Reddam House High School Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 13

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Half-Yearly Examination Guide Booklets for Years 7 - 9 have been sent to parents and students. This serves as their most important resource when preparing for the upcoming examinations. Teacher expectations, the format, and the makeup of each assessment are explained for each subject. They are also stored on Parent Lounge for easy reference when required. Students should not start studying without referring to this document.

Congratulations to the Year 9 Debating Team who have made it through to the Semi Final of the Eastside debating competition. They will be debating against Sydney Grammar at Rosebay Secondary School this evening. Support from their peers would be most welcome.

On Wednesday the Music Department hosted the Elective Music Recital Mrs. Wood commented that “The night was a huge success with the most student performers we’ve ever put into a single concert (more than 120 elective music students now in the program).

It was full of class band items from years 9 and 10, and some selected soloists from 11 and 12. Parents commented on the night how positive the atmosphere was with so many of the students cheering and

supporting each other after each item. It was the best showcase of our academic music community to date.”

Year 10 music students have also launched their album of songs written by the students themselves in Term 1. These have been recorded and produced by Zaidan Music and everyone can listen to them here: Reddam Year 10 Music Composition

The adjudication of the Annual Reddam Instrumental Competition has been completed. With over 260 video entries the winners were announced at the assembly this week. We will be showcasing the best performances at the Live Finals on 31st May.

Congratulations to the following winners:

YEAR 7 TO YEAR 9

Wind & Brass

• Gold: Sarah Mueller

• Silver: Eitan Gottheiner

• Bronze: Charlize Allen

• Highly Commended: Mateo Lopez Fisher, Andrea Di Lorenzo, Bianca Szwarc, Luke Vos, Edward Davis, Weston Budd, Tali Gor

Piano

• Gold: Anastasia Tarasova

• Silver: Sarah Mueller

• Bronze: Janie Kogan

• Highly Commended: Ariel Briner, Toby Schwartz, Dorothy Bao, Sammy Bell, Sam Hirschson

Strings

• Gold: Alaina Ray

• Silver: Joshua Hasanoff

• Bronze: Richard Sun

• Highly Commended: Gilly Baum, Ariel Cohen, Luke Vos, Alexander Chan, Nevin Hemachandra

Percussion

• Gold: Sam Daniels

• Silver: Bianca Townsend

• Bronze: Hugo Karpes & Joe Joe Malev

• Highly Commended: Griffin Tobias

YEAR 10 TO YEAR 12

Wind & Brass

• Gold: Felix Coster

• Silver: Jacob Mueller

• Bronze: Haines Sayer

• Highly Commended: Jessica Levy, Ruby Sher, Sylvia Waugh, Maya Antonir, Jackson Cowper, Lonnie Gerarchi, Rowan Kremer, Scarlett Wilkins, Emily Miller

Piano

• Gold: Ben Price

• Silver: Louis Leycuras

• Bronze: Evie Zavos

• Highly Commended: Frankie Kogan

Strings

• Gold: Andrew Yu

• Silver: Tadhg Kalowski

• Bronze: Max Rebelo

• Highly Commended: Memphis Rebelo

Percussion

• Gold: Callum Flint

• Silver: Tadhg Kalowski

• Bronze: Teagan Martin

• Highly Commended: Miles Yuen

The Year 12 Drama students performed their monologues for Mr. Hodson and Mr. Montgomery on Monday night. This will form part of their Pre Trial Examination mark for Drama. They are fortunate to get these done so early in the term which allows them to get feedback in order to adapt to improve their performances. They have also started working on their Group Performances, where they write, produce, and perform a piece devised by them. Creative but stressful times in the Drama Department.

Year 11 and Year 12 Geographers did important fieldwork on Thursday in the mangrove in Cowra Point, Kernell. Two key components of their curriculum were covered. Biophysical environments and Ecosystems at risk due to human impact on the natural environment. They spent the day taking samples of water quality, turbidity, mud density, salinity, and temperature which are useful practical skills that will be used to validate their extended response questions in their examinations. They caught a blueringed octopus, pigmy squids, blue swimmer crabs, and shrimps to see the biodiversity of the local seagrass. Mr. Garratt and Ms. Dignan report that a fantastic day was had by all.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

Callum Flint (Year 11) - Callum and his baseball team, NSW Hawks, made it through (undefeated) to the National Youth Baseball Championship game, held last weekend against Perth Phantoms in Perth. In an intense final they won 6-4 and now they get a green and gold uniform to represent Australia at the Senior League World Series Baseball Championships in the USA.

In the video of the final play of the game, Callum is the player on first base. That is huge Callum, well done.

https://sway.office.com/5BFIljx6qBUzDeEC#content=SMsgwLOE4fmy17

SOCCER

Last Thursday Liam McMaster, Oliver Sacks and Riley Gamertsfelder represented CDSSA at the AICES Under 16 Soccer Championships at Valentine Park. All three of the boys played extremely well and CDSSA went on to win the Championship. Congratulations to both Oliver and Riley on their selection in the AICES Under 16 Team that will play at the NSWCIS Championships in a couple of weeks time.

Congratulations also to Meisha Holzman on her selection in the CDSSA Under 15 Girls Soccer Team. Meisha played extremely well at the AICES Championships with her and her team mates finishing up Runners Up in the Final.

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

Middle School Production

Last week students from across Years 8-9 attended their first rehearsal for the upcoming Middle School Drama production of Scaredy-Cat by Brendan Hogan and directed by Chris Montgomery. This production will be presented at the Bondi Pavilion October 18-19th 2023 as double billing with the Year 10 Play ‘Year Nine Are Animals’ by Richard Tulloch and directed by Will Hodgson.

Our Middle School students were extremely excited as they commenced their first script reading of the production. We are proud of their ongoing commitment to developing their performance skills and their enthusiasm to create stories for the stage!

Tickets for these productions will be released in September 2023.

Years 11&12 Geography Field Trip

Year 11 and Year 12 Geographers did important fieldwork on Thursday in the mangrove in Cowra Point, Kernell. Two key components of their curriculum were covered. Biophysical environments and Ecosystems at risk due to human impact on the natural environment. They spent the day taking samples

of water quality, turbidity, mud density, salinity, and temperature which are useful practical skills that will be used to validate their extended response questions in their examinations. They caught a blueringed octopus, pigmy squids, blue swimmer crabs, and shrimps to see the biodiversity of the local seagrass. Mr. Garratt and Ms. Dignan report that a fantastic day was had by all.

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.

Sport Fixtures - 20th 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

Friday - Comets 19th May - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Girls

U16 SPARKS vs Inner City Jazz 4.30pm Ct 1

U16 MYSTICS vs Reddam Lighting 4.30 Ct 2

U16 LIGHTING vs Reddam Mystics 4.30 Ct 2

U18 SUNS vs RBSC Rebels 5.15pm Ct 2

U18 DIAMONDS vs Reggae Rockers 5.15pm Ct 2

U18 MAGIC vs Salmons 3.00pm Ct 2

U18 MAGIC vs Road Runner Black Ct 2 3:45pm

U18 MAGIC vs Reggae Rockets 6.00 Ct 2

U16 SPARKS vs BYE

U16 MYSTICS vs BYE

U18 SUNS vs SGHS Scholar Sportswomen 4:30pm Ct 2

U18 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 4:30pm Ct 1

CROSS COUNTRY

No racing this Saturday NETBALL

Reddam 1 v STC, 1:15 PM

Reddam 2 v Mascot, 1:15 PM

Reddam 3 v Rose Bay, 12:00 PM

Reddam 4 v Saints, 12:00 PM

Reddam 5 v Randwick Rugby, 11:00 AM

Reddam 6 v Kambala, 12:00 PM

Reddam 7 v Rose Bay, 12:00 PM

Reddam 8 v Waverley, 11:00 AM

Reddam 9 v Bondi Phoenix, 11:00 AM

Reddam 10 v KRB, 10:00am

Reddam 11 v Coogee, 10:00am

Reddam 12 v Maccabi, 10:00am

Reddam 13 v Double Bay, 9:00am

Reddam 14 v Randwick Rugby, 8:00am

Reddam 15 v Bondi Phoenix, 8:00am

SOCCER

High School Girls

Reddam U15's v Maroubra United U15, Lyne Park, Rose Bay, 11:00am

High School Boys

Reddam Year 10 v Reddam 9R, Parade Ground No. 6 Grand Parade Centennial Park 12.00 noon

Reddam 9R v Reddam Year 10, Parade Ground No. 6 Grand Parade Centennial Park 12.00 noon

Reddam Year 9E v St Patricks College, Parade Ground No.6 Grand Parade Centennial Park 11.00am

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

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

Reddam Year 7E v St Ignatius, Riverview 2B Field, 9.00am. The bus will leave Edgecliff Rd Woollahra at 7.45am

