Reddam House High School Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 12

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This week has seen the first two of five parent-teacher-student evenings. Please be reminded that logging into the meeting must be done through your child’s school Gmail account. The code required is the teacher's initials and the student’s surname. This will not work unless the student’s Gmail account is used. Monday and Wednesday’s sessions were well received by all parties involved.

Last week the Year 11 Drama students staged two one-act plays; 'Bassett' by James Graham and 'Heritage' by Daffyd James at the Middle School Drama Studio directed by their teachers Will Hodgson and Chris Montgomery. Both plays featured outstanding acting skills from the current Year 11 Drama cohort. Students performed with total belief and conviction as they brought their characters to life. This was raw, urgent, and exhilarating theatre about young people dealing with the themes of war, terrorism, enforced Nationalism, conformity, and surveillance in today's post-9/11 world. Congratulations to all students involved!

Additional images can be viewed further in the Newsletter

The highlight of the week has been Reverie, the K - Year 11 Ballet. The grace, poise, beauty, and elegance of the more senior dancers were juxtaposed by the cuteness and endeavor by the Kindy and Year 1 students to make for a thoroughly enjoyable evening of dance. The coming together of both Primary and High School students in one production is also special, for the community it creates within the dance fraternity. Thank you to Delia Harrington for all the work that she put into choreographing and inspiring this showcase for our very talented ballet dancers.

The Music Department has been busy this week with an HSC string quartet workshop with the players from Quart-Ed. Each Year 12 Music student write their own quartet and this was the first opportunity for them to hear their works performed. They received feedback and great ideas for improvement from these players, which is enormously helpful. This was followed by all Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 music students visiting the Opera House on Thursday night to hear Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the Sydney Symphony.

The fifty-four Year 7 and Year 8 students who are attending Space School in Houston in the July holiday were treated to a SPACE LIVE event on Wednesday direct from Houston. They were involved with a live broadcast to the United States to talk about all things space related to whet their appetite for their upcoming adventure.

Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 students attended a Paul Dillon workshop as part of our Pastoral Care program. He has been working in the area of drug education for over 25 years and works with many school communities across the country, giving regular updates on current drug trends to ensure that students have access to good quality information and best practice drug education. This year he include vaping and its dangers as part of his presentation. For further information and reading please go to: www.darta.net.au

Educational Consultants from Robert Allwell and Associates conducted testing for all Year 10 students on Wednesday. These tests are designed to identify the full range of abilities of students and to gauge a student’s current level of achievement in numeracy and literacy. The assessment battery also includes a careers interest inventory component. As these students will be selecting their subjects for their HSC next term, these tests will also be a valuable tool in regard to subject selection. The results will highlight a student's aptitude in certain fields which will assist when choosing appropriate subjects for the HSC and future careers.

This week in Science, the Year 7 students were learning all about separation techniques. Some classes have put their skills to good use to distill a mixture, creating a beautiful perfume. Lots of florals, fruit & spices were added together to create the perfect blend of aromas. Just in time to present to their loving mothers for Mother’s Day.

Student achievements this week include:

Jasmine Spira (Y11)

Jazz Spira competed at the State Inter-schools Equestrian Competition in the holidays, jumping the highest level at 1.20m where she received 6th place. She also attended a national show in Queensland over the holidays. The classes were enormous with over 100 competitors in each class (big open classes

competing against professionals!). Whilst she did not place at this show, she did achieve a personal best, completing her first 1.25-1.30 height class. Incredibly brave Jazz.

Public Speaking

In Public Speaking our Reddam team was victorious for the second week and now are the official team sponsored by Rose Bay Rotary Club for the MUNA (Model United Nations) Competition. Congratulations to Hugo Bendeich, Jade Hastings, and Asher Lingam who were amazing.

