No matter how much we are isolated physically, our key concern remains that our students are cared for and connected with; and that they continue to move forward in their learning. Mr Carter and Mr Richardson have been in regular communication with parents across both sections of our school and I commend to you their helpful advice, including here in the newsletter.

The immediate plan for Sydney is uncertain, but can I encourage you in times like these to set your mind beyond the present to the promises of our eternal Father. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Cor 4;17-18

Mr David Stonestreet
Deputy Principal and Acting Principal

We know and appreciate that managing children learning remotely at home while working is challenging. Balancing work, toddlers, running a household, learning activities isn’t easy. We thank our parents for their continued work with their child/children and the support you are giving them and to the school community.

Our teachers have been working extremely hard offsite to provide a quality and supportive remote learning program for all our Prep to Year 6 students. They are spending an enormous amount of time and effort providing engaging lesson activities that help children to learn, grow and improve. This includes making teaching videos, interacting with children via Zoom, giving feedback and making extra support available to all students. They are also endeavouring to implement innovative and helpful ways to support your child and give them opportunities to connect with their friends.

We are able to support those families who need to send their children to school. Our learning support teachers, teachers aides and some casual teachers are supervising children who need to attend school. Please help us by only sending your child to school if there is a need as outlined by the health advice. Please use the Google form to register your child for the first time.

Remote Learning Resources Pick up Take Two!

Two weeks ago we successfully distributed learning material and Chromebooks for the first period of remote learning. Parents and students have found these learning packs really helpful. Our Prep to Year 2 Teachers have prepared another pack for the coming weeks of school work. We’d like to distribute these at school next Wednesday 4 August from 1pm – 4pm. An email and text message will be sent next week. Parents are permitted to leave their LGA to pick up remote learning resources from schools.

Refresh!

Next Friday 6 August our school has decided to set aside a day to take a break and reduce our screen time. The purpose of this day is to take a breath, refresh and catch up on work. This will look a little different in the Junior School than in Secondary. Next Friday our teachers will still Zoom the classes scheduled and post two pieces of work for the students to complete. Then you may use the rest of the day to refresh, take a walk, try something a little different.

Cyber Safety

With more devices at home and children using devices more readily, it is important to consider cybersafe practices to manage, monitor and protect your children while online. We subscribe to Family Zone. Our school devices use this service to filter, manage and monitor students’ devices. Their website has some really helpful links and articles to help parents during this time. I encourage you to take a look at this website when you have an opportunity to help ensure you and your family are putting into practice some cybersafe strategies.

If you have any feedback, comments or questions please email me at headofjunior@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Paul Carter
Head of Junior School

I think this, in part, comes down to the type of focus that is required to develop a technique, learn a piece of music or write a song. But more than that, we know from King David’s harp playing, that God can work through music to sooth and refresh.

Our goal as a music team for this lockdown period has been to get students active on their instruments and also writing music.

Mrs Irvine has turned playschool presenter and developed a series of videos teaching students to sing songs and see sounds on the music staff. Our Year 4 Instrumental Program has continued with our ensemble directors, under the guidance of Mrs George, developing a website with instructional videos, play alongs, posters and sheet music. The website is available here.

Students in Years 5 and 6 are bringing to life particular scenes in the novels that they are reading in literacy by creating sound effects and arranging music in an app called SoundTrap with Mrs Irvine and Mrs George.

In Year 7 and 8, students are working on short composition projects under the guidance of Mrs Stonestreet, Mrs George and Mr Humphreys. The first is through developing an imagined video game and composing music to establish the characters, levels, power-ups, etc. The next project will focus on the Olympics.

And in Years 9 to 12, students (and their teachers!) have completed a two-week ‘Practical Challenge’ where they have set goals on what they’d like to work on in relation to their music reading, technical ability on their instrument and a performance piece. They have been making a short practice vlog to track their progress. From next week students and teachers will start their ‘Composition Challenge’ with short song-writing activities.

Our Music Tuition Program (formally called Peripatetic Program) also continues! Parents had the option to either pause their enrolment for the lockdown period or take lessons online via Zoom. We’ve been really encouraged by the number of parents who have opted for lessons to continue online. I’ve particularly enjoyed seeing the resourcefulness and creativity of our tutors in providing quality learning activities for the students. If you would like to know more about the program or enrol your child, please visit this website or email music@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au. 

