It was a joy to speak with Holly and Joseph about learning. Holly shared that she loves reading, enjoyed thinking creatively in her science project and that she is looking forward to learning more in high school. Joseph spent time explaining to me how he loves asking good questions, particularly in understanding the similarities and differences between Chemistry and Biology. He is aspiring to become a dentist. I commend both Holly and Joseph for their positive, tenacious attitude towards learning and I am looking forward to meeting more of our 'Learning Leaders' in the coming weeks.

Mrs Natalie Bludorn
Academic Head

This is a lot to achieve in 1 day! However, I believe we achieved these goals. Students of all ages happily engaged with the day and began new friendships, parents connected with one another and teachers engaged with students and supported them in their learning, helping them feel comfortable and build a sense of belonging.

I’d like to thank all our staff who were involved with these days and made them such a success. We looking forward to welcoming back all our new students next year as we begin 2023 together.

Micah 6:8 says,"And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Our students will be widening their cultural experience by visiting Cabramatta, serving at Wesley Mission, Samaritan's Purse, Salvation Army and preparing and serving meals at ‘Kids Giving Back’. This is an amazing and challenging opportunity for our Year 10 students.

To support Year 10 and the Salvation Army in this venture, we would like our families to bring non-perishable food items to school. This can be as simple as looking in your pantry and sending items along to school. Your child would have received a flyer which is also included in this newsletter. As a community, I encourage you to get behind this opportunity. Items will be collected in the Breezeway next week. In Week 8, our Year 10 students will deliver our donations to the Salvation Army and prepare food hampers to be delivered to those in need.

Mr Paul Carter
Deputy Principal

In the morning session with the parents and students, I spoke about my greatest love; that is Jesus Christ. As a school made up entirely of Christian staff we care deeply about learning, connection, community, growth and about opportunities both within and outside of the classroom. However, beyond this, our greatest desire is for students to know Jesus, live like Jesus and lead others to Jesus. In 1 Peter 1:3-5 it says:

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

As these new Year 7 students journey through this school with us, it is our prayer that they will feel a sense of connection and belonging, that they will thrive and grow into tenacious, individual learners, that they will embrace the challenge of the many opportunities presented to them and that above all else, that they will see the true and living hope that is in Jesus Christ.

Upcoming trip to Tasmania 

I will be heading off to Tasmania in just over a week on Saturday 26 November for eight days with 23 students (and two other staff) from Years 10 & 12. It will be an amazing journey for these students and hopefully a time for adventure, connection and reminders of God’s wonders in creation. Please be praying for us all and that the trip will be a safe and enjoyable one.

As such, this is my last newsletter article for the term. It continues to be a joy to lead and walk alongside you in partnership in the education of your child(ren). This year has been a BIG one full of so many enriching experiences. I want to recognise and thank the amazing staff that we have here at school who give so much day in, day out. They care deeply for your children as I am sure you know.

If I don’t see you between now and the end of the year, have a wonderful holiday break. I hope you enjoy some down-time with your family and friends and are able to reflect over Christmas of the true and living hope we have in Jesus.

Mr Peter Richardson
Head of Secondary School

Each week the students have been challenged to explore what this might look like in the playground and their classrooms. For example, how can we show patience through our speech and interactions with each other. Through discussion and classroom devotions we have all sought to grow our Christian character. At the heart of this, we have been reminded of the gospel of God’s incomparable love and grace towards us and the need to put our faith into action.

Thankfulness for many opportunities

We are thankful for the many opportunities for our Junior School students this term. Year 3 have enjoyed attending a swimming program weekly for the past five weeks at Menai Swimming Centre. Our Kinder to Year 2 students have been eagerly participating in an NRL program and Kindergarten have had the joy of watching nine chicks hatch in their classrooms. We continue to look forward to our upcoming celebrations for Year 6, which include camp and celebration dinner. We are excited to invite our families to come and join us for our ‘Fun Day’ on the last day of term from 1pm. An email has been sent out to RSVP so that we can cater for a sausage sizzle lunch.

Dismissal – staying on the school site

At the end of the school day, could we please ask you to supervise your children nearby while you are catching up with other parents. For your child’s safety, we ask that children do not go past the cricket pitch on the front oval, nor play in our bush area. We thank you for your cooperation in ensuring we are covering our duty of care for you all whilst on the school site.

Assembly award winner photos

Congratulations to our award winners in the past two weeks. The photos can be accessed here. 

Mrs Ruth Cooper
P-2 Section Coordinator

Just two days after performing on the Shire Christian School stage at PIPE, Chloe competed in the National Finals Tournament at the Darling Quarter Theatre, winning a number of trophies including National Champion in Musical Theatre, Commercial Contemporary, Traditional Contemporary, Open Any Style, runner up in Lyrical, and third in Ballet and Jazz.

Chloe said she was very shocked to win the overall National Champion title and expected the girl she was dancing against in the top two to win. 

“She was really good, I thought she was going to win,” Chloe said. 

“I was so happy! It was a bit scary going on stage when they announced the results though!”

As National Champion Chloe will compete at the World Dance Pageant in New York, also winning tickets to a Broadway show, and the chance to participate in a photoshoot in both Sydney and Manhattan.

Chloe said she is particularly looking forward to seeing the Statue of Liberty and dancing on the New York stage.

