{"id":6531,"date":"2026-08-21T14:05:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T04:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&p=6531"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:00:12","slug":"careers-week-5-term-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-week-5-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers – Week 5 Term 3 – Note Important Information for Year 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

MCE Careers Website Link\u00a0mcecareers.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3, Week 5 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dear Parents\/Carers and Students<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to this week\u2019s Careers Newsletter! As we head into the second half of Term 3, there are a huge number of university open days, career expos, trade information sessions and workshops coming up for our boys.<\/span><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Year 10 Work Experience Paperwork<\/b><\/h3>\n

Parents and students, please note that all completed Work Experience paperwork (Student Placement Record and Risk Assessment form) is <\/span>strictly due by Monday, 24 August 2026 (Week 6)<\/b>.<\/b> Timely submission is essential to ensure placement approvals are processed smoothly.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Action Required:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Secure Placement:<\/b> Finalise your employer arrangements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Complete Paperwork:<\/b> Ensure the <\/span>Student Placement Record (SPR)<\/span><\/a> (including Section 3 by the employer) and <\/span>Risk Assessment form<\/span><\/a> are fully completed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Submit for Review:<\/b> Submit your documents to Mr. Nguyen (via email or in-person).<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Finalise:<\/b> Upload your completed documents to the designated <\/span>Google Form<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You will locate the required forms in Compass under the Community tab (2 heads) > School Documentation > Student Information > Year 10 Work Experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Upcoming Open Days (Sydney & Regional)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Open Day season is officially here! Attending an open day is one of the best ways for senior students (Years 10\u201312) to explore campus facilities, speak directly with academics and get a feel for uni life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Collarts Open Day 2026 (Sydney):<\/b> Saturday, 22 August. Hands-on workshops, guided campus tours and info hubs covering creative arts, design and music.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Le Cordon Bleu Sydney Open Day 2026:<\/b> Saturday, 22 August. Live culinary demonstrations, program overviews and insights into hospitality, cuisine and business careers.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Torrens University Open Day (Surry Hills):<\/b> Saturday, 29 August. Meet course advisors, take campus tours and learn about early entry and scholarship pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • University of Sydney Open Day (Camperdown):<\/b> Saturday, 29 August. Explore campus life, attend course presentations and talk with academics.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • UTS Open Day (City Campus):<\/b> Saturday, 29 August. Info sessions on admissions, lab tours and details on student support services.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • University of Notre Dame Open Day (Sydney):<\/b> Saturday, 29 August. Explore study options, chat about early offer pathways and check out financial support options.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • University of Newcastle Open Day (Central Coast):<\/b> Saturday, 29 August. Degree presentations and tours at Ourimbah and Gosford campuses.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Charles Sturt University Open Day (Orange):<\/b> Sunday, 30 August. Explore health, agricultural and general course offerings on campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      University Information Webinars & Application Support<\/b><\/p>\n

      For students looking for quick, online info on specific degrees, admissions and scholarships:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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      Date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      BDO High School Leaver Program<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      BDO Australia \/ CA ANZ<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Tue, 25 August<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Earn an income straight out of school while working toward Chartered Accountant status.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      Admission to Medicine at Sydney<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Univ. of Sydney<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Wed, 26 August<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Breakdown of direct and postgraduate entry requirements for medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      Study Medicine at Sydney<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Univ. of Sydney<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Wed, 26 August<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Live Q&A on student life and clinical training for future doctors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      Study Law at Sydney<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Univ. of Sydney<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Thu, 27 August<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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      Overview of combined undergraduate law degrees and career outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Trades, Apprenticeships & Defence Careers<\/b><\/p>\n

      If your son is leaning toward a practical, hands-on career or trade, these upcoming expos and sessions are a fantastic place to start:<\/span><\/p>\n