Lastly, a large driver of the momentum in music education is regular performance opportunities. Whilst it is too early to lock in dates, as a team, we have been looking at creative ways that we can pre-record and livestream different student performances when we are back on site for face to face learning. Stay tuned for information about this as it becomes available.

Mr David Humphreys
Head of Music

Year 10 conducted fieldwork around Parramatta to find out how liveable and sustainable the city has become after significant urban development, using techniques of observation notes, line drawings and a liveability survey. To gather this fieldwork data students walked around in classes with their teachers to observe different parts of Parramatta; residential, commercial and recreational. They even got to see Bankwest Stadium, the home of the mighty Parramatta Eels.

Year 10 were able to engage with a part of Sydney that most of them do not regularly visit. The excursion was also a great opportunity to put into practice what they had been learning about Changing Places in class. The teachers were impressed with the conclusions that students came to about the liveability and sustainability of Parramatta.

Mr Matthew Miller
Head of HSIE

The play is a solo performance written by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman, with the title referencing the seven phases of Aboriginal history and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's model known as the five stages of grief. The play explores the concept of Indigenous history being a grieving process since colonisation, due to the loss of Aboriginal people and culture. It was an important moment for our students to view a performance that they had explored in class, live, on stage, as they listened to an Indigenous perspective on issues in Australia's history.

After the performance we took part in a Q and A with Shari Sebbens (director) and Elaine Crombie (actress). Our very own Damon Beaton was brave enough to ask a question of Elaine Crombie. He asked: was she personally affected by the issues present within the play and if so, how? Her response gave us all insight into the complexities present in our own country's past.

It was pleasing to see the humble way our students approached this performance. As a Christian school we are to be shining lights in our community: being slow to speak, quick to listen and showing God's love to those who are particularly vulnerable. Through their respectful attitude during this excursion, as well as the thoughtful way they listened during the Q and A, our students embodied what we value here at our school. May they continue to approach our diverse and complex world in this way.

Mrs Kathryn Breen
Head of Drama

I would like to thank all who were involved whether that be the students who were on stage, students and staff behind the scenes or the many parents who were so supportive of our efforts in the lead up. Without your input and support we wouldn't have had such an edifying community experience together. 

As I sit in my lounge and attempt to guide my students through a remote learning experience, I can't help but be grateful. Grateful that we have already collectively fed into our school community so well this year and can now draw upon this while we're apart. Grateful that we have a better sense of what we are capable of doing under God when we can work together. And grateful that our students were given such a rich learning experience while we could be together as a part of the show, whether on stage, backstage or in the audience. What a wonderful opportunity for us all to have had. I sincerely hope you are all strengthened by God during these times as we look forward to coming together once again.

Mrs Kathryn Breen
Joseph Director & Producer

Montana participated in the level 7 section and said she was grateful for the opportunity to represent the school.

"I competed in many events including vault, bars, beam and floor," she said.

"It was a huge day of competition, which was exhausting. For my first inter-school competition, I did quite well, coming 1st on floor and 2nd on vault, placing 5th overall in the entire competition. I was very happy with my results as I had never placed in CSSA before."

Well done, Montana!

In Romans 15:4 I read, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE SCRIPTURES we might have HOPE.” But that’s only the start! I also find that throughout the Bible, the verb ‘encourage’ is often followed by the phrase ‘one another’ or ‘each other’! The God who created us in his own image has revealed himself as ONE God in THREE Persons. In other words, he has DESIGNED us for RELATIONSHIP. The principal means he has set in place for our encouragement is ‘ONE ANOTHER’. It is not surprising, therefore, that our enemy, Satan (meaning ‘Accuser’), who is determined to undermine the spiritual life we were designed to enjoy, is the master of DIScouragement. And, if ‘one another’ is so fundamental to God’s design for our ENcouragement, it stands to reason that Satan will make every effort to destroy our UNITY in Christ.

With all this in mind, what do I have to look out for? Every opportunity that might come my way to ENCOURAGE someone who might be finding things tough, especially someone who just doesn’t have ‘other’ to add to their ‘each’ or ‘one an’! Just a smile, or a positive, uplifting word can do wonders - letting them know about something they have said/done/been that has been a blessing.

