From the Futures Team
Introducing our Expert in Residence, Amy Rogers
The College has welcomed Amy Rogers, distinguished Consultant with the Carney, Sandoe and Associates as our visiting expert in residence from 20 to 30 August. She is working with our Futures Department, Pymble staff and students to increase our understanding of study pathways to the USA. Furthermore, she presented workshops to a professional network of Careers Advisors from ICGS Schools on supporting student aspirations for study at US Colleges and to parents and students of ICGS Schools on advice when considering study in the USA.
Amy brings a wealth of experience from her 15 years at Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut, where she served as Dean of College Counseling and contributed significantly to the school’s Center for Global Leadership. Her leadership extends to roles at several prestigious institutions, including The Taft School and Phillips Academy Andover, where she has influenced college counseling, admissions, and educational leadership. She holds a B.A. in English from Bucknell University and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. With a passion for helping people design their best lives, she is also a certified coach with expertise in Positive Psychology.
We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Amy and thank Dr Hadwen and the ICGS for their support.
Kim Maksimovic
Director of Futures and Partnerships
For Secondary School Students
Spring Camp Years 10- 12: School of Project Management University of Sydney
This in-person event provides a deep dive into project management, career paths, and degree insights. Hear from industry experts, academics, students and alumni.
Past programs included tours to Google, Atlassian, and Western Sydney Airport
Click on link to submit expressions of Interest
NSW Education Scholarships: Open to Teacher Education programs from K-12
$7500 per annum. Closing September 13 2024
Taronga Zoo Work Experience
Open date: October 15 2024 Closing date: February 28 2025 (Only one student per school)
Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 to 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture.
Work experience undertaken at Taronga Zoo Sydney allows students to:
- Observe a variety of work being done in the fields of zoo keeping, animal care, zoo horticulture or guest services and education
- Undertake supervised work appropriate to the student’s skill level
For Senior School Students
Year 12 Transitioning from School to Uni
Wednesday 11 September 2024, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Study Sessions for Year 12 run by ACU.
Tips to Prepare for an Open Day
Undergraduate course guides 2024
| Date | Institution Registration Links |
| 31 August On site | ACU (Australian Catholic University) North Sydney: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/open-day#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Notre Dame. Broadway: https://www.notredame.edu.au/events#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Sydney: https://openday.sydney.edu.au/ |
| 31 August On site | UTS (University of Technology): https://www.uts.edu.au/study/open-day |
| 31 August Open Day | University of Newcastle: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/ |
| 7 September On site | UNSW (University of New South Wales): https://www.unsw.edu.au/openday#/ |