Competitions, activities and events
What: Ashurst UK Free Short Course: Building your personal brand
Who: Senior students and adults interested in learning more about personal branding.
When and More Info: On-demand. In this free virtual 6-hour program you will work on your personal branding, develop a LinkedIn profile, and learn how to brand yourself to potential employers. You will receive a certificate and you can complete the program on your own time, https://bit.ly/3EcbStr
What: Austin Health Careers in Occupational Therapy
Who: Those considering a career in occupational therapy
When: Thursday 19 October, 5pm. Option of attending virtually via MS Teams.
More info: This Careers Night run by Austin Health will involve a combination of interactive workshops and speakers throughout the night. You’ll hear from clinicians experienced in the following occupational therapy specialisations:
- Acute
- Rehabilitation
- Hand Therapy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Oncology and Palliative care
RSVP by 12 October via this link https://bit.ly/3F7Kyvz
What: Australian Defence Force Careers Sessions
Who: Students interested in roles within the Defence Force.
When: Various dates and sessions with current members of the Army, Air force and Navy
More info: www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
What: Canada Info Session – Learn more about travel, GAP, working and studying in Canada
Who: Career advisors are the target audience, but Mrs Martin is happy for any Year 11 or 12 with an interest in travel, work or study in Canada to join her for the webinar.
When: 1 November, 9:15 – 10:00am via webinar
More info: Registration is via this link
If you cannot attend, but have specific questions you would like me to ask, please forward them via email to emartin@mscw.vic.edu.au
What: Careers with STEM Navigating a Pathway in STEM – What girls and their family supporters need to know
Who: Students, especially females, interested in hearing first hand about careers in STEM
When: Wednesday 11 October, 4pm, Online.
More Info: For young people, and their family supporters, navigating a pathway into a STEM career can be challenging for a range of reasons. First, STEM offers diverse options in careers, some of which are unknown or misconceived. Second, information available can be outdated, limited or misinforming depending on access to information. Addressing these challenges is a priority. Come along to this online panel and hear from experts about navigating and supporting a STEM career pathway. Register here.
What: Careers with STEM + X – Technology: Build your Dream Tech Career
Who: students who are passionate about STEM.
When: 1 November at 12noon via webinar
More info: In this webinar you’ll ‘meet an entrepreneur who has a goal of growing plants on the moon, an ecologist who uses machine learning to protect threatened species and a virtual reality expert who is exploring how gaming and immersive technology is reshaping the way we work and learn. Email Mrs Elly Martin if you are keen to join her for this webinar. Parents can register via https://bit.ly/3ZD1y6F
What: Cybersecurity with La Trobe University, Quantum Victoria and Cisco Network Academy
Who: Students in Year 9 - 12 interested in finding out more about careers and pathways connected with the multitude of opportunities associated with cyber security. Also those keen to improve their skills and awareness with regards to personal privacy.
When: Varies
More info: La Trobe University, Quantum Victoria and Cisco Network Academy have partnered together to help students develop skills and awareness in personal privacy and cybersecurity. With six programs onsite or online to choose from, why not encourage students to test their skills in a cybersecurity escape room, engage with a ‘Genius Armoury’, learn the basic tools in an introduction to cybersecurity and more.
Register your interest and/or find out more here.
What Deakin Accelerate Webinar
Who: Current Year 11 students who have applied for Acceleration (Higher Education Studies) and are interested in exploring HES with Deakin.
When: Wednesday 18 October, 2023, 6-7pm, online
More info: Register here
What: Flickerfest 2024 FlickerUp Youth Short Film Competition
Who/When/More info: Short film entries are invited from secondary school students or filmmakers under 18 years of age across Australia. Applications close Tuesday 7 November. For information and to apply, visit https://flickerfest.com.au/
What: Magnify Music Camp
Who/When/More info: Magnify Music Camp is an intensive high-level skills camp for high school students between the ages of 14 – 18 who are serious about career success in the field of music. Run by Box Hill Institute, the camp will run between 15 - 20 January 2024. There will be a final concert on Friday night, where students can show off their newfound skills. Entry is by audition and there are only 30 places. The cost is $450, https://bit.ly/45idxrc
What: Melbourne Fashion Week
Who: Students with a passion for fashion
When: Variety of activities over the week 23-29 October
More info: https://mfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
What/Who/When/More Info: National Mathematics Summer School
The National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) is a program for motivated and high-achieving school students that has been held each January since 1969. The 56th NMSS will be held in Canberra from 7 to 20 January 2024. The application process for the 2024 School will open later this year. Bookmark this page and check for updates - https://nmss.edu.au/
What: National Youth Science Forum
Who: Year 11 students with a passion for Science
When: Apply now for 2024
More info: This is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. In-person STEM visit days and events will be held over a week of the program at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers. The program will be held during January 2024. www.nysf.edu.au
What: Newman College Forum Dinner
Who: Year 11 students who are interested in living on-campus at Newman College.
When: Friday 24 November
More Info: This opportunity includes dinner while hearing from a guest speaker, plus parking, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Limited spots (5) available and this will only run if student interest is adequate. Please email Mrs Martin emartin@mscw.vic.edu.au if interested.
