Hello parents /guardians and community members,

We have had another busy few weeks in the careers office. Students are settling into their new academic year and subjects. We have a few more weeks before we all take a well-earned break and rest over summer.

Congratulations Year 12 Graduates of 2024 – University Early Entry Offers!

Bachelor of Education (Primary) CSU (SBAT Entry)
Bachelor of Educational Studies CSU ADVANTAGE (SBAT Acceleration Pathway
Entry) Bachelor of Education Pathways Entry - Notre Dame University
Bachelor of Education (Primary) CSU (Pathway)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science CSU ADVANTAGE * Scholarship
Bachelor of Information Technology CSU ADVANTAGE *Scholarship
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) UOW
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science – UOW
Bachelor of Built Environments University of Canberra
Bachelor of Primary Education CSU ADVANTAGE * Scholarship
Bachelor of Education K-12 CSU (Schools Recommendation Scheme)
Bachelor of Primary Education UNE (Schools Recommendation Scheme)
Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition CSU ADVANTAGE *Scholarship
Bachelor of Media & Communications LaTrobe ASPIRE
Bachelor of Business and Marketing LaTrobe ASPIRE
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) University of Canberra
Bachelor of Media & Communications University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Communications Media/Bachelor of Business UOW
Bachelor of Media & Communications Macquarie University (Leaders & Achievers Program)
Bachelor of Business and Marketing CSU ADVANTAGE *Scholarship
Bachelor of Nursing CSU ADVANTAGE *Scholarship (SBAT Acceleration Pathway Program)
Bachelor of Science (Physics & Mathematics) UOW
Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Science University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) University of Newcastle (Schools Recommendation Scheme) *Vice Chancellor of University of Newcastle Scholarship
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in Diagnostic Radiography CSU ADVANTAGE *Scholarship
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Schools Recommendation) CSU
Bachelor of Nursing (Pathway) UOW
Bachelor of Primary Education (Pathway) UOW
Bachelor of Exercise Science UOW
Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science University of Canberra
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Law UOW.
Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science University of Canberra
Bachelor of Exercise Science UOW
Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education) Pathway UOW
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science University of Canberra.

Well done Year 12 Class of 2024!

Remember to take a moment to consider each offer before you decide which offer to take up. Read your offers carefully and ask either myself or the Uni if you have any questions before you do accept, decline, defer or enrol. You usually can only have one active offer with each university or institute. So, think carefully before you accept each offer.

Look for Scholarships at each University or Tertiary Institute and consider all the logistics of each location and course. Remember to update your preferences in UAC to your dream course for the next round of offers. You must update before 12pm the night of 18th December when your results come out from NESA and ATAR’s are released. The next UAC offers will be released on the 23rd of December. Do not stress if you did not receive an offer for your preferred course! There is always a pathway into your chosen degree!

Please reach out if you have any questions or need advice on the various institutions and courses or scholarships.

Local Scholarships Currently Open

Narrandera Rotary – Lil Mills Scholarship Open Now!

The Rotary Club Narrandera offer the annual Tertiary Scholarship to the value of $2500.00 each year in honour of Lil Mills. These scholarships are given for any Tertiary Education program delivered through University, TAFE, or recognised Tertiary Institution or College.

Year 12 graduates from this year and last year are encouraged to apply. You can collect the application forms from either the Narrandera High School front office or at the Narrandera branch of the Bendigo Bank. If you are deferring your studies, you must wait to the year of commencement before applying. Handwritten applications must be submitted to the Narrandera Rotary Club PO Box 298 by the 20th December. Students must make themselves available for interviews on the 17th January 2025.

Jan Cathcart Scholarship 2025

https://www.sunrice.com.au/careers/scholarships/

RYPEN CAMP – Sponsored by Narrandera Rotary

I wish to thank the Narrandera Rotary Committee for sponsoring one of our students in Year 9 to attend the 2024 RYPEN Camp held at Borambola Sport and Recreation Camp on the weekend of the 15th – 17th November. The program was designed to challenge students through team-building activities, discuss social issues and develop life skills in communication, confidence and teamwork. While we do not have any photos of this year’s event, by all accounts it was an amazing opportunity which our student thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to others for 2025. Thank you, Narrandera Rotary Club, for your sponsorship of this year’s RYPEN Camp.

Girls On Fire – Tuesday 26th November at Narrandera VRA depot

This past Tuesday a group of female students from our local secondary schools had the opportunity to attend the ‘Girls on Fire’ program, held at the Narrandera VRA depot. This amazing program provided our students with the rare opportunity to explore careers and to develop skills in firefighting, emergency services and responding to and management of emergencies. On the day students were placed into teams and rotated through different hands on and intensive activities that both empowered and tested them on teamwork, resilience, built confidence and encouraged problem solving and leadership skills. With the guidance and support of the various volunteers from each of the local emergency services; RFS, VRA, NSW Fire Service, SES and the Girls on Fire instructors, students were able to learn about and undertake actual rescue responses. Students used fire extinguishers, the fire truck equipment and responded in the fire truck to mock emergencies, learnt to use radio communications, various other RFS, SES and VRA equipment as well as conduct mock rescues of car crash victims using the jaws of life and applying first aid. Students learnt the basics of CPR and using defibrillators and how to remain calm and call for help. We thank ‘Girls on Fire’ instructors Bronnie and Mel, as well as all the amazing volunteers of our local emergency services; VRA, RFS, NSW Fire Service, SES for all their time, support and encouragement of our students on the day. This was a wonderful day and opportunity for our students. We highly encourage any students to take up this opportunity if offered again next year, and to consider volunteering with your community emergency response organisations. Please also know that there are fantastic Apps to assist anyone in an emergency:

TAFE YES Construction Course during Week 9 now POSTPONED to 2025!

We have been advised that the TAFE YES Program Construction Course scheduled for week 9, has had to be postponed till 2025. Rest assured that Fee is working hard to secure the dates for a new course in the new year and will keep us updated as to when that will be. We thank Fee for all her hard work and support of our school and students in her tireless advocacy to secure all these opportunities for our students in 2024! Fee you are a legend!

Career opportunities at Altina Wildlife Park

AFL Job opportunities

AFL are currently hiring for 2025 and have a great opportunity for any graduates who are looking to get into teaching or the sports industry, in becoming a Development Officer at the AFL! The role is very flexible around university/TAFE schedules and provides on the job training that will prepare them well for placements during their degrees and post degree as well.

ABSOLUTELY NO AFL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We love people of all backgrounds to apply, we can teach all candidates the skills to coach AFL however what we can’t teach is enthusiasm and the want to work with kids!

https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=11176&company=C0002497004P

AFL are also currently hiring for a full time traineeship in partnership with the Bachar Houli Foundation. This is an opportunity to work full time as well as complete a Certificate III in Business! This full-time traineeship is part of the AFL Bachar Houli Employment Program, designed to support young adults from Muslim backgrounds in gaining employment within AFL NSW/ACT.

https://aflsportsready.com.au/career-pathways-jobs-hub/entry/34129/

Aboriginal identified traineeship at TAFE NSW

We look forward to this upcoming program for our students in 2025.

Mrs Judy Ing

Careers Adviser

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