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What’s on this month Seminars and Open Days
ACE the HSC – Subject-specific HSC Seminars (Year 11 & 12) at Macquarie University
A series of live and online seminars are being held on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th March at Macquarie University. Hear from expert HSC teachers in the following subjects: English (Advanced & Standard), Mathematics (Advanced & Standard 2), Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Legal Studies, PDHPE & Physics. Learn more at https://inspired.edu.au
Western Sydney University Webinars
The upcoming Discover Western Webinars kick off from 1 to 29 March. Learn about the range of study options Western offers with a focus on a specific area of study across the series. Each webinar will include virtual access into the facilities on campus. Register now: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/western-webinars?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-DWW-page-hyperlink
Sydney University Webinar Wednesdays
The Weekly Webinar series is designed to help students discover what it’s like to study a bachelor’s degree here at Sydney University. These webinars are best suited for students from Years 10-12, and include tips on your school subjects, preparing for university and how to choose a course. The series also includes faculty-specific tasters. For more information and to register: bit.ly/USYDWW
Charles Sturt | Explore Days 2023
March 7 to March 28, 2023
Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12? Explore Day is your chance to check out what life at Charles Sturt University is like – but with a twist!
Keen to check out where you’ll be staying? You’ll get to take a look at our accommodation and tour our campus, chat with students and get the lowdown from lecturers. There’s even a free lunch and a swag bag of goodies. But the best bit about Explore Day? You can get involved! Pick which interactive session/s interests you, book your spot and then get set for some hands-on learning that’s also a whole lot of fun.
Each of our Explore Day campuses will run different sessions on everything from arts to vet science. There’s lots for you to explore.
InspirationED | HSC Live – March Seminars
March 11 to March 19, 2023
Attend our ACE the HSC lecture and choose from a range of subject-specific seminars.
Subjects include:
- English – Advanced & Standard
- Mathematics – Advanced & Standard
- Science – Biology, Chemistry & Physics
- HSIE – Business Studies & Legal Studies
- PDHPE
Our teachers are acknowledged by their peers as the most passionate, qualified and experience in the HSC.
Each session contains a detailed syllabus review which includes particular focus on the more difficult sections of the syllabus.
Participants will receive a set of comprehensive notes, questions and exemplar responses.
Basair | Pilot Career Seminar, Sydney
March 13, 2023
Learn about career paths, salaries, entry level jobs, qualifications, pilot courses and everything you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot in less than a year at Basair.
University of Sydney | Info Night – Fairfield
March 14, 2023
Discover why the University of Sydney is the right place for you! Chat with current students and alumni from South West Sydney who are studying a variety of our degrees. Learn about admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, scholarships, other financial assistance and support services we offer from our expert staff and UAC representatives. We’ll be serving light refreshments for you to enjoy during the event.
UNSW | Year 12 Medicine Information Evening
March 14, 2023 6.30 – 7.30pm
UNSW’s Medicine Information Evening, for current year 12 students, will provide insight into the dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning that you will be immersed in as a UNSW Medicine student. You’ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2024 entry, including special entry schemes such as Indigenous Entry Schemes.
ADFA Careers Information Session, Sydney
March 14, 2023 6.30 – 7.30pm
Would you like the opportunity to undertake military training while earning a degree? All without debt – in fact, we’ll pay you! Head to the upcoming info session to speak with current serving military personnel and learn more about the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Australian National University Open Day
Saturday 18 March
ANU Open Day is your chance to tour the campus and accommodation, learn about the academic colleges, degree programs and support services, and chat to current students about campus life and their ANU experiences. View the program and register at https://openday.anu.edu.au/
Important Future Events
Create for a Day at SAE
April 15 to April 29, 2023
SAE Institute is opening its doors this April for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production, or Songwriting.
Don’t miss out on your chance to experience life as an SAE student and discover what it means to be a creative professional, in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts by your side.
During the workshop, attendees will learn valuable practical and collaborative skills to build a creative piece of work! They will also receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge the creative project they have undertaken.
