Careers News

Mrs Yvette Kennedy

February, 2026 - FACT: those who have goals are 10 times more likely to succeed than those without goals

As the first Careers Newsletter of the year, I would like to introduce myself to our new Year 7 and Year 11 students and their families and to remind Year 8, 9 and 12 students of the services that I am able to provide. In my role as Instructional Leader Pathways and Partnerships, I am able to work with students to set goals for their HSC and beyond school. These Individual Transition Plans (ITP) are aligned with student’s strengths, passions and interests. I also work closely with universities, tertiary institutions and employers to develop partnerships to assist our students as they seek pathways post school, cadetship opportunities and scholarships. At present our College is working in partnership with many universities and tertiary institutions, including University of Wollongong, University of Technology (including the UTS Start-Up team), Torrens University and SEDA Academy. We are developing close partnerships with local businesses including Kareena Hospital, Stella Maris Aged Care, Matt Blak Property, Hospitality Partnerships (including Sealevel, Kin Cafe, The Pines Restaurant, Flour Cafe, Grind Cafe, and Cronulla RSL.

At the end of last year we held our Working In Partnerships Evening where we were able to recognise and celebrate the number of industry partners that we have working with the College. If you have a business and are keen to become involved more with our College, please reach out to me.

I will continue to post opportunities in this newsletter, as well as important dates for University entries, Early Admissions, Scholarships and employment opportunities.

UAC

The University Admission Centre (UAC) is the body responsible for calculating student’s ATAR and allocating university preferences following the HSC. I will continue to update all the latest from UAC in these newsletters.

University Updates

There will be many opportunities throughout the year to learn about universities and the Early Admission process. It is important that all students continue to watch this space and to attend as many Open Days and Webinars as they can. The more research that students can do, the better informed they will be on making decisions for post school study.

University of Wollongong Discovery Day - 17 February

A number of Year 12 students will be attending UOW Discovery Day next week. This is a valuable opportunity for students to explore the large number of courses offered as well as immerse themselves into the life of a University student.

UOW Future Me Program

This program offered by UOW is a space where Year 12 students can explore post school opportunities and improve HSC study skills. Students enrolled will learn how to research university courses, university pathways, student support, and UOW’s Early Admission process. Students will have the opportunity to connect with UOW mentors and will feel confident navigating life after high school. The program runs for 6 weeks (with one 90 minute session per week). Registrations close on 22 February. Learn more here:

UOW 2026 Parent and Carer Webinars

Throughout 2026, UOW will be hosting a range of parent and carer webinars designed specifically for families to get the information, updates and confidence they need as they navigate the various stages of high school and the HSC. Webinars for families to keep an eye out for in 2026 are listed below;

Year 12 Parent & Carer Future Talk Series – 4 webinars hosted across 2026 designed to give families clarity, confidence and practical tools to navigate the year ahead. Register here:

Year 11 Parent & Carer Webinar – 16th March (Registrations opening soon)

University of Sydney Webinars - USYD are hosting a variety of webinars this term -

Why study Business? February 18, 4pm - Learn about the range of study areas (or majors) available – such as Marketing, Finance, or Innovation and Entrepreneurship - and the many ways in which you can combine your interests. Find out more

USYD Admission Pathways and Entry Schemes, March 4, 4pm - Learn how to prepare for UAC applications and explore the different pathways to study at the University of Sydney. Find out more

USYD Pathways to studying Law, March 11, 4pm - Hear from current students who joined the law community at Sydney through an alternate pathway, such as transferring or studying graduate entry law. Find out more

USYD Study Biomedicine and Health, March 18, 4pm - Learn how this degree opens doors to careers in health, hospital services, and public health, and serves as a pathway to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health programs. Discover how this degree opens doors to exciting careers and future study options. Find out more

USYD Study Bachelor International Studies, March 25, 4pm - Join this webinar and discover how this degree can help you navigate the global arena. Find out more

Colleges / TAFE

AIE Information Evening, March 12, 6.00pm - Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. Find out more

Sydney Design School Open Day, March 28, 9.30am

Explore the studios, amazing student work, meet the inspiring team, get creative making a mood board. Find out more

Sydney Design School Interior Decoration Workshop, April 15 to April 16.

Be inspired. Be creative. If you love interiors magazines and beautifully styled spaces, this fun two day workshop is for you. Find out more

SAE Information Evening, April 23, 5.30pm

Explore the creative and technology courses, meet industry experts and chat to the campus teams about student life. Find out more

Scholarships

UTS Bachelor Accounting Scholarships - Application opens on 1st March

This is an exciting opportunity for students to study accounting with UTS, whilst being paid a scholarship to the value of $55,000. Students will also have access to two internships with different industry partners, and a graduate role after completion of the 3 year degree. Successful alumni who have been successful in this degree include 2023 College Dux Laura Erceg and Distinguished Achiever Matthew Nunn, 2025 Distinguished Achiever Natalie Cantlon. Learn more here - Bachelor of Accounting

General

How to Survive Year 12

The thought of embarking on your final year of school can trigger a range of emotions — excitement, nervousness, stress, nostalgia, anxiety, sadness or just impatience. The Good Universities Guide offers practical advice to help you get through Year 12.