From the Principal

Congratulations to Fr Brian Wilson

Today Fr Brian, Parish Priest of Holy Name of Mary Hunters Hill, celebrates his Golden Jubilee for 50 years in the priesthood. A wonderful achievement of service and ministry to many here in Australia and overseas. Special thanks to Fr Brian for his support and care of our Marist community this year.

Foundress’ Feast Day celebration and presentation of new Student Leaders 2022/2023

On Wednesday 29 June, we will celebrate our College Feast Day, the Feast Day of Jeanne–Marie Chavoin, Foundress of the Marist Sisters. On this significant and special day, we will begin with Eucharist as a community at St Mary’s Cathedral followed by House activities. 

During the Mass, we will invest and present badges to our new student leaders who will be announced next week. At Marist Sisters’ College, our model of leadership is seen through the values and life that Jesus lived. Jesus, as a young man, showed us leadership by service, which often means sacrifice, although it is always accompanied by other less tangible rewards.

As Marists, Mary too is our role model, and she showed us that through the love of her son, this servant leadership means that when we see a need, we must be of service and help to others.

Additionally, Jeanne-Marie was inspired by this example and with confidence, tenacity and determination founded a religious order, the Marist Sisters’, to be of service in the ‘way of Mary’. By thinking, judging, feeling and acting as Mary did, Jeanne-Marie has provided the opportunity for us as a Marist family to live responsibility and nurture an obligation to reach out in service to others. 

Academic Progress Awards

At the end of the term on 28 June, we will acknowledge our students’ hard work through Progress and Merit Awards at the Stage 4 and 5 Academic Assemblies. Students can receive an award for progress in a course so far, or improvement/consistent application in their studies. More formal assemblies that recognise academic, cultural, sporting and personal efforts will be held at the end of the year. At this formal assembly in December, we look forward to the presence of all parents.

A full list of recipients will be included in the final Newsletter of the term.

I look forward to presenting certificates to the students. For many, it represents the achievement of some of their 2022 goals. 

Parent/Teacher interviews

This term concludes with Year 7-10 Parent/Teacher interviews via Zoom on Thursday, 30 June and Friday, 1 July. I request that parents take this vital opportunity to book appointments to discuss their daughter’s progress with each of her teachers. Students will prepare for these interviews by completing their own reflection on their progress and will lead the conversation with parents and their teacher.

Your presence and interest in your daughter’s commitment to her academic work supports the research that parent engagement is one of the key factors behind ongoing student success, achievement and wellbeing. 

From the Assistant Principal

Thank you to the large number of parents who have responded to the ‘Tell Them From Me’ survey that was issued recently. This is a significant opportunity for our parent community to provide the College with constructive annual feedback and it continues to help inform the College’s strategic plans. Students have also had the opportunity to provide feedback to the College via a similar process. Once again, this important feedback is discussed and is taken into consideration when the College develops its new plans for the future.

If you are yet to have completed the survey, there is an opportunity to still do so as the survey closes Friday 17 June.

http://tellthemfromme.com/mscw2022

Feeling unwell at school

With the winter season approaching, it is important that students are following the College process if they are feeling unwell. If a student is feeling unwell at school, they are to:

• Seek permission from their classroom teacher to attend the Student Administration Office.
• The staff in the office will then make contact with parents to come and collect their daughter.

Students should not be texting, calling or making arrangements for collection from the College with their parents prior to presenting to sick bay.

Unfortunately there have been a number of students who have not followed the above process, and parents are arriving at the College to collect their daughter/s before they are presenting to sick bay and prior to contact being made by office staff. I ask for parents support on enforcing this process with you daughter/s.

College winter uniform

COMPASS Student ID Card

It is a College expectation that all students have their COMPASS Student ID Card with them every day. The card is used in particular for students to tap in and out of the College for late arrival or early departure. I ask for the support of parents in ensuring that your daughter/s have this with them everyday. If students have misplaced or lost their Student ID Card it is a requirement that the card is replaced. Please see below for how to order a new card online.

School buses

It is imperative that students at the College are using their OPAL Cards when using buses to travel to and from school. Current statistics of bus usage by students are not representative of the numbers of students relying on buses for transport to and from school and there is a significant shortfall in the statistics.

