NAPLAN

Just prior to the NAPLAN exam on Tuesday a girl in Year 3 came up to me in the bus bay before school and said I am doing NAPLAN today. I am a little bit nervous and a little bit excited. External testing can be a very significant event for young people. Talk and debate in the media about these tests does filter down to students and probably heightens how some students feel about the tests. I trust that all students who sat NAPLAN during the week coped with the experience and did their best.

The NAPLAN results help schools to improve teaching practice. For example, a school may consistently achieve above state average results in Year 3 numeracy from one year to the next, yet the school may be below the state average in Year 5 spelling for several years in a row. It is obvious where teacher professional development should be directed should this occur.

While the NAPLAN results do give parents a feel for how their child is going in mastering core skills, it is important to remember that they are just one measure of a child’s ability. They need to be considered alongside other school-based assessments to provide a more accurate picture.

Traffic planning survey

To assist the school in traffic management planning and as we consider building additional classrooms, I sent Junior School parents an email earlier this week asking them to complete a survey. This survey has been constructed by an external company and is anonymous. The company has asked that a separate survey be completed for each child. I appreciate that surveys are time-consuming; however, a high response rate will be very helpful for the school.

Please note that Year 7 – 12 students will complete their own survey. This survey is for Junior School parents to complete on behalf of Junior School students. If you have not had the opportunity to complete the survey yet, I would appreciate parents of Junior School students responding by Friday of next week, 21 May.

Sutherland morning buses 

Our additional Sutherland bus service started at the beginning of last week. I have been at the Sutherland bus interchange most mornings from 7:20 AM to see how it is working out. It seems that the buses from Sutherland to the school are now less crowded and that students who catch the bus on the route between Sutherland and the school are not left behind because the bus is too full. However, this may not be the perception of some parents and students. Therefore, I hope to send parents a short survey in a few weeks to get a feel for how this new service is working out for their family.

When I was at the Sutherland bus interchange I noticed that students were standing in a tight group on the edge of the gutter when the bus arrived. This is not a safe practice. Because the school is not able to provide supervision at morning bus stops, would you please remind your child to stand back from the kerb when the bus is arriving?

Parent survey

Many thanks to the parents who completed our annual survey a few weeks ago, which particularly asked for feedback on our theme for the year of Christian education and pastoral care. I have carefully read every response and was very encouraged by the generous comments and reflections parents gave. I also appreciate the suggestions and expressions of concern mentioned by some parents. The executive team will seriously consider every suggestion our parents have made.

Mr Brett Hartley
Principal

NAPLAN

I have been most impressed with the positive attitude that Years 3 and 5 students had towards the NAPLAN Assessments this week. They approached each day desiring to do their best. We thank the teachers for helping them to feel confident with this type of assessment and for how well the students responded to it. As I mentioned in the past newsletter, NAPLAN is one test on one day. As you know, teachers plan a variety of assessments that occur throughout the year to gain a firm understanding of how each child is progressing and we communicate their progress with you through SEQTA Engage and dialogue.

Dibels

During next week class and Learning Support teachers will be taking time to assess their students reading ability using Dibels. We will be listening to each child read and seeing how they are progressing in their reading fluency, accuracy and comprehension. The data we collect informs us of how each child is progressing and helps us to identify any children who may need further intervention.

Mrs Sandra Ellis

You may be aware that Mrs Sandra Ellis (4E) has had non Hodgkins Lymphoma in the past. Despite ongoing maintenance treatment in recent years, it has returned. Therefore, the doctors have advised that Sandra will require more intensive treatment in the coming months and therefore will be unable to attend school. We are saddened by this news and pray that this treatment will bring healing and restoration. We will all miss her.

Next week we will welcome Miss Emily Clover and Mrs Kathryn Findlay who will be teaching the class. You may like to join with us to pray for Mrs Ellis’ treatment and recovery, for the children in 4E and for the teachers during this time.

ICAS

This year we will be giving students from Years 3-6 the opportunity to participate in ICAS Assessments in English and Mathematics. Each assessment costs $17.05 and is conducted at school using the student’s Chromebook.