“I love dancing because we have fun, we work as a team and we try and work hard,” she said. 

The School is very proud of Chloe's dancing accomplishments and wishes her all the best for the World Championships next year.

With the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as our backdrop we were able to explore an archaeological dig site, museum and the warehouses used for bringing materials into Sydney Harbour.

We were able to learn through a hands-on approach and the use of technology. Each student was given an iPad and created their own ‘book’ adding pictures and information.

It was such a beautiful day out by the harbour, an amazing way to learn History!

Mrs Jackie Haralambou
HSIE Teacher

These stories are written into scripts with music, sound effects, lighting and visual effects added. The refugee students workshop these scripts into a performance with the whole process helping them to heal from the trauma they’ve experienced. The culmination of the program is a performance where audiences are invited to come and share in these stories, increasing their understanding of what it is like to be a young refugee who has come to Australia.

This is a unique way for our students to engage with the perspectives and experiences of young people that are different to their own, reflecting on important themes such as persecution, finding a sense of belonging, surviving hardship and resilience.

The teachers who accompanied the year groups on the day were incredibly impressed by the maturity and respect shown by our Year 8 and 9 students, both during the performance and in conversations during our pastoral care debrief afterwards. They showed concern for those who are vulnerable in our world, following the call God has given us to have compassion for those in need. It is wonderful to give our students this opportunity and to hear their thoughts afterwards.

Mrs Kathryn Breen
Assistant Head of Secondary

Twenty five students in Years 10 and 11 took part in the workshop learning and experimenting with new dyeing and printing methods, including, Ice Dyeing, Fabric Marbling, Sublimation Printing, printing with Angelina fibres, Needle Felting and Japanese Shibori Dyeing.

Students enjoyed the workshop and were inspired to include their new skills in future design projects.

Mrs Cheryl Riddle

Nathan will begin at the Junior Division 1 College in August next year, where he will live, study and train.

Nathan is currently playing in the NSW State League for the Cronulla Sharks and recently travelled to Florida to compete with the under 18s Australian squad.

In August Nathan played for the NSW All Schools Team in the School Sport Australia National Baseball Championships, going through the tournament undefeated before being beaten by QLD in the grand final.

As a catcher and a batter, Nathan says the plan is to one day join a professional Major League Baseball team and win a world series. He has been playing baseball since he began in Prep at Shire Christian School in 2009.

“I used to train a lot by myself in my backyard,” he said.

“When I was in Year 6 or 7 in the under 12s I made the Cal Ripken Australian Team, and it all really started from there.”

“My time at Shire has been really good. The teachers have been very supportive the whole way through. Especially with my baseball, all the teachers have been really supportive and have shown an interest in my progression in the sport.”

The encouragement and prayers of the Shire Christian School community are behind Nathan as he takes on a new challenge in the US.

Congratulations and all the best, Nathan!

Blake Kalan (Year 8) and MJ Morched (Year 10) both played in the Open Boys division. Both boys did extremely well in their pool rounds, with Blake finishing third and MJ first. Blake and MJ faced off in the quarter finals with MJ coming out on top. This was a solid effort from Blake, who played up an age group as students needed to play in the open division to be considered for the CSSA team.

MJ continued on to win his semi against an old rival and make it to the final. He fought it out to the end but was defeated by a student who was in Year 12. His second place overall and outstanding performance on the day allows him to play in the CIS tennis championships next year. We look forward to hearing how this goes!

Koda Rigg (Year 7) represented the school in the 15&U boys division and came fourth in his pool. A great result, considering Koda is only thirteen years old!

Mrs Kelly Henderson
Secondary School Sport Coordinator

Anyone who has been involved with sport knows that local competitions would simply not be able to go ahead without individuals who give their time in many ways. Joel was recognised for his refereeing and the coaching he does with the Menai Dragons Basketball Club. 

It is great to see one of our students not only giving their time to support local sport but also excelling as they do so. Great work, Joel!

Mrs Kelly Henderson
Secondary School Sport Coordinator

Tamara performed very well, coming in 7th place in the junior girls division. A great achievement and show of stamina!

It was very isolated - there were no houses around, and Allies Road was a dirt road that ended at a ‘creek’ called the Woronora River. The Board had told me to bid up to $65,000, but no more. Amazingly, by the grace of God, my bid was successful! My emotions were a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Would it be enough land, or too much, for a fledgling school of less than 50 children, three of whom were mine? Could we grow the school as we had hoped? Would it be able to survive financially in the educational market-place? Would the parents be happy with what we were doing as we stepped out in faith? Could we depend on their ongoing support?

Last night I attended the Association General Meeting of Shire Christian School, the present name of what was originally SSPCCS. Why do I keep going to these meetings after all these years, when the youngest of the three children I mentioned has just turned 50! Because I find them s-o-o-o encouraging.

When I hear the reports of the Board Chairman, the Principal, and the Treasurer, I wonder how I could ever have doubted the faithfulness of my Heavenly Father.

