{"id":5833,"date":"2023-02-24T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T04:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=5833"},"modified":"2023-03-01T09:41:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T22:41:41","slug":"post-school-pathways-news-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/post-school-pathways-news-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Post School Pathways News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>News from UAC (Universities Admission Centre)<\/h4>\n<h5><b>2024 admissions<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications for the current Year 12 group will open on 5 April. UAC will email all NSW and ACT students their UAC PIN on the same day. Applications for the Access schemes (ie Educational Access, Schools Recommendation and Equity) will also open on the 5 April.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Changes to EAS (Educational Access Scheme)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several changes to EAS this year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The six-month rule has been removed. Applications will be assessed for disadvantages that have occurred for any length of time up until 30 September of the year they complete Year 12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disadvantage codes F01K and F01S, which allowed students to claim financial disadvantage based on COVID-19 government payments, have been removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a new SEIFA disadvantage code, AG02, which works in the same way as AG01 but draws on the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Education and Occupation instead of the Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. The day after they submit their application, students identified as meeting the criteria for either of these disadvantages will be notified that UAC has automatically created an EAS application for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The student&#8217;s document cover sheet will include a checklist to help them understand what they need to provide.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Educational Impact Statement will require schools to answer fewer questions, making it a quicker and easier process for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the Educational Access Scheme and categories of disadvantage please refer to UAC\u2019s site: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/future-applicants\/scholarships-and-schemes\/educational-access-schemes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Find out more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>UAC Digital 2023<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC will again host information sessions for\u00a0 students and parents\/carers via their online platform throughout 2023.\u00a0 Sessions topics covered will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">live briefings, Q&amp;A sessions and instructional videos on the application process, offers and the\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>ATAR<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">panel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">discussions on popular degrees like Medicine and Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">conversations with experts on a range of topics, such as maintaining good mental health in stressful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">times<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first information session will be held on 28 April at 6pm.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Event details and registration links are listed on the UAC website so keep an eye out and plan ahead. Link: https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/schools\/uac-digital<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Open Days &#8211; Save the date<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>ADF | Navy Open Day, Sydney<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25 February 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Australian Navy offers a multitude of career opportunities in trades, hospitality, logistics, aviation, healthcare, engineering \u2013 and much more. Find out about serving, living and learning in the Navy by joining us at the HMAS Penguin Navy Open Day. Speak with current serving members about their own experiences and advice and discover how the Navy can shape your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defencejobs.gov.au\/events\/events-detail\/hfd2r5f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>UNSW | Year 12 (only) Medicine Information Evening<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday 14 March 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW\u2019s 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\u2019ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2024 entry, including special entry schemes such as Rural, Gateway and Indigenous Entry Schemes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.events.unsw.edu.au\/event\/year-12-medicine-information-evening-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Australian National University, Canberra\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 18 March 9:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register now for ANU\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openday.anu.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to stay up-to-date on this annual event and discover how you can plan your day. They will be sharing information about what\u2019s on, tips about how to get the most out of the event and instructions on parking and getting around. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openday.anu.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>University of New England\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday 5 May 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNE&#8217;s Open Day is a free event for students to visit the campus and experience for themselves why they are the only public university in Australia to have received five stars for Overall Experience 17 years running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The day will give students a taste of university life, with the opportunity to talk with academic staff, current students and fellow school groups whilst exploring our campus, academic and residential facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uni.une.edu.au\/2023openday-registration?utm_campaign=2024%20T1%20Open%20day%20-%20Save%20the%20date%20%7C%20All%20School%20exc%20in%20catchment&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Eloqua\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the event is recommended<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>UNE Early Entry<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications for University of New England\u2019s Early Entry scheme are now open.\u00a0 Click<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.edu.au\/study\/study-on-campus\/early-entry?utm_campaign=2024%20T1%20Applications%20open%20-%20registered%20schools&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Eloqua\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) Open Day<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 3 June 9:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>ACU Open Days\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save the dates to attend Open Day at ACU\u2019s Blacktown Campus on 29 July, North Sydney Campus on 5 August, or Strathfield Campus on 9 September. Students can get information about studying at ACU, tour the campuses and chat to friendly staff about courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Tertiary Course Guides<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>CAA 2024 Undergraduate Course Guides\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Career Advisers Association of NSW &amp; ACT will provide students with access to the 2024 Undergraduate Course Guides as they become available.