You can find more information at www.icasassessments.com

The English Assessment is on Wednesday 18^th August and Mathematics Wednesday 1^st September.

You will need to register your child and pay at the ICAS website by 25^th June.

To register and pay, please go to https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

The school code is QTN060

Mr Paul Carter
Head of Junior School

After the High Tea, the children performed a song with musical bells and then did an exercise dance which the mums were invited to join the second time through.

Some of the activities included: bead bracelets, portrait painting (mum of their Preppie and Preppie of their mum), a visit to the Prep Beauty Salon, puzzles, board games, My Little Pony and a picnic tea party with special ‘cupcakes’!

At the conclusion of the special visit each Prep child presented their mum with a beautifully decorated Mum frame and card.

Mrs Suzanne Ishak

National Careers Week takes place next week - and all students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 are reminded about our Career Breakfast mornings on Monday 17, Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May.

Breakfast will be a freshly cooked bacon and egg roll served straight from the BBQ from 7am each morning outside the Year 12 kitchen (unfortunately we do not have gluten free or other food allergy options).  At 7.25am we will move into the senior library where our ex-students will be interviewed about their journey from Shire Christian School to their chosen career.

Each day will be based around a different cluster of careers:

MONDAY 17 May

Over the years Allied Health and Medicine have been very popular with our students.  It is a sphere of work with many pathways catering to a wide range of academic abilities, from Certificates and Diplomas to Bachelor and Masters qualifications.  With this in mind, we are focussing the first day's interviews on careers in this area, concentrating specifically on Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Radiography.

TUESDAY 18 MAY

The second day of our special Career Breakfasts interviews, students will hear from ...

• the student who had no idea what she wanted to do and was always in my office!!!
• the student who pretty much has not stopped working since he left his one year film making course at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
• the student who almost made a career managing a McDonalds Restaurant before a sudden twist, as well as
• the successful tradie who completed his carpentry apprenticeship and building licence with a builder who has employed many of our ex-students and continues to do so

WEDNESDAY 19 MAY

On our third and final morning we have speakers who work in an area we all experience every day: The Built Environment. Our guests come from the specific areas of Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and an Urban Planner. All have completed university studies and are all working in their chosen field either full-time or part-time while they are finishing their qualifying courses.

DON'T MISS OUT!

The ex-students who are coming have had gap years, they've changed careers, completed masters - there's even one who has just written a Christian book for a major international publisher. You'll find out that every story is different and there are many unique paths to a successful career.

You can come for breakfast and the presentation or just the presentation. Registration is essential, use the links below.  

Monday 17 May - Health

Tuesday 18 May - Apprenticeships, straight to work, certificates/diplomas, TAFE, private providers

Wednesday 19 May - Built Environment

Mrs Robyn Buchanan
Careers Advisor

It is great to see such a strong running representation at our school and I look forward to the next big test on 28 May at Sydney Equestrian Centre. Well done everyone!

Mr Peter Richardson
Acting Head of Secondary/Head of Sport 

They started the day early as we travelled to Penrith for the Primary Girls Soccer State Cup. It was a beautiful morning and the girls were keen to get onto the field and play.

We were on the top of our pool after winning our four games 9-0, 2-0, 4-0 and 4-0. We headed into the semis against Northern Beaches, a familiar adversary in soccer and both teams were scoreless at the end of full time. The scores remained locked until the closing minutes of the second half of extra time when Northern Beaches put a goal away despite a fantastic effort from our goalie! I could not be prouder of the girl's efforts and attitude on the day! Well done!

Mrs Sandra Ellis

Those that didn’t make it went very close! What an achievement!

