Reddam House High School Newsletter

Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 9 | 28th March 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The week of the High School Musical is always a highlight on my calendar for Term 1.

The Music Man performances on Wednesday night, Thursday morning, and evening were good. The 150 students in the cast, crew, wardrobe, hair and makeup team, and photographer all had the most fun imaginable. The energy and joy were palpable to the audience drawn into the performance. The costumes, sets, acting, singing, and dancing were of a standard that made one forget that these students performed in a school production: it was magical. Thank you to Mr. Hattingh, Mr. and Mrs Bortolotti, and Ms Knight for inspiring the students to rise to these great heights. To all our magnificent students involved in whichever aspect of this production, thank you all, and well done. This is another show of which the Reddam Community can rightly be proud.

The Year 12 students, in the meanwhile, have their second assessment week, and Mrs. Lansley reports that the biology students completed their Depth Study as a practical assessment task. It was based on the works of two famous scientists Koch and Pasteur. The students were asked to apply their knowledge of pathogens and investigate how to handle food safely. They planned, conducted, and analysed their results independently. All students were required to work safely and using aseptic techniques. It was amazing to watch all the students so engaged and focused.

Many thanks to Tyler Gruenpeter for these fantastic photos.

Year 11 Leadership Camp was an opportunity for students interested in being part of the coming year’s leadership team to get together and start planning what that might look like. The Amazing Race through Centennial Park on Sunday was, as always, fun and exciting. Designed by Mr Francis

meant that it would be wacky, off the wall, but memorable and exhausting. The activities and workshops arranged by their Year Coordinator, Mr. Dalglish, for Monday, allowed them to understand the leadership structures at Reddam and design and adapt them to suit the strengths of this particular cohort. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them and seeing the enthusiasm combined with new ideas that this group of students hopes to implement. If even a few of their ideas come to fruition, the school will continue going from strength to strength.

On the Sports fields this last week:

The scene was set two weeks ago when Kincopal beat the Reddam Senior Girls Touch Football in the last regular match of the season. From that day on, our girls, along with their coaches Bella Slattery and Jasmine Fountas, worked hard with extra training sessions and a focus on how to win the Grand Final.

On arrival at the ground on Saturday, it was apparent that the Reddam girls meant business. Their families and friends were there to support them, so they gave everything they had.

It was 2 - 1 at halftime to us, but Kincopal struck back late in the game and led 3 - 2. With only seconds left on the clock, Coach Jasmine called a great play, and the girls pulled off a try on the bell to send the game into overtime and a drop-off. In overtime, Reddam scored a match-winning try in the corner to take out the Grand Final. What a match! Every member of this year's Senior Team was outstanding, with Ella Fitzpatrick being awarded player of the Grand Final at the presentation.

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Congratulations to Eve Kalan from our Year 7 Touch Football Team on winning the Best and Fairest award for her Division. This award is decided over the length of the season, with the referees nominating the best and fairest player from each match each week.

Congratulations to Jarrah Friske from Year 8, who was selected for the NSWCIS Under 15 Volleyball Team. Jarrah will represent CIS at the NSW Schools Trails, where a NSW All Schools Team will be chosen. We wish him well.

This week, 16 Touch Football players represented CDSSA at the AICES Touch Football Championships held at Penrith. Congratulations to the 15s Boys, Open Boys, and Open Girls players for coming home with a silver medal!

Congratulations to Oliver Charles on his selection in the AICES Under 15 Boys Team, which will play at the NSWCIS Championships next term. Isabella Leibman was named a shadow player for the AICES Open Girls Team.

Congratulations to Henri Delesclefs, Year 7, was recently selected as Club Captain for Bronte Surf Club 2024/25 Season and was also awarded Age Club Champion.

Congratulations to the members of three of our tennis teams that won their respective Finals last Saturday in the Northern Suburbs Schools Tennis Championships

Reddam 8 - Gem Roffe-Nassi and Axel Briner

Reddam 7 - Phoenix Palermo and Benjamin Faust

Reddam 5 - Oren Shaki and Daniel Pinski

This past Sunday marked a significant achievement for the Reddam House Debating Academy at the Oxford International Competition for Young Debaters (ICYD), where our students showcased exceptional skill, strategy, and eloquence. Competing in a challenging international arena, five of our teams demonstrated their debating prowess, preparation depth, and ability to adapt to the British Parliamentary debating style a departure from the traditional 3v3 format familiar in Australia. This new style features 4 TEAMS per debate and Points of Information. The ICYD is renowned for its rigorous competition, attracting some of the best young debaters worldwide. Participating in this not only provided our students with an invaluable platform to hone their skills, but also gave them a unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and methodologies in debating.