The statistics that are gathered do have a significant impact on the number of bus services that are provided to the College and we need to be sure that students are using the OPAL Cards if we are to maintain the number of bus services allocated to the College at this stage and to increase the number.

I ask all parents and carers to talk with their daughters about this important issue. Should you have any concerns related to the travel of your daughters on the buses, I welcome the feedback. Added to this, I ask that you, too, contact the Bus Depot as well to raise your concerns with them.

COVID update

Can household contacts return to school?

Students who are close contacts and have no symptoms may to continue to attend school if they follow guidelines agreed with NSW Health. 

Close/household contacts attending school will need to adhere to the following in addition to the NSW Health guidelines:

• You must notify the school if they are intending to return under this provision mscw-attendance@syd.catholic.edu.au.
• Conduct a daily RAT and return a negative result each morning before attending school for five (5) school days.
• Must wear a mask indoors except when eating or exercising. 
• No student identified as a close contact will be permitted to participate in overnight excursions, including school camps.

If your daughter is a COVID positive they are not to return to school until they have completed their full seven (7) days isolation. The medical clearance letter received from NSW Health when a case is reported via the Service NSW App or if the PCR test is positive, indicates the isolation period dates. Students can return the day after the end date for the isolation period and no sooner as long as they are nor presenting with symptoms.  

Please send through medical clearance letter received from NSW Health to mscw-attendance@syd.catholic.edu.au 

Travelling to and from school – Masks

I ask for your support as a parent/carer in ensuring that your daughter/s are wearing masks on public transport, which includes the bus and ferry. Please see the below communication for the School Liaison Police Officer for the Ryde Area, which was sent to all schools in the area:

The current Public Health Orders regarding face coverings for students aged 12 years and older are required to adhere to this legislation

COVID-19 MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS

Public Health Act 2010

The Public Health (COVID-19 Mandatory Face Coverings) Order 2021 was amended commencing 29 January 2021.

A fitted face covering is a mask or other covering that fits securely around the face and is designed or made to be worn over the nose and mouth to provide the wearer with protection against infection. A scarf is not a fitted face covering.

Requirement to wear a fitted face covering

Public transport

A person in Greater Sydney must wear a fitted face covering at all times when:

(a) at a public transport waiting area, or

(b) when the person is in a vehicle, train or vessel that is being used to provide a public transport service and the vehicle, train or vessel is carrying passengers or is in service and available to carry passengers.

Public transport service includes a taxi service, rideshare service and community transport service. A public transport waiting area is a station, including the platform of a passenger railway station or light rail station/stop, a ferry wharf, a bus stop or taxi rank.

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From the Religious Education Coordinator

This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with the Gospel being Luke’s account of Jesus feeding the five thousand.(9:11-17). Over the years there have been attempts to explain what really happened at this event. Any attempt to explain away the miracle of the loaves and the fishes completely misses the point of the story. Jesus miraculously makes it possible for the Twelve to feed all those present, so much so that there were basketfuls left over. At its core is the miraculous abundance that God provides for all through Jesus. 

Pope Francis said in his reflection on the miracle story that ‘thanks to that small freely-given and therefore heroic gift, Jesus is able to feed everyone. This is a great lesson for us. It tells us that the Lord can do a lot with the little that we put at His disposal.’ He then went on to ask the question ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’ and continued God ‘can do a lot with one of our prayers, with a gesture of charity for others, even with one of our sufferings handed over to His mercy.’ Let us remember that God is present in our everyday lives.

Winter Sleepout: Thank you

Thank you to Ms Vu and the staff and students who ‘slept out’ in Bon Repos on Friday, 3 June. 

Cardoner Network immersion

Please see information regarding an immersion for Year 12 students.

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From the Leader of Wellbeing

Attendance matters

Below is a snapshot of the impact an individual’s attendance has on their learning.

What to do if your daughter is refusing to go to school

Inform her Tutor Teacher or House Coordinator

As soon as it becomes challenging to get your daughter to school, make contact with her Tutor Teacher or House Coordinator.

Why?