The other side of the coin is also important. If we have been designed to be encouraged by one another, our enemy, Satan, will always be ‘prowl[ing] around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour’ (1 Peter 5:8) and he knows how much his purposes are advanced by creating a critical, fault-finding, judgemental attitude in us toward one another. The extra pressures on our daily lives during the pandemic and lockdown restrictions make things difficult for all of us, requiring decisions to be made ‘in the dark’ and that can only be tested by hindsight, a situation which enables Satan to have a field-day in engendering unrest and tension among us. So let us examine our hearts in the light of this and make sure we are more likely to be positive towards, and supportive of, one another, rather than engaging in fault-finding and being critical. 

Another important feature of mutual encouragement is being in regular prayer for one another. Even the Apostle Paul was not so confident that he didn’t greatly appreciate the prayer support he received from friends (Philippians 1:19; 2 Corinthians 1:11; Ephesians 6:18-19). Do we let others know we are supporting them regularly in prayer? Closely associated with this is the encouragement we can give by sharing with each other the things we are learning from God’s Word daily, and the way we see his gracious hand at work in answer to prayer.

The ‘one another’ aspect of encouragement is made much more difficult in the present circumstances. (I was going to mention how enthusiastic, heart-felt congregational singing is also a significant channel of mutual encouragement, but that might be rubbing salt into the wound!) We can be thankful for the way technology is helping us to overcome these problems, so let us be creative and use it in whatever way we can. (I didn’t think I’d ever find myself writing about being thankful for technology - but there you go, extraordinary things happen in extraordinary times!)

Rev Bruce Christian

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.

UAC Digital / Mental Health and the HSC Webinars

Thursday 2 September

A panel of experts will help HSC students and their parents identify the differences between healthy stress and more serious mental health challenges.

We know the recent disruptions to school holidays and classes have been unsettling and no doubt disrupted some of your study plans. It's natural to feel stressed and anxious. If you need some practical advice about managing these feelings, UAC Digital is bringing together a panel of experts to chat about mental health and the HSC.

They will help you understand what healthy stress is, suggest strategies to manage your mental health leading up to, and during, the exams, and provide advice on what to do if you’re having more serious mental health challenges.

https://uacdigital.easywebinar.live/mentalhealthhsc

SRS Reminder - Final Date for Students to Submit

19 September SRS: Applications close for 2021

Steps to completing your SRS application

Before you can apply for SRS, you need to apply for undergraduate admission through UAC. When you do, you’ll be issued with a UAC application number, which you’ll need to commence your SRS application.

There are no fees to apply for SRS, but there is processing fee when you apply for undergraduate admission through UAC.

1. Log in to the SRS application using your UAC application number and PIN. A series of questions and prompts will then guide you through the application process.

2. Enter your Year 11 studies, if prompted to do so in your application.
Applicants in the NSW and ACT school systems: You usually don’t have to provide results of your Year 11 studies with your SRS application as UAC obtains them directly from the relevant educational authorities. If you are not prompted to enter your Year 11 studies or to provide documents there is no need to do so.
All other applicants: Enter the details of your Year 11 studies and upload a PDF of your Year 11 school report. If you don’t have the PDF ready to upload when you first apply, upload it later by logging back in to SRS Check & Change (which you also access from the UAC website). You must upload your school report in order to have your studies assessed and considered by institutions as part of your SRS application. Uploaded documents cannot be edited or deleted but can be replaced up to three times.

3. Upload institution-specific documents, if required.

4. Review your application summary.

5. Accept the declaration.

6. Download your Confirmation of Application.

You can only submit one SRS application.

Nominating your course preferences

You don’t need to nominate any courses in your SRS application because it is automatically linked to your list of course preferences in your UAC application for undergraduate admission.

https://www.uac.edu.au/current-applicants/schools-recommendation-schemes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Directions%20July%202020&utm_content=Directions%20July%202020+CID_ae8ec69d507c97a630ba4614f76ec32c&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Schools%20Recommendation%20Schemes

EAS Steps to apply

24 December2021 - EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for January Round 1

22 November 2021 EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2

Before starting your application, check the eligibility criteria for each EAS disadvantage and the general requirements for all documents (below).

Step 1 - Submit your undergraduate application through UAC.

Step 2 - Select ‘Apply for EAS’ at the bottom of the undergraduate application confirmation page or log in to your completed undergraduate application and select ‘EAS’.

Step 3 - Open the category of disadvantage you wish to claim. Select the specific disadvantages that apply to you and answer the follow-up questions. When you have selected all the relevant disadvantages in that category, click ‘Save’. Repeat for each category you wish to claim.

Step 4 - Agree to the Declaration and Authority and submit your EAS application.

