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Year 10

This group has completed their subject selections after a huge Term 2. We are working through these now and the timetable should soon be in place. Exciting times for this group as they start thinking about their next steps. This term they will start to identify their skills and goals and look at how they can achieve these.

This week in MyPath we heard from Murdoch and Curtin universities to explain what uni life is like and what courses are on offer. I also ran a ‘Ready 4 Work’ Masterclass to identify what employers look for when reviewing applicants for jobs – students were provided with a resume template.

Year 11

UniReady 2025 

Applications to be considered for the Curtin UniReady course in 2025 are now open. Students had an information session in their extended form and at lunchtime on Tuesday where they were given information about this application.

This program is suitable for students who have intentions to go to university and are seeking an alternative pathway to ATAR. They need to have demonstrated that they have a good work ethic and sound English competency (a C grade in ATAR English or A/B in General English). 

Students will select UniReady as one of their six subjects in 2025. They will also need to enrol in a Certificate IV which they complete on Thursdays. At this stage, we are asking students to indicate which Certificate IV they would be considering but they do not need to enrol until after they have been accepted in the course. Students who are not accepted in the UniReady program can still enrol in a Certificate IV. Queries regarding these qualifications should be directed to  Mrs Johnson. 

Students will need to complete the online form below before 3:00 pm on Monday, 29 July to apply. Parents will be required to sign this form to endorse the application. 

Uniready Online Form

If students meet the prerequisites, they will be invited to an interview in Week 3/4. Students will be advised if they are successful by Week 5.

Year 12

The final term begins! We are checking in on the boys to help out with any questions about what comes next and they are encouraged to organise an appointment if they need support. This term we will be looking at budgeting and how the boys can manage their expenses after school, as well as scholarships. They will also hear from our graduates of 2023 ab what life is like after school. 

There are a lot of information sessions at the universities this term. 

See the information below;

Defence Force ‘Day in the Life’ Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). For queries about the Defence Work Experience Program please email Defence.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au or go to Defence Work Experience

Curtin University

• 8 August - Curtin University Medicine–Casper Test Requirement

If you will be applying to Curtin University to do medicine this year, 

you need to register and complete the Casper Test. 

Details are available via the Curtin University School of Medicine

• Curtin Scholarship Webinar - 8 August

If you are applying to study at Curtin in 2025, have you thought about applying for a scholarship? Scholarships offer you more than financial support while you study – they connect you with opportunities to help you thrive at university. Join the experts to discover the wide range of merit and need-based scholarships available to you – and get tips and advice from the team on how to submit a compelling scholarship application. 

Registrations are open, to save your spot and join us online HERE.

Murdoch University Open Nights

Join the team from Murdoch University as they explore courses in Health and Education and Stem, Environmental and Life Sciences.

The evenings will allow participants to explore expo stalls from each of the Murdoch course areas and engage with speakers throughout the evening by attending TEDx style 10-minute information sessions.

• Health & Education - Wednesday 28th of August from 5:30 pm. See how a degree from Murdoch University can prepare you for a career within health industries or teaching the next generation of thinkers. Learn how you can use your passion for sport, rehabilitation, language, science, leadership and compassion to improve the lives of others. 
• STEM, Environmental and Life Science - Thursday 29th of August from 5:30 pm. Explore how a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree from Murdoch University equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to solve complex problems, think critically, and adapt to new technologies.
• Business, Law and Criminology, Humanities, Arts and Social Science - Wednesday 4th of September from 5:30 pm. Be inspired to use the power of analysis, communication, creativity, and storytelling to challenge the way we think about, look at and understand the world.

Notre Dame

• Pathways to Health Science and Medicine virtual information session exploring undergraduate programs in Health Sciences and new opportunities for students interested in studying Medicine and Physiotherapy.

31 August

Details

WAAPA

• Term 3 Acting and Performance Making School Years 7-12 – learn how to apply fundamental skills to develop strong voice, movement and acting techniques.

Students can grow their self-confidence as they apply their skills to stage and screen performances. Bookings are done on a term-by-term basis and each term has a particular focus.  For details and booking follow the link WAAPA.

• 1 August - ECUWAAPA Bachelor of Performing Arts, Performance Making

WAAPA’s Bachelor of Performing Arts, Performance Making is ideal for those interested in more than one area of performance, from creative development to performing for an audience. Please note: this information evening does NOT cover our Acting or Musical Theatre programs. Register here.

• 12 August - WAAPA Contemporary & Jazz Audition Preparation Course 

Looking to study Contemporary or Jazz Music at WAAPA? This is the course for you! Over 10 weeks students will cover aural, theoretical and performance-related aspects relevant to the audition process. Become more confident with the audition context and delve into important components of being able to perform at your best. Bring in your performance piece and receive feedback from WAAPA’s acclaimed staff in a supportive and encouraging environment. For details and bookings WAAPA Jazz

• 17 August – WAAPA Production Tour 

A behind-the-scenes look at WAAPA’s facilities. 

Register

University Early Offers 

To be considered for an early offer complete your TISC application and your first preference will automatically be considered for an early offer if you are eligible.

Early offers will be made on set dates, that is, early offer rounds. These dates are:

• Monday 2 September 2024
• Tuesday 24 September 2024
• Monday 14 October 2024
• Monday 18 November 2024 (after the WACE examinations conclude)
• Monday 2 December 2024

The University of Notre Dame Australia is conducting its own Early Offer process for their Young Achievers program as it has done for a number of years. Notre Dame will be making offers on a progressive basis from 2 September through until 11 December 2024.

Allow around two weeks for the university to assess your application.

Check whether the course you are applying for is included in the early offer program by visiting the Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, Notre Dame, and UWA websites. For more information about Early Offers click HERE

Scholarships

Many scholarships for university in 2025 are now open. Universities offer two main types of scholarships: Academic Superstars and Equity Scholarships.

Check them out here:

Curtin

UWA

ECU

Murdoch

Notre Dame

Please don’t assume you won’t win a scholarship. There are so many scholarships that some are left on the table because no one applies for them!

Need Information About Going to Uni in 2025?

Your go-to guide is the TISC University Admissions 2025 Handbook.  

The Handbook summarises:

• prerequisites by course and by university
• English requirement
• How to apply
• Alternative pathways
• How to use your VET achievements.

Get your copy HERE

Eastern States Universities

Are you interested in studying in the Eastern States? The following is a list of admission centres around Australia.

• Charles Darwin University applications are taken by SATAC
• Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for QLD
• South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) for SA and NT
• Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for NSW and ACT
• The University of Tasmania incorporating the Australian Maritime College
• Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for VIC

Lauren Johnson and Peta Paduano

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