 v SVC 3, 4 - 2

Reddam 2 v SVC 6, 4 - 3

Reddam 3 v SVC 10, 8 - 3

Reddam 4 v SVC 11, 3 - 7

Reddam 5 v Schols 5, 2 - 2

Reddam 6 v Kambala 13, 5 - 2

Boys

Reddam 1 (Opens) v Waverley, 3 - 3

Reddam 2 (Under 16) v Riverview 2, 2 - 4

Reddam 3 (Under 15) v St Augustines, 1 - 15

Reddam 4 (Under 14) v Trinity 2, 14 - 1

Reddam 5 (Under 13) v Riverview 2 and Waverley 3, 6 - 2, 8 - 1

Tennis

Reddam 1 v Cammeraygal, 0 - 3

Reddam 2 v Redlands, 0 - 3

Reddam 3 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 4 v St Pius, 2 -1

Reddam 5 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 6 v Reddam 7, 1 - 2

Reddam 7 v Reddam 6, 2 - 1

Reddam 8 v St Pius, 3 - 0

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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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!