I hope everyone is coping with the changed circumstances. There are many online resources now and I have not mentioned them all here. Students with a particular interest should contact Mrs Farrugia and I can tailor some resources for you.

GENERAL

CAREERS EXPO

Unfortunately due to the current situation, Year 11 will not have the opportunity to attend the annual Career Expo in Leeton in which MCC would normally be involved.This event would enable the students to have the opportunity to chat to potential Universities, TAFE, Australian Defence Forces and other GAP year experiences. They can answer questions about accommodation, enrolments, early acceptance to universities and any other questions you may have.

Due to the current situation re public gatherings, there is a FREE Virtual Careers Expo which will be held next Thursday and Friday, May 7th & 8th.

Year 11 students and interested Year 12 should register for a time that best suits yourself next Thursday afternoon. Your parents can also register and chat to future prospects as the expo is open until 8pm.

Year 10 students/parents can register if they feel it would assist with subject selection later in the year.

Interested students, teachers and parents should register at https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/virtual-careers-expo?

An exhibitors list is on the link also.

7–8 May: National Virtual Schools Expo

18–22 May: Year 13 Digital Career Expo

17–21 May: HSC and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo

24–28 June: VCE and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo

Year 10 Subject Selection Evenings UNSW

students can register for a livestream Tuesday, 5 May, where students get help to navigate the HSC subject selection process. We'll cover how UNSW admissions and scholarship applications work and provide an insight into uni life. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-year-10-subject-selection-evenings-registration

Join the State Library of NSW to access resources for study and assessments https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/

Surveying a great career! The RMIT Experience Surveying Day has been running monthly for a number of years now. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping teachers, students and university staff indoors, the RMIT team have redeveloped their workshop. The class is ready to stream online, so students can participate from any location. This online class is held from 2pm-3pm AEDT on the last Tuesday of each month, and is ideal for students in years 10, 11 or 12 who love maths, geography, STEM subjects and the outdoors. It breaks down the ins and outs of surveying technology and study pathways.https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/rmit-experience-surveying-day/

EARLY ENTRY

Students have been notified of the updates to early and direct entry to ANU Macquarie and UC, if you are not sure contact Mrs Farrugia

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility – Rural and Regional The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive conditional early entry with lower minimum ATAR requirements, in addition to a $5950 scholarship to support their transition to university study. For more information, please visit:sydney.edu.au/e12

UNIVERSITY

UAC Guides Hard copies will be available at school by next week until then access a digital copy at https://uac.edu.au/assets/documents/uac-guide/uac-guide-2020-21.pdf

2020 Applying for Uni as a Year 12 Student with UAC - Video on YouTube to help students navigate and understand the UAC application process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznSIo_s_4U

Undergraduate Medical Guide for UNSW https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/UG2020_Medicine_final_v2.pdf

The University of Sydney, The Con “Con-line” Information Session: 5 May, 4-5pm Join this Info Session and have all your questions answered about the admissions process, audition dates, and interview for admission to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with academic representatives and learn more about the new combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees coming in 2021. Register at https://bit.ly/2xF8sQj.

The University of Sydney, Contemporary Music Workshop at Sydney Con: 4 June, 4-6pm Join this online workshop and learn from Con experts about songwriting, lyrics and song structures,for students considering studying Contemporary Music at the Conservatorium of Music. Register at https://bit.ly/2VQuyXM.

UCAT Let the leaders in medical entry guide you through UCAT, medical interviews and the admissions process with this free two-hour information session!https://www.medentry.edu.au/resources/ucat/free-bootcamp

University of Melbourne Medical degrees t hey will also be removing prerequisite subjects for entry to the degree, meaning you can gain entry from any field of study, not just health or sciences.

Read more about the changes coming up here:https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/towards-2022-the-new-doctor-of-medicine

Macquarie University Macquarie University has announced that the caps have been removed and any applicant who meets the criteria for the Early Entry Schemes, which offer students a place at Macquarie based on their Year 11 results, will be made an offer to study at Macquarie in 2011. For the first time, exemptions will be removed through the Schools Recommendation Scheme and Leaders and Achievers Entry Scheme. Mq.edu.au/study/year-12-early-entry.

ReResource to help make a list of possible preferences for application to UAC, VTAC. Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to do all of this using Job Jump. to bank preferences click the 'thumbs up' icon on the left hand side of the degrees :https://jobjump.com.au/helpVideo?video=myAtar

Update From UCAT ANZ: How COVID-19 Will Affect the 2020 UCAT Exam For now, Pearson VUE have adapted tests to meet health advice. To view the full video update, plus advice about what students should be doing now, please visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icanmeducat.

Free Holiday UCAT Webinar (5/4) for Students: Final 90-Day Study Plan to Complete UCAT Preparation This free 3-hour UCAT webinar will provide a 90-day, week-by-week study plan (with objectives and recommendations) and live teaching for Sections 1-5, plus an analysis of the most common exam-day issues candidates faced in 2019 and how to avoid them. Register here: https://icanmed.easywebinar.live/syd-fw-050420

UTS Undergraduate options in Business and Management webinar 5 May 2020. 4:00pm – 5:00pmRegister

UTS Exploring the Bachelor of Management at UTS: A Zoom Webinar

6 May 2020. 4:00pm – 5:00pm Interested in a career in events, sport, tourism or the emerging field of digital creative enterprise?Register

UTS Introducing the Bachelor of Business at UTS Webinar

7 May 2020. 4:00pm – 5:00pml Register

My Health Career Videos

Watch a variety of specialists who give their candid insight on why they enjoy their careers.

Pharmacy:

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/pharmacy/

Physiotherapy:

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/physiotherapy

Podiatry:

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/podiatry/

Psychology:

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/psychology/

All:

https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/videos

Director of Mission

Congratulations Mr Neville and Mr Rizzeri