It's great to be back again!

It’s fantastic to be back on site once again. There is quite a bit of information to share this week, with a strong focus on our senior students, as we head into the final straight this year. A quick reminder also, it’s impossible to fit all relevant information into a fortnightly newsletter so don’t forget to check out the Weekly Career News on the Careers page of myNorthcoteHigh,

University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship information session

The prestigious Hansen Scholarship at University of Melbourne offers 20 exceptional students from around Australia free accommodation, living allowance, financial support and mentorship throughout their undergraduate degree. Current Year 11 students who are interested in finding out more should attend an online information session. For more information and registration visit HERE

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years. The scholarships are available to all Australian students, and the majority are usually awarded to students entering their first year of university studies.

Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. Undergraduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of Australian educational institutions, so this scholarship is not restricted to one university.

The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the memory of scholar, soldier and pastoralist Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected statesmen.

The 2022 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships will open on Monday 6 December and close on Friday 7 January 2022. Current Year 12 students are encouraged to browse Hawker Scholarship for more information about the scholarship, and to download an application form.

Seeking an apprenticeship? – Electrical/Mechanical

Otis 2022 Apprenticeship Program

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business. They are currently seeking 1st, 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to join them throughout Australia in both Electrician and Mechanical Trades apprenticeships to commence in January 2022. If this sounds like the next step for you, please send your resume to nicola.hilton@otis.com

Thinking about studying in New York?

Meet Your New York University Rep is an opportunity for students to get any of their questions about NYU answered in an informal virtual setting. The session for students will be held on October 30th at 6pm EST (6am Western AU time/9am Eastern AU time/11am NZ time). Once you register using the link below, the Zoom link will be emailed to you. https://connect.nyu.edu/register/meetyournyurep-downunder

Year 12 important transition information

Please keep your eye on the 21 NHS Year 12 Communications Teams page! Lots of very important information will be posted there over the next month or so

A document ‘Transitioning to University for Class of 2021’ - to assist Year 12s planning on further study was placed on Microsoft Teams last week. This document is also available via myNorthcoteHigh under School Leaver Information.

Remember that the myNorthcoteHigh Careers Page has lots of information and links to assist students with transition.

Students can also make an appointment to see me this term via the Calendly link on the Careers Page of myNorthcoteHigh.

Reminder: VTAC 2021/22 Upcoming Key Dates


ATARs Released	Thursday 16 December
Change of Preference (COP) closes	Monday 20 December 2021
January Round International Offers	Tuesday 21 December 2021 Friday 7 January 2022
January Round Domestic Offers	Friday 14 January 2022
February Offer Rounds	Monday 1 February 2022 onwards

Change of Preference support will be available at NHS 16 & 17 December .

For offsite support during Change of Preference and offer rounds contact Booma: Karen.Burgess@education.vic.gov.au. For further details on support available please see the table below.

For a full list of cancelled, amended, and new courses, visit VTAC Course Updates

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au

Date/Time

Support Available

Thursday 16 December

9am – 3.30pm

Careers Practitioner onsite at the International Students building, or via email, to support students with Change of Preference

Wellbeing onsite to support students on Thursday 16 December

To access assistance, come to school (M11), or email Karen.Burgess@education.vic.gov.au

Friday 17 December

9am – 2.00pm

Saturday 18 December

10am – 3pm

Careers Practitioner can be contacted via email for enquiries and assistance with Change of Preference

email Karen.Burgess@education.vic.gov.au

Monday 20 December

10am – 3pm

Monday 20 December

4pm

VTAC CLOSES CHANGE OF PREFERENCE

Offer Rounds

International

21 December,

7 January 2022

Careers Practitioner can be contacted via email for enquiries and assistance with Offers. Email sent between 9am and 3pm will be responded to same day.

email Karen.Burgess@education.vic.gov.au

Domestic

14 January 2022

Get your Tax File Number

Year 12 students are reminded that it is important they have a Tax File Number (TFN) when enrolling in a CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place) university course next year. Students who do not have one are reminded to apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit TFN Application.

Applying for Teaching or Education degree in 2022?

DON'T FORGET to book in for your CASPeR assessment if you haven't already done so. The final 2 dates to be included in the January offer round are 14 November and 7 December. Sit the earliest test possible to be included in offer rounds. Book in now https://takealtus.com/dates-times/

Tuesday 26 October	Meliora Sequamur Awards (virtual)
Wednesday 27 October	VCE exams begin
Monday 1 November	Student free day
Tuesday 2 November	Melbourne Cup
Wednesday 3 November	All students return to school
Thursday 4 November	Cyber Safety parent webinar Years 8 & 9
Friday 5 November	Sports Breakfast Years 7-9

For your diary

Key Dates