From the Futures Team

From the Futures Team

Study in the USA Presentation – Amy Rogers

Thank you to the students and families that attended the Study in the USA community event on Monday 26 August 2024. Post event communications will be sent to attendees including contact details for our College Admissions Panel via our Community Engagement Team.  

Amy Rogers has provided her slides from her opening presentation for the College community to view. You can access them here.

For Secondary School Students

University of Sydney | 2024 School of Project Management Spring Camp  

October 4, 2024 The University of Sydney is hosting a Spring Camp on Friday 4 October 2024, for students in Years 10-12. 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.  

Find out more.

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 

Find out more

For Senior School Students 

NSW Education Scholarships: Open to Teacher Education programs from Kindergarten to Year 12.   

$7,500 per annum. Closing 13 September 2024.   

Find out more.   

 Study Sessions for Year 12 run by ACU.   

Register here:   

Study Sessions for Year 12 run by ACU.

Register here

Tips to Prepare for an Open Day

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Undergraduate course guides 2024

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Upcoming Open Day Events

Date    Institution Registration Links    
7 September    On site    UNSW (University of N.S.W): https://www.unsw.edu.au/openday#/     
7 September   On site   National Art School (NAS): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nas-open-day-2024-tickets-904476733257    
19 September  webinar  University of Sydney | Online Open Night  Domestic students living in regional or interstate areas  

National Art School Weekend Workshops 21 to 22 September. Learn from Australia’s leading art educators at the NAS.   

Find out more.

NIDA September Spring Holiday Courses 2024 – NSW  

16 September to 13 October 2024  

NIDA’s Holiday Program offers fun and engaging skills-based training for all ages and aspirations. From 3-week Residency programs to 1-day short courses for adults, children and young people, we have something to offer everyone.  

Find out more.    

Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship   

Value: $12,700 AUD  

Open date: 2 October 2024  

Closing date: 2 December 2024  

The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity offered to passionate and curious individuals looking to expand their worldview, embrace new perspectives and help build stronger ties between Australia and Asia.  

Find out more  

UCAT, GMSAT and Pathways to Medicine Webinar

23 October 23 2024, 7.00pm

This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.  

Click here to register.