{"id":5284,"date":"2022-12-02T15:08:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T04:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=5284"},"modified":"2022-12-02T15:08:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T04:08:34","slug":"information-for-senior-students","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/information-for-senior-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Senior Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>Information for senior students<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>Release of the new UAC ATAR Estimator<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>UAC have released a new web-based ATAR estimator called ATAR Compass. Students can enter HSC courses<br \/>\nand estimated HSC marks to receive an estimate of the ATAR that might be achieved. This tool should be used<br \/>\nas a guide only.<br \/>\nATAR Compass will become part of UAC\u2019s suite of Compass products, which also includes Subject Compass<br \/>\nand Course Compass.<br \/>\nAccess to UAC compass\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/atar-compass\/\">https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/atar-compass\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=22aLvqD_Bk8&amp;t=3s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to change your UAC course preferences <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=22aLvqD_Bk8&amp;t=3s\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=22aLvqD_Bk8&amp;t=3s\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Macquarie University Explore Your Options<\/h5>\n<p>From 12 \u2013 23 December 2023, prospective students can book a 1:1 consultation with one of our friendly<br \/>\nstudents, attend an info session, join a campus tour to discover Macquarie\u2019s amazing facilities and stunning<br \/>\ngrounds, get help with enrolling or finding their own unique pathway into university. Register now:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/page.mq.edu.au\/explore-your-options-2022.html?utm_source=event&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=20221115-EOY-2022-recruitment\">https:\/\/page.mq.edu.au\/explore-your-options-2022.html?utm_source=event&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=20221115-EOY-2022-recruitment<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>TAFE NSW Get skills fit this summer with fee free*short courses<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who are leaving school permanently in 2022 can access a range of fee-free* short courses designed to give them skills in industries where there are immediate job opportunities. Explore courses in Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Business and more. Find out more:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tafensw.edu.au\/summer-skills\">https:\/\/www.tafensw.edu.au\/summer-skills<\/a> *Eligibility criteria applies. Training is subsidised by the NSW Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>TAFE NSW &#8211; no ATAR requirement for courses including some degree options<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don&#8217;t need an ATAR to study a degree with TAFE NSW Study. A Bachelor degree, post graduate or higher education qualification with TAFE NSW, and graduate with strong theoretical knowledge, practical experience and industry connections that will give your students a head start in their career. Applications are closing soon, find out more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tafensw.edu.au\/degrees\">https:\/\/www.tafensw.edu.au\/degrees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Internationally Educated <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211;<\/span><b> SAT Admission test for many US universities<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The SAT will be moving to a digital format from March 2023. We&#8217;ve written about the changes and provided links to practice tests and registration in our recent article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationallyeducated.com.au\/post\/digital-sat-practice-tests-now-available-registration-open\">https:\/\/www.internationallyeducated.com.au\/post\/digital-sat-practice-tests-now-available-registration-open<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Bedford College &#8211; interested in further study but not at university?<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bedford College has opened a new campus in Sydney City and is now taking enrolments for 2023. Bedford has taken over St Patrick&#8217;s College&#8217;s domestic operations and are offering a Diploma of Business and a Diploma of Leadership and Management in their new city campus. Email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enquire@bedford.edu.au<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call 1300 174 174 for more info\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bedford.edu.au\/\">http:\/\/www.bedford.edu.au\/\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>University of Sydney &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Info Day on 16 December<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students attending will have the opportunity to get personalised course advice before finalising their UAC preferences, along with information sessions and campus tours. This is their chance to experience Sydney. Students can register now to plan their schedule and utilise all the resources offered on Info Day to embark on their dream study and career journey! Register now at:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bit.ly\/InfoDay2022\">http:\/\/www.bit.ly\/InfoDay2022<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Parramatta Community College\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer Skills Youth Program 16-24 years: Calling All School Leavers! Find out about the range of fee-free short taster courses on offer: Apply for Jobs and Interviews; Beauty &#8211; Tanning, Lash\/Brow Services, Design and apply make-up, Manicure and Pedicure; Hospitality &#8211; RSA, RCG, Barista, (Operate a Bar); Community Services\/Early Childhood &#8211; First Aid and Retail. Enrolments open now and close 31 December. Please