Dear Shire Christian School Community, our school is in very good, capable and safe hands. If you belong to the Association, and you have never been to a General Meeting, could I, as ‘Bar-nabas’ (‘Son of Encouragement’, Acts 4:6), encourage you to make the effort and start coming. The Board consists of very gifted, sensible people who love the Lord and who work tirelessly on our behalf to ensure that the school remains both affordable and sustainable. We were reminded last night of how our surrounding culture has shifted during the life of the school from one that considers Christian education as quaint and nice, through just thinking of it as a harmless pursuit of a few strange people, to considering it today as a dangerous scourge that disrupts our society and needs to be got rid of at all costs! And, praise God, we have a Board, and a Principal and his staff, who are committed wholeheartedly to ensure that our children have the benefit of a rigorous educational philosophy and program that deals with learning (head), purpose (heart), and service (hands), and that will equip them to be useful, God-honouring, Christ-loving, positively-contributing citizens who have the right, healthy attitude to our changing culture, and are equipped with a Biblical Christian worldview that is able to handle it. They are learning how to live well in ‘Babylon’ while remaining faithful citizens of ‘Zion’, as Jeremiah encourages us and Daniel exemplified. It is all about having a Firm Foundation.

Rev Bruce Christian

CONTACT

Phone: 02 9773 8291
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On Friday 2 December, Secondary School students are invited to wear mufti (modest clothing is required) and we will be collecting gold coin donations as students enter the Breezeway in the morning. Secondary students will also have the opportunity to purchase chocolates and chips at recess in the Secondary Quad on this day. Please bring some money on the day and help us in generously supporting Hands at Work.

On Tuesday 6 December, Junior School students are invited to wear mufti (modest clothing is required) and we will be collecting gold coin donations as students enter the Breezeway in the morning.

This is an intentionally informal evening catering towards students who are complete beginners all the way through accomplished performers.

We know that giving students regular opportunities like this often cultivates motivation to prioritise regular practice as well as provides regular exposure of performing on stage. These two things combined form the basis of feeling confident as a performer. It also enables them to harness the adrenaline that they feel and use the effects of it to play at a higher level with increased focus, strength and precision.

This year we have over 200 students learning a lesson each week! In order to cater to all of these musicians and to keep the audience sizes relatively small, we will be hosting two Recital evenings - Thursday 24 November & Thursday 1 December. On each evening, there will be two venues running performances at the same time - the Hall and the TLC. There will be 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm sessions simultaneously in both rooms.

We are looking forward to hearing so many of our students perform!

Mr David Humphreys
Head of Music

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.

Careers Night

Tuesday 22^nd November, 5.30pm-7.30pm GO1/1, 1 Village Place Kirrawee.

If you think you may be interested in a career in real estate sales, come along to a panel discussion and Q&A session with real estate agents for all the information you’ll need.  RSVP to Larissa Read at larissa.reed@raywhite.com by 21^st November.  Ray White Sutherland Shire.

University - Institutes

UOW College - Diploma of Nursing Information Session

7 December

Are you considering studying the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, or already have an offer and still need answers? Join our online information session.

https://uowcollege.swoogo.com/nursing

University of Sydney - What is Economics?

7 December

Economics is a diverse and fascinating discipline that addresses a range of issues that we face in modern life and plays a central role in shaping our society at every level.

Professor Andrew Wait will take you through the level of analytical thinking encouraged in the degree, which will help you interpret the world on a deeper level as you study the behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VJsbgkHAQref9MuzLvlMng

University of Sydney - New health sciences major available from 2023

The new major – High-Performance in Sport – represents the pinnacle context of sports science application. The major aims to provide experience and preparation for the transitional step from undergraduate to postgraduate or potential industry employment. It will be available to students commencing in 2023

You will learn:

· How interdisciplinary factors influence high performance and the athletic development process.

· To apply measurement and testing techniques to evaluate athletic performance.

· To interpret athletic performance data, synthesise research evidence and practical knowledge, identify strategies/solutions to refine best practices, and design appropriate training/intervention programs.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/subject-areas/major/high-performance-in-sport.html

Architecture, Design and Planning Adjustment Factors

Students who are interested in applying for one of our Architecture, Design and Planning degrees (excluding our combined Engineering degree) can submit a portfolio. The portfolio submission is a potential way for domestic students to gain entry into our degrees if they have achieved close to the required ATAR (or equivalent). In conjunction with the HSC and other formal assessment systems, it assists the University to identify students with the potential to excel in architecture or interaction design. 

Round 2 : 4 November 2022 – 13 December 2022

https://www.sydney.edu.au/architecture/study-architecture-design-planning/undergraduate-courses/portfolio-pathways.html

Double Degree Medicine and Dentistry Assessment Dates 2023 Entry

Each year, domestic applicants for both the Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine double degrees are required to submit their preferences via UAC to be considered for an assessment day. Please take note of when the assessment dates will take place for domestic applicants and refer to the University’s website for further information.

Sun 11 Dec 2022 - Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 1 

Fri 16 Dec 2022 - Online assessment day 1 for domestic applicants 

Sun 8 Jan 2023 - Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 2 

Fri 20 Jan 2023 - Online assessment day 2 for domestic students

ACU - Study a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) or the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws Scholarships

Applications close on 31 January 2023

Apply for a Ramsay scholarship valued at up to $150,000, you can now submit an existing piece of written work with an arts and humanities focus for your written submission.

Study a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) or the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws with ACU – exciting courses exploring the intellectual tradition and culture of the West. Scholarships are available.

The Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) provides students with a rigorous and stimulating intellectual program in which they engage with western philosophy, history, literature, politics, art and culture, and develop a deep understanding of the great works, ideas and movements within the western intellectual tradition in the core of the program. Students also take a major in one of drama, English, history, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, theological studies, or visual arts. The degree fosters skills that prepare students for leadership roles in the private and public sectors including government, business, social enterprise and the arts.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/find-a-course/new-courses/bachelor-of-arts-western-civilisation

Bachelor of Western Civilisation Summer School

18 - 20 January

The Western Civilisation Program Summer School is a three-day academic retreat for high school students going into Years 11 and 12 who have an interest in the liberal arts and humanities.

The Summer School will include:

●      Lectures and discussions

●      Year 12 exam and study skills workshops

●      Games, activities, socialising and more

Come along and get an insight into what it’s like to study ACU’s Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) and hear from current students about their experience of the program.

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/faculties-directorates-and-staff/faculty-of-education-and-arts/national-school-of-arts-and-humanities/western-civilisation-program/summer-school-program

Fees shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving your dreams at ACU 

ACU has worked hard to make fees simple and transparent, with a range of financial assistance options. You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award every year. Learn about scholarship types, payment methods and how to apply at our scholarships hub. Visit the scholarships hub.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships

Reminder – UTS Faculty of Engineering & IT Research Showcase

29 November, 2022. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You are invited to attend the Faculty of Engineering and IT Research Showcase on campus event.

This event highlights our Higher Degree Research candidates' work and achievements, with our wider community.

There will be a preliminary speaker and three different presentation formats throughout the day. A number of candidates from our six schools will present their work and the best presentations will receive a certificate and prize.

If you are interested in attending, please register for the event by completing the event registration form.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/events/faculty-engineering-it-research-showcase-2022

ACU Pathways Finder Tool 

There are alternative pathways into a course if a student doesn’t receive the ATAR they were hoping for, including our Foundation Studies program, certificates and diplomas. Use the pathways finder tool to narrow down admission pathways for a study area or course of interest and explore your options.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/acu-pathways/pathwayfinder

ACU Change of preference event

Register to speak with staff and students about your study options and pathways to ACU. You can drop in at any time throughout the event.

This event will cover all courses across our Sydney campuses.

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/december/change-of-preference-event-strathfield

ACU Change of Preference Consultations

15 December

Are you finishing your year 12 studies?

Join us for change of preference advice to navigate your study options and alternative entry and admissions pathways.

https://acufuturestudents.swoogo.com/cop-nsw

Pathways to ACU webinar

If you didn’t receive the ATAR you wanted, it’s all good – there’s more than one way into university. Learn about the entry pathways to ACU, including diplomas and Foundation Studies, that can give you access straight into the second year of your preferred bachelor’s degree.

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/december/pathways-to-acu-webinar

ACU Essentials for Parents webinar

8th December

Choosing what and where to study is heavy going. This webinar will lighten the load for you and your student. You’ll learn about our student support services, admissions process, and work-integrated learning options, as well as the strong graduate employability an ACU degree offers.

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/december/acu-essentials-for-parents-webinar

ACU New Bachelor of Human Rights Suite

Get ready to make an impact. ACU’s Bachelor of Human Rights will prepare students for a career in human rights and social justice. Students will graduate with the job-ready skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of policies and practices that are highly valued in the corporate, government and non-government sectors.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/find-a-course/new-courses

University of Notre Dame Application Advice - Apply Direct or Through UAC

For Undergraduate, you can apply direct to Notre Dame. Apply Now

Alternatively, for Undergraduate Coursework study, you can apply through UAC as follows:

UAC for Undergraduate Coursework study - Sydney Campus

This is what we need to consider your application:

·      Academic transcripts – one of the following:

·      If applying prior to receiving Year 12 results: Final Year 11 and available Year 12 reports;

·      If already completed Year 12: your WACE (WA) or HSC (NSW) Record of Achievement or equivalent; OR

·      Information regarding post-secondary study (including university, TAFE/RTO transcripts or STAT results (STAT results include written English and multiple choice sections)

·      Any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider (this may include certificates, awards or references that demonstrate your achievements)

In your online application, you will have the opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you are applying to us. We are interested in what is motivating you study the degree you have chosen, and about your interests and achievements. See our tips below!

Please note, you can submit an application and later provide your reports once they become available.

https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/how-to-apply

ACU Study Biomedical science in Rome

Students studying biomedical science at ACU now have the opportunity to undertake a core unit of study at our Rome Campus during their degree. This unit typically exposes students to biomedicine-related employment opportunities, introduces them to the entire job application procedure, and encourages them to learn about themselves as well as the skills they either already possess or need to develop to become competitive, employable jobseekers. This new offering in Rome will expose students to a vastly different world and provide them with opportunities for significant growth, self-transformation and career realisation.

https://www.acu.edu.au/Handbook/Handbook-2023/unit/BMSC301

Take a small step into university with a Diploma in Exercise Science

ACU's Diploma in Exercise Science offers a structured pathway for students who are unsure about taking a larger step into tertiary study and/or do not meet the direct entry requirements of their preferred bachelor’s degree. Students learn the same academic concepts as those studying an undergraduate course with smaller class sizes, tailored support and access to a range of student services to gain the confidence to learn independently and transition smoothly into university study. After successfully completing a diploma, students gain credit for first-year entry to a range of undergraduate degrees in their chosen discipline, allowing them to transition straight into second year.

https://www.acu.edu.au/course/diploma-in-exercise-science

Get the University of Canberra Course Guide for 2023

If you’re currently studying in Year 12, it’s time to choose your own adventure. You’ll walk your own path at UC, where our hands-on, innovative approach to education is guaranteed to get you ready for the future.