Some of our outstanding results included:

• First place – Isla Wilson, Jacob Fox, Alexander Godden and Will Rupenovic
• Second place – Ellie Abrahams and Scarlett Ayoub
• Third place -  Luke Zabaras, Gaby Flores and Joshua Palazzolo

A BIG congratulations to all of our competitors, who achieved excellent results:

• 9 and under girls – Isla Wilson, Luca Starr, Izabella Franzsen
• 9 and under boys – Luke Zabaras, Jacob Fox, Callum Alexander, York Hudson
• 10yr girls – Kiriath Lee, Angeline Brough, Jemima Bailey, Alice Krstanoski
• 10yr boys – Alexander Godden, Finn Bailey, Samuel Bluhdorn, Samuel Sinclair
• 11yr girls – Ellie Abrahams, Gaby Flores, Olive Wanless, Abby Weinstein
• 11yr boys – Will Rupenovic, Hamish Wadds, James Seidel, Jasper Alexander
• 12yr girls – Tamara Dunkley, Dior Hudson, Scarlett Ayoub, Anna Rolland
• 12yr boys – Cooper Star, Joshua Palazzolo, Jordan Hidayat, Ryan Krstanoski

It was lovely to see the endurance and courage shown by our students and we thank God for the safety of all of our competitors. Thank you also to our supportive parents who are always so willing to help out with looking after our students.

Mrs Sonja Whitaker
Junior School Sports Coordinator

More information about the groups can be found here (Secondary & Primary). Parents are more than welcome to join us on the runs. I look forward to seeing you there. Please send me an email if you have any questions.

Mr Peter Richardson
Acting Head of Secondary/Head of Sport

[The force of the double negative construction in Greek should be understood as ‘never-ever-ever cast away’, and is translated as ‘in no wise cast out’ by the KJV and paraphrased as ‘I hold on and don’t let go’ in Eugene Peterson’s ‘Message’]. As one who is hard-wired to assume everything that goes wrong is my fault, I find this confident assurance from the lips of my Saviour very comforting and helpful in these challenging days.

———oOo———

“Fallen, anxious sinners are limitless in their capacity to perceive reasons for Jesus to cast  them out.  We are factories of fresh resistances to Christ’s love.  Even when we run out of tangible reasons to be cast out, such as specific sins or failures, we tend to retain a vague sense that, given enough time, Jesus will finally grow tired of us and hold us at arm’s length. Bunyan understands us. He knows we tend to deflect Christ’s assurances.

“‘ No, wait’ - we say, cautiously approaching Jesus - ‘you don’t understand. I’ve really messed up, in all kinds of ways.’

“‘I know.’, he responds.

“‘You know most of it, sure. Certainly more than what others see. But there’s perversity down inside me that is hidden from everyone.’

“‘I know it all.’

“‘Well - the thing is it isn’t just my past. It’s my present too.’

“‘I understand.’

“‘But I don’t know if I can break free from it any time soon.’

“‘That’s the only kind of person I’m here to help.’

“‘The burden is heavy - and heavier all the time.’

“‘Then let me carry it.’

“‘It’s too much to bear.’

“‘Not for me.’

“‘You don’t get it. My offences aren’t directed toward others. They’re against you.’

“‘Then I’m the one most suited to forgive them.’

“‘But the more of the ugliness in me you discover, the sooner you’ll get fed up with me.’

“‘Whoever comes to me I will never cast out.’”

———oOo———

I hope you find this helpful too. It’s worth reading the whole book!

Rev Bruce Christian

Contact

The website can answer most questions: shop.ranier.com.au

Email: shire@ranier.com.au
Uniform Shop Phone: Leave a message at 8525 5152 
Responses will be provided during opening hours

For more immediate assistance, Ranier head office details:  
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Phone: 02 8337 7290

Edstart helps make it easy for you to manage school fees by providing flexible payment plans. You can reduce your annual school fee spend by extending payments over a longer period.

With Edstart, you can fund tuition fees, additional charges such as uniforms, extra-curricular activities as well as amounts in arrears.

To find out more, visit edstart.com.au/shirechristian.

Please note that in providing information about Edstart, the school is not providing any recommendation, brokering or advice services. The school does not receive referral fees, commissions or any other remuneration from Edstart.

As well as attending the stalls, speaking with staff and gathering information about various universities and training colleges, UAC (University Admissions Centre) was available to answer questions about how to actually get into university.