Due to the level of workshop content, this event is open to school students aged 15 years and above (Year 10 and over).
ICMS Subject Selection evening
Year 10 Subject Selection Evening 16 June, 2023, 6pm – 8pm
Parents, teachers & students in Year 10 are invited to join this info session. Gain tips for admission from a representative of UAC, chat to current ICMS students, and have your questions answered by members of the Domestic Development Team. Express your interest in attending to Carmen – cherin@icms.edu.au 02 9466 1036.
NIE: 11 Day Career Experience for School Students in Sydney
January 2024
Medicine, Psychology, Engineering , Business Management, Creative Writing, International Relations, Veterinary Studies 3 – 13 Jan 2024 at the University of Sydney for students 13 – 18 years of age. Enquiries: (02) 4367 0404 or mob. 0412 439 115 / enquiries@nie.edu.au All details following via the link: https://www.nie.edu.au/academic-insights-program
Early Entry Quick Facts
If you’re in Year 12 this year, you’ve probably already started thinking about university. But you don’t need to wait until the end of the year – early entry programs are more popular than ever.
Early entry gives you the chance to receive an offer to uni before you’ve finished your exams. This can give you peace of mind and help you be more relaxed during what can be a stressful time.
We’ve put together some interesting stats about early entry over the last year, and what you might be able to expect this year.
Download as a PDF here.
Scholarships
Scholarships for Students Experiencing Financial Difficulty
Going to university can be really expensive – not only do you need to think about course fees, there’s also the cost of textbooks, technology, travel to and from campus or accommodation fees, and more. It can be easy to be put off studies because of the cost, but there is help out there. Lots of universities offer scholarships for students experiencing financial difficulty.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you’ll need to be experiencing some kind of financial hardship. This can be that your parents are facing financial difficulty, or yourself if you’re independent. Some universities will specify an exact amount you need to be earning less than, while others test on a case-by-case basis.
There are different ways universities verify your eligibility, but it’s usually done by seeing whether you receive means-tested Centrelink benefits, or by providing a statutory declaration.
Top scholarships for students experiencing financial difficulty
If you’re facing financial disadvantage and are looking for a scholarship to help, here are some of the best ones we’ve found:
University of Newcastle Ma & Morley Scholarship Program – this scholarship has a special category for people who have faced educational disadvantage, including financial difficulties. It’s worth up to $75,000 and includes a China immersion experience.
Griffith Chancellor’s Scholarships – worth between $11,000 and $22,000, these scholarships are designed to help students who have faced financial and educational struggles.
UAC Equity Scholarships – a large suite of scholarships available from many different unis designed to help students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Deakin Student Support Scholarship – offers up to $10,000 per year for students facing financial difficulty.
SATAC Equity Scholarships – scholarships for students in financial need studying at the University of South Australia.
You can find lots more scholarship opportunities on our database here.
Some scholarships you may be interested in:
Torrens University – Vogue Australia 50% Design Scholarship
Open: March 1, 2023
Closes: May 22, 2023
Value: 50% reduction of your course fee
Course changes
An initial teacher education course, this new double degree is fast-tracked so students will be able to graduate with an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification in just four years. Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/course/bachelor-of-artsmaster-of-teaching-secondary?type=Domestic&campus=Strathfield
Competitions, Courses and Workshops
JMC Academy High School Competitions
JMC Academy are launching their 2023 competitions – The Mocktails, The Canvas Art Award and Song writing Competition! The competitions are open to Year 9 – 12 students. For more information, please go to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/teachers-resources/competitions-for-your-students/
The Whitlam Institute’s annual What Matters? Writing Competition (Western Sydney University)
The What Matters writing competition is back for 2023! Entries can be fiction, non-fiction, poetry or prose of 600 words or less, and can be submitted quickly online. Open to students years 5-12.
Entries close on Friday, 5 May 2023.
Find out more: https://www.whitlam.org/what-matters?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-WritingMatters-FOM_Feb23
Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-School Pathways Coordinator
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