The sooner your daughter is re-engaged with school the better the outcome. Studies have shown that the longer a student stays away from school the more challenging it is for them to return and reconnect socially and with their learning. The College has the ability to put in place measures to support her return to school and these are co-created between the family and the House Coordinator.

Dr Justin Coulson published an article this week that outlines things that an individual may be doing that indicate they are engaging in school refusal:

• Verbal refusal
• Emotional outbursts when being prompted to prepare for school
• Complete unwillingness to dress for school, pack lunch or a schoolbag, or leave the house
• Tantrums
• Panic attacks
• Emotional explosions
• Aggression
• Tears, and more.

The article also includes 7 School Refusal Solutions. Access the article using this link: Happy Families – Dr Justin Coulson.

eSafety

Online safety book | eSafety Commissioner

Did you know that Instagram is increasing your ability to protect your child?

• Instagram | eSafety Guide
• New Tools and Resources for Parents and Teens in VR and on Instagram

Foundress Day: Wednesday, 29 June

Celebrating as sisters the life of our foundress Jeanne-Marie Chavoin

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From the Leader of Learning and Curriculum

Subject selection

During Community Time, Year 10 students participated in subject inquiry talks this week. This allowed students to hear from our Key Learning Area Coordinators about details of subjects offered in Years 11 and 12. Students had the opportunity to ask questions to make informed choices for their pattern of study to achieve their HSC credential. I congratulate the students on their engagement and sense of maturity.

Next week, Year 8 students engage in a similar process as they choose two elective subjects for their Stage 5 studies. Later in the year, Year 7 students will participate in a language taster day to allow them to choose from French, Italian or Spanish in Year 8 next year.

Parent/Student/Teacher conferences

As mentioned by Dr Ireland, Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are on Thursday, 30 June and Friday, 1 July. A reminder that bookings can now be made for these important conferences for Years 7 to 10. Semester One reports will be published on COMPASS on Friday, 24 June.

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New Staff Introductions

Get to know the new staff members who have joined our College community in 2022

Gifted and Talented Report

Mathematics and Year 9 gifted students: Inquisitive Minds

The Newman Year 9 5.3 class attended an excursion last Friday at Cerdon College, Merrylands called ‘Inquisitive Minds’. On this day they completed a wide range of mathematical puzzles and activities.

Highlights on the day:

• 1st round of tasks: Sienna Gatt and Jasmine Comerford placed 3rd 
• 2nd round of tasks: Jasmine Comerford and her partner placed 1st, Zali Iannello and her partner placed 5th 
• Group task (bridge building): The students split into two groups, one group placed 1st creating a bridge spanning 67cm and the second group placed 2nd creating a bridge spanning 52cm.

Friday 10 June, was a day full of fun and adventure for the Year 9 Mathematics class from Marist Sisters College Woolwich. This day was an amazing opportunity for us to explore and extend our mathematical talents, critical thinking expertise and teamwork skills. All students were to compete as individuals and in teams. We all had a lot of fun throughout the day. We had the chance to meet many new individuals from five other high schools, learning about each of their own unique gifts and abilities. This event was held at Cerdon College in Merrylands. We were pushed past our own mathematical skills and were challenged to think outside the box. There were a variety of activities presented throughout the day, continuously stimulating our growing minds. It was a time to acknowledge, recognise and appreciate what we could all bring to the table collectively as we move into our Senior years. The day was an amazing experience for all of us as Year 9 students, topped off with our group win for one of the last activities.” 

 

Sarah Khoury, Eva Tiani and Gabrielle Kuk, Year 9 Students

Gifted pathways for Year 10 gifted students

Students in 10.1 Newman and 10.2 Newman have received information for interesting and rigorous courses available for gifted students.

The Macquarie University Critical Thinking Course is a 1 Unit Non-ATAR course that challenges students to understand critical thinking and reasoning. It runs for semester one only in 2023 and is all online.

More information can be found at: Macquarie University – Gifted and talented entry program

Another course called LOGOS runs through the University of Notre Dame and is open to gifted Year 10 students. It is a university philosophy course run in December 2022 and students attend on site. Assessments are completed during the summer vacation. This is also a 1 Unit course and counts towards their Year 11 Units, but is a non-ATAR course.

