VTAC Registration now open

Year 12 students planning to undertake studies at a Victorian university or tertiary institution in 2018 now need to register with VTAC. Students have attended an assembly, during which the process was explained, and they will work with their tutors in Daily Connect to register this term.

Students and parents can find helpful information via the following links:

www.vtac.edu.au

This site remains the final authority on all matters relating to VTAC applications.

In order to demystify this process for families, additional resources have also been posted at the links below:

For VTAC generally:

http://schoolbox.nhs.vic.edu.au/homepage/9836

For SEAS information:

http://schoolbox.nhs.vic.edu.au/homepage/10117

For scholarship information:

http://schoolbox.nhs.vic.edu.au/homepage/9964

To double check everything and learn more at specific uni websites:

http://schoolbox.nhs.vic.edu.au/homepage/9817

It’s Open Day Season at the Unis

It's Open Day season at Universities, so it's a great time for students in Years 9 and above to start exploring what our tertiary institutions offer. Please download the calendar below and the list of suggested questions to help with your planning. One very useful tip for attending Open Days is to identify the three most important things you need a uni to be able to provide for you, as this will be different for everyone. Frame these items as questions and ask the same three questions at each uni to get a realistic comparison.

Try to visit Open Days before you get to Year 12, as they can be very helpful in clarifying what you might like to do in the future , regardless of whether you end up attending that particular uni.

Monash University Science: Parent Chat

Don’t know what you don’t know?

This year Monash Science is offering another resource for parents who may need some additional advice regarding their child’s selection of a Science degree.

We recognise university information can be complicated and confusing and we’re providing an opportunity for parents to speak directly with a Science VTAC Selection Officer.

If you hadn’t had the opportunity to meet us at Open Day or at our other events and would like answers to;

How does a Science subject bonus, SEAS or Monash Guarantee affect ATAR?
Our entry requirements, subject pre-requisites etc...
Differences between our courses and majors
What to do if your child doesn’t achieve the ATAR they were hoping for
Or anything else…

Simply email science-parentchat@monash.edu with a contact number and we’ll be in touch soon.

RMIT Interview Skills Workshops for VCE Students

Now in its sixth year, Ready Set Design is a series of three workshops for students in Years 11 and 12 where they can learn about careers and tertiary programs in design, develop their folio, and practice their interview and presentation skills.

Registrations are now open for workshop 3 (Interview Bytes), which will be held on Monday 25 September at RMIT’s City campus.

The Interview Bytes workshop will give students the opportunity to hear from a panel of RMIT design tutors and current students about what to expect during a program interview. The panel will share their experience as interviewers and interviewees, and discuss the kinds of questions students may be asked, as well as some techniques for presenting their folio to the interview panel.

Attending students will have the opportunity to ask questions and to speak with students and teaching staff across a range of RMIT design programs.

To register their attendance, students must visit our event page , select the workshop they wish to attend, and provide their details. Students aged under 18 years of age will also need to return a consent form signed by their parent or carer.

Bond University AFL Scholarship

As a proud partner of AFL Queensland, Bond University is offering two Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarships for students commencing university in January 2018.

Offered in partnership with the Riewoldt Family, these unique full tuition scholarships provide an opportunity for one male and one female to enhance their footballing career whilst also gaining a first class educational experience at Bond University.

The scholarship offers 100% tuition remission for any single undergraduate or postgraduate degree or diploma, excluding the Bond Medical Program. The scholarship also includes free accommodation for the first year should the scholar wish to live in a University residence.

Applications for this scholarship are now open and will close 1 September.

Please refer to the attached brochure.

School Holiday activities

William Angliss Workshops

William Angliss Institute will be conducting workshops for secondary school students in the upcoming September school holidays. Each day will include a hands-on activity in one of our specialist areas, a campus tour, catered lunch and a course information session. The program is recommended for students in Year 9 - 12.

Students can now register for the following workshops:

-Hospitality Day: Monday 25 September

-Tourism and Travel Day: Wednesday 27 September

-Cookery Day: Thursday 28 September

Register Now

For more information please visit www.angliss.edu.au/schoolholidays

JMC Academy

This September, JMC Academy Melbourne will offer 6 various Workshops based on Animation, Audio Engineering & Sound Production, Contemporary Music & Performance, Entertainment Business Management, Film & Television and Game Design.

JMC ACADEMY, MELBOURNE CAMPUS

Wednesday 13th September 2017

Tickets are $30 and include a light snack. Places are limited and can only be purchased online.

Find out more

Students can use the code 'MAKEIT25' to get 25% off the Workshop ticket price.

*Discount code will expire on August 31st at 5:00pm.

AUSTSWIM COURSE - Training and employment opportunity for keen swimmers

Want to be a camp counsellor?

CCUSA and French Woods Information Session in Melbourne

Tuesday September 12th
6:30pm – 7:30pm
STA Travel Hub: Level 3, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank.

Hear first-hand what camp life is all about, learn more about what qualities Camp Directors are looking for in their staff/applicants and have all their questions answered.

French Woods is America’s leading Performing Arts facility where campers go to develop their talents in theatre, music, dance, circus, magic and more! Plus the camp offers all the traditional sports, waterfront, arts/crafts and outdoor adventure activities. Australians aged 18 plus are needed to care for the campers (children aged 8 – 16) and facilitate the amazing programs and activities. Over the course of the summer 4000 campers enjoy the French Woods experience, and with that the camp needs over 500 seasonal staff! The camp runs for 12 weeks over June to August. CCUSA sponsor the special US J1 Visa needed to work at camp, screen and prepare participants for the experience, and provide on-going support once overseas.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-a-summer-camp-director-special-event-melbourne-tickets-37053904225?ref=ecal

YouTube link to a short video filmed at French Woods that showcases a couple of Aussie participants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsBv8H2Bbt8&feature=em-share_video_user

Music events: this week and next: get your tickets now!

Big Band Boogie - tickets now on sale

Strings, Wine and Cheese