Careers – Week 6 Term 3

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Term 3, Week 6 2026

Welcome to this week’s Careers Update! We have a huge weekend ahead with major university Open Days taking place tomorrow, alongside a full calendar of upcoming webinars, trade expos and hands-on workshops over the next few weeks.

OPEN DAYS THIS WEEKEND (TOMORROW – SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST)

If your son is thinking about tertiary study, tomorrow is the biggest day of the year to step onto campus, meet academics and get a feel for student life.

  • University of Sydney (USYD) Open Day: Camperdown Campus. Drop into faculty information sessions, speak with current students and get clear guidance on admission requirements and pathways.
  • University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Open Day: City Campus. Tour state-of-the-art labs, chat with academics across all faculties and learn about early entry and scholarship opportunities.
  • University of Notre Dame Open Day: Sydney Campus. Great for Year 10–12 students to check out degree structures, student support services and campus life.
  • Torrens University Open Day: Surry Hills Campus. Explore creative and modern facilities, speak with course advisors and discuss early entry pathways.
  • University of Newcastle (Central Coast): Ourimbah & Gosford Campuses. Interactive degree presentations, campus tours and student ambassador Q&A sessions.

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK (STARTING MON, 31 AUGUST)

  • Study Law at Sydney (Webinar): Tuesday, 1 September 2026. A live Q&A outlining combined law degrees, transfer pathways and the Juris Doctor.
  • Sutherland Shire Apprenticeship & Jobs Expo: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at Tradies Gymea. An ideal evening for students and parents to meet local employers and trade providers face-to-face.
  • Torrens University Virtual Open Day: Tuesday, 1 September – Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Online sessions across Business, Tech, Design, Health and Hospitality.
  • Admission & Study Medicine at Sydney (Webinars): Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Live online Q&A sessions detailing medical school entry requirements and application timelines.
  • Avondale Sydney Nursing Open Day: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Includes interactive tours, staff Q&As and course info.
  • UTS Elite Athlete Program Info Evening: Thursday, 3 September 2026 at UTS Moore Park. Discover how elite student-athletes balance high-performance sport with university study.
  • Collarts Online Open Day: Thursday, 3 September 2026. Guided walkthroughs of online learning environments and creative career pathways.
  • Rural Health Pathways Showcase: Thursday, 3 September 2026 at ICC Darling Harbour. Interactive expo for Years 9–12 covering medicine, nursing, allied health and paramedicine.

LOOKING AHEAD – NOTABLE UPCOMING EVENTS

  • National Art School Open Day: Saturday, 5 September 2026
  • ACU Open Day (North Sydney): Saturday, 5 September 2026
  • UNSW Open Day (Kensington): Saturday, 5 September 2026
  • ACU Year 12 HSC Revision Webinars: Monday, 7 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026
  • Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Jobs Expo: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (Penrith)
  • Exploring Oral Health at Sydney (Webinar): Wednesday, 9 September 2026
  • Macquarie Incubator Student Startup Bootcamp (Yrs 9–10): Friday, 11 September 2026
  • Macquarie Science Extension Conference: Monday, 14 September 2026
  • Bachelor of Arts (Uni of Sydney) Webinar: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
  • CDW Studios Online Info Session (Animation/VFX/Games): Wednesday, 16 September 2026
  • Sydney Design School Open Day: Saturday, 19 September 2026
  • UNSW Aviation Open Day: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Bankstown Airport
  • Discover Sport & Exercise at UTS: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
  • WSU Free HSC Online Study Sessions: Monday, 28 September – Wednesday, 7 October 2026
  • Create for a Day at SAE Sydney: Saturday, 3 October 2026

KEY SCHOLARSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

Scholarships Open Now

  • UNSW Sir Rupert Myers Science & Engineering Scholarship: Closes 30 September 2026 ($5,000)
  • AFTRS Constellation Creatives Scholarship: Closes 21 October 2026 ($15,000)
  • Chances for Children Non-Tertiary & Tertiary Scholarships: Closes 26 October 2026
  • UON Shaping Futures Scholarship for Early Entry: Closes 12 November 2026 ($5,000)

Competitions

  • The 2026 OutStanding LGBTQIA+ Short Story Competition: Closes 30 August 2026
  • ARTEFFECT Summer Art Competition: Closes 15 September 2026
  • Caritas School Art Competition: Closes 18 September 2026
  • UniSQ The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize: Closes 22 September 2026

CAREER INSIGHTS & HELPFUL ADVICE

Do You Need High-Level Maths for a STEM Apprenticeship? A lot of students worry that their maths skills aren’t strong enough to pursue a trade-based STEM pathway. While university engineering degrees require advanced calculus, trade roles like Electricians, Automotive Technicians and Refrigeration Mechanics primarily rely on practical maths. Load calculations, unit conversions, decimals and ratios are the core tools – skills that most students working comfortably at a Year 10 standard already possess.

Smart Ways to Use AI for Schoolwork AI chatbots can make great study buddies for breaking down complex concepts, generating revision prompts, or structuring essay outlines. However, students must remember that AI can state inaccuracies with total confidence. Building strong critical thinking, checking primary sources and writing in their own voice are skills that exams demand and future employers value.

If you have any questions about university applications, UAC, or apprenticeship options, please feel free to contact the Careers Office at the College – benjamin.nguyen004@syd.catholic.edu.au 

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Warm regards,

Mr Benjamin Nguyen
Careers Adviser