More information can be found at: LOGOS for Schools Programme Courses in Philosophy & Ethics for high school students

Debating

The CSDA home and away season is over and the finals have begun! Congratulations to 8A and 11A who will face 8A St Scholastica’s and 11A Holy Cross – we wish you all the best.

Mrs Colreavy’s conundrum

Can you solve this week’s logic puzzle?

Which of these shapes is the odd one out?

The first student with the correct answer to email rachael.colreavy@syd.catholic.edu.au wins a prize!

from: http://www.parotuition.com/free-resources-advice

MSCW Winter Sleepout

More than 90 students participated in the MSCW Winter Sleepout on Friday, 3 June. The purpose of this overnight stay in Bon Repos was to provide a glimpse into the realities of homelessness by ‘sleeping rough’ and to raise awareness and funds for the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

There were guest speakers, Jennifer Aduckiewicz and Cathy Langman, who worked as volunteers for Vinnies. They spoke about the services offered to residents living in public housing in Hunters Hill and how there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness in Australia. 

Students participated in a range of activities facilitated by the Marists in Action (MIA) group. This included the Privilege Walk activity, which enabled them to reflect on their privilege in contrast to those experiencing hardships. Dinner was a cup of soup and a bread roll. There were several rounds of trivia and singing throughout the night. 

The Winter Sleepout was an opportunity for students to connect and develop empathy for those who are disadvantaged in our society.

Thank you to the staff who supported and supervised the sleepout – Mrs Criss, Ms Shippen, Mr Iskander, Mr Leonard, Ms Khean, Ms Andrews, Mr Bray, Ms Dove, Mr Allen and Miss Kleist.

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Sports News

The NSWCCC Cross Country Championship was held on Tuesday, 14 June, with both primary and secondary students competing.

Ten MSCW students represented SCS at the Championship and all achieved outstanding results and placed the top ten students in each age group, advancing to NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships.

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Sports Results

MVP

MVP

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All Schools Swimming Championships

Olivia Treadwell competed in the All Schools Swimming Championships at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Friday, 3 June. The Championship showcases the best students from the Catholic, Private and Public School sectors, who compete to gain selection into the NSW Swimming Team. 

Olivia’s results in the 12 Years Age races: 

• 1st 50m Breaststroke
• 2nd 50m Backstroke
• 7th 50m Fly

Amazing effort! Look out for this name in the future Australian Olympic Swimming Team.

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NSW All School Mixed Touch Challenge

Six MSCW students – Mia Rodgers, Mackenzee Southcombe, Tatum Kelly, Giselle Kusto, Sienna Wheelhouse and Brianna Kelly – combined with six Holy Cross students to participate in the NSW All School Mixed Touch Challenge on Thursday, 2 June.
 
The carnival took place in Waterworth Park Earlwood and consisted of five rounds, which the team successfully completed after winning all five games.

The mixed team had a great run in their quarter-final against Narara Valley, progressing through to the semi-finals with a comfortable win of 8-3. 
 
In the semi-finals, the mixed team came up against Mater Maria with another successful game, winning 4-1. This meant that the Marist Sisters’ and Holy Cross mixed team had secured their position in the grand-final. 
 
Held in the grandstand of Waterworth Park, the Marist Sisters’ and Holy Cross team had a big game ahead of them to defend their 2021 Champion title against the Balgowlah and Mackellar mixed team. The grand final was a very intense and tight game with the score being even or a one try difference. Unfortunately, towards the end of the game, the Balgowlah and Mackellar mixed team managed to score one last try that put them in a winning position. As the final buzzer went, the final score was 4-3, resulting in the MSCW and Holy Cross team placing second overall in the competition. 
 
Overall, a huge congratulations to all the players and their efforts! Also, a massive thank you to the NSW All School committee for their thorough organisation with referees, which further provided the opportunity for all these students. 

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Woolwich Students’ Union News

 Stevie Russell and Camille Good led the Woolwich Students’ Union in its ‘May Marist Muesli Madness Drive’ for the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol, which took place on Monday, 30 May

The WSU thanks the MSCW community, students, parents and teachers for the generous support, which saw nearly 100 packs of muesli bars collected.