Events like the Tertiary Awareness Day give students an exciting insight into their post-school studies and the help them think though their options as they consider their future career journey. Our students left clutching bags bulging with useful career information - and more than a few complimentary blue promotional stress balls!

Mrs Robyn Buchanan
Careers Advisor

Online Guides from the University of Sydney 

The University of Sydney has Undergraduate, Year 10, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and International Guides available online now. Check them out at: 

https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/schools/career-advisers/publications-and-resources.html

University of Sydney Year 10 Guide

It’s time to start thinking about your future and how studying your dream course at the University of Sydney can turn your interests into a career. To get into some of our courses, you will need to choose certain subjects in Years 11 and 12, which are prerequisites for admission. In addition to prerequisites, many of our courses also have assumed knowledge subject requirements to consider in your subject selection. That’s why it is important to start preparing now.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/study/guides/usyd-year-10-guide.pdf

University of Sydney Undergraduate Guide 2022

Discover what makes us different, and become a leader in a rapidly changing world. Our flexible degree structures mean you can find the right study path for you.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/study/guides/usyd-undergraduate-guide.pdf

Reminder University of Sydney - Year 12 Information Evening 

Tuesday 18 May, 4-7pm 

Find out about undergraduate course options, admission pathways, scholarships and more. Hear from current students about their university experiences and discover why the University of Sydney is 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability 

https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html

UTS - Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship

Closes 5 September 2021. 

Interviews will be held in late September 2021.

Apply for one of Sydney's best IT scholarships in just a few steps.

There has never been a better time to study IT at UTS thanks to the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Co-operative Scholarship program.

The Bachelor of  IT Co-operative Scholarship is a three-year IT course. It's a fast-track course that’s been designed to mentor the next generation of IT and business leaders. It’s about building your tech and business skills in equal measure. Capitalising on your leadership potential. Growing your innovation mindset. Above all, it’s about shaping you to become a business-savvy, work-ready, IT management professional who’s ready to make your mark.

Paid to study – BIT students receive around $49,500 in scholarship funding.

How to apply:

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/bachelor-information-technology-co-operative-scholarship/how-apply/get-ready-apply

All about it:

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/bachelor-information-technology-co-operative-scholarship/explore-bit-program/bachelor-information-technology-scholarship

Law Undergraduate Information Webinars

Presented by Professor Lesley Hitchens, Dean, UTS Faculty of Law and includes a current student, alumni and academic Q&A.

Want to experience UTS Law on campus? Please also register for our Undergraduate Information Evening on 19 May - a networking session with our key staff and students, offering the opportunity to see our new state-of-the-art facilities at UTS Central.

Whether you are a high school student, parent, careers adviser or considering university study after some time in the workplace, join us at this information evening to experience UTS Law. This event will offer the opportunity to meet our Law dean and senior academics, receive personalised course advice, chat with our current students and recent graduates, and have all your study questions answered. Held in our new state-of-the-art Law spaces at UTS Central, you'll be able to experience our facilities for yourself.

19 May 5.50pm

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-law/events/law-undergraduate-information-evening

Undergraduate Engineering and IT - on campus tours 3 June, 2021
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Half hour tours in this time span.

Throughout the month of June the UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology will be offering on-campus tours of our Engineering and Information Technology facilities.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/events/undergraduate-engineering-and-it-campus-tours

Discover what Flexible Engineering at UTS is all about

17 May. 5.30pm

Not sure which engineering major to choose? The Flexible Engineering course is just that - flexible! Once you've completed core engineering subjects, choose a major or choose your own blend of compatible subjects.

Register today for our live webinar to gain an insight into what Flexible Engineering is all about and find out if it's right for you. Hear from key academics about what it's like to study Flexible Engineering at UTS and how best to prepare. There will also be a Q&A session where you can have your questions answered live.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/webinars-demand/engineering-undergraduate-students/intro-flexible-engineering-uts

Intro to Software Engineering at UTS

18 May. 5.30pm

Learn how Software engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design, development and maintenance of software. Software engineers develop systems that must work the first time and every time.