We’ll connect you with industry, offer you opportunities to study overseas and prepare you for your career through internships and our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. Thousands of students, just like you, have chosen UC to kickstart their future and – as the leading university in Canberra for full-time graduate employment*– it’s not hard to see why.

https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/study-at-uc/school-leaver

Reminder - UNSW Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders Program

Closes 30 November

The Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL) Program supports students with a flexible entry process that considers both academic and elite achievements and recognises these by awarding adjustment factors.

Students can be considered for EAPL points for undergraduate study at UNSW. The EAPL Program awards up to five points to high school leavers who have excelled in areas of sport, academia, leadership, and/or music at an elite level. Activities and/or commitments must have been undertaken in years 11 and/or 12. 

Students must submit an application and provide supporting documentation by 30 November to be considered for adjustment factors.

https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/entry-requirements/adjustment-factors

Notre Dame - Bachelor of Health Promotion

29 November

Are you interested in community health and wellbeing? Join this webinar to find out more about studying Notre Dame’s Bachelor of Health Promotion.

https://events.nd.edu.au/healthpromotion

UNSW Portfolio Admission Requirements and Steps to Follow

All domestic applicants who are applying for an eligible degree and expecting an ATAR within 10 points of the lowest selection rank for their degree (unless stated otherwise)

For:

1. Art & Design Portfolio Entry

2. Built Environment Portfolio Entry

3. Bachelor of Information Systems Admissions Scheme

4. Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme

View eligible degrees 

UNSW Portfolio Entry is one, easy, online process. You'll select up to three degrees that you're interested in and be guided through what you need to submit.

What you submit in your portfolio will depend on which degree you're interested in. Read through the requirements below so that you can be prepared early. Remember, anything you submit must be all your own work.

https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/admission-pathways/portfolio-entry#submissionrequirements

UNSW Art and Design 2022 A&D Annual Website and Exhibition

7–18 December 2022

The A&D ANNUAL is the largest showcase of graduate contemporary art and design in Australia.

Presented online and at the Paddington campus from 7–18 December 2021, it is an opportunity to share your work with a broader audience, and celebrate your achievements.

Each year, prizes are awarded to outstanding Art & Design graduates, including the TWT Excellence Prize supported by the Bridging Hope Charity Foundation

https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/art-design/student-life/a-d-annual-graduate-exhibition

University – General

Starting university? These are the tips I wish I knew about as a student

Personally, my idea of what to expect from university life came in the form of trashy US college movies. Ones that involved pies.

I was gearing up for non-stop debauchery, but the reality was far different — a demanding workload, strict deadlines and the ultimate test of mental, emotional and physical strength.

With the wisdom of hindsight, there are a lot of things I wish I could tell my younger self to get the most out of my university experience.

https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/starting-university-tips-guide-for-students/10812548

MedEntry UCAT Prep

Free UCAT Bootcamp For parents, aspiring Medical students and Careers Advisers. Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health, offers UCAT mini test, discusses medical interviews, admission process, life as a medical student, and career as a doctor. Watch this two hr Bootcamp from the comfort, convenience & security of your home at any time!

https://www.medentry.edu.au/resources/ucat/free-bootcamp

TAFE

TAFE NSW Degrees - Aspiring Early Educators 

If you love working with children, this accredited four-year teaching degree is for you.

This degree has a strong applied learning focus so that when you graduate, you'll be prepared to work in a variety of settings such as day care, preschool, integrated child and family services. As well as practical core units, you will undertake a work placement each semester that allows you to apply what you've learned in a real setting.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-early-childhood-education-and-care-birth-5

40 free career pathway brochures 

TAFE NSW has recently published documents to help guide students who are looking for career options, new skills, and VET to support current and future employment trends. Developed in consultation with key industry partners, these brochures are perfect for students to find their pathway at TAFE NSW

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/schools/pathway-brochures

TAFE NSW Start SBAT Conversations now! 

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT) are more than just part time jobs. They are a great way for students to set themselves up for the career they want, while still completing their HSC. Now is the time to explore SBAT options

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/308644/School-based+Apprenticeships+and+Traineeships+%28SBAT%29+STUDENTS.pdf

Landscaping – How do I find an apprenticeship position?

There are many different ways to find an apprenticeship position, from contacting landscaping companies directly to listing yourself with apprenticeship organisations.

Through our representation at careers expos, our links to TAFE institutions, our active presence at landscaping and other expos, as well as our prominent website, we are often the first place individuals turn to in finding an apprenticeship position and we receive many calls and emails from employers looking to hire apprentices.

We can connect you with businesses looking to take on an apprentice in your area. You can fill in our ‘Apprenticeship Expression of Interest Form’ below and we will contact you shortly to discuss apprenticeship opportunities.