Step 5 - Download your Confirmation of Application and the document cover sheet for each of your claimed disadvantages. The document cover sheet details the eligibility criteria for the disadvantage and the supporting documents you need to provide.

Step 6 - Upload completed cover sheets and supporting documents to your application at least two weeks before the undergraduate offer round in which you wish to be considered (or as advised in the key dates).

https://www.uac.edu.au/current-applicants/educational-access-schemes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Directions%20July%202020&utm_content=Directions%20July%202020+CID_ae8ec69d507c97a630ba4614f76ec32c&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Educational%20Access%20Schemes

UTS - Engineering and IT Early Entry Program-EDGE

 This scheme is specifically for those students who want to study an Engineering or IT degree. Based on broader criteria than the ATAR alone, the Edge Program assesses students' applications on their Year 11 results plus Edge points. More information can be found here: 

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/early-entry-program-edge 

UTS Early Entry Program: Designed for high-achieving school students,

The UTS Early Entry Program allows students to secure a place in their preferred UTS degree based on their Year 11 academic achievements. It’s free to apply and is direct to UTS through our online application portal. Applications will open on 10 August. More information can be found here: 

https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/admission-requirements/admissions-schemes/uts-early-entry-program

UTS - Women in Engineering and IT Scholarships

Applications are open from 29 April to 5 September 2021.

If you are a woman with a passion and interest to pursue a career in Engineering or IT, just apply!

Scholarships for students commencing in 2022 (2022 Autumn session) 

NOT SURE ABOUT APPLYING?

Hear from some of our current students

Women in Engineering and IT Cooperative Scholarship

$66,000 over 4 years (Engineering only)

Women in Engineering and IT Faculty Scholarship

$10,000 for the first year (All Engineering and IT degrees)

Apply here

Do you have questions regarding the application process? Register for the 2022 application workshops. 

Information and tips for applying

We know this may be your first time applying for a scholarship. Watch this short webinar which covers:

Part 1 - Information about the scholarships

Part 2 - Hear from our current scholar, Tanzeem

Part 3 - Tips for applying

Open the video on Youtube to skip to the next chapter.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/women-engineering-and-it/scholarships-and-awards/women-engineering-and-it-scholarships?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM0c7UpwR3-gPOhPo8mMPV77N-CCqRe48Je7S8U-fb1V6tt8YXeQtAkaAlsmEALw_wcB

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) New Early Entry Program

Applications open in August

Close 12 September

The UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT has launched a new early entry program, called Edge. This program will allow students to be assessed on Year 11 results plus Edge Points. Edge points are composed of a portfolio and Year 11 grades in STEM subjects. For questions, contact FEIT@uts.edu.au or 9514 2666. Learn more at:

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/early-entry-program-edge

WSU - Bachelor of Music Applicants 

Applying to Western for Music

All music applicants will need to apply through UAC or direct.

You may either audition into the degree or submit qualifications for Band 4 HSC Music, or AMEB theory and practical qualifications or TAFE qualifications.

To audition for the degree, book a time through the link below. You will be asked to perform two short, contrasting pieces or songs (or excerpts of two pieces) and/or perform one piece and present one or more compositions as scores and/or recordings. Works performed can be covers or originals, performed solo or with accompanying musicians or with backing tracks on your phone.

Auditions will be held on the follow dates:

ï 2021

o Friday, 27 August

o Tuesday, 16 November

o Wednesday, 17 November

o Thursday, 18 November

ï 2022

o Tuesday, 18 January

o Wednesday, 19 January

o Thursday, 20 January

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/music-applicants.html

Book an Audition here:

https://admissions.westernsydney.edu.au/

Western Sydney University Discover Western Webinar

The August Discover Western Webinar is especially for parents who want to guide and support their children through university application and study. Learn about entry options, careers and different pathways to entry, as well as other aspects of study at Western. Register now: 

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/western-webinars.html?cid=em:CAA-Mews-DWW-register_Jul21

ACU Passion for Law Early Entry - ACU Guarantee Program 2022 Entry

All Thomas More Law School Criminology and Law degrees

Applications close midnight Friday 24 September

Current Year 12 (2021) students are eligible to apply for the ACU Guarantee Program.

The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results, so you guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams have started.

By assessing your Year 11 results, we can give you a predicted selection rank and make you an offer before you sit your HSC/VCE/QCE. Of course, your final exams still matter – and you still need to finish Year 12 to validate your offer – but you can tackle them comforted by the fact that you already have a place in your university degree of choice.