Register today for our live webinar to gain an insight into what software engineering is all about and find out if it's right for you.Hear from key academics about what it's like to study software engineering at UTS and how best to prepare. There will also be a Q&A session where you can have your questions answered live.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/webinars-demand/engineering-undergraduate-students/intro-software-engineering-uts

UTS - Women in Engineering and IT

19 May. 5.30pm

Learn more about the Women in Engineering and IT Community and the scholarships that are available for women in engineering or IT and how to prepare an awesome application. UTS offers a number of generous scholarships for highly motivated female students with a passion and interest to pursue a career in Engineering or IT.

Register today for our live webinar to gain an insight into the Women in Engineering and IT Community and scholarships available. Hear from key academics and scholars about how to apply and what it's like to undertake a scholarship at UTS. There will also be a Q&A session where you can have your questions answered live.

Intro to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at UTS

20 May. 5.30pm

Learn about dynamics (the science of moving things) and learn to calculate and control the movement and interaction of solid objects, fluids, heat and electricity. Design, build and manage automated and autonomous mechanical systems, with an emphasis on robots, smart machines, intelligent control systems, and biomedical devices.

Register today for our live webinar to gain an insight into what Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering is all about and find out if it's right for you. Hear from key academics about what it's like to study Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at UTS and how best to prepare. There will be also be a Q&A session where you can have your questions answered live.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/webinars-demand/engineering-undergraduate-students/intro-mechanical-and-mechatronic-engineering-uts

UTS College 

Tuesday 18 May, 6.30-730pm

Webinar for domestic and international onshore students who want to study at UTS but need another way in. UTS College academics, current students and alumni discuss pathways to UTS. Featuring live Q&A. Visit 

https://utscollege.edu.au/about/events

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) registrations close soon

17 May

If you're applying for an undergraduate medical or health-related degree, you may need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The deadline to register for UCAT is 11.59pm on Monday 17 May 2021. UCAT will be held in various locations across Australia in July.

Check the course description of the course you’re interested in studying in 2022 and register as soon as possible: UAC undergraduate course search.

And if you missed UAC Digital's recent Let's Chat – Medicine webinar, you can watch it on YouTube. Get information about additional selection criteria and pathways to medicine, and answers to FAQs.

Remember, entry into undergraduate medicine degrees is highly competitive so don’t miss out!
Application dates for undergraduate medical degrees
UCAT preparation advice and practice tests

https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/ucat-registration-closing-soon

University of Wollongong Information Evening Sutherland Shire Information Evening 10 June 6.00pm Doltone House, Sylvania

https://www.uow.edu.au/study/events/

What is ADFA ?

Receive service training while studying for your degree, earn a salary while learning, and graduate with a rewarding job and no HELP debt. Forged from a unique partnership between the ADF and the University of New South Wales, the Australian Defence Force Academy offers world-class education plus cutting edge military and leadership training. On our Canberra campus, in addition to being expertly trained in the art of leadership and management, you'll undertake a degree in Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science or Technology.

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/australian-defence-force-academy/what-is-adfa

ADFA Virtual Tour

Want to learn more about the Australian Defence Force Academy? Discover ADFA through our virtual tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWI74RY9IlA

Australian Maritime College - Tasmania

Our students enjoy access to the southern hemisphere's most advanced collection of maritime facilities; including ship simulators, towing tank, model test basin, flow tank and unique cavitation laboratory – even the Royal Australian Navy undertake training on our campus. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to respond to opportunities and challenges in an ever changing world.

https://www.amc.edu.au/tours-activities

Courses:

https://www.amc.edu.au/study/undergraduate

Australian Maritime Guest Speakers

Learn more about what maritime includes by inviting our AMC representatives to speak to your class, teaching cohort or special interest group. We are able to help explain more about what maritime studies and the career opportunities available looking at topics such as renewable energy in Tasmania.

Suitable for:

ï Grades 7-12

ï Virtual or in person visits (depending on availability and location)

https://www.amc.edu.au/schools-community

Naval Ship Building Webinar Videos and Careers

There is a career path to suit everyone in the naval shipbuilding industry. More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the next 50 years. Learn more about the future ahead for this exciting sector and hear from our AMC Alumni who share their own stories.

