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News from Holmesglen Institute

Thursday Open Days

Holmesglen’s Open Day is happening on Thursday 12 March, offering a chance to explore courses, meet expert teachers, and tour our facilities. Open Day is the perfect way to see what studying at Holmesglen is like.  Enjoy campus tours, course information sessions, and a free BBQ with drinks.

Browse the Open Day sessions by study area:

1. Arts and Design
2. Building and Construction
3. Business and Finance
4. Computing and IT
5. English, Education and Teacher Training
6. Hospitality, Tourism and Events
7. Horticulture and Environment
8. Nursing, Community and Health Services
9. Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing

Find out more at Holmesglen Institute. 

St. Kilda Career Pathways

St. Kilda Football Club and Holmesglen Institute are excited to announce an industry-first expansion of their education partnership for aspiring sports professionals.

Commencing this year, Holmesglen’s Bachelor of Sport Business and Bachelor of Sports Media students will have the chance to undertake practical, real-world training at the St. Kilda Football Club.  Students will gain access to unparalleled experiences in one of Australia’s most dynamic and sought after sectors.  They will have the chance to work directly alongside industry leaders in an elite sporting environment, unlocking a wealth of experiences within the broader AFL ecosystem.

Students will also engage directly with St. Kilda’s senior coaching staff and executives, gaining unique exposure to the inner workings of an elite AFL environment across various administration and football operations departments. 

Each year, at least four Bachelor degree students will be selected for St Kilda internships with contact hours shared between the club’s spiritual home at RSEA Park in Moorabbin and Holmesglen’s Chadstone campus.

Watch this YouTube clip to learn more.

Learn the Steps to Study in the U.S. as a Student-Athlete

Dreaming of competing in the US?  

EducationUSA, the U.S. Department of State’s official source of information on U.S. higher education, provides free, accurate, and comprehensive advising to students considering study in the United States. 

The U.S. Consulate General Melbourne is pleased to deliver its first free in-person public information session for 2026, designed for students, parents, school staff, and coaches. 

Whether students are actively being recruited, supporting a student-athlete, or just beginning to explore the possibility, this session will help them better understand their options and next steps. 

Following the admissions overview, the session will transition to a moderated conversation with Australian Olympian Stephanie Ratcliffe and her father, as they share their firsthand experience navigating the U.S. recruitment and admissions journey.

Date:                  Thursday 5 March 2026

Time:                 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Location:          Scotch College, 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Venue:               Geoffrey McComas Theatre - James Forbes Academy

Registration is required for all attendees.  Places are limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached.  

Register at Learn the Steps to Study in the U.S. as a Student-Athlete.

Discover Monash Events

Monash University will be hosting several Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks.  Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12.

The following events will take place from March until May and students are encouraged to register early.  

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash. 

News from ANU in 2026

Applications for 2027 Entry

Current domestic Year 12 students who intend applying directly to ANU for an Early Offer for undergraduate study in 2027 are advised that direct applications open on Wednesday 11 March 2026, and close on Friday 8 May 2026.  Early offers are released in September each year. Students can start their applications at any time and log back in, as needed, to complete the process.  

The Early Offer application to ANU will prompt applicants to provide specific documentation, and students are encouraged to be prepared and gather the following documentation:

• Year 11 result and Year 12 subject enrolment.
• Documents supporting their eligibility for adjustment factors
• Additional documentation may be required depending on their circumstance, and students will be notified if anything else is required during your application.

Students are advised to read through the Application Information before applying at Applying to ANU. 

Reminder: ANU Open Day 2026

Get ready to explore a world of possibilities.  ANU Open Day is your chance to discover new passions and world-class teaching and research.  Immerse yourself in our supportive community and learn how we'll prepare you for exciting careers.

Date:                  Saturday 28 March 2026

Time:                 9.00am – 3.00pm

Exciting opportunity: Register to attend ANU Open Day on Saturday 28 March 2026 and go into the draw to win a trip for two to Canberra, including flights/transport, two nights' accommodation and a free campus lunch.  

Register and find out more here. 

Projects Abroad

Join Projects Abroad for a meaningful, practical, and purposeful adventure overseas. 

Projects Abroad has been running volunteering programs for over 20 years. Some of these include:

• Community Work and Early Years Development
• Conservation Work
• Human Rights and Social Justice

The programs run in the mid-year break as well as summer in destinations such as Fiji, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Peru.

Projects Abroad will be running a free webinar for students who may wish to find out more.  

Date:                  Monday 16 March 2026

Time:                   6.30pm (AEST)

Register at this link.

New Pathway to Medicine

From 2027, the UQ Medical School will be offering a new 6-year pathway to becoming a doctor. The Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine program will allow students to enter the medical workforce as doctors at least 1 year earlier than other study pathways at UQ.

This vertical dual program is ideal for high school students who want to progress quickly into the UQ Doctor of Medicine.  It offers excellent preparation for the UQ Doctor of Medicine, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and values expected of modern healthcare professionals. 

The entry requirements are:

• an adjusted ATAR 95.00 (or equivalent) or higher
• Year 12 English (or equivalent)
• Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C) (or equivalent)
• UCAT
• MMI 

The UCAT ANZ must be completed the same year students apply and will be used to rank applicants for invitations to a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

Entry is competitive and will be based on ATAR, UCAT ANZ and MMI scores.

To progress to the MD component, students will need to complete the pre-medicine component within 2 years, achieving a pass in all courses.

To learn more about UQ's 6-year pathway to medicine, please join UQ at the upcoming Medicine Information Evening on 18 March 2026 commencing at 6.00pm (AEST).

Register here for UQ's Medicine Info Evening.

Mr Jack Crameri, Ms Stephanie Grant & Ms Jody McCarthy 

Careers and Pathways Practitioners