Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 31 | 27th October 2023
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Today is World Teacher’s Day. On behalf of the entire Reddam Community, I would like to express my gratitude and admiration for all our teachers do to impact the lives of the students in their care positively. Today is a moment to celebrate and recognise their hard work and commitment. I speak on behalf of all parents when I thank them all today, coupled with immense appreciation. Siblings Aiza (HSC Class of 2022), Abdullah, and Aish Khurram of our school were instrumental in producing the gratitude video sent to us from Little Helpers on the Run with their appreciation.
The HSC Class of 2023 has now completed three weeks of Final HSC examinations. With many students already finished and celebrating, one can only feel sorry for those who still get to write their last exams next week. PDHPE on Monday, Geography on Wednesday, and Physics and Dance on Thursday. To those students, keep going and keep the motivation levels up. You are nearly there. As one Year group ends their journey at our school, the next starts theirs. On Sunday, we hosted the Year 7 Orientation Day for students starting their Middle School journey next year. Students had the opportunity to meet and mingle with each other, make new friends, write class placement tests, and have a fun morning in their new school. I thank Mrs. Karney and her team of teachers for organising and ensuring the smooth running of the day, together with the Year 8 students who will be the school leaders in 2024.
On the other end, we celebrate Saturday night's Ten Year Reunion of HSC Class of 2013. We look forward to welcoming them back to the school and catching up on their stories.
On Tuesday, the Women's Empowerment Portfolio held a bake sale and mufti day, with all proceeds going towards the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). We were inspired after seeing a news article reporting that both Israeli and Palestinian women were marching for peace, despite the
political conflict in the middle east. We found that the ICRC was providing aid to both Israeli and Palestinian civilians who were displaced, taken hostage, and separated from family, advocating for overall peace . It was a very successful day and we are happy to share that we raised over $550.
The Year 11 Prize Giving and 2024 Leadership Induction ceremony was held Wednesday night in Adelaide Hall, where we honoured excellence in Sport, Performing and Visual Art, and Academics. Hosted by Julie Vince, their Year Coordinator, I thank her for all her work for this evening and with the year group throughout the year.
For Academics (having an SCI of 93% and above) Florence Gatt: Academics (SCI 93%) Sophia Budkin: Academics (SCI 93.3%)
For Full Colours in three disciplines Jacinta Shevelev for Academic, Music, and Drama Katerina Lyaschenko for Academic, Music, and Visual Art Samuel Weidler for Academic, Music, and Drama Adi Alroy for Academic, Music, and Drama
For Sport Oliver Sacks for Soccer for making the Australian School Boy Team. Sydney FC U18 Team.
Mr Kable reports that the students involved in Mountain Biking have been continuing their fun-filled adventures on Saturday mornings, and last weekend, they were enjoying Mill Creek. BMX riding is a great way for students to stay active, have fun, and learn new skills.
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We would like to invite you to our Spring Recital on Monday evening. It's our final concert for the year and a large celebration of ensembles and student collaboration. Our jazz bands, string orchestra, choirs, and more will perform, featuring around 150 students from across the school. Performances will take place in Adelaide Hall from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Have a great weekend and week ahead, Dave Pitcairn
Music News
This week, we began an exciting performance partnership with Westfield Bondi Junction, where several of our singers had the opportunity to perform for a large and appreciative audience of members of the public. The students performed exceptionally well and were great ambassadors for our school, and we look forward to more exciting new opportunities for our students in the future.
Another standout moment this week was undoubtedly today's assembly, where the 'Battle of the Bands' brought an electric atmosphere. Our rock and pop bands gave exhilarating performances, infusing great energy into the assembly and leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.
Looking forward, there's much to anticipate. Next Monday, Adelaide Hall will be echoing with harmonies during our Spring Recital. This isn't just any recital; it's a showcase of teamwork and collaboration. Many of our talented ensembles will be performing, and what makes this event special is its emphasis on collaborative pieces with no solos. Our students have been diligently preparing for this grand finale to the year, and it promises to be an evening to remember. All are welcome to join us in Adelaide Hall on Monday at 7pm for the final recital of the year.