Abby Sheary was invited to be a junior judge for the Russel Prize for Humour Writing, organised by the State Library of NSW. As this category includes books written specifically for children, it was decided to ask a panel of school children to be junior judges and let them decide which book from the shortlist is most deserving. Each judge was sent copies of the shortlisted books in mid-March. On April 26th the judges were invited to the State Library to meet and compare notes and ultimately make a decision as to which book is the winning book for the 2023 Russell Prize. Thank you Abby, for representing the school as a judge for this prestigious award.

See the link below for the webpage about the event/judging panel if interested.

Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People | State Library of NSW

To our Mothers and Significant Others have a happy Mother’s Day on Sunday and a great week ahead to all.

Dave Pitcairn

Year 12 Drama Camp

Year 12 HSC Drama students attended their Drama Camp last weekend at The Collaroy Centre. They participated in a circus skills workshop from Swoop Physical Theatre and watched 'The Stones' a play for young people produced by 'Shock Therapy theatre Company' that highlighted the importance of staging an engaging narrative through clear characters and transformational acting. Devising work was facilitated by their Drama teachers' Mr Hodgson and Mr Montgomery. The students produced some excellent performance work to kick start their Group Performances that will be presented to the HSC examiners in August. Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding commitment to the process.

BASSETT & HERITAGE - Year 11 Drama Production

Last week the Year 11 Drama students staged two one act plays; 'Bassett' by James Graham and 'Heritage' by Daffyd James at the Middle School Drama Studio directed by their teachers Will Hodgson and Chris Montgomery. Both plays featured outstanding acting skills from the current Year 11 Drama cohort. Students performed with total belief and conviction as they brought their characters to life. This was raw, urgent and exhilarating theatre about young people dealing with the themes of war, terrorism, enforced Nationalism, conformity and surveillance in today's post 9/11 world.

Congratulations to all students involved!

Music News

Congratulations to the 260 students across the school who submitted video entries into our Piano, Strings, Wind & Brass, and Percussion sections of this year's Instrumental Competition. Our adjudications are busily reviewing videos and providing feedback, and we look forward to sharing more news in the coming weeks.

Vocal Competition

This is our final reminder that entries into this year's Vocal Competition (Unamplified) are due next week. In the first stage, an external adjudicator will assess the video entries and all entrants will receive written feedback and RHAP points for their participation. A selection of entrants, as determined by this external adjudicator, will be invited to perform at the finals evening on June 6. Entries are due by 3pm on Friday, May 19 (end of Week 3). Please see the following link for Conditions of Entry and Entry Form:

REGISTRATION VOCAL

Ballet Production 2023: Rêverie

Sport Fixtures - 13th May 2023

ATTENTION ALL SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS: Please see the end of this Newsletter for flyers on the 2023 Reddam Ski Camp (16-21 July) and Interschools Skiing & Snowboarding Championships (10-14 July). For further information and registration, please contact phil.kable@reddamhouse.com.au

BASKETBALL

Saturday 13th May - Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Girls

U14 TIMBERWOLVES vs Reddam Flames 1:05pm Ct 2

U14 FLAMES vs Reddam Timberwolves 1:05pm Ct 2

Boys

U10 LAKERS vs Newtown Panthers 9:25am Ct 3

U12 BUCKS vs St. Spyridon College 11:15am Ct 4

CROSS

NETBALL

Reddam 1 v STC 05, 1:15 PM

Reddam 2 v Kambala 6, 1:15 PM

Reddam 3 v Mascot 16, 12:00 PM

Reddam 4 v Double Bay Diamonds 13, 12:00 PM

Reddam 5 v Bondi Phoenix 14 PInk, 11:00 AM

Reddam 6 v STC 11, 12:00 PM

Reddam 7 v Coogee 14 White, 12:00 PM

Reddam 8 v STC 14, 11:00 AM

Reddam 9 v KRB 20, 11:00 AM

Reddam 10 v Double Bay, 10:00am

Reddam 11 v Juniors, 10:00am

Reddam 12 v KRB, 10:00am

Reddam 13 v All Stars, 9:00am

Reddam 14 v Coogee, 8:00am

Reddam 15 v BYE

SOCCER

High School Girls

Reddam Under 15s v Bye

High School Boys

Reddam Year 10 v Sydney Boys High School, Mission Field No.9 Parkes Drive Centennial Park 12.00 noon