call Dianne 04500 411 60 or email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dianne@pcc.edu.au<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>William Angliss\u00a0 VET Info Series: Food Science, Butchery &amp; Cookery<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday 7 December 2022, 2:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm Online<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savour the details of our Food Science, Butchery and Cookery courses. Tune in as program leaders provide an overview of these qualifications and which one might be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you\u2019ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Course content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Entry requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career pathways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Graduate student outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Angliss can support you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A chance to ask the program leaders questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.angliss.edu.au\/events-hub\/vet-info-series-foods-fs-butchery-cookery\/\">https:\/\/www.angliss.edu.au\/events-hub\/vet-info-series-foods-fs-butchery-cookery\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>UOW College | Online Pathways Information Session<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday 19 January 2023, 6:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use your time wisely and get started on your pathway to UOW. UOW College offers pathway courses that can guarantee entry into a range of bachelor programs, some with direct entry into the second year. If you have already applied or received an offer, please come along and find out more about classes, student support and a previous college student&#8217;s experience. Find out more:<a href=\"https:\/\/uowcollege.swoogo.com\/pathway\">https:\/\/uowcollege.swoogo.com\/pathway<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Torrens University | Virtual Open Day\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday 31 January 2023, 6:00 pm &#8211; Saturday 4 February 2023, 12:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jump the Virtual Open Day to get the information you need to turn today\u2019s dream into tomorrow\u2019s career. Hear from academics who are leaders in their field; guest speakers who are trailblazers in their industries; and Course and Careers Advisors who knows the ins and outs of our courses, internships, scholarships and campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.torrens.edu.au\/whats-on\/open-day\/virtual-open-day\">https:\/\/www.torrens.edu.au\/whats-on\/open-day\/virtual-open-day<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Year 12 2024 Cohort UAC information<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications for university entry in 2024 will open in early April 2023. In the weeks leading up to April, UAC will update the information on their website. On the day applications open UAC will email individual UAC PINs to the new cohort of Year 12 students so that they can start applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC Resource:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yLEcK5BXLmM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yLEcK5BXLmM<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Learning opportunities for students during January holiday break<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>University of Sydney Quantum Computing Summer Camp\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications open soon for the SydneyQuantum and QubitXQubit Quantum Computing Summer Camp for students in years 9-12. Scholarships are available to dive into this emerging technology during a 1-week virtual summer camp on 16-20 January 2023. Learn about a range of quantum phenomena, no prior quantum or coding knowledge required! For more info visit:<a href=\"https:\/\/sydneyquantum.org\/programs\/schools\/\">https:\/\/sydneyquantum.org\/programs\/schools\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>AFL SportsReady &#8211; Applications open for 2023 AFL Young Leader Traineeship program<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you want to launch a career in sports administration and\/or sports development? This traineeship will introduce students to all aspects of the AFL NSW\/ACT business with a focus on program delivery, customer service, events, leadership and working with volunteers. Best of all, trainees will be trained by experts in their field to support local clubs and competitions. Working onsite with AFL NSW\/ACT, students will be paid the national training wage and receive a FREE qualification \u2013 a Certificate III in Business. View the traineeship here:<a href=\"https:\/\/aflsportsready.com.au\/jobs-board\/2023-afl-young-leader-program\/\">https:\/\/aflsportsready.com.au\/jobs-board\/2023-afl-young-leader-program\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>CCE | Years 10-12 Course: Study Methods (Two day course)<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday 19 January 2023, 8:30 am &#8211; Friday 20 January 2023, 4:30 pm USyd School of Business<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This two-day study methods course for Years 10 \u2013 12 students focuses on time management, learning and memory, critical thinking and the examination period. Students develop strategies for independent study and time management for all subjects. Find out more:<a href=\"https:\/\/cce.sydney.edu.au\/course\/EPHS\">https:\/\/cce.sydney.edu.au\/course\/EPHS<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Where to look for Summer Work<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for casual or short term jobs over the upcoming summer break? There are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">loads<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of opportunities out there. Here is a list of places where you can have a look at what\u2019s on offer \u2013 you might find the ideal job or you might just be inspired to find something similar near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Start