From the Futures Team
Futures Update – Week 5
OFutures Update – Week 6
Are you thinking about what comes next after school? Whether you already have a path in mind or you’re still exploring your options, we’re here to provide inspiration, information, and practical tips to help you discover a path that suits your skills, interests, and ambitions. Dive in to explore exciting opportunities and find resources to help you take your next steps with confidence!
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 | Topic | Registration | Time | Year Groups |
| Friday 29 August | Pathways to University and TAFE via diplomas and alternate degrees | Masterclass Signup | MBS | Yr 11 – 12 Students |
| Thursday 4 September | US College Admissions Conference | Register here | 6pm -8pm In person / on-site | Yr 5-12 Students and Parents |
External Important Dates
University Open Days – use links to register
| Date | University |
| 30 August | Uni Notre Dame |
| 30 August | UTS |
| 30 August | Uni Sydney |
| 6 September | ACU North Sydney |
| 6 September | UNSW |
| 6 September | UTAS – Rozelle |
External Opportunities
Brown, Columbia, Penn and Princeton Information Session
September 3, 2025 – 9.00pm AEST (online)
Four Ivy League schools will hold a joint virtual session for students and families about their respective universities and the highly selective college admissions process. Topics will include: academic programs, campus activities, student life, admissions policies and financial aid.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at JCU
Learn more about the course structure, the application process, and the future demand for jobs in this sector.
Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm (AEST)
Webinar: Register here
Doctor For A Day With MedView | Sydney
Practice Being A Doctor For A Day! An unforgettable hands-on experience designed for high school students with dreams of becoming a doctor.
Date: Saturday September 13 2025
Time: 11am – 4pm
In-person: UNSW Register here
School Leavers Money Bible
All of the “money stuff” Year 12 school leavers need to know about.
Click here to download
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) – goIT Girls work experience program
Go Innovate Together
The goIT Girls program is a week-long work experience program aimed at female students in Years 10 and 11 to empower participants with the skills they need to be ready for the workplace of the future with the hope of inspiring a new generation of innovators, problem solvers, and technology professionals.
goIT Girls has four areas of focus:
- Provide insight into the technology industry, and the application of technology in business.
- Challenge gender stereotypes by showcasing women role models in STEM.
- Build technical skills through solving simulated business challenge.
- Enhance confidence and employability skills.
Students can expect to undertake workshops covering Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing and Presentation Skills, Innovative Technology, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as hearing from leading Women in Technology from TCS’ client network and Chatting to Mentors from TCS.
Students will also undertake a business challenge set by a major TCS client to apply their new skills and understanding, with the program culminating in a pitch event.
Eligibility
This is a free program for female students in years 10-11 enrolled in Australian schools. The program is aimed at young women who are curious about a career in technology. Students do not need any prior experience with technology to participate.
There is one last session for the year in Sydney from 25-28 November 2025.
To register for the program, click here. Keep an eye on the Work Experience board for 2026 dates when they are available.
Mia Chan – Year 10
From the 18th to the 21st of August, I completed my work experience at Tata Consultancy Services, a company that specialises in IT consulting, software development, and helps clients to solve problems using current and emerging technologies. During my time there, there were a lot of workshops held that taught us skills that we could apply in the workplace, but also to apply in a final pitch. These workshops included presentation skills, how a project team works, AI, Women in STEM, VR, interview skills and how to approach a project and the methodologies to use.
The most helpful workshops were the presentation skills and the design thinking workshop, which taught us how to communicate our ideas clearly and creatively while approaching problems with innovative, user-focused solutions. We had to present our pitch to the Head of ServiceNow Woolworths Technology, with a solution for food waste and high energy usage that uses AI, IoT or data analytics to solve the problem. We had to collaborate in groups with girls from other schools, allowing us to network and bring different skills and perspectives to the table, which mimicked the dynamics of a real workplace, fostering teamwork, adaptability, and innovation. Additionally, the majority of the speakers were women, which empowered me as IT is a very male-dominated field. This experience gave me a deeper insight into how technology can address global issues, and I really enjoyed the experience.