Reddam 9R v Sydney Boys High School, Mission Field No.10 Parkes Drive Centennial Park 10.00am

Reddam Year 9E v Sydney Boys High School, Mission Field No.10 Parkes Drive Centennial Park 11.00am

Reddam Year 8 v Kings, Parade Ground No. 6 Grand Parade Centennial Park 10.00am

Reddam Year 7R v Kings, Parade Ground No. 6 Grand Parade Centennial Park 9.00am

Reddam Year 7E v SHORE, SHORE Playing Field Northbridge G, 10.00am. The bus will leave Edgecliff Rd

Woollahra at 8.45am

Reddam Primary

Reddam 9 United V Easts Torino 10.00am Queens Park 2D

Reddam 9 City V Easts Milan 10.00am Queens Park 10B

Reddam 10 United V Glebe Wanderers 11.00am Heffron Park 1B

Reddam 10 City BYE

Reddam 11 City V Easts Vigo 12.00pm Queens Park 2A

Reddam 12 City VEasts Berlin 1.00pm Queens Park 12A

Sport Results - 6th May 2023

BASKETBALL Girls

U16 MYSTICS vs Newtown Storm 21 - 22

U18 SUNS vs Reggae Rockers 11 - 23

U18 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 31 - 43

U10 BOOMERS vs All Blacks 6 - 23

U14 TIMBERWOLVES vs Inner City Magic 59 - 13

U14 FLAMES vs Sydney HoopStars Panthers 21 - 10

Boys

U10 LAKERS vs Sydney HoopStars Cooperheads 25 - 8

U12 BUCKS vs Reddam Hornets 20 - 18

U12 CAVALIERS vs Newtown Swans 32 - 27

U12 HORNETS vs reddam Bucks 18 - 20

U14 MAVERICKS vs Maccabi Warriors 27 - 66

U18 HEAT vs Big Dream 44 - 26

U18 MAGIC vs Road Runners Black 26 - 54

NETBALL

Reddam 1 v RBM Inter 3, 14-34

Reddam 2 v Bondi United 2, 23-51

Reddam 3 v STC 08, 20-30

Reddam 4 v RRNC 15 Blue, 10-31

Reddam 5 v Saints 14 Blue, 33-11

Reddam 6 v RRNC 14 Pink, 19-8

Reddam 7 v Kambala 13, 6-20

Reddam 8 v BYE

Reddam 9 v Mascot 24, 3-5

Reddam 10 v Rosebay Magic, 1-28

Reddam 11 v Saints, 3-14

Reddam 12 v Juniors, 0-15

Reddam 13 v St Catherines, 14-4

Reddam 14 v Randwick Rugby, 1-11

Reddam 15 v Randwick Rugby, 4-8

SOCCER Girls

Reddam Under 15s v Easts FC 1 - 5

Boys

Reddam Year 10 v Grammar 4-1

Reddam Year 9 v Grammar 3-0

Reddam Year 9E v Grammar 3-0

Reddam Year 8 v SHORE 9-1

Reddam Year 7R v SHORE 3-1

Reddam Year 7E v Kings 1-4

Reddam 9 United 4 Mascot Kings 2

Reddam 9 City 9 Easts Parma 4

Reddam 10 United 1 Maroubra United 7

Reddam 10 City 4 Easts Red 2

Reddam 11 City 11 Easts Ibiza 0

Reddam 12 City 1 Maroubra Terminators 2

Careers News

GENERAL

Year 12 please make an appointment with Ms Jones for any Careers advice.

Year 12 for further information and deadlines, you must READ THE EMAILS sent to you directly by Ms Jones.

HSC and Careers Expo Randwick Racecourse - an invaluable opportunity to find out about various careers, universities and gain extra knowledge for your subjects. Saturday 3 June 2023.

