ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE
CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nº 37 CRN 29 th 7 December, 2018
HSC RESULTS AND ATARs RELEASED HSC results for Year 12 students will be released by NESA from 6am on Thursday 13th December, by email and text messages. For more information, see: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/1112/hsc/results-certificates/getting-your-results The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) will release the ATARs on Friday 14th December, from 9am on the UAC website and MyUAC app. For more information, see: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/atar/how-to-get-youratar I will be available at school on Thursday 13th and morning of Friday 14th December if any student needs help or advice. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION DAYS The following universities will be holding an Information Day on Saturday 15th December. UNSW, UTS, Sydney Uni, Macquarie Uni, Notre Dame University. Also, ACU has a “Know your Options Day” on 10th December. Macquarie University has an “Explore Your Options” Week, Thursday 13 – Saturday 22
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December 2018: Chat one-on-one with the team about their flexible courses and pathways to uni, visit the campus and check out the facilities. Register now - https://www.mq.edu.au/study/events/explore-your-options-week futurestudents@mq.edu.au
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Staff will be available to answer questions about courses and to give advice to students. This is a good opportunity for students to gain information and clarification before finalising their course preferences by midnight on 16th December, for the main round of offers on 20th December. UNIVERSITY OFFER ROUNDS There are several rounds of Offers to university courses, with the main round coming up on 20th December, followed by another round on 11th January. Most HSC students will receive their offers in these rounds. There are also four later rounds of offers throughout January to March. (see the UAC guide or website for details). Some students who applied through the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) may have received offers on 15th or 29th November. Others may have received early offers at some universities, after applying through special programs. Students are reminded to accept all offers as soon as possible – accepting an offer does not prevent you from receiving further offers for other courses and universities. Once you accept an offer, follow all instructions from the university carefully and then remove that course from your preference list once you have accepted. Beyond School Study Guide. This guide, on the MyFuture website (available if signing up with your school email address: ..… @stspyridon.nsw.edu.au) contains factsheets on topics such as help with paying course fees, VET pathways, higher education pathways, and rural, regional and remote student support. Created by the Australian Government, this guide helps school leavers make important decisions about their future studies. The guide can be found on the MyFuture Assist others feature page along with lots of other useful resources. MedView– Uncovering the UCAT Tuesday 8 January | Sydney Are you unsure about changes in medical school admissions testing? Attend this session to help you decipher the shift from UMAT to UCAT for Australian undergraduate medical school admissions. Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/MedView/events/?ref=page_internal Bond University Medical Program Webinar 13 December | 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Dean of the Medical Program, Professor Kirsty Forrest, invites you to join her on a webinar for a detailed overview of the Medical Program at Bond University. Topics discussed will include; • Entry Requirements • Program Structure and subjects • How to apply and the Admissions Process • Pathways into the Program • Support Services offered Please register your attendance to ensure you don't miss this opportunity -
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https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bond-university-medical-program-webinartickets52380447328 For more information please contact hsmevents@bond.edu.au US & UK Uni Basics - Applying, Funding and Academic Benchmarks Webinar Saturday 8 December | Online Dreaming of studying overseas? Join this interactive webinar to learn how you could be studying on the world stage at top US and UK universities. Staff from Crimson Education will take you through:
The key differences between the US and UK universities The features and strengths of top unis The benefits of studying on the world stage The application process and timeline A guide to the academic requirements and financial costs How to use your summer holidays to prepare for top unis
On this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to:
Ask questions to US and UK experts Download additional application tips and case studies Engage with polls and survey questions
This webinar is suitable for Year 9-12 students and parents. Register here The Hotel School – Experience Evening Tuesday 29 January | Sydney The Hotel School Sydney is delighted to welcome you to attend a special evening. This will be a great chance for you to experience the newly renovated campus, meet staff and engage in programs and workshops. Find out more - https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/thss-experience-evening/ TAFE, VET, APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS NEWS TAFE NSW InfoFest 21 to 25 January Register now to visit your local TAFE Campus. Talk to teachers, get involved and see how TAFE NSW can help you launch your career. Monday 21 January to Friday 25 January 2019. Register NOW tafensw.edu.au/infofest TAFE NSW –Apprenticeships & Traineeships Here is a great quick summary all about apprenticeships, traineeships and pre-apprenticeship courses. It covers how long they take and who can apply for these opportunities. https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/types-courses/apprenticeships-traineeships