Register your interest.

Applications for both Criminology and Law degrees under the ACU Guarantee Program will open later this year.

If you would like to be notified of updates and information about important dates and events of interest to the broad justice community, please Register your interest here.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/choose-your-pathway-or-entry-program/recent-secondary-education/assisted-entry-into-law

ACU Year 12 Revision Seminars for the HSC
August to September

Gain the support you need to succeed during your final exams. Check out the webinars below and register now.

Our free online webinars will help you revise and prepare for your exams. Choose from our English, maths, business studies, biology and more!

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/year-12-revision-webinars/nsw?_cldee=Z2FyeS5ncmFudEBqb2JqdW1wLmNvbS5hdQ%3d%3d&recipientid=contact-5003b227bd3fe5118108c4346bac3e68-184cb8bcbc7543f5b1bf8ccc9247fd6a&esid=866491ee-b9c4-ea11-a812-000d3a085914

Early Offer for University of Notre Dame

Closes 1 September

Receiving an Early Offer means your students can take their Year 12 exams with the added confidence of knowing they have a place at Notre Dame University next year. 

Have a seamless transition to University life, with the full support of our Academic and Admissions staff helping you every step of the way.

https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/early-offer/early-offer-2022

Joint Program in Medicine Western Sydney University and Charles Sturt University

Western Sydney and Charles Sturt both have a strong commitment to the regions in which they are located. The medical program combines problem-based learning and clinical practice. The program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to make an important contribution to the community’s health.

Uniquely, we offer three years of embedded clinical training, including experiential learning from elders and others during an Aboriginal Health Service placement, General Practice, community health services, research skills application, personal and professional development as well as the core scientific knowledge which will become the foundation for your life-long learning.

1 August 2021

Applications for 2022 intake open

30 September 2021

Applications close for 2022 intake

Mid October 2021

Applicants invited to interviews/ assessments

November 2021 TBC -    Charles Sturt University

November 2021 TBC  -    Western Sydney University

MMI interviews are held online via Zoom at both CSU and WSU, your interview location does not determine your final study location.It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they are available for interview. No alternative arrangements will be made for applicants who are unable to attend during the scheduled time.

Applicants who are invited to attend an interview and fail to attend on the specified date, time and location will be regarded as having withdrawn their application.

Only those candidates who attend an interview will be considered for final selection.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/courses/undergraduate/doctor-of-medicine.html

Important dates here:

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/md-applicants/important-dates-and-deadlines.html

UOW Open Day - Wollongong Campus 

Saturday 7 August from 10am

There will be over 100 activities including Early Admission sessions, sessions for parents, presentations from all study areas and tours of accommodation, campus facilities and Wollongong city. Everyone will be welcome, register at:

https://www.uow.edu.au/openday/

UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry Free webinar.

9 Aug 2021 

https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/free-ucat-information-sessions 

Intensive Training UCAT Workshop Year 10 - 11: 

24 July 2021 

Start planning your Medical Entry Journey and Head-start UCAT Preparation Now! To register: 

https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/product/216-simulated-ucat-day-workshop , 

UCAT Check the medical interview preparation workshop. 

21-22 August 

Medical School Entry Interview Training and Readiness. Year 11-12! Considering a career in medicine or dentistry?  

https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-workshop  

For available resources and services visit: 

https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing

Med School Application Advice Medical School Applications Advise and Tips: 

https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/application-review  

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / enquiries@nie.edu.au  /  www.nie.edu.au

TAFE

Careers with STEM: Apprenticeships and Traineeships

25 August. 12.00 to 1pm

University is great for some, but apprenticeships and traineeships combine the best of both worlds. You get to study at TAFE working towards a VET qualification certificate , and work on-the-job, learning and earning a wage. In some cases, the government will even cover your training fees. Winning!

To find out more about Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and hear from those who have carved a successful career path via VET, join this webinar.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/careers-with-stem-apprenticeships-and-traineeships-tickets-162000023431?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Sydney Trains Apprenticeships

Sydney Trains will commence advertising their 2022 apprenticeships in late July. Also, a 3 week female only electrical pre-apprenticeship course will also commence in late July. Your students can experience if an electrical career might be the right option for them.

