KWS Senior School Fortnightly Bulletin

Career News

ANU College of Business and Economics Equity Scholarships

Their suite of equity leadership scholarships are an expression of their commitment to providing education to the next generation of outstanding students. The following scholarships will be open for students to apply to through UAC.

» ANU College of Business and Economics Access Scholarship

» ANU College of Business and Economics Regional & Rural Relocation Scholarship

» ANU College of Business and Economics Undergraduate Scholarship for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

» Dixon Walsh Scholarship

» D.Brownbill Family Scholarship

» Bhavita Patel Undergraduate Scholarships

If you have any questions, please contact national.cbe@anu.edu.au

What is the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics?

This degree is perfect for students who have a global perspective and are keen to lead international affairs as a career. Recent graduates are working in a range of fields including politics, business analysis, foreign affairs, defence, intelligence, and media.

» More information

Bond University

Bond University Scholarships Open Now Bond University scholarships are available to Year 12 students who excel in academic, community leadership and sporting pursuits. Applications are now open. Students wishing to apply for a scholarship will be required to complete a Bond University Study Application Form before commencing the Scholarship Application.

Visit https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/scholarships

For more information or contact 1800 074 074.

VET

Top five transferable skills, available through VET To win jobs and sustain careers, check out the list and read the advice from career advisers, recruiters and employers at https://goo.gl/vXRHL5. VET opens doors to opportunity. Read more at www.vet.nsw.gov.au

TAFE NSW

Finishing your HSC in 2018 and expect to be looking for work. In just 4 days you will earn the necessary skills to get that casual job in Hospitality. Get your RSA, RCG, expresso coffee making, café beverages and food hygiene qualifications. Courses start on Nov 13th 2018 after the HSC. This is a fully subsidised course and costs only $100.

Information night: Monday 30th July 2018 6-8pm Orange TAFE.

More information: ClaireTuck Email: claire.tuck1@tafensw.edu.au.

Early Entry Programs

NOTRE DAME - Current Year 12 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or are making a significant contribution to their school or community may want to consider an early offer application to Notre Dame University. Such an offer would mean that they can sit their Year 12 exams with added confidence and reduced stress.

Early Offer applications for Semester 1 2019 are due 31 July 2018. 

Find out more: https://myfuture.edu.au/partners/details?id=university-of-notre-dame#/

UOW – Open August 1st – Closes Aug 24th

Macquarie Uni GLEP – Open now – closes Mon 27th Aug

Australian Catholic Uni – Open now – Close 31st July

UNE – Open now – Close Friday 28th Sept (also SRS)

Southern Cross University – Open 12th July – Close TBC

ICMS – Open now – Close 12th Sept

La Trobe University – Open now – Close Friday 31st August

School Recommendation Scheme – Opens Aug 1st – Closes Sept 28th

Universities QLD/VIC/SA/WA – check university website

For all Early Entry programs check the University’s website.

SMH HSC Study Guide

HSC Study Guide 2018 has landed!

The 2018 HSC Study Guide is now available in The Sydney Morning Herald and online.

UNSW Medicine Important Dates

Local applicants: 

  • Interviews for NSW/ACT students will be based on ACTUAL ATAR only - there will be no "predicted results" interview round in November and we will not be contacting schools to collect this information.
  • Interviews will be held after ATAR is released: 17 Dec - 21 Dec.
  • Important dates are now available here.

Rural applicants:

  • Interviews for ALL rural applicants who have achieved a minimum UMAT score (150 overall score) and submitted on time applications through UAC and MAP, will be held at various rural clinical school campuses and in Sydney from October through to December.
  • All successful applicants will be invited to interview by email.
  • Important dates are available here.

Interview dates have been released for several other universities.

Please record these in your diary so you can plan ahead:

KWS Careers Evening

A reminder our Careers Evening is on this Thursday 28th June 5.30-7.30pm in the DPA. It is a compulsory event for Years 10 and 12, optional but recommended for Year 11.

Students are to wear School uniform including their blazer. Year 10 students will need to pick up a bag at the registration tables. Year 11 and 12 will need to collect their name tag as part of the registration process.