{"id":14484,"date":"2025-08-28T17:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=14484"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:01:14","slug":"post-school-pathways-news-7","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/post-school-pathways-news-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Post School Pathways News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>Highlights:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC updates for Year 12 students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open Day information for August and September<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University 2026 course updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study in USA information sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scholarships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government jobs (finance) and apprenticeships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>UAC news for Year 12 students<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/future-applicants\/scholarships-and-schemes\/schools-recommendation-schemes\"><b>Schools Recommendation Scheme <\/b><\/a><b>Closes Friday 5 September &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lunchtime information session next Monday, September in Jarnosse<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>NEW &#8211; Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme (EAPS)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can now apply once through UAC for consideration as an elite athlete or performer. UAC is currently finalising which institutions are taking part in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enews.uac.edu.au\/t\/r-l-thkyhuyd-nuujkdixj-y\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> EAPS <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and have eight institutions on board so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a student meets the eligibility criteria, they should apply, even if their preferred uni isn\u2019t listed yet. The university will assess the application once they join.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students will need to inform UAC about the sport or performance area in which they participate and then provide up to five supporting documents to back their claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/future-applicants\/scholarships-and-schemes\/elite-athlete-and-performer-scheme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UAC Application Early Bird Rate ($82) closes Wednesday September 30th. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After this deadline, the Standard Fee rate of $215 applies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Updates and Open Day Information<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>ANSTO Science Discovery Tour on 30 August<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The tour provides an in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=232387\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Western Wednesday Drop-In Sessions (online)<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can chat with the Future Student Engagement Team to learn more about degrees, pathways, scholarships and services. Register: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/dropin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">http:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/dropin.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>University of Sydney Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday 30 August<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/AOdhe.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UTS Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday August 30<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=224282\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Notre Dame Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday 30 August<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=237401\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>University of Newcastle Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday August 30<br \/>\n<\/b>\u200b\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=221835\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Charles Sturt University (CSU), Orange Campus, Open Day:\u00a0 Sunday 31 August<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=224250\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser Information Sessions and Open Night\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianacademyofbeautytherapy.com\/information-evenings\/sydneycbd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TAFE NSW | Bradfield \u201cScreenIt 2025\u201d Multimedia &amp; IDT Night: September 2<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/screenit-2025-multimedia-night.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Torrens University Open Day (Online) September 2 and 3\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torrens.edu.au\/whats-on\/open-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Western Sydney University | HSC True Reward Early Offer Program:\u00a0 Apply by September 3<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply by 3 September for First Offer Round Applications are open to apply for the HSC True Rewards Early Offer Program. Students need to apply by 11.59pm on Wednesday 3 September to be considered for the first True Reward offer round. This offer round will be based on their final Year 11 results. Eligible students will receive an offer on Thursday 11 September. For more details and how to apply visit their<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/westernsydney.edu.au\/hsctruereward\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Sydney Design School Info Session Wednesday 3 September 6pm Open Day Saturday 13 September<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sydneydesignschool.com.au\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for further details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACU North Sydney Campus Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday September 6<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For further details on the event, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openday.acu.edu.au\/2025\/north-sydney.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACPE Homebush Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday September 6<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=224252\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>National Art School Open Day September 6<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=223409\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>UNSW Open Day, Kensington Campus: Saturday September 6<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For further details on the event, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openday.acu.edu.au\/2025\/north-sydney.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UTAS Rozelle Campus Open Day:\u00a0 Saturday September 6<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=224262\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>TAFE NSW | Bradfield Senior College Open Day:\u00a0 September 11<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All HSC students interested in preparation for the creative industries or completing Year 12 through pathways. Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bradfield.nsw.edu.au\/open-days\/2026-open-day-september-11-2025\/.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACU Canberra Campus Open Day &#8211; Saturday September 13<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openday.acu.edu.au\/2025\/canberra.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>University course updates<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>WSU\u2019s Bachelor of Business Course Update\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bachelor of Business program now includes two new majors: Applied Finance and Fintech and Marketing and Martech. The updates focuses on: Future-Focused Curriculum, Embedded Employability, Global Learning Opportunities and Facilities and Teaching. