Careers Comms – Week 11 Term 2

Term 2, Week 11 2026

Hi Everyone,

We have officially made it to the final week of Term 2! It has been an incredibly busy few months and everyone across the Marist College Eastwood community has earned a well-deserved break.

While the upcoming two-week holiday period is first and foremost a perfect time to rest and recharge, it’s also prime season for university experience days, practical workshops and early entry preparation. For our senior students, taking just one or two days out of your holidays to step onto a campus can give you a massive head start and a clearer focus for next term leading into the trials.

Below is your comprehensive breakdown of what’s happening over the break and a heads-up on key Open Day dates to mark down for next term.

Have a safe and relaxing break and God Bless!

Mr. Nguyen
Careers Adviser, Marist College Eastwood

THIS WEEKEND: WSU OPEN DAY

Before the school holidays fully kick off, Western Sydney University is opening its doors. This is a brilliant opportunity for seniors to get a feel for uni life, check out campus facilities and chat directly with academics.

• Event: WSU Open Day 2026
• When: Sunday 5 July 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Where: Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
• What’s on: Course information sessions, campus tours, academic meet-and-greets and current student panels.

WHAT’S ON DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Make sure to note down these dates and register online if any spark your interest!

Tuesday 7 July

• Year 7–8 Explore ENG! @ University of Sydney
  • Where: USYD Camperdown Campus
  • For: Female and female-identifying students in Years 7–8 with a passion for problem-solving.
  • Activities: Hands-on workshops including Project Management Under Pressure, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Bouncy Balls (Chemical Engineering in action).
• Discover ACU Strathfield: Exercise & Sports Science / Biomedical Science
  • Where: ACU Strathfield Campus
  • For: Years 10–12
  • What: Step inside specialist biomechanics and human performance labs to see how cutting-edge technology analyzes movement, measures force and tracks athletic performance. Great for pathways into medical science, research and pathology.
• Discover ACU Strathfield: Education (Early Childhood, Primary & TAS Secondary)
  • Where: ACU Strathfield Campus
  • For: Years 10–12
  • What: Immersive teaching workshops and Q&A sessions with education experts for anyone looking to turn a passion for mentoring into a rewarding classroom career.
• UNSW Future Creators’ Day
  • Where: UNSW Paddington Campus
  • For: Years 10–11 students passionate about design and visual storytelling.
  • What: Hands-on creative industry workshops covering Game Art, Animation, Painting, Textiles & Fashion Design, Object Design and Graphic Design.

Tuesday 7 July – Thursday 9 July

• NYSF STEM Hub for Year 10–12 Students
  • Where: Various locations across Sydney (Non-residential)
  • What: An immersive multi-day experience touring elite science and technology facilities. Includes behind-the-scenes access and direct engagement with experts at UNSW, UTS, Macquarie Uni, Atlassian and ADF Careers. (Fee applies; covers program transport, morning tea and a $10 daily campus lunch voucher).

Thursday 9 July

• HSC Workshop: Business Studies
  • Where: Ashfield Library (Hosted by Inner West Council Libraries)
  • What: Run by highly qualified and experienced NSW HSC markers. Get a detailed analysis of vital course content, marker insights on exam responses and practical past paper strategy. Note: Bring your own lunch, water bottle and note-taking supplies/charged device.

Saturday 11 July

• JMC School Holiday Experience Day
  • Where: JMC Academy, Harris St Campus (Ultimo)
  • What: High-energy workshops and campus tours led by creative industry professionals. Specialist streams available in: Acting, Animation (using ToonBoom Harmony & Wacom tablets), Music (MIDI programming), Audio Engineering, Film & TV, Game Design (Unreal Engine), Musical Theatre and Entertainment Business Management.

Monday 13 July

• AMPA Classical Performance & Composition Experience Day
  • Where: Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Surry Hills Campus
  • What: Tailored for budding performers and composers. Tour practice studios, observe real Tertiary Classical Performance classes and participate in relaxed Q&A sessions with faculty and admissions teams.

Tuesday 14 July

• UNSW Portfolio Entry Information Session
  • Where: UNSW Paddington Campus
  • For: Year 12 students looking at Term 1 2027 university entry.
  • What: Crucial session for anyone applying to creative degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. Learn exactly how to craft a standout portfolio to secure an Early Conditional Offer, which can potentially drop your required selection rank by up to 10 ATAR points.

Thursday 16 July

• Animal Careers Day at RSPCA NSW
  • Where: RSPCA NSW Adoption and Education Centre, Yagoona
  • For: Teenagers interested in working with animals.
  • What: A unique opportunity to interact with RSPCA professionals—including Inspectors, Animal Attendants, Trainers, Vets and Vet Nurses. Discover what it takes to succeed in the industry and explore daily workshop activities.
• Discover Nursing Evening @ UTS
  • Where: UTS City Campus (Building 10, Ultimo)
  • When: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
  • What: Find out what it takes to study at Australia’s top-ranked university for nursing. Tour state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs, chat with current students and meet academics to explore your career pathways.

OPEN DAY

 

Institution	Campus / Location	DATE
Western Sydney University (WSU)	Parramatta South	Sunday 5 July 2026
Macquarie University	North Ryde	Saturday 15 August 2026
Australian Catholic University (ACU)	Strathfield	Sunday 16 August 2026
University of Sydney (USYD)	Camperdown / Darlington	Saturday 29 August 2026
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)	City Campus	Saturday 29 August 2026
University of Notre Dame Australia	Broadway (Sydney)	Saturday 29 August 2026
UNSW Sydney	Kensington	Saturday 5 September 2026