Sport Fixtures - 28th September 2023
Basketball Friday 27th October - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Year 8 MYSTICS vs SGHS Gorillas 4:20pm Ct 2
Year 9 LIGHTNING vs All Blacks 5:05pm Ct 1 Year 8 SPARKS vs BYE (no game) Year 10 SUNS vs SGHS Bawlin' 5:05pm Ct 2 Year 11 DIAMONDS vs RBSC Rebels 4:20pm Ct 1
Saturday 28th October - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Boys Year 5 CAVALIERS vs Sydney HoopStars Virpers 3:30pm Ct 1
Saturday 28th September - Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Girls Year 3 BOOMERS vs All Blacks 8:50am Ct 4 Year 3 TIGERS vs Inner City Cupcakes 8am Ct 4 Year 4/5 STORM vs Newtown Gems 11:20am Ct 1 Year 6/7 TIMBERWOLVES vs Newtown Scorpions 2:40pm Ct 4 Year 7 FLAMES vs BYE (no game) Boys Year 3 LAKERS vs Maccabi knicks 8am Ct 2 Year 3 SPURS vs Inner City Demons 8:50am Ct 2 Year 3 WIZARDS vs Proball Knicks 9:40am Ct 1 Year 4 BUCKS vs Proball Wizards 11:20am Ct 3 Year 5 RAPTORS vs Sacramento Kings 12:10pm Ct 1 Year 5 HORNETS vs Newtown Power 12:10pm Ct 3 Year 6 BULLS vs Sydney Hoopstars Wolves 1pm Ct 2 Year 7 STAGS vs Newtown Lions 4:20pm Ct 3 Year 7 MAVERICKS vs Newtown Flames 5:10pm Ct 2 Year 7 PACERS vs Sydney Hoopstars Anacondas 4:20pm Ct 2 Year 7 NUGGETS vs Maccabi Grizzlies 12:10pm Ct 2 Year 9 NETS vs Newtown Force 6:50pm Ct 2
Year 10 HEAT vs Maccabi Rockets 6:50pm Ct 3
PCYC (Marrickville) 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Year 8 ROCKETS vs Inner City Cyclones 1:30pm Ct 1 Year 9 THUNDER vs Reddam Blazers 3:45pm Ct 1 Year 8 BLAZERS vs Reddam Thunder 3:45pm Ct 1 Year 8 JAZZ vs Newtown Blazers 3pm Ct 1 Year 8 WARRIORS vs Reggae Rockers 6:45pm Ct 1 Year 11 GRIZZLIES vs Newtown Giants 6pm Ct 1 Year 10/11 MAGIC vs Newtown Krakens 3pm Ct 2
Water Polo Boys Opens v SBHS, Auburn Pool 12:50pm Middle v SBHS, Auburn Pool 1:30pm Primary v Knox, Knox Pool 9:15am Girls Reddam 1 v Barker, UNSW Pool 8:30am Reddam 2 v SACS, UNSW Pool 10:45am Reddam 3 v Barker, UNSW Pool 10:00am Reddam 4 v Reddam 5, UNSW Pool 11:45am Reddam 5 v Reddam 4, UNSW Pool 11:45am
Touch Football Girls Reddam 1 v Ascham 4, Queens Park No. 1 (Baronga Avenue), 8:50 am Reddam 2 v Loreto 7, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 8:00 am Reddam 3 v Loreto 10, Queens Park No. 12 (Darley Road near playground), 11:00 am Reddam 4 v Loreto 12, Reservoir Field No. 4 (Oxford St), 10:30 am
Reddam 5 v St Caths 7, Reservoir Field No. 4 (Oxford St), 8:50 am Reddam 6 v bye Boys Reddam 1 (Opens) v St Augustines, Queens Park No. 8 (next to the Queens Park Kitchen,Darley Rd), 8:50 am Reddam 2 (Under 16) v Riverview 1, Queens Park No. 8 (next to the Queens Park Kitchen,Darley Rd), 10:30 am Reddam 3 (Under 15) v Riverview 1, Trinity 2, 9:40 am. The bus will leave at 8:30 am Reddam 4 (Under 14) v St Augustines, Riverview 1B, 12:40 pm. The bus will leave at 11:30am
Tennis Reddam 1 v St Pius, Lane Cove Tennis Club 10.00am Reddam 2 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 10.00am Reddam 3 v St Pius, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 10.00am Reddam 4 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 10.00am Reddam 5 v Redlands, Lane Cove Tennis Club 8.00am Reddam 6 v St Pius, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am Reddam 7 v St Pius, Talus Street Courts 8.00am Reddam 8 v St Pius, Neutral Bay Lawn Tennis Club 8.00am
Cricket Reddam Ravens V Easts Lions 8.00am Lower Cooper 2 Reddam Rabbits V Coastal Seals 8.00am Lower Cooper 1 Reddam Roos V Easts Electric Wickets 3.00pm Lough Field North
Sport Results - 21st September 2023
Basketball Girls Year 3 BOOMERS vs Sydney Hoopstars Tigers 7 - 29 Year 3 TIGERS vs BYE (no game) Year 4/5 STORM vs Sydney Hoopstars Bobcats 23 - 6 Year 6/7 TIMBERWOLVES vs Inner City Scorpions 22 - 44 Year 7 FLAMES vs Newtown Angels 4 - 20 Year 8 MYSTICS vs KHY Astronauts 34 - 3 Year 9 LIGHTNING vs Inner City Allstars 23 - 61 Year 8 SPARKS vs St Caths Red 58 - 9 Year 10 SUNS vs Coogee Crystals 34 - 2 Year 11 DIAMONDS vs All Blacks 15 - 22 Boys