The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) is also able to assist with recruiting apprentices.

https://www.landscapeassociation.com.au/become-an-apprentice/

Job Trainer

NSW JobTrainer provides fee-free* training courses for young people, job seekers and school leavers to gain skills in Australia's growing industries. Explore hundreds of qualifications and register your interest today.

Whether you're a school leaver on gap year, recently unemployed or upskilling to expand your job prospects, a JobTrainer full or part-qualification is a great way to future-proof your skills, explore new interests and trial in-demand industries.

https://www.education.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/jobtrainer

TAFE NSW Your students can get skills fit this summer Summer Skills 

This is a fee-free short course program designed for school leavers from 16-24yrs, to support skill development over the summer months. Whether your students plan to attend TAFE NSW, uni, or have a gap year, TAFE NSW has a course that can give your students the skills for a brighter future.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/summer-skills

Private Colleges

ACPE 2023 Scholarships for Sport and Dance

Scholarship students become ACPE Ambassadors of the college, its values, and generations of alumni who share this legacy of excellence in industry. Share your passion with us – your journey with ACPE starts now!

Applications are now open for the 2023 ACPE Semester One commencing students scholarship program.

https://acpe.edu.au/admissions/scholarships/

Sydney Actors School’s Acting and Musical Theatre Applications now open for 2023

Sydney Actors School’s Diploma provides students with strong skills in all aspects of acting for screen and stage, the ability to create and perform full theatrical and film productions and the technical aptitude to generate your own work and opportunities. Graduate with a Showreel, Voice Reel, Industry Showcase, Short Films and Play Productions.

https://www.sydneyactorsschool.edu.au/acting-and-musical-theatre-application/

Australian Pacific College (APC) now offers 8 university pathway partners 

Get into University no matter your ATAR! Australian Pacific College now offers 8 university pathway partners.

https://apc.edu.au/courses/#university-pathways

Sydney Film School Screen and Media Applications now open for 2023

Hollywood based Variety Magazine has awarded Sydney Film School its top film schools for 2020 accolade. From screenwriting to editing, directing to cinematography, Sydney Film School’s accredited one year Diploma of Screen and Media engages students to understand the art, craft, and business of filmmaking.

https://sydneyfilmschool.edu.au/filmmaking-application/

Newswriting Basics Jschool Journalism College 

Newswriting Basics is a micro journalism course offered to senior secondary students this summer by Jschool Journalism College.

https://jschool.com.au/micro

Australian Careers Business College Open Day

ACBC’s campus open day is an opportunity for students and parents to come and explore ATAR-free VET options for 2023 and beyond. Careers Advisors will be on hand to provide insights into ACBC’s highly regarded programs. Information is available for fulltime, online and Traineeship options.

https://acbc.nsw.edu.au/

Sydney Design School Info Session

9 November and 2 December

Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning.

https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/information-sessions/

Brent Street Summer Camp

9-13 or 16-20 January

Early-bird tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss out on this discounted price before teachers are announced.

It’s time to turn up the heat at Australia’s biggest Summer dance event! Join us in either week of our Summer Camp for 5 massive days of dancing, singing and acting at our world-famous studios. You’ll leave the workshop feeling inspired and pumped, ready to smash your dance goals for 2023!

https://brentstreet.com.au/workshops/summer-camp-2022/

General

Taronga and Western Plains Youth at the Zoo

Expressions of Interest are open.

Taronga’s Youth at the Zoo program (YATZ) gives teens the opportunity to learn more about how our Zoos operate, develop skills for the future and spend time with like-minded people who share a passion for animals and conservation.

Due to the popularity of the program, applications are opened twice yearly, in May and November. To receive information about the next round of applications, you must first join the waitlist for the Sydney or Dubbo program.

https://taronga.org.au/work-at-taronga/youth-at-the-zoo#sydneyapplications

NSW Police Recruitment Youtube Video

Learn the ins and the outs for Police recruitment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpOWTeAc-jk

How to Write Essays Worksop for Years 10, 11 and 12

16 - 17 January 2023

This two-day Essay Writing course focuses on the essay form and related critical thinking, language and punctuation skills for students in Years 10 – 12. The course is relevant to a range of subjects that require the writing of essays for assignments and exams.

We will study how to structure essays, organise ideas and information, and write in appropriate language for assignments and exam essays. There will be an analysis of the essay form and the need for an organised, logical argument with evidence and analytic discussion of the evidence. This will include a focus on appropriate language, rhetoric and punctuation as well as study of the nature of a formal voice, appropriate educated vocabulary for different courses, and the range from a formal to a more conversational voice. Sophisticated punctuation is introduced as a mode of complex thinking. The sections on the body of the essay focus on critical thinking and argument as a combination of a sequence of ideas, evidence and extended analytic comment about evidence.

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/course/ESH2

Study Methods for Years 10, 11 and 12

19 - 20 January 2023

This two-day study methods course for Years 10 – 12 students focuses on time management, learning and memory, critical thinking and the examination period.

Students develop strategies for independent study and time management for all subjects. We begin with how to confront and overcome distraction and procrastination – the most common difficulty for students in Years 11 and 12. The course then defines the higher order thinking that underpins HSC syllabuses and marking guidelines. Time management is explored – a major need for success in study, with specific reference to time management techniques such as Pomodoro and certain note taking systems, eg Cornell. Recent theories of learning and memory are explained and applied.