It was a fitting and significant way for Camille and Stevie to farewell their leadership role of the WSU as the 2021-2022 Co-Captains. Their leadership has been characterised by their energy, enthusiasm and altruism.

The WSU would also like to thank Mrs Alvarez, Ms Muller, Ms Vu and Ms Kleist for their support of the ‘May Marist Muesli Madness Drive’. 

Post-school Pathways News

UAC Guides for Year 10 and Year 12

A reminder to all Year 12 students: Please collect your UAC Guide from Mrs Daghuo.

All Year 10 students should now have a copy of the UAC Steps to Uni Guide. This booklet also explains the HSC process and provides important information for students completing their Higher School Certificate, as well as university information. Students are reminded to keep this book as a reference guide for Year 11 and refer to it throughout the subject selection process. 

Tertiary guides:  electronic copies available to students

A reminder to students in Years 10, 11 and 12: All current tertiary guides are available in the Post-school Pathways Student Information folder in Google Drive.  

School visit – UTS Bachelor of Accounting (Co-op) Scholarship

A representative from the UTS team will join us on Wednesday 22 June to outline the popular scholarship program. With a focus on accounting, this scholarship provides the recipient with a substantial fee package along with exclusive internship opportunities. Scholarships are limited, so if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, attendance at the lunchtime workshop is recommended. For more information on the program, please click here.

School-based traineeship – Certificate III in Sport and Leisure

Leisure Employment Australia (LEA) provides school-based traineeships for students in Years 11 and 12. The program incorporates the completion of a nationally recognised qualification and workplace training while students complete their higher school education. The traineeship is open to students in Year 10 and more details will be provided in the coming weeks.

Reminder:  Western Sydney Careers Expo: The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park

Thu 23 Jun to Sun 26 June | 9am to 3pm

Sydney’s largest career expo featuring over 100 exhibitors. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event.  For further information, please click here.

HSC Study Preparation Workshop

InspirationED HSC lectures:  held at Macquarie University

Free ACE the HSC Lectures – July Holidays. Hear from HSC expert Dr Bruce Dennett on how you can achieve your best in Term 3 exams (Year 11 and Year 12). Dr Dennett will outline effective preparation, essential tips and tricks during exams and how to maintain motivation. Held on campus at UTS and Macquarie University. 

To book your place, please visit https://secure.inspired.edu.au/nsw-live-events-july-12/.

UCAT Preparation Workshops

UCAT NIE UCAT Preparation Workshop (on-line)

Attention Years 10-12: Get a head-start or continue UCAT Preparation! To register, please visit https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/product/216-simulated-ucat-day-workshop

TEL (02) 4367 0404 / MOB: 0412 439 115  / MOB: 0404 197 178 / enquiries@nie.edu.au.

UCAT NIE Medical School entry interview preparation

Considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry? If so, then you should start your medical interview preparation now. August workshop dates are nearly full. Details at: https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-workshop

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / mob: 0404 197 178 / 0412 439 115 / www.nie.edu.au.

UCAT NIE university applications

Medicine / Dentistry students who will be applying to medical and dental schools this year can find tips in relation to their medical school applications via the following link: https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/application-review

For details about interviews, university applications, UCAT and available preparation resources, please visit nie.edu.au or call 1300 974 187.

MedEntry UCAT prep

Final UCAT Prep events by MedEntry

Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health delivers a 4-Day Workshop commencing 9 July which covers al UCAT subtests, interviews, entry process, etc. Intensive UCAT grinds begin on 25 June. MedEntry is the trusted Medical Entry Preparation Institution in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

www.MedEntry.edu.au.

Colleges, specialist schools and programs 

AIT – Academy of Information Technology 

Academy of Information Technology (AIT) will be at the Western Sydney Careers Expo 2022, Thu 23 – Sunday 26 June 2022, 9am – 3pm.

Learn about AIT courses in Animation, Games Development, Film Making, 3D Design and Mobile App Development and talk with advisers about study options and career paths. See AIT’s Upcoming Events page for further details: https://www.ait.edu.au/all-courses.

Bedford College 

Offers a range of courses in Childcare, Business, Community Services and Health Care. To attend the College students must be 18 years of age and have completed the Higher School Certificate with satisfactory results. For more information, please visit www.bedford.edu.au or contact Jennifer Duncan at jduncan@bedford.edu.au.

Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon Bleu is opening doors to high school students in Years 11 and 12 to see inside one of the world’s leading culinary and hospitality institutions and provide them with global industry insight. Meet Le Cordon Bleu chefs, hear from industry professionals, discover what Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programmes involve and experience hands-on cookery classes.

Click Here to view more.

SEDA Group (program partners – Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers)

Partners with elite sporting organisations to deliver a one-year dual Diploma in Sport & Business. The Sport & Business Program provides Year 12 graduates the opportunity to study in a practical, applied learning environment and gain hands-on experience in the Sports industry. 

Register and learn more about the Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers programs at https://seda.edu.au/.

Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School 

You’re invited to attend the open houses at Waterloo Studios, Sydney. Tour the state of the art Film & TV studio and learn why Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School offer the most practical, hands-on accredited programs in Australia. To register, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydney-actors-school-and-sydney-film-school-open-house-tickets-308344626077

Technical Services Transport for NSW 

Are you looking for exciting engineering opportunities with Transport for NSW where you can gain paid full-time work and nationally accredited qualifications either through TAFE or Western Sydney University College? Then please contact TSELTPGovernance@transport.nsw.gov.au for more information about the currently offered courses.

Whitehouse Institute of Design 

Australia WHITEHOUSE has now opened early entry for a February 2023 commencement for the Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design or Interior Design or Creative Direction and Styling. Further information for Year 12 students is available via www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/early-offer-schemes-for-year-12-students.

WHITEHOUSE is again offering the largest design scholarship in Australia through www.wool4school.com.

University updates including early entry, scholarships and open pays

ACU early entry program and open days

Applications open 18 July and close on 23 September. For further information, please click here. 

Open Days

Saturday 30 July – Blacktown Open Day, 10am – 2pm

Saturday 6 August – Strathfield Open Day, 10am – 2pm

Saturday 13 August – North Sydney Open Day, 10am – 2pm 

Saturday 20 August – Canberra Open Day, 10am – 2pm 

Saturday 10 September – Online Open Day, 10am – 2pm

Students are also invited to attend the free Discover ACU events to get a taste of university life before they enrol.

North Sydney Campus: Tuesday 5 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm

Canberra Campus: Wednesday 13 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm

Blacktown Campus: Thursday 14 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm 

Students will be able to explore campus facilities, participate in hands-on workshops tailored to their study area of interest and chat with current ACU students.

Registrations are essential. 

CQUniversity | open day online chat session

Thursday 28 July 3pm (AEST) 

CQ Open Day Online Chat Session is a great opportunity to chat directly with the CQ expert staff about courses, student support services, scholarships, pathways, or anything else you’d like to know about studying with CQUniversity. If students have questions about future study options whether it’s TAFE or university, CQUniversity is here to help.

Register at cqu.edu.au/events.

Macquarie University

Macquarie University is hosting a number of on demand webinars across a range of topics including how to apply for the Leaders and Achievers Early Entry program, preparing for university (Year 12 Online Information Session) and the ever popular Year 10 Subject Selection Information talk. 

Registration for the on demand webinars are essential

Open Day: Saturday 13 August.  

University of New England – Music program

UNE is Australia’s first fully online music provider, where students can advance their music study by working with leading experts and outstanding industry partners, and access the latest online teaching technologies to enhance their musical skills and knowledge in both classical and contemporary genres. To explore this opportunity further, please visit: https://bit.ly/3zclW3m.  

BiG Day In Newcastle – 10 August at UON 

BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Years 9-12 @ UON on Wednesday 10 August 2022

Speakers incl. nib, Mudbath, WiseTech Global, Avanade Australia and more, talking about their careers and the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors. Tickets $10 for students.

http://www.thebigdayin.com.au.

University of Newcastle 

Pathways to Uni Webinar – 21 June – 6pm.

Join UNE as the Pathways and Academic Learning Support staff share the ins and outs of the pathways into university. UNE will cover Open Foundation, NUPrep Bridging and the support you will receive as a Pathways student.

Register here: https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2UbTHir_Re63R5ezhmUsCA.