your summer job search here:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentsuper.com.au\/blog\/40-places-to-apply-for-christmas-casual-jobs\/?fbclid=IwAR2BHkRBhKnTKRX6YmLeUtz3hQB3vuIjWU07TnM9C3Bpq7WCvxDqH-uslGU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Student Super<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have a blog with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentsuper.com.au\/blog\/25-summer-casual-jobs\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25 companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that are often looking for Christmas casuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/summerjobs.com.au\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer Jobs database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also talks about plenty of job openings around the country \u2013 check it out and see if there\u2019s anything near you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentedge.org\/au\/jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Student Edge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is yet another database that links to lots of major employers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/summer-jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> always have plenty of jobs on offer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/au.indeed.com\/Summer-jobs?vjk=00841031d9e0a7c7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are another recruitment site that list dozens of jobs you can browse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentjobboard.com.au\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Student Job Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> might have something for you too \u2013 you\u2019ll need to check eligibility as this site might be more targeted towards uni students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurepro.com.au\/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25MVjohQHoooIYHLWZEu7g-iGn1_M7jkxpO-HUqCPOQa2TyOku5gVLUBoCI4UQAvD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adventure Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> feature casual jobs in the outdoors if that sounds like your perfect summer job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australia.com\/en\/youth-travel\/work-and-volunteer-in-australia\/easy-jobs-to-get-in-australia.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> lists a few ideas of jobs to consider and contains a couple of links to relevant organisations as well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search for local job sites in your area, such your local council\u2019s website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are plenty of farmers crying out for workers all across Australia, so have a look at sites like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workforceaustralia.gov.au\/individuals\/coaching\/careers\/harvest\/workers\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harvest Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Scholarships<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>Community Bank Scholarships<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: Varies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: September 1, 2022 \u2013 January 31, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the leading privately funded scholarship programs in Australia, this program offers a range of options to assist students studying with Secondary or Tertiary studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cia.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au\/Program\/Index\/2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>University of Newcastle Glencore Coal Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: Up to $30,000 AUD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: September 1, 2022 \u2013 February 15, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The aim of this scholarship support is to provide scholars greater financial independence while completing their program and to encourage students to pursue an education in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.edu.au\/scholarships\/EXT_280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Cec Spence Memorial UNE Country Scholarship<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: $7,500 AUD per year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: September 1, 2022 \u2013 January 2, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cec Spence Memorial UNE Country Scholarship recognises the generosity and commitment that Cec Spence demonstrated during this lifetime in supporting students attending UNE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.edu.au\/scholarships\/2023\/cec-spence-memorial-une-country-scholarship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>ACU Damo Family Scholarship<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: Up to $9,000 AUD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: August 1, 2022 \u2013 March 1, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in 2019 by Mrs Maria Magda Damo, this scholarship is designed to assist students experiencing financial disadvantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acu.smapply.io\/prog\/damo_family_scholarship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>University of Sydney Josiah and Myra Roberts Scholarship<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: $30,000 AUD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: April 3, 2022 \u2013 January 16, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This Scholarship was established in 2020 in honour of Josiah &amp; Myra Roberts to encourage students to pursue the study of both physics and mathematics during their study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/scholarships\/d\/josiah-and-myra-roberts-scholarship.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>NAS First Peoples Scholarship<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value: Full fee remission<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open\/Closing Dates: August 1, 2022 \u2013 December 20, 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