The Bulletin

Careers and Pathways

Program Leader: Careers and Pathways - Sarah Gurney

University of Tasmania (UTAS)  – Know Your Options

 

Year 12s who are planning on attending UTAS next year are strongly encouraged to attend the Know Your Options day on Thursday 19 December.

 

This event will give you the opportunity to begin your course enrolments, gain assistance with setting up your HECS/HELP applications and have general questions answered as you move into your first year of university.

 

If you are attending, UTAS asks that you please bring the following:

 

  • Your Tax File Number (TFN)
  • Your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • Your laptop (loan laptops will be available but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own) 

 

 

Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)

 

Year 12s who were successful in their application to studying Education or Physical Education at UTAS will need to complete the NACAT as a final entry requirement for their application. 

 

This assessment tool requires applicants to answer two 500-word personal statements as well as responding to a few multiple-choice questions.

 

To read more, and access the link to the NACAT, please click here. 

 

 

Parent Webinar 6pm, Monday 2 December 2024

 

In September, UTAS launched their first parent information webinar in conjunction with their new parents and carer webpage. Given the overwhelming response from the community, they are pleased to announce our next webinar in December, which will continue discussions on transitioning to university, finances, and enrolment. 

 

UTAS will also be introducing a new Parent Information Guide at their December webinar, designed to provide comprehensive support for parents as their teens embark on their next journey.  

 

Register here 

 

 

Year 10 Work Experience 2025

 

Current Year 9s who will be heading into Year 10 at MacKillop for 2025 can officially begin thinking about their week of work experience! 

 

All Year 10 students will be required to go on a week of work experience. When students are on their ‘off week’ of work experience, they will complete a week of transition activities organised by the college. 

 

 

Monday 5 – Friday 9 May | Fitzroy, Penola and Rice houses on work experience 

 

 

Monday 12 – Friday 16 May | Sion, Tenison and Waterford houses on work experience 

 

I strongly encourage students to start thinking about where they would like to go and even make a few inquiries to see if you can secure your space early! 

 

Alternatively, if you are a member of our community who would be interested in taking a student for work experience then we would love to hear from you. If you are interested, you can reach out to me directly on sgurney@mackillop.tas.edu.au 

 

 

Careers Office Bookings:

 

A reminder to all students and families that the Careers Office is open for bookings and they can be made via the following link:

https://calendly.com/careers-mcc