Year 3 LAKERS vs Sydney Hoopstars Golden Pythons 20 - 22 Year 3 SPURS vs Sydney Hoopstars Boas 10 - 34 Year 3 WIZARDS vs ProBall Lynx 47 - 4 Year 4 BUCKS vs Reddam Hornets 29 - 12 Year 5 CAVALIERS vs Inner City Ohana 15 - 51 Year 5 RAPTORS vs Sydney Hoopstars Tarheels 8 - 78 Year 5 HORNETS vs Reddam Bucks 12 - 29 Year 6 BULLS vs KHY Astronauts 15 - 30 Year 7 STAGS vs Lilyfield Lightning 27 - 23 Year 7 MAVERICKS vs Road Runners Blue 50 - 30 Year 7 PACERS vs Inner City Thunder 64 - 34 Year 7 NUGGETS vs Sydney Hoopstars Wolves 19 - 16 Year 10 HEAT vs BYE (no game) Year 8 ROCKETS vs Reddam Jazz 18 - 30 Year 8 WARRIORS vs Newtown Hawks 31- 13 Year 8 BLAZERS vs Newtown Tigers 20 - 0 Year 8 JAZZ vs Reddam Rockets 30 - 18 Year 9 THUNDER vs BYE (no game) Year 9 NETS vs BYE (no game) Year 11 GRIZZLIES vs Botany Forsaken 16 - 21 Year 10/11 MAGIC vs Showtime MVP Ballers 38 - 52
Water Polo Boys Opens v Trinity, 3-8 Middle v Knox, 16-1 Primary v St Augustines, 8-1 Girls Reddam 1 v SGHS, 15-0
Reddam 2 v Reddam 3, 11-4 Reddam 3 v Reddam 2, 4-11 Reddam 4 v SGHS, 11-1 Reddam 5 v Dolphins, 3-5
Touch Football Girls Reddam 1 v Sceggs 2, 1 - 3 Reddam 2 v Kambala 5, 1 - 3 Reddam 3 v Ascham 15, 4 - 1 Reddam 4 v Ascham 16, 14 - 1 Reddam 5 v Kambala 12, 8 - 0 Reddam 6 v Kambala 13, 2 - 1 Boys Reddam 1 (Opens) v Cranbrook, 3 - 7 Reddam 2 (Under 16) v Waverley 1, 5 - 11 Reddam 3 (Under 15) v Waverley 1, 6 - 9 Reddam 4 (Under 14) v Waverley 2, 13 - 6
Tennis Reddam 1 v St Pius, 0 - 3 Reddam 2 v Redlands, 1- 2 Reddam 3 v St Pius, 3 - 0 Reddam 4 v Redlands, 3 - 0 Reddam 5 v St. Pius, 2 - 1 Reddam 6 v Reddam 7, 2 - 1 Reddam 7 v Reddam 6, 1 - 2 Reddam 8 v St Pius, 2- 1
Cricket Reddam Ravens 11/77 - Easts Hawks 2/183 Reddam Rabbits 5/135 - SSMCJCC Copperheads 9/88 Reddam Roos 8/144 - RJCC Renegades 9/147
Year 12 Exam Preparation Courses
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Careers News
GENERAL Are there any students in Years 10,11 or 12 interested in visiting HMAS Watson at Watson's Bay to find out about careers in the Navy? If so please let Ms Jones know. Year 10: ATTENTION PARENTS REGARDING YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE: If you have the capacity to offer a work experience placement for one or two Year 10 students in November/December this year in any field please contact Claudia Jones on claudia.jones@reddamhouse.com.au Additionally parents have offered places in industrial design / manufacturing / wholesale business located in MtDruitt. Year 12: •
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Year 12 please make sure you check the dates of university Open Days coming up. I know the majority of these are during your Trials but they are an important way to gauge the best fit of university for you.
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All EAS applications, Elite Athlete & Performers Applications and any other applications that require Ms Jones' input such as references must be given to her by Friday 8 September. This deadline is not negotiable!!
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A reminder to Year 12 students that applications for the UNSW Co Op Program close on 30 September 2023.
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Any US applications or Uk applications must be sent to her by Friday 13 October especially if you are applying for early decision for US Colleges which close on 1 November.
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Year 12 for further information and deadlines, you must READ THE EMAILS sent to you directly by Ms Jones.
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UTS Early Entry Program is now open for 2024! Experience UTS Day where students can join campus to get a taste of uni life. They will trial a day of hands-on workshops across different disciplines and experience everything UTS has to offer.
