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YEAR 12
Year 11 and 12 students who may have sat Unit 3/4 exams are reminded that the study scores come out on Friday 15 December 2017.
To access these results students can:
· Log on to Results and ATAR any time from 7:00am, Friday 15 December 2017 AEDST. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day.
· Type in your VCAA student number and where a PIN is required, type in the first four digits of your birth date, e.g. 22 August = 2208
It should be pointed out that the school is not able to release results or ATARs to parents or other parties as the results are the property of the student.
Students and parents are certainly encouraged to make an appointment to discuss possible changes to preferences and other issues arising out of results.
The ATAR statement from VTAC and the results from VCAA will be in the mail any time from Monday 18 December 2017.
Find out what your options are after you get your results.
If you’ve applied for university for 2018, you might be a bit nervous right now. Getting your results and making your final course decision can be tough, but you have a number of options and going to an information day at your preferred university can help clarify things.
Open Days & Information Sessions
ANU: Melbourne Advisory Day
State Library of Victoria: Thursday 14 December, 10am – 2pm
Find out about studying at ANU and chat to course advisers and other university support services.
http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-melbourne-advisory-day-1
Swinburne: Bachelor of Nursing Info Session
Hawthorn campus: Wed 6 December, 5pm – 6:30pm
Find out about Swinburne’s new Bachelor of Nursing, including application and selection processes.
Melbourne Polytechnic Info Sessions
Check out some of the upcoming info sessions at Melbourne Polytechnic. You can find the details of all the sessions on their website.
The Hotel School: Discovery Day
Thu 23 November, 11am – 3pm
This event is for future students to find out about The Hotel School and meet students, staff and alumni.
University Information
La Trobe one-on-one consultations:
If you can’t get to a change of preference event, you might want to make an appointment to chat to a careers adviser.
Book now – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/one-on-one-consultations
Tips to increase your confidence before going to uni:
Read the article – https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/pre-university-confidence-boosters/
VET, Apprenticeships & Traineeships
MIGAS Apprenticeships
Two entry-level apprenticeships in Victoria are currently available on the MIGAS website, in Mechanical Fitting and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
Find out more – https://www.migas.com.au/jobs/ Workshops, Gap Years & Camps
Coder Academy School Age Programs
There are after school and school-holiday workshops available.
https://coderacademy.edu.au/kids-and-teens-coding#school-holidays
CoderDojo First Nations
The CoderDojo First Nations program offers school-based workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in coding and related fields. If you’re interested in getting the program at your school, find out more here – https://www.barayamal.com.au/coderdojo/
Monash: MySci Event
16 – 18 January 2018
This event is for Year 11 and 12 students. Students will participate in hands-on science workshops with Monash researchers.
https://shop.monash.edu/mysci.html
Save the date: Camp United Nations for Girls
Melbourne: Sat 25 August 2018
Save the date for next year’s Camp United Nations for Girls in Melbourne. The camp is a political leadership program for girls aged 9 to 15.
Find out more – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-united-nations-for-girls-melbourne-2018-tickets-37884049211
Resources, Guides & Other News
Careers with STEM: Careers videos
These videos provide insights into the lives and careers of people who work in different STEM fields. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or maths should
check them out here – https://careerswithstem.com/careers-videos/
Getting a job when you finish school
This article provides advice for university graduates getting a job, but it’s just as valid for anybody leaving school who is looking for a job. Read tips for putting yourself in the best position when you apply.
Check it out – https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-get-a-job-after-uni
My Health Career videos
These videos from My Health Career provide insights into studying and working in a variety of health professions.
Check them out – https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/videos
Social media and jobs
This article from Deakin’s this. blog gives some insight into how much recruiters take your social media presence into consideration.
Check it out – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/does-censoring-yourself-on-social-media-help-your-job-chances
What it’s like to be a business analyst
Read the article – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/what-its-really-like-to-be-a-business-analyst
VCE Results and ATAR app
Download the app so that your VCE results will be delivered to your device.
Get the app – https://resultsandatar.vic.edu.au/results/
VTAC course changes
Check out the latest course changes in the newest edition of the VTAC Gazette.
See the changes – http://www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/publications/gazette/VTAC_Gazette_Sept-Oct_2017.pdf
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