In a testament to their outstanding performance, one of our teams, featuring William Barouch and Lila Macpherson, achieved the remarkable feat of advancing to the grand final. This achievement highlights their exceptional skill and teamwork and secures them an invitation to the finals held in the prestigious setting of Oxford University. This opportunity promises further challenges and the chance to become world champion debaters in their age group.

Adding to our accolades, William Barouch was recognised as the 2nd best speaker of the competition, an incredible honour that speaks volumes about his dedication, intelligence, and rhetorical skills. This individual recognition amidst a massive field of talented international debaters is a proud moment for William and Reddam School alike, underscoring the high level of debate education and mentorship our students receive.

Remarkably, all five Reddam teams finished the competition with at least one victory across the four rounds clearly indicating the strength and consistency of our debating program. Competing in BP style, which emphasises dynamic engagement and a broad understanding of global issues, our teams rose to the occasion, adapting their strategies and delivery to excel in this format.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our debaters for their impressive achievements and thank our coaches, parents, and the broader Reddam community for their unwavering support. The experience and insights gained from this competition are invaluable, laying a solid foundation for future success both on the national and international stages.

Last Friday night, our debate teams demonstrated remarkable acumen and strategic finesse in a series of debates centered around the compelling world of Economics, facing off against SCEGGS. In an impressive showcase of knowledge, analytical skills, and persuasive argumentation, our students

secured victories in four out of six debates across the senior year groups (9, 10, 11, and 12), marking a significant triumph in our debating calendar.

Special thanks go to the coaches, parents, and supporters who continue to nurture and encourage our debaters' talents and interests.

Again, congratulations to our debaters for their inspiring achievements in round 4. Here's to many more victories and valuable learning experiences in the future.

I am very excited to share that Mia Cohen has been chosen as one of 12 finalists for the Royal Academy of Dance Isobel Anderson Awards (Intermediate level), whose semi-finals were last Friday, 22nd March. Over 120 candidates were entered at this level, so we are very proud of Mia making it through to the finals.

Mia must present the Isobel Anderson port de bras and two solos in the finals on Sunday, 7th April, at the Seymour Centre.

April will be a super busy and exciting month for Mia with her ballet commitments. In addition to the finals mentioned above, she is going to Melbourne next Monday for a week to participate in the Australian Ballet School Intensive Training Program. Upon return and after the Isobel Anderson Awards, Mia will travel to New York for the Youth America Grand Prix finals with her Classical Ballet Group representing The Teresa Johnson Ballet School.

Jazz Spira achieved her dream of competing at Sydney Royal this year. It was a thrill and honour for her to have been accepted.

She had a fantastic experience at the show. It was a huge and terrifying atmosphere for her young horse, so she had her work cut out to get him to keep his mind on jumping when there were so many distractions in the arena alongside the Showjumping. I am so proud of her effort, strategically using the 30 seconds before the time started and then having to work every stride to get him around. After four days of jumping, they ended up mid-field amongst the best junior riders in the country (who were all riding much more experienced horses!) in the Junior Grand Prix, jumping the biggest track that either Jazz or her horse had ever seen at 1.35m. All while studying for her exams that she wrote around the event. Congratulations, what a fantastic feat, Jazz.

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Next week is another four-day week, with school closing for the April holiday on Friday, 5th April, at 1:00 pm. Reports will be posted to the Parent Portal by the 9th of April.

We wish all our Christian families a Happy Easter.

We will all have a wonderful long weekend and week ahead.

Dave Pitcairn

Music News

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

Drama News

'DNA'

Dates: Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May

by Dennis Kelly and 'Stuff' by Tom Wells

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!