Please scroll through and expand the University cards or website cards of choice to review content. The Waverley library is running an HSC program to help students to prepare for their exams. They will run 2 study nights: 27 September - Maths 4 October - English Both lectures are at 6.30 pm and the teachers will stay a couple of hours after lectures to answers last min questions. The library will be open on those days till 12 am. Parking, security and food will be provided. AFL SportsReady is running an Industry Immersion Day to promote their traineeships and educate students on what a career in sport can look like. There will also be a representative who will talk about specific traineeship opportunities for schoolleavers from an Islamic background to undertake a Multicultural Programs role for one year. This is part of a wider program via the Bachar Houli Foundation - https://www.bacharhoulifoundation.com.au/. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Guided visits all campuses | Year round Register now Explore your local ACU campus and its facilities. Our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to find out all you need to know about studying at ACU. You can talk with current students and staff, discuss your study options with our experts, attend a presentation or panel, tour the campus, and take part in a range of fun activities. ANU ANU DIRECT APPLICATION TIMELINE Offers for ANU Direct Applicants for 2024 entry will be released on Monday 4 September 2023. The complete timeline for direct applications is available at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/domestic-applications-anu-undergraduate/applying-to-anuapplication-details/application
Our general advice to all students who receive an offer in September is to ACCEPT all parts of their offer, including any accommodation and scholarship offers. Students have until Wednesday 4 October to accept their offers. Accepting their September offer ensures it will be waiting for the student at the end of the year; students will be able to make their ultimate decisions (including accepting, enrolling or deferring) when final confirmations are made in December/January. -
ACADEMIC OFFERS: Accept the program you have been offered
o Change of preference will run from Wednesday 1 November – Monday 18 December § Some programs have an earlier closing date – please see the full application timeline for further details o If you are changing your program preference, leave your accepted program on your preference list; you can drop this program down the list as needed ACCOMMODATION OFFERS: Accept the accommodation you have been offered, even if it was not your preferred location o After acceptances close in October, students will be able to request a change of accommodation preference following instructions that will be sent via email o Additional information about accommodation applications and timelines can be found at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/accommodation-application-advice -
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS: Accept any and all scholarships you have been offered
o Some students may be eligible for multiple scholarships; they should accept each award individually o Students should be assured that they have been assessed and are deserving of the scholarships that they have been awarded § Each year, some students think there are more deserving students out there and reject/ignore scholarship offers; we encourage them NOT to do this and to accept any awards they receive o Students should read the Conditions of Award for any scholarships they receive to make sure they meet any additional requirements and understand their rights & responsibilities. CANBERRA UNIVERSITY Fast Forward Program Applications 2024 NOW OPEN! Applications have now opened for our Fast Forward Program 2024 Cohort! Each year UC accepts 25 all-rounder Year 11 students into the program, giving them the opportunity to participate in a range of opportunities during senior school that will help prepare them for university life. If you’re admitted into the program, you’ll gain a range of benefits including.
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An early guaranteed offer into your preferred UC degree (excluding ranked degrees)
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Exclusive access to UC on-campus events for secondary school and college students.
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$2,000 study grant (paid in your first year after the Census date.)
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Free 12-month membership to the UC Gym.
Students wishing to learn more or apply can do so below, with applications closing on September 3, 2023. Apply Here INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) Subject Highlight: Sustainable and Competitive Destinations The world has become a global community, opening up destinations that were previously unimaginable. These destinations can no longer take a passive approach to tourism marketing; they are products which need to be positioned and promoted sustainably. This subject aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts on a tourist destination. Students will explore various topics such as tourist motivation, branding a destination, managing tourists, special interest tourism and crisis management. They then will work collaboratively to develop a competitive and sustainable tourism plan for a destination. COURSE BROCHURE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS EARLY ENTRY SCHEME The Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme has opened. We are receiving more and more applications each week, and want to ensure your students have the best chance for a positive outcome from their application. 1. Encourage students who have done well in Year 11 to apply. 2. Ensure students diversify their preferences. We recommend choosing a range of degrees with varying entry requirements (by using published selection ranks as a guide). 3. Activities provided by students must demonstrate leadership skills, personal development and dedication through extracurricular activities (see website for examples). 4. Students must remember to answer all parts of the reflection questions, including how their activities link specifically to their decision to apply for a degree at Macquarie University and how they will make a positive contribution to engagement with the Macquarie University community.
5. Double-check all parts of the application are included and correct before submitting, as no changes can be made afterwards. Find out more EARLY ENTRY WORKSHOPS Book a workshop specifically about Macquarie's Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme. We will explain how it works, allow time for questions and provide an opportunity for your students to bring and start their application on the day. Email us at schools@mq.edu.au to request a Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry workshop. Email your request ACTUARIAL STUDIES CO-OP PROGRAM Closes September 2023 Our Actuarial Studies Co-op program is a highly competitive course in which students alternate between classroom studies and workplace experience. For 2024 entry, Macquarie Uni is offering a Co-op program for Actuarial Studies only. We will provide updates on other work integrated learning opportunities as they become available. Find out more MONASH UNIVERSITY Key dates for 2023 Access Monash mentors are delivering online seminars providing tips and insider knowledge from March to September for high school students. Find out more Science Precinct Tour - Saturday 30 October If your students would like to take a closer look and see where they could be studying next year, this is a great chance to visit our brilliant science facilities and student spaces on Saturday 30 October. Register here Science as a Pathway to Medicine We’re often asked “Can you study Science to enter Medicine?” The answer is ‘Yes!’ Click below to find out more Read More Your Essential Guide Your one stop shop for everything Monash Science! Register for events and view other resources, access course information webinars, and make 1:1 appointments with staff and current students. Find out more Scholarships, SEAS, the Monash Guarantee and applying through VTAC All students are welcome to apply to Monash through VTAC for Semester 1 2024. Interstate students can view equivalencies and other important information about applying from interstate hereMonash
recognises two equity schemes - the universal Special Entry Access Scheme or SEAS (considered by all Victorian universities) and the Monash specific Monash Guarantee. It is important to note that if you do not apply for SEAS you cannot be considered for the Monash Guarantee. This is important, for example, if your school happens to appear on the Underrepresented Schools List. Therefore, ALL students should apply for SEAS as part of their VTAC application even if they don't think they will meet any of the equity criteria. ALL students should complete at least the first category of SEAS - Personal Information and Location.If you are keen on browsing our scholarships you can do so here! Please note that some Monash scholarships also require a SEAS application, as they are awarded based on equity criteria. If you have any questions regarding application through VTAC, SEAS or the Monash Guarantee, please send us an email at sci-futurestudents@monash.edu. Monash Guarantee ATARs Information for 2024 entry is now available. Some ATARs have recently been updated, so please encourage your students to check the website. Find out more Discover Monash events Don’t miss out on the last few Discover Monash events in the year! Encourage your students to register now. Find out more NIE CAREERS - STUDYING MEDICINE We are excited to announce that enrollment in 'The Future Doctors Australia' program is now open! Please note, the spots in this program are strictly limited. The Future Doctors Australia program offers a unique opportunity for school students (ages: 14-18) aspiring to pursue a career in medicine. Through engaging sessions led by experienced medical specialists, practical learning activities, and insights into the admission process, the program aims to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their medical journey. This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance from medical professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare. Dates of upcoming programs: Sydney: 5 - 8 October 2023 Adelaide: 13 - 16 October 2023 Brisbane: 9 - 12 December 2023 Melbourne: 25 - 28 January 2024 For further information and enrolment details please visit WWW.NIECAREERS.COM.AU NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY Early Offer 1:1 Application Advice Sessions
We were pleased to welcome so many motivated students and family members to our Broadway campus for Notre Dame's exclusive early offer event last Wednesday. If you have a student who missed out, students still have the opportunity to book an in-person, virtual or phone chat with us directly. Book 1:1 application session RMIT Early Offer Program2023 Returning in 2023, Year 12 students can use their experience to secure an early spot in their dream course at RMIT. We're offering more course options and applicants can now elect to share their outcome with you, to assist with course advice. Find out more Key Dates 17 Sept - Applications close Encourage students to apply soon, they don't need to wait until VTAC opens. By 28 Sept - Applicants will receive an outcome Students who are made an RMIT conditional offer, will still need to meet all selection requirements. Register to stay up-to-date RMIT Fashion x Disney100 RMIT Fashion students are part of a fashion showcase to celebrate 100 years of Disney! The showcase will be on display at Westfield Southland from September 7 - October 5. See more Touch-screen Therapy RMIT Associate Professor Jonathan Duckworth has designed an interactive arts-based rehabilitation tool to improve the rehabilitation of people affected by stroke or head injury. Read more RMIT 2024 Scholarships - Apply Now Scholarship applications are open for 2024. With a comprehensive scholarship program ranging from financial support and accommodation assistance, for students impacted by circumstances effecting their education, options for Indigenous Australians and much more! RMIT Scholarships SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Mathematics course prerequisites
Year 12 students are reminded that some of our courses require them to meet the mathematics course prerequisite to be considered for an offer of admission. Students who have not completed the required level of mathematics in their secondary school studies can complete the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for mathematics and the post-MOOC exam or can apply for and enrol in a course that doesn’t have a mathematics prerequisite, complete the required studies in mathematics and then apply to transfer* to their initial course choice. See the mathematics course prerequisites webpage for more details or encourage your students to book a one-on-one consultation with us to learn more. * Exclusions apply, please see the maths prerequisite page for more details.
Experience Sydney We're excited to announce the dates for Experience Sydney - our invitation only event for Year 11 students to discover what life is like at the University of Sydney. Your students will get the chance to attend faculty specific activities, meet current university students, engage with our clubs and societies and join a campus tour. We will send another email when registrations open. Registrations will open Thursday 7 September 2023. Date: You'll be able to choose to attend on one of the following days: •
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Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Location: The Michael Spence Building (F23)
Updates & Resources Online or in-person bookable consultation sessions for Year 12 students With final exams fast approaching, we encourage Year 12 students to ask any questions about their journey to Sydney now to take some of the stress away. Enquire now about online or in-person bookable consultation sessions for your students. Portfolio admissions pathway for Architecture and Design Computing degrees The portfolio admissions pathway offers students the potential to gain adjustment factors towards entry into certain programs in architecture or design computing. Students can showcase their potential through submitting a portfolio of work online. The first round of submissions for entry into a selection of architecture and design degrees are open until Sunday 24 September 2023 at 11:59pm. Visit our website to find out more.