Careers Here:

https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au/careers/

Videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZqyuin5qKZsUvf321ck_g

TAFE

TAFE - Scholarships for Australian students

Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their talents and to fulfil their potential. Regardless of your circumstances, you deserve the chance to create a better future through education and training. Every year we award hundreds of scholarships to our students, so make this year your year to be rewarded.

BROWSE ALL SCHOLARSHIPS

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/scholarships/DestinationAustralia

NECA Electrical Practice Tests 

NECA have put together resources to help Students prepare for Aptitude tests in the electrical Industry.

To be an electrician requires you have to be able to make calculations relating to electrical design. It is important to have a good understanding of sums, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Working with Electrical can be hazardous when miscalculations occur.

Geometry comes into play when calculating cross sectional areas of cables and algebra is used when calculating current (Amps) and electrical loads.

Trigonometry comes into play when you start to look at capacitance and magnetism.

Below we have listed a number of link to Aptitude tests, we strongly recommend you practice these tests prior to sitting your aptitude Exam.

Practice Tests:

https://bit.ly/3dG3uTu

https://bit.ly/2Us6r2p

https://www.necatraining.com.au/maths-in-the-electrical-trade/

Traineeship and Cadetship from Transport for NSW 

Transport for NSW is running various traineeship and cadet-ship programs throughout the year where they target school leavers and mature candidates who love to join their road design, survey and civil construction space. Traineeships are run in conjunction with TAFE and Western Sydney University, where successful trainees will complete their Certificate III, IV and Associate Degree as required
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers/how-to-apply/entry-level-talent-programs

Bert Evans Apprenticeship Scholarship

Closes soon on Friday 28 May 2021.

The Scholarships are worth $5,000 each year for up to three years.

Scholarships are available to assist apprentices in NSW who have demonstrated:

ï hardship in their personal circumstances

ï aptitude for vocational education and training that leads to successful completion of their trade training

ï a positive attitude and application in workplace and off-the-job training.

Scholarships are open to NSW registered apprentices in both metropolitan and country areas, including school based apprentices.

There will be a maximum of 100 Scholarships awarded in 2021.

https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/students/bert_evans_scholarships.html

TAFE NSW Degrees 

We offer a number of degree level courses and higher education options. 

ï 3D Art & Animation

ï Fashion Design

ï Interior Design

ï Information Technology 

ï Business and Commerce

ï Early Childhood Studies

ï Property

ï Community Services

With strong industry links to over 25,000 employers, your students will get both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to land a job faster and succeed in their chosen career. For more info visit:

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/our-degrees

TAFE NSW Aviation Program Expanded

Over 260,000 new pilots are required to sustain the aviation industry within Asia-Pacific over the next two decades. To meet this demand, TAFE NSW recently joined forces with Basair to continue training aspiring commercial pilots at Bankstown. From August, TAFE NSW will also offer the Diploma of Aviation (CPL) at Lismore with partner, Airways Aviation.  Find out more 

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course/-/c/c/AVI50219-01/Diploma-of-Aviation--Commercial-Pilot-Licence---Aeroplane-  

TAFE NSW First Step Manufacturing

12 July and 19 August

For students aged 15-24 unsure of their next step following/exiting school. This is a fee-free, supportive pathway program to help students find their passion. Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing will run July 12 and August 19, 2021 at TAFE NSW Wetherill Park. Designed for beginners, this course focusses on creation and development of 2D & 3D objects. Find out more 

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/first-step-program-youth-skills

NECA Careers Paths

See where a career in electotechnology can take you. This electro career map shows you the fantastic opportunities that lie ahead. The sky is the limit!

https://www.necatraining.com.au/electrical-apprentices/career-paths/#infographic

GENERAL

How to become a Chartered Accountant

Becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) could set you up to thrive in business in different parts of the world. It's a highly regarded professional qualification with international recognition. CAs can work in a wide range of exciting and challenging careers. If you'd like to join their ranks, here are the steps:

https://www.youunlimitedanz.com/about-ca/how-to-become-a-ca

Youtube - Connect with teach.NSW 

Do you have questions about teaching careers with the NSW Department of Education? Go to the teach.NSW YouTube page at the link below.