Sport Results - Week 8

Basketball

Girls

Year 4

Year

Year 8

Year 9 MYSTICS vs SGHS Wolves 16 – 13

Year 9 SPARKS vs Inner city Gems 0 – 20

Year 10 LIGHTNING vs Newtown Liberty

Year 11 SUNS vs RBSC Rebels 5.15pm 12 – 41

Boys

Year 6

Year

– 41

Year 3 CELTICS vs Hoopstars Boas 31 – 20

BOOMERS vs Tigers 14 – 8

Year 4 TIGERS vs Boomers 8 – 14

7 FLAMES vs Syd Hoopstars 29 – 10 Year 6 STORM vs St Spyridon White 21 – 4

TIMBERWOLVES vs Inner City Falcons 12 – 47

HORNETS vs Proball Pacers 17

RAPTORS vs Newtown Lions 0 – 20

7 ROCKETS vs Proball Mavs 23 – 21

Year 4 LAKERS vs Maccabi Knicks 37 – 24

Year 4 SPURS vs Newtown Stallions 8 – 38

Year 5 KINGS vs Inner city Demons 14 – 27

Year 5 PELICANS vs St Spuidron White 10 - 11

Year 5 BUCKS vs Big Dream 27 – 6

Year 6 CAVALIERS vs Sauce 34 – 26

Year 7 BULLS - BYE Year 8 PACERS vs Blazers 21 – 21

Year 9 BLAZERS vs Pacers 21 – 21

Year 9 JAZZ vs Macabbi Thunder 47 - 17

Year 10 THUNDER vs White Eagles B 15 – 44

Year 8 MAVERICKS vs Hoopstars Sun Devils 60 – 19

Year 8 NUGGETS – Reddam Stags 43 – 10

Year 8 STAGS vs Reddam Nuggets 10 – 43

Year 9 WARRIORS vs All Blacks 28 – 32

Year 10 NETS – Big Dream 30 – 15

Year 11 HEAT – BYE no game

Water Polo

Girls

Reddam 1 v Pymble, 3-10

Reddam 2 v Brigidine, 5-2

Cricket

Reddam Ravens 5/67 SSMJCC Mixed Red Bellies 2/171

Reddam Rabbits 9/130 SSMCJCC Copperheads 11/111

Reddam Roos 9/126 Easts Electric Wickets 5/186

Touch Football

Girls

Reddam 1 v KRB 4, 3 - 2

Tennis

Reddam 1 v Reddam 2,1 - 2

Reddam 2 v Reddam 1, 2 - 1

Reddam 3 v St Pius, 2 - 1

Reddam 4 v Cammeraygal, 1 - 2

Reddam 5 v Cammeraygal, 3 - 0

Reddam 6 v St Pius, 2 -1

Reddam 7 v St Pius, 2 - 1

Reddam 8 v St Pius, 3 - 0

Upcoming Opportunities

For more information please go to Reddam House Berkshire.

Highlights:

• Learn English with Native speaking teachers

• Close proximity to London for exciting Excursions to the city to see Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and even the Harry Potter Universal studios

• Students can enjoy Wilderness Adventure & Sports, Performing Arts, or Horseriding with their chosen academic subject of English Language, Steam, Public Speaking & Debatre or even Pre Medicine.

Limited spaces, book now by clicking here

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

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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

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

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Visual Art & Cultural Tour USA 2024

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

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.

UAC Digital

LIVE webinar for parents

Our first LIVE webinar for the year is specifically designed for parents supporting their student's journey to higher education. Parents will learn how to navigate the application process more efficiently so that they can confidently guide students towards their university dreams. They'll receive valuable insights on course preferences, adjustment factors and selection ranks plus a detailed timeline of key dates.

This UAC Digital event will be run from several platforms, including Easy Webinar (our preferred webinar service), Facebook and Instagram. Please share the link below with parents so that they can register.

• ATAR Calculation to Application: A Parent's Roadmap to Uni Entry

• Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024

• Time: 6pm

REGISTER NOW: LIVE webinar for parent information

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!

Monash Information Evenings

> 26 March - Peninsula

> 27 March - Warrnambool

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

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

UCAT ANZ 2024

Key Dates

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2024 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 should note these key dates. We do not make exceptions to these deadlines.

Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time

Concession Scheme opens

Access Arrangements open

1 February 2024

BOOKING OPENS

5 March 2024

Concession application deadline

10 May 2024

Access Arrangements application deadline

17 May 2024

BOOKING DEADLINE

17 May 2024

Late booking deadline

Late Access Arrangements application deadline

31 May 2024

FINAL late booking deadline

5 June 2024

Cancellation deadline

10 June 2024

Testing begins

1 July 2024

Last testing date

9 August 2024

Results delivered to universities

Early September 2024

Year 10 & Year 11 Experience Days

22 - 24 April | On Campus

Year 10 Information Evenings

9 May | Online

14 May | Online

Year 12 Information Evenings

18 June | On Campus

20 June | Online

Faculty Information Evenings

May - June (More information to come)

Open Day

7 September | On Campus

Info Week

December

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!

Western Sydney University

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Evenings

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future Students Information Evenings at Western are an opportunity for senior high school students, families, community members and school staff to learn about all Western has to offer. Attendees will learn about the upcoming Indigenous Pathway Entry days, courses available at Western, Indigenous scholarships, life on campus, important dates and the dedicated Badanami Centres across our campuses. Visit the webpage for more details.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday 10 April | from 4pm | Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 11 April | from 4pm | Penrith (Kingswood) Campus

Register now

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

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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.

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

Sydney

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.

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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.

Applications Open – 4th March 2024

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

Applications Close – 9th September 2024

ADMISSION TIMELINE FOR ST PAUL’S COLLEGE 2025 UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENCY

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 threeyear 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.

Event details

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.

Learn more

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!

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!

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"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

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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

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