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/course/EPHS

Wings Over Illawarra 

A major aim of Wings Over Illawarra is to inspire younger Australians to consider careers in the aviation industry. Wings Over Illawarra has partnered with the Australian Government Department Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication and Women in Aviation Careers to present the School & Careers Open Day. The Open Day will provide a unique opportunity for students to access information on aviation career opportunities from a plethora of aviation exhibitors, from commercial and defence aviation, government regulators and industry organisations.

https://wingsoverillawarra.com.au/visitor-info/school-careers-day/

Careers in the Outdoors

The Outdoor Industry is incredibly rewarding as you are part of an eco-system that builds resilience, capability and healthier lives in our community. 

It may be an outdoor passion or a love for an activity that enabled your contemplation if this could become a career, and yes it can! This can be a harmonious connection when passion is matched with business acumen, education or health skills.

https://www.outdoorsnswact.org/work-in-the-outdoors

What to Wear to an Interview

Wondering what to wear to an interview? You’re not alone. Figuring out your best ‘hire-me’ outfit is a pre-interview dilemma that stumps even the most fashion-forward amongst us. Beyond looking professional and polished, you need an interview outfit that’s a balance between being ‘you’ and a respectful nod to the company culture.

https://www.careerfaqs.com.au/careers/category/dressing-for-work

Five Pioneering Skills You’ll Need By 2025

The world is evolving, and so too are the competencies required to work and thrive in it. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2020 ‘The Future of Jobs Report’, businesses expect 44 percent of the skills that employees need to perform effectively in their roles to change by 2025.1

There’s no doubt that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is central to this major shift in sought-after skills. Alongside several other key megatrends, the rapid rise of innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing is driving widespread change in the workplace. And in many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this transformation.2 In a matter of years, certain jobs may cease to exist, many roles will be redefined, and several new occupations will surface and become the norm.

The question is: are you developing a skill set aligned with the trends of the emerging workforce and the jobs of the future?

https://www.getsmarter.com/blog/career-advice/5-pioneering-skills-youll-need-by-2025/

Job Application Tips and Harvest Job Opportunities - Searching, What to Look For and the Do’s and Don’ts

The Harvest Trail Jobs Board is the best place to find harvest jobs in Australia. Harvest work is seasonal, and you’ll find a variety of job opportunities across most Australian states and territories. Depending on the season, you’ll find jobs ranging from farm labouring to crop picking, planting, pruning, or packing

https://jobsearch.gov.au/harvest/workers/find-jobs

Harvest Trail Information Service

Not sure which provider to contact in your area? Whether you are looking for harvest work or needing to hire workers, you can call the Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS) Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm on 1800 062 332 for advice.

https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/coaching/careers/harvest/providers/harvest-trail-information-service

Can I do harvest work?

Harvest work in Australia involves a variety of jobs like fruit or vegetable picking, packing, pruning and planting. The type of work varies between locations and the time of year. Jobs are available in harvest areas in most Australian states and territories. Jobs are seasonal and can range from just a few weeks to six months or more.

https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/coaching/careers/harvest/workers/about-harvest-work

Searching for harvest jobs here:

The Harvest Trail Jobs Board is the best place to find harvest jobs in Australia. Harvest work is seasonal, and you’ll find a variety of job opportunities across most Australian states and territories. Depending on the season, you’ll find jobs ranging from farm labouring to crop picking, planting, pruning, or packing.

https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/coaching/careers/harvest/workers/find-jobs

Apply for Camp America 2023

We've opened our applications for 2023. All those eager beaver's looking to get started and start planning their adventure for next year, now is the time to get ready.

To start your application head to mycampamerica.com/register

Summer Camps are looking for you! Teach your skills all summer, make a difference and meet great mates on your next adventure. Stop dreaming and start your next adventure.

https://www.campamerica.com.au

What skills are in demand in Australia?

Health professionals and teachers are two occupations that have felt the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a report released by the National Skills Commission, it cites burnout and working unpaid hours as some of the effects that health professionals experienced during the pandemic.

https://www.australiancareersservice.com.au/industry-news/what-skills-are-in-demand-in-australia

10 red flags to look out for during an interview

Attending an interview is a daunting prospect for most people. In preparation, job-seekers can access plenty of terrific online resources aimed at bolstering their interview performance, allaying nerves, and adapting to changing interview practices. Yet, in the quest to impress, it is easy to forget the interview is a two-way process. 

You can make your case as the preferred candidate, while at the same time assessing whether you want the job. It is personal. While most interviews are conducted very professionally, this is not always the case

https://www.australiancareersservice.com.au/industry-news/10-red-flags-to-look-out-for-during-an-interview

Open P-TECH Free Online Learning Resource 

Free digital learning in technology for artificial intelligence, design thinking, data science, blockchain, cyber security, and professional skills is available to students in years 9-12, teachers can set up classrooms to incorporate particular modules. NSW Cyber Ambassadors are happy to onboard and support schools.

https://www.ptech.org/open-p-tech/

●      Online Session (duration up to 1 hour) - Live online workshops in Animation and Games, Audio, Design and Music.