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A.G. Coombs –Apprenticeship Program Our apprenticeship program is built on the philosophy of structured learning, providing support, direction, guidance and mentorship to each apprentice. With apprenticeship opportunities available across NSW, Victoria and QLD, we are actively recruiting apprentices in the following areas:
Licensed Trades: Mechanical Plumbing Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Sprinkler Fitting Electrical Certificate IV Drafting
https://www.agcoombs.com.au/people-careers/apprenticeship-program/ TAFE NSW Environmental Studies Courses As society becomes more aware of the importance of living and working sustainably, the demand for environmental expertise grows. Managing, protecting and restoring the natural environment and monitoring the impact of physical and biological change requires people who are passionate about the wellbeing of the planet. When you study and work in this sector you play an important part in natural area restoration. You can help ensure flora and fauna are protected for generations to come. Get Your Free Course Guide Find out more - https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/environmental-studies-courses Early Childhood Education Trainee Intake for 2019- at Only About Children (Oac) Oac’s Traineeship Program: Oac’s Traineeship Program provides a vibrant and supportive environment where Trainees gain valuable and practical work experience as early years learning Educators. As part of the Oac Traineeship Program, they cover study fees while providing Trainees with full time employment at one of their early learning centres in Sydney or Melbourne. An Oac Traineeship generally takes 12 months to complete with the reward of a nationally recognised qualification and the offer of continued employment on completion. 2019 Intake The Oac Traineeship intake for 2019 will commence shortly with a number of -recruitment workshops to take place over December, January and February. These recruitment workshops run across both Sydney and Melbourne and provide the perfect opportunity for students to find out more about Oac, the role of an Educator and their individual suitability to a career in early childhood. Expressions of interest To ensure students are kept informed of upcoming recruitment and information sessions in 2019, Oac are seeking expressions of interest. To register interest, students should complete the online form (https://www.oac.edu.au/careers/traineeships/traineeship-enquiryform/explore-careers-oac-traineeship/) or contact rebecca@explorecareers.com.au
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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENCES NIDA Summer Holiday Classes NIDA offers introductory through to advanced courses for children and young people during the school holidays in a variety of disciplines including creative play, drama, acting on screen, music theatre, singing & acting, public speaking and more. Book four weeks before the course start date and receive a 10% early bird discount. Cockatoo Island classes run 14-18 January NIDA, Kensington classes run 10-19 December and 2-25 January Mosman classes run 8-17 January Engineering Link Project 2019 Sydney (UTS) – October 3 & 4, 2019 (school holidays) An ELP lasts for two days, with each day following a similar format. Students select a discipline they are interested in and they spend the day working in that area. Projects are offered to Year 10, 11 and 12 students, depending on the location. Over the course of each day, the students complete a proposal detailing the problem, test results and the recommended solution which is assessed by the guest engineer. The students then build their final solution and test it, usually to destruction, before debriefing again with the engineer. During the Project, the students tour the host university, inspecting facilities and observing current research projects and highlights of each faculty. If you are a student and want more information, please click here. Find out more - https://telg.com.au/programs/elp/ International Science School at Sydney University An exclusive two-week science program in the July school holidays. Every two years the ISS gathers 140 top science students from Australia and overseas for a two-week residential program of talks by world-renowned scientists, laboratory tours, handson activities and social events. Are you going to be in Year 11 and 12 in 2019? Do you love science? If so, you've got to apply for the Professor Harry Messel International Science School (ISS)! The next International Science School will be held in from Sunday 7 July to Saturday 20 July 2019. Applications open now Find out more - https://sydney.edu.au/science/industry-and-community/communityengagement/international-science-school.html JOB SPOTLIGHT: RADIOGRAPHER Combine medicine, tech, and people skills with a career in radiology. Average Salary – starts from $50,000 per year, up to $100,000 or more. Job growth is expected to be strong in this area. See more information at: https://studyworkgrow.com.au/blog/2018/11/29/job-spotlightradiographer/
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YEAR 10 STUDENTS VISIT UNSW On Tuesday, the Year 10 students visited the UNSW campus at Kensington where they attended a presentation about the university and student life there, as part of the Preparing for the Preliminaries program. This was followed by a tour of the campus, led by student ambassadors who provided a wealth of information about the main faculty buildings, sporting and social facilities and lecture areas, as well as new buildings under construction. The students enjoyed hearing about all the opportunities available at UNSW. Thanks to Ms Laskas and Mr Mouhtaris for joining us to help supervise on the day. Below is a photo of one of the groups during the campus tour.
Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser
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