General Admission is $12 per person.

Please scroll through and expand the University cards or website cards of choice to review content.

ANU Direct Applications are currently open - https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/domesticapplications-anu-undergraduate

• ANU Applications opened Wednesday 1 March and will close Monday 15 May. Students can start their application at any time and log back in as needed to complete the process

• Students need to include their co-curricular activities with appropriate documentation: https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/domestic-applications-anuundergraduate/applying-to-anu-application-details/co

• NSW HSC students do not need to include their year 11 reports in their application; ANU will access this information from NESA.

• IB students will need to upload their Year 11 results

• Students applying for a program with prerequisite subjects need to provide documentation showing their year 12 subject enrolments (school document, or from NESA or IBO, or supplementary form)

• ANU has supplementary forms available which students can use when submitting their documents (if their existing documents are already in the correct format, they don’t have to use these forms)

• Co-Curricular Documentation Template: https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Cocurricular%20or%20service%20supporting%20documentation%20template.pdf

• Year 11 Results

Form: https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Year%2011_Supplementary_Assessment_Form.p df

• Year 12 Subject

Form: https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Year%2012%20Subject%20Enrolment%20form.p df

ARMY RESERVE CAREER DAY

When: Saturday 20th May

Where: 4/3 Wollongong Army Reserve Depot, 91 Gipps Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500

REGISTER HERE

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

ACT nursing and paramedicine enhanced guided visit | Tuesday 4 July 10am – 1pm Register now

ACT social work enhanced guided visit | Wednesday 12 July 11am – 1pm Register now

ACT teaching enhanced guided visit | Thursday 13 July 11am – 1pm Register now

Did you want to take a deeper dive into your desired field of study? Join us for a discipline-specific guided visit.

You’ll be shown around campus by a current student in your discipline and meet academic staff for a Q&A session.

Guided visits all campuses | Year round Register now

Explore your local ACU campus and its facilities.

Open Day

Blacktown Campus Saturday 29 July 10am – 2pm

North Sydney Campus Saturday 5 August 10am – 2pm

Canberra Campus Saturday 2 September 12pm – 3pm

Strathfield Campus Saturday 9 September 10am – 2pm

Register your interest

Our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to find out all you need to know about studying at ACU. You can talk with current students and staff, discuss your study options with our experts, attend a presentation or panel, tour the campus, and take part in a range of fun activities.

Study at ACU Webinar Series

Entry and pathways for Year 12 students | Tuesday 23 May 6 – 6.45pm Register now

Students can learn about the various pathways and entry schemes at ACU

Regional and remote student info session and panel | Tuesday 20 June 6 – 6.30pm Register now

Join us to hear about entry programs, student accommodation options, scholarships, support services, student life and more.

ACU Guarantee: early offer application process and student panel (NSW/ACT/Qld) | Tuesday 18 July 6 – 6.30pm Register now

Join us to learn detailed information on how to apply to this early offer program, and hear current students share their experiences.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Various dates Explore ACU:NSW Campuses

1-3 June HSC Careers Expo

22-24 June Western Sydney Careers Expo

Webinars

1 June What’s new and what’s changed

19 July ACU Entry and pathways

Various dates Study at ACU Series

Various dates Talk with Industry Series

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

WEBINAR SERIES FOR YEAR 12 The Year 12 series provides students with everything they need to know about university – from exploring our courses, entry programs and how to apply, to reducing Year 12 study stress and leaving home.

7 June - Early Entry Info Session

14 June - Study Without Stress

19 July - Relocating to Macquarie. All sessions are from 6:00 - 7:00pm. All registrants are provided with a link to the recording of the session after the webinar. REGISTRATION

SAVE THE DATES

MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS EARLY ENTRY SCHEME Applications open 1 June

OPEN DAY Saturday, 12 August

RESOURCES

HSC STUDY LAB

HSC Study Lab is an online learning and teaching resource for year 11 and year 12 students and teachers. These courses are based on the aims and objectives of the NSW syllabus and are available online 24/7.