Please check the website for more details: 

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/careers/sydney-trains-apprentices 

TAFE NSW TAFE NSW and the University of Technology 

We have partnered to bring your students an innovative pathway towards a great engineering qualification. By successfully completing the Dip of Engineering–Technical (MEM50212) course and an integrated UTS Foundation Maths subject (35010) students will receive 24 credit points (equiv¿of¿6¿months) for a range of UTS Engineering programs.

https://bit.ly/3bW5V62

SkillsOne 

The Skills and Thrills Digital Student Showcase is video resource available free to all high school students across NSW in Term 3 (12 July- 17 Sep). It covers: Industry trends for the next 5-15 years, trends post Covid-19, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, SBATs and Vocational Education and Training pathways. Watch here: 

www.skillsone.com.au/category/digital-students-showcase/

COLLEGES

Reminder - Torrens University Virtual Open Day

17 August. Online 12.00 to 2pm. 4pm to 6pm

Virtual Open Day is a customisable online event that lets you explore life and study at Torrens University from wherever you are. Learn about your study options, take a virtual campus tour, and hear from industry and alumni speakers.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/virtual-open-day

GENERAL

Boating Industry Association 

The marine industry is dynamic and diverse; a wide range of pathways awaits anyone looking for a career working around boats, of all shapes and sizes, on some of the best waterways in the world.  Boatbuilders, marina managers, marine tour guides, superyacht crew, marine mechanics, boat sales and much more.  Information about opportunities and current jobs is available at:

https://marinejobs.org.au/

We need more girls in tech! (And how you can be part of the revolution)

Sally-Ann Williams worked at Google for more than 12 years, and was a founding partner of our Careers with STEM: Code magazines. Her next role will be as chief executive at Cicada Innovations, a company that supports tech start-ups. In the below article, Sally – a pioneer and an advocate for women in STEM – reflects on her career as a woman in the STEM industry.

https://careerswithstem.com.au/we-need-more-girls-in-tech-and-how-you-can-be-part-of-the-revolution/

Your free guide to a career in Optometry

Given that approximately 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable, there is usually something that can be done to help your patients.

Given that work-related factors such as clinical challenges keep 78% of Australian optometrists happy and satisfied with their profession, you will most likely enjoy this profession if you like the challenge of putting together all the clues to reach a diagnosis and management plan in complex cases.

The scope of practice of optometrists is expanding. Students commencing an optometry degree in the future will be therapeutically endorsed when they graduate. This means that they will be better placed to assist some of their patients who present with eye inflammations, infections and injuries. It is expected that the number of people presenting to optometrists instead of emergency departments with eye injuries will increase

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

Careers with STEM: Engineering

4 August. 12.00

Engineers have always been important innovators, but as the world recovers from COVID-19, they’re literally at the forefront of rebuilding everything – from the economy, to our health system, agricultural practices and building new products. In fact, in 2021 there are more engineers needed than ever, which makes studying it at uni – or through a TAFE or trade school – a seriously smart career move.

Stumped on how to sift through the thousands of engineering-types out there? Join this webinar to find out what are the most in demand jobs and skills and talk to three professionals who are living their engineering dream.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/careers-with-stem-engineering-tickets-161996484847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Inside Cyber Security Careers – New Hub

The number of cybersecurity jobs will grow by 300% by 2023. Here’s how to get these skills, what cyber specialists do, the best study paths and top employers.

Thinking about studying IT or computer science? Our brand-new cyber security careers hub will tell you what to study, which employers to hit up and what's involved in the job.

http://careerswithstem.com.au/category/cybersecurity/?utm_source=Refraction+Media&utm_campaign=dbd36e2bca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_20dc88b9ea-dbd36e2bca-148898187&mc_cid=dbd36e2bca&mc_eid=5a58dfdde9

Career Expeditions – Dive into a virtual world of coding careers 

We’ve teamed up with Google to bring you three amazing virtual career expeditions. Through the Google Expeditions app, teachers can immerse students in a day in the life of a coder. All you need to get started is a smartphone or tablet and a VR headset like Google Cardboard.

https://careerswithstem.com.au/google-expeditions/

HSC Preparation Courses for Yr10s to Yr12s with the Centre for Continuing Education – University of Sydney

HSC biology

HSC business studies

HSC chemistry

HSC economics

HSC English

HSC legal studies

HSC mathematics

HSC physics

Year 11 (new syllabus)

Years 10-12 study and essay skills

Join our program of HSC prep courses. All course content is tailored to the new syllabus. A shorter, more accessible format – all workshops are one and two days.  We have new, highly qualified tutors – each member of our newly expanded team is a knowledgeable former HSC marker. 

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation