Leader of Pathways and Partnerships – Lisa Formica
Empower Lunch
Our final Empower Presentation was Allied Health. A huge thank you to Hiro (Physio) and Karleen (Occupational Therapist) from Sutherland Hospital for their informative presentation.
Our girls learnt about the huge range of Allied Health careers and the entry pathways to obtain those goals.
YEAR 12
Congratulations to Year 12 as they are nearing the end of their secondary schooling. It is an exciting time, and can be daunting. As Year 12 are starting to receive the outcomes of their early entry applications, it is important to understand how to accept, what accepting means, and what to do with an accepted offer.
The following information is from the UAC website:
Accepting your offer
Most institutions require you to accept your offer online. Your offer email will include either a link to accept your offer or further information about how to accept it.
If you receive an offer in one round, don’t assume that you’ll receive another offer in a later round.
Accept any offer you receive by following the instructions the institution gives you. You must accept your offer by the date indicated in your offer material, otherwise your offer will lapse and it may go to another applicant in the next round. If you have questions, contact the institution making the offer.
Accepting an offer doesn’t stop you from being considered in later offer rounds, as long as you remove the successful course from your preferences list to prevent it blocking offers to lower preferences in future rounds.
If you receive an offer in one round and accept it, and then receive an offer in a later round, you can choose to do one of the following:
- Keep your previous offer and not accept your new offer.
- Accept your new offer and hold multiple offers. If the new offer is from the same institution as your previous offer, check its policy on accepting multiple offers: you may need to give up your first offer to accept the second.
- Accept your new offer and withdraw from any other courses you’ve already accepted.
Accepted multiple offers? Withdraw before census date: Census date is the deadline for withdrawing from a course without financial or academic penalties. If you accept multiple offers, make sure you formally withdraw from all courses you are not proceeding with so that you are not charged tuition fees or graded as failed.
Enrolling
Each institution has its own procedures for enrolment.
When you apply, make sure the name on your application matches your official ID (birth certificate, passport, citizenship documents). You’ll need your ID when you enrol and there may be problems if the name on your ID doesn’t match your offer letter.
After you enrol in a semester 1 course, you have until the course census date (usually a couple of weeks after the course start date) to pay your fees, sign up for a HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP loan, or withdraw without penalty from the course.
To summarise the key points are:
- Accept all offers by the due date provided to you by the institution. At this point, you can remove that course from your five UAC preferences.
- Withdraw from any offers you have accepted, and do not wish to proceed with.
- Only enrol in the course you are interested in attending. You have until the university’s census date to withdraw without financial penalty.
I highly recommend that all students keep their “dream” degree at number 1 on their UAC preferences (unless of course, it has been offered in an early entry offer – in which case, congratulations!!). Even when ATAR’s are released and it may seem out of reach, still keep it there, as you just never know.
UAC Key Dates
30 Sep 2025 @ 11.59pm Early bird processing charge deadline
17 Oct 2025 @ 11.59pm Schools Recommendation Scheme ratings close
13 Nov 2025 @ 7.30am First round of Schools Recommendation Scheme early offers released
18 Nov 2025 @ 11.59pm Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2
18 Dec 2025 @ 6am HSC results released
18 Dec 2025 @ 9am ATARs released
18 Dec 2025 @ 11.59pm December Round 2 change of preference deadline
23 Dec 2025 @ 7.30am December Round 2 offers released
30 Dec 2025 @ 7.30am January Round 1 change of preference deadline
8 Jan 2026 @ 7.30am January Round 1 offers released
Accounting Cadetships
Boroughs Chartered Accountants are offering an Accounting Cadetship for students who are interested in a career in accounting and tax. This program combines practical skills by working in industry, whilst concurrently undertaking an approved degree. For more information visit www.boroughs.net.au/cadets
Empower Presentations
Last week marked the conclusion of our 2025 Empower Presentation series. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the dedicated presenters who generously shared their time and expertise with our students. These sessions offered an invaluable opportunity for students to gain firsthand insight into various industries and career pathways. It was particularly inspiring for our students to learn about the real world experiences and unique journeys our presenters took to achieve their professional goals.
| Karen Bailey | HR – pathways with a psychology degree, not registered psychologist – BNP Paribas |
| Leanne Formica | Hairdressing – Allegra Hair Studio |
| Bradley Bishop | Cronulla RSL |
| Brooke Fitzgerald / Michelle Taylor | Speech TherapyLeap Therapy |
| Emma Higgins | Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse – Westmead Hospital |
| Jane Ewing | Electrical Trades, NECA |
| Stacey Cox | Apprenticeships and Traineeships, MEGT |
| Jed Wood | Real Estate – Fox and Wood |
| Deb Wilson | Sutherland Police |
| Jess | OLF Childcare |
| Karleen Dumbrell and Hiro | Physio and OT, Sutherland Hospital |
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 are in the midst of organising their work experience placement for next term. All students should now have completed their “Work Readiness Booklet” and activities. Paperwork from their work experience placement is due to be returned the end of Week 1, Term 4.
Thank you to the parents and students who attended the “drop-in” workshops. If you are requiring assistance with work experience, please let me know.
School Holiday Job Opportunity – Code Camp
Our Teaching Assistant role, introduced for Year 10, 11, and 12 students, has already yielded great success, offering students an enjoyable learning experience and paving the way for future career paths. You can find more information here.
Beyond this, here are some additional benefits for students:
- Paid Learning: As Teaching Assistants with Code Camp, students gain hands-on experience that enhances their resumes and sets them apart in job and university applications.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Students will join a supportive community of like-minded peers, fostering an inspiring work atmosphere overseen/guided by qualified Teachers as Camp Managers.
- Flexible Casual Work: Students can earn money while enjoying their school break, without sacrificing their term-time commitments.
Our Spring season’s interview process is currently taking place, and we would love to consider your seniors. For further information on our program, feel free to check out our website here: https://www.codecamp.com.au/.
If any student has any questions regarding careers, pathways, options or what next? Please reach out and organise a time for an interview.
Lisa Formica, Leader of Pathways and Partnerships