LEARN MORE

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Key dates for 2023

18 April - 20 September Monash Medicine Tours

27 June - 4 July Science Precinct Tours

Access Monash Online Seminars | 4 May - 12 September Online Seminar Series

Access Monash mentors are delivering online seminars providing tips and insider knowledge from March to September for high school students. Find out more

General Updates:

Self-guided campus tours

Discover Monash events

One-on-one consultations

Indigenous student support

Monash explorer

Monash Guarantee and SEAS

Disability Support Services

Peer Mentoring

Monash Business School

Primary Teaching

Virtual World Engineering

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY

Notre Dame University's Young Achievers Early Offer Program is now open!

Your students can now submit an application to Australia's #1 University for overall employment of graduates.* We're committed to supporting each student individually to grow their skills and impact as ethical leaders of the future.

Important: Applications for the Young Achievers Early Offer Program can only be made by applying direct and will close on 30 September. Any applications made to Notre Dame from UAC will not be considered for an early offer, these applications will be considered during main round only. Apply Direct

Young Achievers Early Offer Information Session - Wednesday 17 May | 6:00-8:00PM

We encourage students and their families to join us at Notre Dame's vibrant Broadway Campus for a dedicated early offer information session. They'll have the chance to hear directly from our academics and get individual application advice in a fun and relaxed setting. Plus, there'll be free nibbles and be the first to know specific details and learn more about the incredible benefits of the early offer program at Notre Dame. Register Here

Have a student who needs assistance with their application now? Notre Dame offers 1:1 application advice sessions for Year 12's and you can book a time with us here.

RMIT

RMIT's Early Offer Program is now live!

Which means your Year 12 students can use their life experiences and skills for consideration, allowing them to be accepted on a lower ATAR and potentially offered a conditional offer in September for 2024 uni studies.

More RMIT course are on offer and we have simplified instructions on our website to make it easier for your students to understand the application process.

We have also listened to your feedback and included the option for your students to provide permission for us to release their application results with you, so you can further support them.

If your students have any questions they can email us directly at earlyoffer@rmit.edu.au.

Access Early Offer website here!

RMIT Open Days 2023

Save the datesWe’re excited to announce the 2023 dates for RMIT's Open Days by campus and location. More details will be announced closer to dates.

• Bundoora – Sunday, 6 August

• City and Brunswick – Sunday, 13 August

• Point Cook Flight Training – Sunday, 20 August

• Bendigo Flight Training – Sunday, 27 August

Register to stay up-to-date

Pathways @ RMIT

We have a landing page for anyone who is considering pathway options. It is a handy tool to find out what suitable courses students may think about if they are fearful of not having the correct prerequisites or ATAR.Learn more

Visit Ngarara Willim Centre

2023 Ngarara Willim are excited to host all year 9-12 Indigenous students for a tour of our City campus and a visit to our Ngarara Willim Centre. Your students will hear from Ngarara Willim staff and receive information packs to take home. Feel free to reach out to organise a time and day. Contact us Publication Update

RMIT 2024 Degree and Diploma Course GuideNow available!Our brand new course guides are now available – if you’ve already placed an order, we’re processing it right now and will have it out to you soon. Otherwise, simply click the link below to get your order in. Place order here Spotlight on RMIT

Space Teams Academy

RMIT University’s Space Industry Hub and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation are offering students the opportunity to participate in a virtual space program. A group of 32 Year 7 and 8 students will take part in the program in 2023 and will have access to RMIT’s VX Lab featuring cutting-edge virtual reality technology. Learn more

RMIT Aviation students represented at Avalon Airshow

With the 2023 Australian International Airshow show back for the first time in four years, students from RMIT Flight Training were on hand to discuss their passions for the industry.

Natalie Tassakos is into the second year of her degree and said that her desire to become a pilot can be traced back to when she was five years of age. Read more Useful resources

RMIT for Parents

Do your parent and guardian communities want to know more about RMIT? Here's a helpful page dedicated to support them with student's studies. Read more

Equitable Learning Services

The ELS team supports and creates equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition. ELS works in partnership with students to create an Equitable Learning Plan. Read more

Student accommodation in Melbourne

For students looking for purpose-built student accommodation in Melbourne, check out our regularly updated wesite with details on housing options and student support. In addition, scholarships are available with several accommodation providers. Eligibility requirements include Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Accommodation website

Students learn app development fundamentals with Apple

The first group of participants have completed the Apple Foundation Program at RMIT, one of only two Australian institutions to offer the initiative which introduces the foundations of Swift and app development. Over a four-week program, participants worked on Mac and iPhone to design and prototype an original app. Learn more

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

Southern Cross University has early entry and other options for entry for interested students.

Southern Cross Advance allows high school students to explore their future career and study options, advance their leadership skills and make connections. It also provides opportunities for direct entry, early offers and scholarships.

You can find out more information Southern Cross Advance or download the PDF here.

Applications open 4 April 2023, providing graudating high school students the opportunity to secure a place in a Southern Cross University degree before Year 12 results are released.

Open Day - talk to use about courses, ask questions about your individual situation or find out more about styding at Southern Cross Uni. Online from July 7: discover.scu.edu.au

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Year 12 Information Evening | Thursday 25 May, 4–7 pm

Due to overwhelming demand, we are excited to announce a second Year 12 Information Evening will be held on Thursday 25 May, 4–7 pm. Year 12 students and their parents/guardians are invited to join us on campus to learn about university entry, scholarships, study options and more. This is an ideal opportunity for students to explore their options and ask any questions they may have about the next steps to joining the Sydney community. Click here to view the program for the evening and to register.

MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme | Webinar

Join us online on Wednesday the 14th of June 5–5:30 pm to learn about our new MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out how you can enter your dream degree with a lowered ATAR requirement and receive ongoing financial and other support, including an $8,500 per annum scholarship. Find out about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, benefits, and frequently asked questions.

Reminders and updates

ARTiculate Talk series: support for HSC students and resources for high school teachers

Our ARTiculate talk series aims to support high school students undertaking the HSC to enrich their understanding in subjects related to arts, humanities and social sciences, and serve as a resource to teachers. Here are our upcoming online sessions:

Studies of Religion: Australian religion in social context - census data, land rights and the constitution | Monday 8 May, 4:30–5:30 pm

Click here to register.

English: Critical and creative responses under pressure | Thursday 15 June, 5–6 pm

Click here to register.

Film studies masterclass | Tuesday 23 May, 5:30–6:15 pm:Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton"Films that changed my life"

Calling all budding film-buffs, scriptwriters and creatives! The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is cracking open its doors to 20 lucky guests to sit in with current creative writing and film studies students for a very special masterclass with Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. Sign up here for this unique opportunity to learn from Margaret and David about the films that changed their life, the evolution of the film industry, the power of language in film criticism, as well as how to turn your passion for cinema into a career.

Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) Portfolio Day: online and in person eventTuesday 30 May 2023

Online

The SCA at the University of Sydney invite students to attend our online portfolio feedback sessions to assist with the preparation of their portfolios and application to study one of our visual arts courses. Students can register for any session between 4–7 pm to receive personalised feedback on their portfolio and visual arts practice through a private consultation with one of our visual arts Academic staff. There will be one 30-minute presentation at 5 pm for those wishing to hear more about the degree.

Register here.

In-person

Students can join us at the Camperdown main campus for a short presentation followed by a 1:1 personal feedback session on their current portfolio to identify opportunities for improvement before their final submission. Students are also invited to join a tour of the facilities by current students, where they can discover what it's like to study at the SCA. Register here.

Indonesia in Action Day, School of Languages and Cultures

Friday 9 June, 9 am – 2 pm

Indonesia in Action Day aims to bring Indonesian language students from multiple schools to the University with the ultimate purpose of encouraging lifelong interest in Indonesia and to strengthen the learning of Indonesian in NSW. This year’s event will have multiple rounds of fun activities and presentations aimed at increasing student engagement and exposure to Indonesian language and culture. Students will also have the opportunity to hear from current University of Sydney students and graduates who have studied Indonesian about their experiences, insights, and how Indonesian has boosted their career opportunities. Click here to register and find out more.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM): Submit your audition or portfolio

Register your audition/interview via our portal if you are applying to the University's SCM for an undergraduate degree commencing in Semester 2 2023 or Semester 1 2024.

For more information on audition/interview requirements, important dates and how to apply, or to register, click here.

New Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Sydney will be offering two new degrees in Agricultural Science from Semester 1, 2024:

– Bachelor of Agricultural Science (3 years)

– Bachelor of Agricultural Science (4 years).

These degrees will replace existing Science streams in Agriculture and Food and Agribusiness. Admissions requirements are ATAR 75 guaranteed (or equivalent) and no prerequisites. These new degrees will equip students with the skills required for professional work in the agriculture sector. Join our information session on Wednesday 14 June or arrange a presentation at your school on these new Agricultural Science degrees with one of our staff or academics. Contact Yasodara via this email to arrange a presentation.

Webinars in May

Click here to view all of our upcoming webinars

Interested in Studying Nutrition or Becoming a Dietitian?Wednesday 17 May 4–4:30 pm

Join us to learn more about our Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree, study pathways and how it will help set you up for success in your career aspirations in the nutrition and dietetics discipline. The nutrition field is constantly evolving with new information emerging daily, which is why our degree incorporates exciting new subjects, including: FMHU2001 Mythbusting food and health and NTDT3002 Evidence-based practice in nutrition.

Life of a Veterinarian | Wednesday 31 May 4–4:30 pm

Home to one of the best veterinary schools in Australia, and top 25 in the world*, the University of Sydney leads in veterinary education, animal science and research. Join this session with Dr Katrina Bosward from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science to discover what studying veterinary medicine involves, what an average day for a veterinarian is like and how you can pursue studies towards becoming a vet.

Entry Schemes and Admission Pathways | Wednesday 31 May 5–5:30 pm

There's more than one way to gain entry to your dream degree at the University of Sydney. Our entry schemes and pathways help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, special high school achievements and other abilities and activities. Join us to find out more.

UAC

Applications are open

Applications for study at uni in 2024 are open. Students can apply for undergraduate study as well as the Schools Recommendation Scheme, the Educational Access Scheme and Equity Scholarships

Although not all courses for 2024 are available now, students can choose any 2024 course to complete their application and come back later to review and change their preferences as courses are added. All semester 1, 2024 courses will be available by August.

Applications for international Year 12 students will open on Wednesday 19 April.

UAC PINs

Students received their UAC PIN this week. PIN emails were sent to the email address NESA or ACT BSSS has on file. Students should register a personal email address (rather than a school one) with NESA. They can do this by logging in to Students Online. This will mean they can still be contacted by UAC in December when they have left school.

How to apply for uni

Why apply through UAC?

We know that students are unsure about whether they should apply directly to an institution or through UAC, and to increase their chances many are doing both. Not all institutions accept direct applications from Year 12 students but it’s important for students considering a direct application to remember the following:

• A UAC application gives students five course preferences to choose; they don’t have to apply five times to five different institutions.

• Having a UAC application enables students to apply for Access and early entry schemes: EAS, SRS and Equity Scholarships.

• Having a UAC application as well as a direct application will give students more chance of securing an offer, so long as they don't enter the same preferences in both applications.

UAC Guide 2023/24

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

UNSW KEY DATES FOR 2023

Mark your calendars – we have published this year’s key dates, including a busy calendar of events to support students.

We will advise as soon as event registration is open for the following events.

May 11&23 Year 10 Info Evening: Subject Selection

May 17 On time UCAT ANZ Applications close (Medicine)

June 13&15 Year 12 Info Evening: Your Journey to UNSW

July most UNSW Scholarships open

August EAPL Adjustment Factor Scheme Applications Open

September 2 UNSW Open Day

September 30 UAC Early Bird Preferences close UNSW Medicine Application Portal close UNSW Scholarships Applications close

October 11 HSC Written exams begin

November 30 EAPL applications close

December UNSW Info Week

LAT program for those interested in studying Law at UNSW next year:

We have an exciting opportunity for your students interested in studying law at UNSW! As you may already know, the Law Admission Test (LAT) is a crucial step towards gaining admission into law at UNSW. That's where LAT Plus comes in. Our Law Admission Test (LAT) Plus Accelerator Program is designed to help students develop essential skills required to succeed in the LAT. The LAT Plus Accelerator equips students with the tools, advice, and confidence to succeed in the LAT.

The LAT Plus Accelerator is an interactive program which helps students develop strategies for deconstructing questions, solidify critical thinking skills, and hone persuasive writing abilities. We also provide strategies to succeed in the LAT and empower students to achieve their full potential.

We offer students an immersive experience where they will have the opportunity to ask live questions, partake in interactive exercises, complete practice papers, and receive live feedback during the Program. In addition, we offer further practice papers and complementary written feedback to help students continue refining their skills following the completion of the program. If interested see Ms Jones for more details.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY

Open Day – Sunday 2 July 2023 – save the date !

Registrations are now open for Open Day 2023. Register now to join us on Sunday 2 July for your change to win 1 of 3 e-giftcards valued at $1000.

Open Day is a great opportunity to discover everything Western has to offer, explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, find out about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward and more. Register your interest HERE

Discover Western Webinars Series – learn about a range of study options Western offers with a focus on a specific area of study across the series. Each webinar will include virtual access into the facilities on campus. For more information on the webinars and their schedule, visit the DWW webpage

New Degree – Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management – Western’s School of Social Science has a new degree. This degree, designed with industry, prepares graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy. Find out more about the degree and the suite of majors available.

Waverley library

Waverley Library is running an event on ChatGPT and other online AI tools on Wednesday 24th May from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Educator and lecturer Mohan Dhall will discuss how to manage ChatGPT and other online AI tools:

- Understanding how AI tools work

- The implications of ChatGPT on homework

- The effect of ChatGPT on schools and teachers

- What AI tools mean for school assessment

- How children need to be guided in their use of AI tools

Upcoming Events

12-14 May: Year 11 Art Retreat

LINK TO CAREERS EXPO PAGE

15 May: 2023 Cambodia Tour Information Evening

27-29 May: HSC Visual Arts Showcase

7 June: History Tour 2024, Information Evening

12 June: King's Birthday (school closed)

16-22 June: Years 7, 8 & 9 Half Yearly Examinations

16-30 June: Years 10 & 11 Mid Year Examinations

22 June - 7 July: Year 12 Pre-Trial Examinations

30 June: Students last day of term (excluding Y12 still sitting exams)

Reddam House Tours / Camps 2023

Reddam House Tours / Camps 2024

Inspired Global Camp Spotlight

St Peter's International School

Discover Portugal through action-packed adventure, watersports and cultural trips at St Peter's International School.

Camp Highlights:

• Surf at one of the only surf reserves in the world

• Abseil the highest sea cliffs in Europe

• Horse-ride on the beach

• Discover Portugees culture with visits to Lisbon, Sintra and Belém

• Sail traditional yachts and watch dolphins in the wild

• Mid weekend Trips in the Algarve to one of the largest water parks in Europe.

Limited availability for July for children aged 12 - 16 years old. Learn more and book your space today

Global Camps | St Peter's International School (st-peters-school.com)

Link to video Inspired Global Camps Portugal 2023 - YouTube

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