New single application for scholarships Students can now complete one form to be considered for most scholarships at the University of Sydney*. High School students will need their most recent school report or HSC trial results, to answer self-reflective questions about their motivation to study and let us know what areas of study they’re considering. To be eligible for scholarships via this form, students must have a University of Sydney course in their UAC preferences by 29 September. They only need to complete the form once (unless their circumstances change) and upon successful completion will be considered for equity and/or meritbased scholarships depending on their circumstances. Note, scholarships that have previously been awarded automatically (e.g. MySydney) will continue to be awarded automatically depending on a student’s eligibility. However, we still recommend students apply for scholarships using this form so they can be considered for as many as, and to the highest value, possible. * Some University of Sydney scholarships will still require individual application per scholarship. See sydney.edu.au/scholarships for a list of all scholarships, including terms and conditions. Admission pathways and entry schemes Our entry schemes help students make the most of their qualifications by recognising their circumstances, special achievements and other abilities and activities. Most of our entry schemes are currently open, with fast approaching application deadlines. To learn more and apply, students can visit the admission pathways webpage or email Sydney Future Students at admission.pathways@sydney.edu.au with questions. New admission scheme: Regional and Remote Entry Scheme The Regional and Remote Scheme – for domestic students residing in or attending a school in a regional or remote area – offers admission to a Sydney Uni undergraduate degree on a reduced ATAR. Students are also encouraged to submit an application to be considered for scholarships through the University's new single scholarship application form. Applications close 29 September and students must also have the University of Sydney listed as a preference on this date. Please note: most accommodation scholarships still require a separate application through the relevant college website. MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme MySydney offers eligible students residing in a low socio-economic areas entry on a reduced ATAR, an $8,500 per annum scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate degree and additional support. Students simply submit a UAC application and list the University of Sydney as a preference. If the student is eligible, we will notify them via email on the dates listed on the MySydney website.
University of Sydney Dual Degree with Sciences Po, France Travel abroad, immerse yourself in French culture, learn a new language and complete a dual degree with the University of Sydney’s Bachelor of Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France) and Bachelor of Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France).
Students must submit supplementary materials as part of the application. The first round deadline (recommended for domestic students) is 31 October 2023. For more information, visit our Studying Dual Degrees and International Opportunities webpages.
Upcoming Events & Engagements Sydney Conservatorium of Music features Australian Art songs of the past, present and future The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will hose the Festival of Art Song from 23-27th September 2023, and will showcase art songs, many of which will be suitable as HSC repertoire. Composers include George Palmer, Roy Agnew, Dorian le Gallienne, F.S Kelly, Linda Phillips, Meta Overman, John Peterson, Dulcie Holland, Luke Severn, Keith Humble, Peter Sculthorpe, Margaret Sutherland, and many contemporary composers. More information and tickets can be found here. Ngara (Listen, Hear, Think) Future Focus program for year 9 and 10 students The Ngara Program offers an immersive on-campus experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from NSW metropolitan schools, designed to build their confidence in preparing for and sitting the HSC exams, as well as equipping them with useful tools and resources to help prepare for life after school. Registration can be found here and closes on Friday, 13th October 2023. Submit a proposal for ANZA's 'Shakespeare beyond all Limits' conference We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the Australian and New Zealand Shakespeare Association's (ANZSA) next conference – 'Shakespeare beyond all Limits' – from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 December 2023. We are now inviting proposals for scholarly papers with a particular focus on education. We encourage school teachers and educators to submit abstracts on educational topics. For more information, visit the ANZSA website, or contact Professor Liam Semler or Associate Professor Huw Griffiths.
Scholarship Spotlight Browse our scholarships New single application for scholarships Students can now complete one form to be considered for most scholarships at the University of Sydney*. High School students will need their most recent school report or HSC trial results, to answer self-reflective questions about their motivation to study and let us know what areas of study they’re considering. To be eligible for scholarships via this form, students must have a University of Sydney course in their UAC preferences by 29 September. They only need to complete the form once (unless their circumstances change) and upon successful completion will be considered for equity and/or meritbased scholarships depending on their circumstances. Note, scholarships that have previously been awarded automatically (e.g. MySydney) will continue to be awarded automatically depending on a student’s eligibility. However, we still recommend students apply
for scholarships using this form so they can be considered for as many as, and to the highest value, possible. Apply now * Some University of Sydney scholarships will still require individual application per scholarship. See sydney.edu.au/scholarships for a list of all scholarships, including terms and conditions. Domestic undergraduate scholarships single application form We're dedicated to supporting your students throughout their time at university. We offer a wide variety of scholarships for domestic undergraduate students. To make the process easier, we've created a centralised form where students can be considered from a pool of $1.5 million worth of scholarships through one simple application. To be eligible for scholarships via this form, current Year 12 students must complete the form and have a University of Sydney course in their UAC preferences by 29 September. Visit the domestic undergraduate scholarships webpage to learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process, to view a list of the scholarships covered in this form, and to submit an application. UAC
Applications Applications are still steadily rolling in. Please remind students that to be considered for many highdemand courses, and to avoid a higher fee, they should lodge a UAC application before 29 September. If they wish to be considered for an SRS offer, both applications must be lodged by 18 September. Many people ask about the benefits of applying through UAC compared to applying directly to an institution for an early offer, so here are a few key points: •
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Students who have experienced difficulties/disadvantages in Year 11 or 12 can have their circumstances taken into account through an EAS application.