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/future\/study\/courses\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-business#SUBJECTS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further details. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/future\/study\/courses\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-business#SUBJECTS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Macquarie University\u2019s new Bachelor of History\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The course is built around a multidisciplinary core and four majors: Ancient History | Archaeology | Modern History | Public History and Heritage. Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/study\/find-a-course\/courses\/bachelor-of-history\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Macquarie University\u2019s Bachelor of Psychology &#8211; new Majors\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bachelor of Psychology will now offer students the choice of three majors: Applied Psychological Science | Cognitive and Brain Science | Mental Health and Counselling. For more information on the course structure visit this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/study\/find-a-course\/courses\/bachelor-of-psychology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Study in USA information sessions<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Columbia, Brown, Penn, Princeton Undergraduate Admissions Virtual Information Session:\u00a0 Online 3 September<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admissions representatives will hold a joint virtual session for students and families about their respective universities and the highly selective college admissions process. Topics will include: academic programs, campus activities, student life, admissions policies and financial aid. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM until 8:00 AMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00 Note that the times listed above are in Eastern Time. Please visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">this website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to double check the time zone of your location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studyworkgrow.com\/?p=238285\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>SAT Practice Test: Internationally Educated is Offering an Online SAT Practice Test Saturday 13 September 9am<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For students in Years 9-11 on Saturday 13 September at 9.00 am. Registration is essential. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationallyeducated.com.au\/post\/internationally-educated-offers-the-digital-sat-practice-exam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Courses &amp; Workshops for Students<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Registrations Now Open for the University of Sydney\u2019s Year 11 Gadalung Program\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 11 (entering Year 12 in 2026). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For further details click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/cHnI4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>National Fashion College | High School Fashion Masterclass:\u00a0 October 28 &#8211; 29\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hello@nationalfashioncollege.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quantum Tech Camp 2025 | October 1 &#8211; 3<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Sydney Quantum Academy&#8217;s 3-day Quantum Tech Camp for Years 9\u201312. Tackle coding challenges, run live simulations, explore mind-bending concepts like superposition, entanglement and more. Cost: $300.\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCQjqa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCQjqa.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Scholarships<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Western\u2019s Scholarships Applications\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/future\/why-western\/scholarships\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cholarship pages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for eligibility criteria and important dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>University of Sydney Scholarships (Webinar)\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/ZpckW.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NSW Department of Education&#8217;s Future Teacher Scholarships closing Friday September 12<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/FutureTeacherScholarships.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry:\u00a0 Second round closes September 2<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For details on eligibility and how to apply visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/study\/admissions-and-entry\/pathways\/schemes\/leaders-achievers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACU Guarantee Early Offer Program: Close September 15<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply or learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acu.edu.au\/study-at-acu\/admission-pathways\/acu-guarantee\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>National Fashion College Intake Limited Spaces Left for February 2026\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For further details click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalfashioncollege.com\/appointments.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Jobs for Students<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>2026 Career Starter Program with Australian Government Department of Finance (apply now)<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Australian Government Career Starter Program offers Year 12 graduates a chance to begin a full-time career in the APS while completing a Certificate IV in Government or Human Resource Management. Applications are open now. For further details and to register for an upcoming information session visit their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finance.gov.au\/about-us\/careers\/entry-level-programs\/career-starter-program.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1300apprentice \u2013 An Employer of Choice \u2013 Registrations for 2026 Now Open\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1300apprentice is not an agency, they are an employer of apprentices and trainees in a variety of vocations. They partner with leading employers who provide valuable hands-on experience, while their dedicated 1300apprentice mentors offer ongoing guidance and support throughout the apprenticeship. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/1300apprentice.com.au\/jobs\/.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for 2026 intake now<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\" style=\"text-align: left\"><i style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><em>Ms Leonie Clarke, Post School Pathways Coordinator<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n<p>This article on College life meets The Archbishop&#8217;s Charter for Catholic Schools &#8211; Charter #2, #6 &amp; #8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights: UAC updates for Year 12 students Open Day information for August and September University 2026 course updates Study in USA information sessions Scholarships Government jobs (finance) and apprenticeships UAC news for Year 12 students Schools Recommendation Scheme Closes Friday 5 September &#8211; Lunchtime information session next Monday, September in Jarnosse NEW &#8211; Elite Athlete [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[7],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-14484","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_category-around-the-college"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/14484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=14484"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=14484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}