Reddam Primary

Reddam 9 United V Reddam City 10.00am Queens Park 2B

Reddam 10 United V Maroubra Rascals 11.00am Coral Sea 1A

Reddam 10 City V Mascot Meteorites 11.00am L'Estrange Park Mini Roo 3/4 Field 1

Reddam 11 City V Mascot Kings 12.00pm L'Estrange Park Mini Roo 3/4 Field 1

Reddam 12 City V 1.00pm Pagewood Botany Meta Moon Jellicoe Park Half Field 3F

Sport Results - 13th May 2023

BASKETBALL

U10 LAKERS vs Newtown Panthers 15 - 16

U12 BUCKS vs St. Spyridon College 19 - 15

U12 CAVALIERS vs Inner City Clippers 11 - 25

U14 TIMBERWOLVES vs Reddam Flames 26 - 23

U14 FLAMES vs Reddam Timberwolves 23 - 26

U18 HEAT vs Newtown Pistons 37 - 31

NETBALL

Reddam 1 v STC 05, 21 - 42

Reddam 2 v Kambala 6, 21 - 28

Reddam 3 v Mascot 16, 30 - 12

Reddam 4 v Double Bay Diamonds 13, 10 - 21

Reddam 5 v Bondi Phoenix 14 Pink, 34 - 9

Reddam 6 v STC 11, 17 - 7

Reddam 7 v Coogee 14 White, 8 - 15

Reddam 8 v STC 14, 36 - 5

Reddam 9 v KRB 20, 6 - 1 and 10 - 1

Reddam 10 v Double Bay, 4-25

Reddam 11 v Juniors, 1-10

Reddam 12 v KRB, 10-22

Reddam 13 v All Stars, 11-13

Reddam 14 v Coogee, 3-9

Reddam 15 v BYE

SOCCER

High School Girls

Reddam Under 15s v Bye

High School Boys

Reddam Year 10 v Sydney Boys High School 5-0

Reddam 9R v Sydney Boys High School 4-1

Reddam Year 9E v Sydney Boys High School 0-2

Reddam Year 8 v Kings 11-0

Reddam Year 7R v Kings 2-3

Reddam Year 7E v SHORE 0-0

Reddam Primary

Reddam 9 United 8 Easts Torino 1

Reddam 9 City 6 Easts Milan 2

Reddam 10 United 0 Glebe Wanderers 11

Reddam 10 City BYE

Reddam 11 City 11 Easts Vigo 0

Reddam 12 City 5 Easts Berlin 4

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.

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

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:

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

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.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

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

UAC Guide 2023/24

Applications

A reminder that if students from NSW or ACT didn't receive their UAC PIN via email on 5 April, please have them contact our customer service line on 02 9752 0200 for assistance.

Students who are completing IB or Year 12 in WA can now apply via UAC, as we have their details in our system for them to lodge their application.

I have had many questions about not finding courses on the UAC website. Please advise your students that if they can't find the course/s they are looking for, it just means that the uni hasn't provided UAC with all details as yet. All courses will be listed progressively and no later than 1 August.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

At the end of April, UAC received 2000 SRS applications which is up by 18% at the same time last year. And a reminder that schools won't be able to rate students until early to mid-August. We will be in touch soon to confirm the timing of this. We want to thank you for your patience while we are working on changes to improve SRS.

Early entry offer schemes

As you are all aware, there are many different early-entry applications, including SRS, so here are a few tips for students.

• If students want to keep all opportunities open to them, then they should apply for both early entry as well as through UAC for ATAR-based offers.

• Don't duplicate preferences across applications.

• Keep track of all applications lodged.

• Early entry isn't a guarantee of entry, as students must meet the minimum entry requirements. For more information about each early entry offer scheme, check the UAC website here.

Educational Access Scheme

The UAC website has a great deal of information on the disadvantages students can apply for under EAS. We would recommend students check each category of disadvantage for details on documents they may need to provide to get themselves prepared for what's ahead.

To date, we have received just under 3000 EAS applications, with many who have already uploaded the required documents for a full assessment of their application.

The Access booklets are available online for you to download and provide to students if need be.

• Educational Access Schemes

• Schools Recommendation Scheme

• Equity Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Early Offer Round Applications Open Today!

Applications for our Early Offer Round for Year 12 students are open, where students can receive an early admission offer under the Early Offer Round using criteria other than their ATAR.

To apply for an early offer, students need to ensure their Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) application includes courses that are available for selection in this offer round. They will then need to complete the supplementary form provided below, ensuring they have uploaded their Year 11 grade results. Please find key application dates for UC’s Early Offer Round:

Applications open: Monday 15 May

Applications close: Sunday 27 August

Please note that course preferences must be finalised in UAC by 31 August to ensure time for assessment. Offers will be issued to domestic students on Thursday 7 September. Complete the Supplementary Form Here

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 23 Year 10 Information Evening: Subject Selection

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

HSC True Reward Early Offer Program

Our HSC True Reward early offer program will give school leavers much needed peace of mind, providing students with an early offer into most university degrees based on their Year 11 or Year 12 results.

Students can explore the HSC True Reward webpage for more information on important dates, subject requirements and how to apply for study in 2024.

FIND OUT MORE

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program is an alternative entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Whether students are working, unemployed, studying at TAFE, or coming straight from high school, this program is an option for them.

The Pathway Program assessments and Academic Consultation will be available both on-campus and online.

Upcoming Assessment round:

Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 August (2024 commencement)

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November (2024 commencement)

FIND OUT MORE

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

Attention any student wishing to apply to study medicine you may be interested in attending a workshop on the process:

Medical Interviews & Effective Communication

Skills Workshop run by NIE

Live Online Interactive 2-day Small Group Training

27 - 28 May 2023

ENROL

Casual work opportunity for students 16 yrs and older:

Rainbow Club Australia is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability and we are on the search for new teachers in your area.

We would like to extend an invitation to students at your school to attend our upcoming Train to Teach Program in Waverley (St Catherine’s) on 4th June 2023.

Rainbow Clubs Train to Teach is a special intensive program that will allow your students to become a qualified swim teacher for free! Once qualified, they will have a guaranteed, paid teaching position with

Rainbow Club. Rainbow Club provides invaluable experience, great pay, and regular weekend work in our new club opening shortly in your area.

Students can apply to join our Train to Teach Program directly from our website; Train to Teach

Upcoming Events

27-29 May: HSC Visual Arts Showcase

31 May: Instrumental Competition Finals Evening

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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