\u00a0 The first university to publish is the Australian Catholic University. To view guides please visit this link: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/40OcVsz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/40OcVsz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Courses &amp; Workshops for Students<\/b><\/h5>\n<h5><b>UCAT NIE\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday 5 March 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UCAT Preparation Workshop (live online interactive) for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. The National Institute of Education is conducting a full-day UCAT Preparation Workshop on 5 March 2023 (9am-5pm). To register: visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/ucat-courses\/simulated-ucat-day-workshopFor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/ucat-courses\/simulated-ucat-day-workshopFor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> further enquiries please contact NIE at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enquiries@nie.edu.au<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call (02) 4367 0404 M: 0404 197 178 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.nie.edu.au<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>UCAT NIE\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Years 11-12 Considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry? If so, then you should start your medical interview preparation early. To register please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/medical\/umat-interviews\/medical-interviews-workshop\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/medical\/umat-interviews\/medical-interviews-workshop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For further enquiries please contact NIE at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enquiries@nie.edu.au<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call (02) 4367 0404 M:0404 197 178 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.nie.edu.au<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Chartered Accountants Australia &amp; New Zealand\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CA ANZ promote the understanding that a career in business, accounting or finance can be incredibly diverse. Use CA ANZ\u2019s wide range of resources to assist career advisers, teachers, and students in learning more about the accounting profession. CA ANZ\u2019s tools include: the Careers Guide; the Careers Sector quiz; etc. Find out more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youunlimitedanz.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.youunlimitedanz.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>University of Tasmania Experience a Week as a Marine Biologist\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Tasmania is proud to present year 11-12 students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a week as a marine biologist. Experience 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast, exploring issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Apply: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utas.edu.au\/community-and-partners\/schools\/marine-discovery-competition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.utas.edu.au\/community-and-partners\/schools\/marine-discovery-competition<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Macquarie University Free HSC Seminar<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday 11 March\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macquarie University will be hosting a free HSC Seminar for Year 11 &amp; 12 students on Saturday 11 March (10am-11:30am). Presented by a former Senior HSC Marker, the topics include; how to prepare effectively for exams\/tasks, what teachers value in your responses &amp; maintaining motivation. Book here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inspired.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/inspired.edu.au<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>JMC Academy Workshops &amp; Short courses\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JMC is keen to hear from Year 9 &#8211; 12 students about the workshop and short course programs they are interested in, for the next roll out of the JMC school holiday, after school and Saturday programs. Students can register their interest here <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmcacademy.edu.au\/news-and-events\/events\/high-school-workshops-short-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.jmcacademy.edu.au\/news-and-events\/events\/high-school-workshops-short-courses\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>The UTS Startups Summit\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UTS Startups are releasing a sneak preview into the largest entrepreneurship event for high school students in Australia. Join more than 4,000 people in an immersive exploration of entrepreneurship experiences and stories. 27 June 2023. Find out more at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/uts.ac\/startupssummit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">http:\/\/uts.ac\/startupssummit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">aaron.ngan@uts.edu.au<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Information Sessions for Students &amp; Parents<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>University of Tasmania Welcome to Year 12 Webinar<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The University of Tasmania invite you to their Welcome to Year 12 Webinar to hear about the exciting opportunity to study in Tasmania and help you gather all the information you need when considering study at UTAS in the future. Register here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3YzYwy3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3YzYwy3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Ethos Sports &amp; Education<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Ethos Sports &amp; Education for a FREE Online Webinar on March 2nd to learn more about becoming a university athlete in the US, Canada or UK. Learn more about: how to be recruited, how coaches recruit, how the divisions &amp; scholarships work, uncovering the myths and misconceptions of the recruiting process and more. Click here to register: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3YutI2j\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3YutI2j<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Job and Work Experience for Students<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>JMC Game Design Work Experience<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have any Year 10 &#8211; 11 students who are interested in learning more about Game Design? JMC will be holding a 4 day program in May. For more information and application form, please go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmcacademy.edu.au\/news-and-events\/events\/game-design-work-experience-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.jmcacademy.edu.au\/news-and-events\/events\/game-design-work-experience-2023\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>YouthXP\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first dedicated jobs platform for young employees between 15-24 has expanded and added many new features to its platform. If you&#8217;re aged 15-24, YouthXP is here to get you a job! Visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youthxp.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.youthxp.com.au<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Other News<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>ACU Canberra New Student Accommodation<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our newly refurbished on-campus student accommodation is open in Canberra. Students will benefit from a full calendar of free social, academic and community events, access to campus facilities including a swimming pool and multipurpose court, as well as 24\/7 access to support. Find out more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acu.edu.au\/student-life\/student-accommodation\/canberra-accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.acu.edu.au\/student-life\/student-accommodation\/canberra-accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\">Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-School Pathways Coordinator\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\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>Information sessions, workshops, courses, open days and more&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[7],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5833","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\/5833","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=5833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=5833"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=5833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}