{"id":6337,"date":"2026-07-03T11:57:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6337"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:57:55","slug":"careers-comms-week-11-term-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-comms-week-11-term-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers Comms &#8211; Week 11 Term 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Term 2, Week 11 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hi Everyone,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the upcoming two-week holiday period is first and foremost a perfect time to rest and recharge, it\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below is your comprehensive breakdown of what&#8217;s happening over the break and a heads-up on key Open Day dates to mark down for next term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a safe and relaxing break and God Bless!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mr. Nguyen <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><i>Careers Adviser, Marist College Eastwood<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">THIS WEEKEND: WSU OPEN DAY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Event: WSU Open Day 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When: Sunday 5 July 2026, 10:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What&#8217;s on: Course information sessions, campus tours, academic meet-and-greets and current student panels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WHAT&#8217;S ON DURING THE HOLIDAYS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure to note down these dates and register online if any spark your interest!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday 7 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Year 7\u20138 Explore ENG! @ University of Sydney<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: USYD Camperdown Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Female and female-identifying students in Years 7\u20138 with a passion for problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Activities: Hands-on workshops including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Project Management Under Pressure<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building Resilient Infrastructure<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bouncy Balls<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Chemical Engineering in action).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover ACU Strathfield: Exercise &amp; Sports Science \/ Biomedical Science<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: ACU Strathfield Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Years 10\u201312<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover ACU Strathfield: Education (Early Childhood, Primary &amp; TAS Secondary)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: ACU Strathfield Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Years 10\u201312<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: Immersive teaching workshops and Q&amp;A sessions with education experts for anyone looking to turn a passion for mentoring into a rewarding classroom career.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW Future Creators\u2019 Day<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: UNSW Paddington Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Years 10\u201311 students passionate about design and visual storytelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: Hands-on creative industry workshops covering Game Art, Animation, Painting, Textiles &amp; Fashion Design, Object Design and Graphic Design.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday 7 July \u2013 Thursday 9 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NYSF STEM Hub for Year 10\u201312 Students<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: Various locations across Sydney (Non-residential)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Fee applies; covers program transport, morning tea and a $10 daily campus lunch voucher).<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday 9 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HSC Workshop: Business Studies<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: Ashfield Library (Hosted by Inner West Council Libraries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: Bring your own lunch, water bottle and note-taking supplies\/charged device.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 11 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JMC School Holiday Experience Day<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: JMC Academy, Harris St Campus (Ultimo)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: High-energy workshops and campus tours led by creative industry professionals. Specialist streams available in: Acting, Animation (using ToonBoom Harmony &amp; Wacom tablets), Music (MIDI programming), Audio Engineering, Film &amp; TV, Game Design (Unreal Engine), Musical Theatre and Entertainment Business Management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday 13 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AMPA Classical Performance &amp; Composition Experience Day<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Surry Hills Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: Tailored for budding performers and composers. Tour practice studios, observe real Tertiary Classical Performance classes and participate in relaxed Q&amp;A sessions with faculty and admissions teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday 14 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW Portfolio Entry Information Session<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: UNSW Paddington Campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Year 12 students looking at Term 1 2027 university entry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: Crucial session for anyone applying to creative degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Design &amp; 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday 16 July<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Careers Day at RSPCA NSW<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: RSPCA NSW Adoption and Education Centre, Yagoona<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For: Teenagers interested in working with animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: A unique opportunity to interact with RSPCA professionals\u2014including Inspectors, Animal Attendants, Trainers, Vets and Vet Nurses. Discover what it takes to succeed in the industry and explore daily workshop activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover Nursing Evening @ UTS<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: UTS City Campus (Building 10, Ultimo)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When: 5:00pm \u2013 7:30pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What: Find out what it takes to study at Australia&#8217;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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OPEN DAY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Institution<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Campus \/ Location<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>DATE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Western Sydney University (WSU)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parramatta South<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday 5 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macquarie University<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">North Ryde<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 15 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Australian Catholic University (ACU)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strathfield<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday 16 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Sydney (USYD)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camperdown \/ Darlington<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 29 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Technology Sydney (UTS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City Campus<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 29 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Notre Dame Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Broadway (Sydney)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 29 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW Sydney<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kensington<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 5 September 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Careers Adviser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-6337","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}