●      Discovery Session (duration 30 mins) – This information session will take you through the application and scope of creative roles in different industries and/or

●      Deep Dive Session (duration up to 2 hours) - Workshops on the practice of Music, Film, TV, Audio & Sound Production, Visual Communication or Animation and Games

●      Deep Dive session bookings subject to availability.

Carecareers In NSW

Are you looking for a career that helps you meets your goals while helping others to achieve theirs? If so, this is a great place to start. In NSW, more new jobs are being created in Disability, Community and Aged Care than in any other sector. It’s an exciting time as the sector is expanding to transform the lives of those in the community.

https://www.carecareers.com.au/carecareers-in-nsw/

Disability Jobs In NSW

With the advent of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) the disability sector is expected to grow by 90,000 FTE employees. That equates to hundreds of thousands of full-time, part-time and casual jobs.

If you are looking for entry-level vacancies in front line support, you will need to search for jobs with titles like these: 

●      Direct Care Worker

●      Disability Support Worker

●      Lifestyle Support Worker

●      Personal Care Assistant

https://www.carecareers.com.au/page/disability-jobs-in-nsw

Aged & Community Care Jobs In NSW

Aged care is a huge industry and it is expanding rapidly. Australia’s aged care workforce is expected to grow to over 800,000 by 2050, which means there are many, many opportunities for people to become involved.

Community care services support people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes and to avoid social isolation. These services are aimed at the elderly and those who have mental illness, disability or are otherwise disadvantaged.

AGED CARE entry-level job titles:

●      Assistant in Nursing

●      Home Care Worker

●      Lifestyle Assistant

●      Personal Care Assistant

●      Residential Care Worker

●      Undergraduate & Graduate Nurses

https://www.carecareers.com.au/page/aged-community-care-jobs-in-nsw

NIDA Young Actors Studio – 15 to 18 years Auditions

Develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity as you explore and apply NIDA acting techniques.

Collaborate with other young artists in an ensemble to develop skills for stage and screen. Work with the support and direction from core tutors and gain inspiration from industry professionals.

Sydney 

Sun 11 Dec 2022, 10am

Sun 15 Jan 2023, 10am OR 2pm

Women in Leadership Forum 2022

3 December

Recognising the breadth and depth of impactful women in leadership positions around Australia, we invite you to join our panel discussion where you will gain insights from impressive women across a range of sectors. Our focus will include:

●      Leadership skills

●      Wellbeing dynamics

●      Balancing demands

●      Organisational needs

https://tas.currinda.com/register/event/2283

NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-10

12 December - 16 December

A comprehensive course for committed young people. Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and singing, movement and dance, devising and acting to camera. The program includes a session on auditions and screen tests.

https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OHDS710

NIDA, Acting for Stage and Screen, Grades 7-10

12 December - 14 December

Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and perform scenes from plays, films and TV.

https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OHASS710

NIDA Auditions and Screen Tests, Grades 7-10

12 - 14 December

Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique.

https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OHAST710

Meet a cyber technologist

So, what's it like to work in cyber? Macquarie Uni graduate Thomas Bienasz provides his cyber defence expertise to companies like McLaren Racing, CBA and Bunnings.

https://careerswithstem.com.au/profiles/thomas-bienasz-mqu/

Jobs

Smart Reasons to Get a Summer Job

After a hectic school year and with everything else that’s gone on this year, you’d be forgiven to counting down to some time out and looking forward to winding down.

Getting a summer job could be the last thing on your mind.

If you give the benefits of a summer job some thought, you might just change your mind and start reaching for the classifieds. We’ve put together a list of 10 reasons why you might like find some employment over the summer months.

10 Smart Reasons to Get a Summer Job

1. Feel more confident applying for jobs and attending interviews
2. Help you build an impressive resume which could make you stand out to future employers, or make your uni application more competitive
3. Learn all kinds of new skills – some you might not even realise you’re doing, like prioritising and multi-tasking
4. Gain insight into different jobs, find out if there’s something you’d like to explore further, or put it on the “no thanks” list
5. Getting a job during high school will give you an advantage over people who wait until after graduation to land a job
6. Develop and practise life skills including, time management, patience, communication, customer service, people skills, collaboration, team work, good work ethic, leadership, and problem solving
7. Professional networking – this could guarantee you a job to come back to in future, or secure you a part time job while you study, get you a great reference, or through word of mouth could get you an even bigger and shinier job offer.
8. Earn your own spending money to do with exactly as you’d like, help out at home, or put towards your savings for a car, gap year or uni expenses.
9. Get familiar with entitlements, taxes, banking, budgeting and other essential parts of becoming an adult
10. Getting a summer job could help you assert your independence, boost your self-confidence, help you to learn more about your capabilities, and might even give you some ideas about what you want (or don’t want) to do next.

Every job is valuable

You might think that showing up to work flipping burgers or serving up ice creams won’t benefit you much at all, but aside from earning some cash, it could teach you how to motivate yourself (getting up each day to do something you’re not mad about), work hard, prioritise tasks, and achieve goals. Plus you could make new friends and have some fun along the way.

At the end of the day life is all about balance. So there’s no need to find a job that has you slaving away from sun-up till sun-down, seven days a week. Something part time and flexible will give you all the benefits, plus allow you the time you’d like to enjoy the summer break.

It’s not too late, but lots of employers have already started advertising and filling positions so you might like to get organised soon.