Student Services : Careers
Subject selection around the corner
Well done to all the Year 9 students who completed their Morrisby interviews. We are running interviews this week for students who missed out on the first interview sessions. It is important to note that we only get one interview allocation per student, so students who do not attend their interview event are unlikely to get another opportunity. The feedback from students has been really positive – students are reporting that the interviews are informative and helpful.
As we head into the winter months, subject selection is just around the corner again. This is a great time for students to start actively discussing their plans for 2022 and thinking about their choices. Stay tuned for more information on how you can be proactive in preparing yourself to make informed choices during the selection period.
Year 10 Work Experience
Applications for on-site work experience are closed. Students will be either attending a placement or completing a series of virtual work experience activities from home during the week 17-21 May. A reminder to all students heading out on work experience that you are required to complete your Work Experience Journal on each day of your placement. Teachers will be making calls to employers to check on student progress. Students who are completing virtual work experience will also receive a ‘check in’ call from a member of staff.
If you cannot attend your placement on any of the days, you must inform both the employer and the school of your absence.
UCAT registrations closing : reminder for current Year 12s
UCAT registrations for 2021 will close on next week on 17 May. Students who are planning to do the UCAT in 2021 for entry in 2022 to Medical or Dentistry courses, should register and book their date and venue for testing. For more information head to https://www.ucat.edu.au/
Thinking of studying at Oxford or Cambridge one day?
Year 10, 11 and 12 students and parents are invited to attend the virtual 2021 Oxbridge Student Information Session,via Zoom on Wednesday 12 May from 6.00-7.00pm (Eastern Standard time)
The aim of the session is for Australian Year 10 to 12 students and parents to have the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into what living and studying at Oxford and Cambridge is like, an understanding of how both universities assess applications and the opportunity to ask Oxford and Cambridge Admissions any questions you may have.
Register via eventbrite.
La Trobe University Aspire Program applications open
The Aspire program rewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact they have made on their school or community through community service or volunteerism.
Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in September for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements. Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 55.00, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements.
Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.
Further details can be found at the How to Apply link. Applications open 19 April 2021 and close 31 August 2021.