From the Futures Team
Futures Update – Week 4
This week we began our series of Global Pathways events with our Study in the UK information evening on Monday. We welcomed University of Cambridge and Imperial College to speak to the Pymble community, sharing advice about the admissions process.
I spoke about support from the Futures Department and the success of previous graduates in UK pathways. Here is an overview of the universities our students have been admitted to in the UK over the past three years.
| University of Cambridge | St Andrews | Durham University | University of Warwick |
| University of Oxford | University of Edinburgh | London School of Economics | University of Birmingham |
| University College, London (UCL) | University of the Arts, London (UAL) | Kingston University | Cardiff University |
| University of Brighton | University of Glasgow | University of Sheffield |
I encourage families to register for the Global Pathways Information Evening (online) if they are interested to know more about how the Futures Department can support your daughter in applying for international universities or colleges. Further information below including the registration link.
We also have a new event, the US College Admissions Conference on Thursday 4th September hosted in partnership with Princeton Review, Australia. A link to register is provided below.
Kim Maksimovic
Director of Futures and Partnerships (K-12)
Internal Pymble Events / Masterclasses
The events during school time are open to interested students in the year groups listed.
There are some afterschool events parents are also welcome to attend.
Registration links are under the topic title.
| Date | University (and general info link) | Topic (and rego link) | Time | Year Groups |
| Friday 15 August | University of the Arts London | Creative Art and Design Undergraduate Courses | MBS | Yr 9 – 12 |
| Tuesday 19 August | Global Pathways Presentation by Futures @ Pymble | Applying to universities overseas | 6pm Online | Yr 7 – 12 Students and Parents |
| Friday 22 August | USYD Scholarships | Masterclass Signup | MBS | Yr 11 – 12 Students |
| Friday 29 August | Pathways to University and TAFE with Prue Dawson, Head of Learning Support | Masterclass Signup | MBS | Yr 11 – 12 Students |
| Thursday 4 September | US College Admissions | Register here | 6pm In person / on-site | Yr 5-12 Students and Parents |
| Friday 5 September | Cyber Security | Masterclass Signup | MBS | Yr 9-12 Students |
External Important Dates
University Open Days – use links to register
Full list of upcoming Open Days available via UAC
| Date | University |
| 16 August | Macquarie University |
| 16 August | Uni of Newcastle |
| 17 August | ACU Strathfield |
| 30 August | Uni Notre Dame |
| 30 August | UTS |
| 30 August | Uni Sydney |
| 6 September | ACU North Sydney |
| 6 September | UNSW |
External Opportunities
Please see the posters below for some interesting opportunities offered by external providers.
Study Work Grow collate a comprehensive newsletter each week filled with a very wide variety of upcoming opportunities. Please use the link to find out more.
Work Experience / Immersion
LAW
Jemma Hung – Year 10 – King Wood Malleson
During the first week of the semester break, I undertook my Year 10 Work Experience at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). This was as incredible opportunity for me to immerse myself in daily life at one of Australia’s leading law firms and gain a better understanding of the corporate and commercial law field.
Over the course of the 5 days, I engaged in a series of tasks which included writing up cover letters for clients, attending meetings, preparing index bibles, attending a session on corporate liability and partaking in CLE (Continuing legal education) trainings. One of the highlights of my experience was conducting pro bono research for the Global case law database on statelessness. For this, I prepared a case summary alongside one of the law clerks on the ‘Mouvement Ivoirien des Droits Humains v. Côte d’Ivoire’ 2008 case – an intriguing subject matter that catered to my keen interest in international law. This was also a task that greatly developed my legal writing skills and one which taught me the value of plain language.
I also had the privilege of speaking to a range of individuals working in both the debt capital markets (the team which I was assigned to) and those working in dispute resolution/litigation. Through their insights I was offered a more holistic view on law as a more varied practice which isn’t just confined to getting up on your feet before a judge on the daily. The team thoroughly enhanced my experience being wonderful people who were welcoming, passionate about their work and treated me like another one of their coworkers.
Overall, this was a thoroughly insightful experience and a unique opportunity which reinstated a passion in pursuing law on the tertiary level and beyond. I thank the team at KWM and Pymble’s Futures’ Department for their support.