There you can hear current teachers share their experiences of: receiving a scholarship, commencing their career and working in NSW public schools. 

You can also follow teach.NSW on Facebook or Instagram @teachnsw to be notified when scholarships for future teachers open later this year.

teach.NSW - Department of Education - YouTube

What is forensic science really like?

What’s it really like to have that dream job you’ve been eyeing off? We’ve found out for you and are busting myths about some hard-to-pin-down careers in STEM. Professor Shari Forbes dishes the decomposing dirt on forensic science, and it’s nothing like CSI.

https://careerswithstem.com/mythbusting-jobs-forensic-scientist/

Take the Forensics Quiz and See Which Forensics Scientists Are You

There are more career possibilities in forensics than you might think. Take our quiz to see which branch suits you.

https://careerswithstem.com.au/which-forensic-scientist-are-you-2/

Careers with STEM: Maths & Data webinar

19 May. 12.00 to 1pm

In today’s digital society, maths and data are a driving force for the growing digital economy globally

The National Skills Commission has put jobs in data science at the top of its “emerging occupations” list. That means graduates with data analytics know-how will find their skills listed in Australian job ads over any other skills.

Maths, specifically, is critical to not only fast-growing STEM jobs but also careers in insurance, health, trades, security, agriculture and more. Of all the STEM elements (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), students seem to have the most trouble imagining what a career in maths might look like so we’re here to help.

In this webinar, you'll meet three featured role models from the latest Maths & Data issue. You can ask them your burning career questions and hear their tips for study and work plus what their day-to-day job involves.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/careers-with-stem-maths-data-webinar-tickets-150432580899?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Cyber security careers: Live webinar recording

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing industries, with the Australian sector alone expected to grow by 300% by 2026 – and 17,000 new cyber security workers needed in that time. Cyber security is also crucial for keeping our infrastructure and societies safe.

In this webinar, we highlight the diverse and sometimes surprising pathways into cyber security careers, bust myths around what it means and looks like to work in this crucial sector, emphasise the importance of non-technical skills and meet real-life cyber professionals with inspiring career stories.

Meet three peeps with cyber security careers! In our live webinar recording, we chat to James Curran, associate professor of the School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney and director of the Australian Computing Academy, Shanis Lovin who works in digital forensics at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Jason Spindlow, a channel systems engineer at Palo Alto Networks.

https://careerswithstem.com.au/cyber-security-webinar/

Psychology Scholarships – Plan ahead

Australian Psychological Society

Health Workforce Scholarship Program

Indigenous Psychology Student Congress Attendance Scholarship

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/university-scholarships/

Your plan to become a Psychologist

The best parts about a career in psychology

Things to consider before studying psychology

What do psychologists do?

How to become a psychologist

Where are the courses? Accredited courses

How much money do psychologists earn?

Are graduates getting jobs?

Videos about a career in psychology

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/psychology-career/

Main 5 Questions to Expect in Your Next Job Interview

Job interviews are one of the more nerve-wracking experiences going around, particularly for university graduates. Polishing your resume, drafting cover letters and building a portfolio can be taxing, and that’s before you even get to the interview stage. To give you a heads up, we’ve compiled a list of questions that tend to be asked in almost every interview, and provided some tips on how best to respond.

https://australiancareersservice.com.au/industry-news/five-questions-expect-next-job-interview

New Zealand is open for gap years

With the commencement of the Trans-Tasman bubble, gap years are now possible for school leavers interested in a boarding school placement in New Zealand. This week a group of gap year enthusiasts will be travelling with Letz Live for their three-day induction before transiting to their placements. Applications for July 2021 and January 2022 are open. To apply visit: 

https://www.letzlive.org/programmes/paid-gap-year-in-new-zealand/  

Local Providers: 

• DES - Disability Employment Services
• SLES - School Leaver Employment Supports
• NDIS local area coordinators