What: Newman College Scholarships
Who: Year 12 students interested in accommodation options at Newman College (part of UoM Colleges but also accepts a small number of students from ACU, RMIT and Monash Pharmacy)
More info:
Principal Scholarships: $5000
Rank-and-file Scholarships (Voice):
$4000 (if a resident of the College)
$3000 (if not a resident of the College)
Instrumental Scholarships (Strings/Brass):
$4000 (if a resident of the College)
$3000 (if not a resident of the College)
For 2024 entry we will be offering the following set-figure scholarships to new undergraduate residents who completed Year 12 in 2023:
$10,000 Scholarship - awarded to the DUX of a Catholic school.
$5,000 Scholarship - awarded to the DUX of a non-Catholic school.
$5,000 Scholarship - awarded to students ranked 2nd in their year from a rural or regional Catholic school.
$5,000 Leadership Scholarship - awarded to students that have displayed exemplary leadership skills in their school community.
We also have bursaries available based on personal financial need. These range from $2,500 - $10,000.
We have a guaranteed $2,500 bursary for students from select rural and regional schools.
More information is available on our website - https://newman.unimelb.edu.au/prospective-students/scholarships-and-bursaries/
What: RuralBiz Training Calendar Photo Competition
Who: Anyone interested in the intersection of agriculture and photography
When: Open for entries now until 11 October, 2023
More info: The theme for our 2024 calendar is ‘Working on the Land’ in Australian Agriculture, so get creative and get snapping around our beautiful countryside for your chance to win!
When entering there is an option for you to tell us a little backstory about your photo(s) - we love learning more about your story, but if you think the picture says it all you can leave this section blank.
Details and entry available here.
What: Sony World Photography Award Youth Competition
Who: Young people under 19YO with an interest and passion for photography.
When: Open now until 5 January 2024
More info: For this year’s Youth competition we’re asking you to show us Through your eyes. What is your (and your generation's) perception of the world? From your family to the local environment to your day-to-day life, show us what – through your eyes – are the subjects and themes you want to photograph and share. Whatever the genre, technique or subject matter, we want to see your photographs. You can enter up to three images for free. Find out more and enter here: https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/youth
What: Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Who: All young people 15years and younger.
When: Open now until 22 December 2023
More info: The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages and inspires creative expression and imagination, challenging the boundaries of traditional thinking. It’s a chance for tomorrow’s engineers, designers, and creative thinkers to let their imaginations run wild by drawing their ‘Dream Car’. All entries must be created by hand (drawing, painting, etc.) and submitted online. Simply scan or take a photo of your drawing and follow the instructions in the link to enter. Make sure that the entry has been approved by a parent or guardian. Remember to keep a physical copy of your artwork once you have submitted it.
What: The University of Melbourne Santos Experience Opportunities
Agriculture Experience: 3-day program at the Dookie campus between 29 November – 1 December 2023. Dookie campus is a working farm - a centre of agricultural research and teaching. You will join scientists and agricultural student mentors in hands on activities in the laboratory and paddock investigating real world issues. Activities include biodiversity, sheep science, plant science, protein content of milk, cheese making and robotic dairy. There are 35 places left and accommodation is available at an additional cost. Book your place via www.scienceexperience.com.au
Science Experience: will be held between 22 – 24 January 2024 at The University of Melbourne and is for students heading into Year 9 or 10 in 2024. Students will get to experience university life with lectures, laboratory experiments and hands-on experiences run by our top researchers and scientists, all whilst exploring our world-class facilities. There are only 30 places available, so register today! www.scienceexperience.com.au
What: UQ Trust Me I’m an Engineer – Online Session
Who: Any students and their career supporters interested in learning more about the diverse opportunities connected with engineering.
When: Monday 9 October, 4-5.30pm, Online
More info: Register Here. The 'Trust Me, I'm an Engineer' online presentation series has been developed for high school students, parents, guardians, and current UQ engineering students to offer insights into the diverse opportunities in engineering. Throughout the presentation we talk to engineers making an impact in industry and students sharing their university experiences and journey so far.
What: UNSW – Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing
Who: Students in Year 7-10 who are willing to consider STEMs relevance to everyday life.
When: Open now
More info: Write an 800 word essay on the STEM that's part of your everyday life and you could win a $500 voucher plus publication in Australia's most prestigious science writing outlets. More details available here
What: Victorian Police Info Sessions
Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with Victoria Police
When: 4 October (Online)
More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
What: Work Experience with Parliament of Victoria
Who: Open to current Year 9s (Year 10 2024)
More info: Expressions of interest for work experience placements in semester 1, 2024 are now open. Work experience at the Parliament of Victoria is suitable for students who are interested in a wide range of careers, including politics, multi-media, education, business, landscaping, law-making or hospitality. Students nominate their preference for a one-week placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting Program or Parliamentary Services Program. To be eligible, students must be aged 15 years or over at the time of their placement, be a Victorian resident and a student at a Victorian secondary school. Expressions of interest for semester 1 close at 5:00 pm on 12 January 2024. Find out more here.