Senior School Focus
What our Year 11 and 12 students can look out for
YEAR 12 OPPORTUNITIES
Free ATAR Revision Sessions
ECU’s free ATAR revision sessions are on during the third term holidays. They are available online and on campus.
Each ATAR revision session comprises a four-hour seminar covering:
The Year 12 syllabus
- Exam techniques and revision tips
- Question and answer session.
- A copy of revision notes
The Year 12 Subjects for 2024 include:
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Registrations now open!
For information go HERE.
Give yourself every chance to success - ATAR Revision
For a full roundup of all ATAR Revision Programs go to Give yourself every chance to succeed.
There are lots of ATAR revision programs to choose from. I have captured a lot of them HERE.
Things to do in June
If you want to go to uni after school, check out:
- First in Family Online Tools to learn about uni lingo.
- Study hints
- What I wish I’d Known before starting
- Discover your learning style
- Survival hints
Financial support for teaching, nursing and social work prac
The Commonwealth budget identified financial support for practical placements for nursing, teaching and social work students. For TAFE this will include Diploma of nursing students. It is expected that these payments will be means tested, so the detail is yet to flow, nonetheless it is an important recognition of the cost to undertake these practical courses. For TAFE nursing students, who are generally slightly more mature and sometimes from underrepresented cohorts, this will be very welcome. (From TAFE Directors News. Subscribe HERE.)
Curtin University (Medicine) - Casper Test Requirement
If you will be applying to Curtin University (Medicine) this year, apart from the UCAT, applicants will also need to register and complete the Casper Test, which is conducted by Acuity Insights.
- Applicants will be ranked for the interview offer on the basis of their Casper score, UCAT score and ATAR.
- All applicants (other than Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders) must complete the Casper Test.
- School leavers and Curtin Course Switchers must sit the Undergraduate Casper Test. Non-school Leavers (Graduates) will have to sit the Postgraduate Casper Test.
- The Casper Test is held nationally and is sat online from home.
- Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the Casper Test. Please refer to the Acuity Insights website to register for the test.
Available Casper Test dates are:
23 June and 8 August 2024
All admission information for domestic and international students including details about the requirement to sit the Casper Test can be found via the Curtin University School of Medicine webpage.
CASPER TEST PREPARATION WEBINAR
9 June or 27 July 2024.
NIE will be conducting a 4-hour interactive and informative webinar designed to provide students with the guidance and support they need to feel well-prepared for the Casper Test.
Presenters: Rebekah Ramsey
2 July: ATAR Economics Revision Conference
Get ready for Curtin’s annual ATAR economics conference designed to help you to revise and prepare for success! Curtin is bringing together industry leaders to share their expert insights and knowledge with you.The conference will cover strategies for success, balance of payments, trade issues and foreign investment, tactics for section 2 of the exam, and how to master those tricky multiple-choice questions. Alongside captivating speakers and interactive workshops, your ticket includes morning tea, snacks, merchandise, and car parking. Find details HERE.
Register now for a day of learning, networking and growth.
Curtin English competency requirements change
English requirements have changed to allow any student who achieves an A grade in general English to meet English competency for Curtin. This is no longer restricted to Portfolio Entry. English requirements for Portfolio Entry have now been adjusted to a B grade in General English. For all information regarding English competency please refer to the English language requirements webpage.
Alt Pathways – Fee Free
Unis have always had some fee free uni ready places. The budget identified an additional $350.3 million to prepare students for university. This is expected to increase the number of students in these courses by 40% by 2030, doubling by 2040.
YEAR 11 & 12 OPPORTUNITIES
June 2025 Nominations Open Black Swan Ambassadors
The Black Swan Theatre Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity develop creative leadership skills, attend events, workshops and growing friendships with like-minded peers. The year-long program comprises of attending performances, quarterly Ambassador catch-ups, invitations to special events and workshops. Nominated by a teacher or parent, applications are open to youth in Years 11-12.
Find details HERE.
YEAR 11 OPPPORTUNITIES
National Youth Science Forum applications open
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program gives students that are about to start Year 12 a broader understanding of study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
This is a seriously good program that provides insights to STEM careers that you haven’t heard of. You meet leading scientists and make friends with other aspiring scientists who you continue to associate with through the alumni program.
It is held at the Australia in National University in January 2025 (and there is a program is Queensland).
It is expensive, $2,990 plus the air fare from WA, but there are scholarships and lots of Rotary Clubs provide partial assistance.
Check it out HERE.