Students should make the most of their options and list different course preferences in their UAC application and their direct application. However, if they miss out on an early offer from a direct application they can add that course preference to their UAC application and compete for an offer based on their ATAR. The majority of students will be made an offer based on their ATAR and the hard work they have put into their Year 12 studies. Preferences While attending uni open days this year, the UAC Community Engagement team has answered many questions from students about how to list their preferences. In some cases a university has told them
they need to list a course as their number one preference in order to receive an offer, but the course is not their first choice. Students should always: •
place their dream course as their first preference
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include a back-up course as a lower preference.
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the previous lowest selection ranks for the course – is it a realistic choice?
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if they are eligible for any adjustment factors.
University open day dates UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Access Melbourne applications open now Access Melbourne helps us see the whole picture when students apply for undergraduate study. Access Melbourne categories take personal circumstances into consideration as part of a VTAC application. Students may even qualify for guaranteed entry or a place in their preferred course. The 2024 guaranteed ATARs are available on our website. This includes new guarantees for the Bachelor of Agriculture and Oral Health. The Access Melbourne eligibility calculator provides an ATAR estimate based on personal details and impacts to a students high school education. Use calculator Residential colleges applications Applications are now open for 2024 entry. Visit our website for details on how your students can apply for next year. This year the University’s residential colleges awarded $7.5 million in scholarships and bursaries to support our students, with 1 in 3 receiving financial assistance. Learn more University Accommodation applications Students can apply for our on-campus education focused residential communities early. Applications for 2024 open mid-August 2023. Application fees will be refunded if your students do not receive an enrolment offer from the University. Learn more VTAC how to apply webinar Our Future Students team and a VTAC representative guide you through the application process for a Melbourne undergraduate degree.
View recording UniMelb On-Demand A library of 200 video resources for prospective students to learn more about study areas and majors, student support, career pathways, accommodation and more at Melbourne. Learn more Diploma in General Studies Whether your students finished high school and are unsure of their next steps, or are already in the workforce and want to advance their career with additional qualifications, the 1-year Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) is a great pathway option. DiGS students build the skills to achieve at university while living in a close-knit and supportive community at our Dookie campus near Shepparton. The diploma allows students to: •
Explore your study options before committing to a bachelors degree
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Gain guaranteed entry into a University of Melbourne bachelors degree
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Study prerequisite subjects missed in high school, including science, mathematics, business and environments
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Earn credit towards an undergraduate degree
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Access a range of scholarships to help you fund living expenses.
We also offer the Diploma in General Studies (Extended), an 18 month supported program for Indigenous students. Reach out to your University representative to learn more about this qualification and how it can support your students' path into a Melbourne undergraduate degree. View details UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND UNE Courses for 2024 now open in UAC We’ve recently opened applications for 2024 study through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). New students can apply for over 50 on campus UNE bachelor degrees through UAC. Current year 12 students can also now add preference to their UAC application to be considered for the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme Application via UAC Other ways students can apply School leavers possess a distinct advantage as they have several avenues through which they can apply to UNE. This not only increases their chances of being considered for a wide array of courses but also
empowers them with multiple options, enabling them to select the most suitable course that aligns with their interests and aspirations. In addition to UAC and SRS applications being open, current year 12 students can also apply for UNE Early Entry now or direct to UNE when application open. Direct application to UNE – current year 12 students wishing to study online in our bachelor degrees or in any of our diplomas, advanced diplomas or undergraduate certificates can also apply direct to UNE. There is no cost to apply online direct UNE. Students will need to apply in this way for courses where: they are relying on their academic merit (e.g their ATAR or other prior completion qualification/s) to gain entry into; or for UNE courses not available through Early Entry or SRS etc. Direct applications to study in 2024 are expected to open in August 2023 UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
New degrees Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) Developed in partnership with New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), students will experience what it's like to teach from their first term of study. With a unique focus on professional experience from the outset, they'll graduate ready to transform the lives of primary school children. Learn more Bachelor of Cyber Security at UNSW Canberra – coming soon! Watch out for an announcement of our first UNSW Canberra City Campus undergraduate degree in Cyber Security. Students will develop the critical skills to gain a technical edge in a government role or career in the industry. The program will launch in Term 1, 2024 and more details will be published soon.