UNSW Sydney Year 12 degrees and scholarships

Information Evenings, June 21 and 23

Please feel free to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-year-12-degrees-scholarships-information-evenings-tickets-344123882797.

UTS upcoming events at UTS – applying to UTS 

For students and parents, join UTS on 2 July 2022 for CQ Applying to UTS information session. Find out about different application options, including applying through UAC, the UTS Early Entry Program and pathway options. Students will also get a chance to ask UTS staff their questions.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/applying-to-uts-2022

The University of Sydney – E12 program

E12 Early Offer and Scholarship Webinar

The E12 scheme gives students from low socio-economic areas or experiencing financial hardship a chance to get an early conditional offer, gain entry with a lower ATAR score and receive a $5950 scholarship.

Join USYD on Tuesday 21 June 6pm – 7pm.

Register here – https://tinyurl.com/4k477b7s

UTS Introducing the 2023 UTS Early Entry program 

UTS Early Entry Program – Edge is back.

Open to Year 12 students, applicants are assessed on their Year 11 results and can secure a place at UTS before their final Year 12 exams. Applications are direct to UTS and will open on 15 June 2022.

Find out more here: www.uts.edu.au/early-entry.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship Program

Round 2 applications for the UTS BAcc Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August. Early closing date of 14 October.

Online applications:https://www.uts.edu.au/study/business/business-courses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting

For more information, kindly email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au.

Western Sydney University

Open Day

Registrations will open soon. Western Open Day on Sunday 14 August 2022 is your chance to discover everything Western has to offer. Explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, and find out all about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward.

Visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/openday?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-open-day_jun22.

Western Portal

Year 12 students can now apply for their course preferences directly through the Western Portal for free. Find out more information about scholarships, pathways and more.

Visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/hsc-undergraduate-applications?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-portal_jun22.

Additional information and other news

AFL SportsReady 

Right now, AFL SportsReady has loads of great opportunities with amazing employers like Netball NSW, Lawrence and Hanson, Accenture, Motorola and more. Visit the jobs board now: https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/.  

JMC Academy Canvas Art Award – 2D and 3D art competition

Students need to interpret the brief and include the motif of a yellow umbrella.  Entries close 17th July 2022. For more details go to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/canvas-art-award-2022/.

Letz Live

Missed out on a UK Gap Year? Applications are still open for the Camp Assistant UK Gap Year programme starting in March/April 2023. Visit https://www.letzlive.org/programmes/working-holiday-uk-activity-camps/.

The Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network 

The Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Service (AATIS) have released a series of blogs to support those living with disability to understand Australian Apprenticeships. The MADN are hoping this resource can support students, families and educators to consider the opportunities that an apprenticeship pathway offers to students with disability.

See the blogs here: https://www.aapathways.com.au/aatis-blog/part-1-getting-the-most-out-of-an-apprenticeship  

Teach NSW 

The NSW Department of Education offers fantastic scholarship opportunities for HSC students who are planning to study an initial teacher education course in 2023. Applications for the 2022 scholarship intake open soon, subscribe to be notified: tinyurl.com/scholarshipalerts

Traineeships, cadetships, apprenticeships – information and opportunities

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) 

AATIS, in partnership with Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN), proudly bring you a series of blog posts and resources to support those living with a disability, to understand Australian Apprenticeships and how they can be a viable pathway for all Australians. To read the blog series, visit: www.aapathways.com.au/aatis-blog.

Canteen News

Calling on volunteers

Clothing Pool News

The Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich Clothing Pool is seeking your unwanted school uniforms.

Now is a great time to clean out the wardrobe and unburden yourself of school uniforms that you no longer need.

It is also a great way to support your College community. All proceeds from the sale of Clothing Pool donations go back into projects across the College, which benefit the whole College community.

Donations can be handed into the General Administration Office any time during school hours.

Should you wish to place an order with the Clothing Pool, please visit: www.flexischools.com.au

Thank you for your support.

STEM School Holiday Workshops

Workshops for Years 5 – 8

Parent Information Evening

Catholic Education Foundation

A donation to the Catholic Education Foundation is tax deductible

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The Catholic Education Foundation is the registered charity of Sydney Catholic Schools and holds a DGR1 status for tax deductible donations over $2