Explore UNSW: Engineering your Future Friday, 6 October | 9am - 3:30pm Your Year 10 and 11 students are invited to explore a day in the life of an Engineering student at UNSW. During the day, students will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops, whilst connecting with current students, academics and alumni. This event will be held during the Spring School Holidays. Register now
Introducing UNSW Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offers
We are excited to announce that for Term 1, 2024 onwards, domestic students who are successful in applying for the UNSW Portfolio Entry Scheme will be eligible for an Early Conditional Offer. Portfolio Entry provides students applying for most Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering degrees with the opportunity to showcase their passion and talent through a portfolio of work, alongside their ATAR. What is a Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer? Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer which has an adjusted ATAR requirement up to 10 ATAR points below the lowest selection rank for a specific degree or range of related degrees. If a student meets or exceeds the adjusted ATAR requirement for an eligible degree and lists this as their highest eligible preference in UAC for the specified UAC offer round, then they will be issued a firm offer to that degree. For Term 1, 2024 entry, firm offers for Portfolio Entry will be issued in UAC December Round 2 (NSW and ACT applicants) and January Round 1 (Interstate and IB applicants). When is the Deadline? Submissions for Term 1, 2024 are already open, with early conditional offers released Friday, 1 September 2023. A late round of Portfolio Entry applications will open Saturday, 2 September 2023 and close on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. Late round early conditional offers will be released on Friday, 8 December 2023.Find out more
UNSW KEY DATES FOR 2023 Mark your calendars – we have published this year’s key dates, including a busy calendar of events to support students. We will advise as soon as event registration is open for the following events. August - EAPL Adjustment Factor Scheme Applications Open September 30 - UAC Early Bird Preferences close UNSW Medicine Application Portal close UNSW Scholarships Applications close October 11
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UNSW Info Week
LAT program for those interested in studying Law at UNSW next year:
We have an exciting opportunity for your students interested in studying law at UNSW! As you may already know, the Law Admission Test (LAT) is a crucial step towards gaining admission into law at UNSW. That's where LAT Plus comes in. Our Law Admission Test (LAT) Plus Accelerator Program is designed to help students develop essential skills required to succeed in the LAT. The LAT Plus Accelerator equips students with the tools, advice, and confidence to succeed in the LAT. The LAT Plus Accelerator is an interactive program which helps students develop strategies for deconstructing questions, solidify critical thinking skills, and hone persuasive writing abilities. We also provide strategies to succeed in the LAT and empower students to achieve their full potential. We offer students an immersive experience where they will have the opportunity to ask live questions, partake in interactive exercises, complete practice papers, and receive live feedback during the Program. In addition, we offer further practice papers and complementary written feedback to help students continue refining their skills following the completion of the program. If interested see Ms Jones for more details. UNSW CoOP Program: •
2024 Applications – get students to submit their applications early! Student applications must be submitted by 30 September 2023. Nominated individuals have until 11:59PM Wednesday 11 October 2023 to submit the School Assessment Page (SAP).
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY Free HSC Study Sessions Western's annual free HSC Study Sessions are being offered again this year from 25-29 September. Year 12 students are invited to register now for our free HSC Study Sessions. Students can choose from a range of 25 free sessions across 16 key HSC subject areas. These sessions are delivered online and offered in partnership with leading education services provider InspirationED, with their team of highly qualified HSC teachers and experienced markers to deliver the sessions. REGISTER NOW Find out more HSC True Reward Early Offer Program Our HSC True Reward early offer program will give school leavers much needed peace of mind, providing students with an early offer into most university degrees based on their Year 11 or Year 12 results. Students can explore the HSC True Reward webpage for more information on important dates, subject requirements and how to apply for study in 2024. Find out more Scholarships Apply now. With over $20 million in scholarships offered every year, Western has simplified the scholarship application process by creating one form for all scholarships to make it easier for students to
apply across all categories, including Indigenous, High Potential and Equity and Humanitarian scholarships. Visit our Scholarships page for everything students need to know about scholarship categories, how to apply, eligibility, closing dates and more. Find out more HSC True Rewards Early Offer - Apply now! Our HSC True Reward program offers early university admission based on Year 11 or Year 12 results, providing peace of mind to school leavers. Visit the HSC True Reward Early Offer webpage for dates, requirements, and application details for study in 2024. Encourage your students to apply by 8 November for the next offer round released on 16 November. Find out more UTS Apply now for the Bachelor of Psychology! Become an expert in human behaviour, emotions and thought with a Bachelor of Psychology and positively impact people and communities. Applications are now open. Learn more Get your tickets for Moore Park Campus Tours For the first time, we will be hosting campus tours at our Moore Park Campus! This event will be hosted by staff from the Sports and Exercise school. Event information here
UTS Early Entry Program is now open for 2024!
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