In this issue

AUGUST

14 August  SRC Meeting, lunchtime
Years 8, 9 and 10 2021 Subject Selections due, 3:30 pm
17 to 23 August  Science Week
18 August  Online Maths Help, Years 7 to 9, lunchtime, (please register with your Maths teacher beforehand if you are attending so you can be given access)
Online Maths Help, Years 10 to 12, after school, (please register with your Maths teacher beforehand if you are attending so you can be given access)
Virtual Parent Student Teacher Interviews, Years 7 to 11, Session 1
19 August  Remote ‘Tournament of Minds’ meeting, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
20 August  Remote ‘Tournament of Minds’ meeting, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
25 August  Online Maths Help, Years 7 to 9, lunchtime, (please register with your Maths teacher beforehand if you are attending so you can be given access)
Online Maths Help, Years 10 to 12, after school, (please register with your Maths teacher beforehand if you are attending so you can be given access)
26 August  Virtual Parent Student Teacher Interviews, Years 7 to 11, Session 2
Remote ‘Tournament of Minds’ meeting, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
27 August  Remote ‘Tournament of Minds’ meeting, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
28 August  SRC Meeting, lunchtime

AUGUST

Week 5
14 August  Library collection day
‘Get jiggy with it’ dance competition starts

 Week 6
‘Guess the masked teacher’ challenge

 Week 7
‘Kidlet mash up’ challenge
28 August  Library collection day

SEPTEMBER

Week 9
9 September  ‘Jump off day’
Parent Student Teacher Interviews via Zoom
10 September  Parent Student Teacher Interviews via Zoom
11 September  Footy Day
Library collection day

 Week 10
‘Get jiggy with it’ dance competition finishes
18 September  End of Term 1, 2:30 pm finish

AUGUST

14 August  Year 10 2021 Subject Selections due, 3:30 pm
25 August  Parent Student Teacher Interviews, 4:00 pm

SEPTEMBER

2 September  Parent Student Teacher Interviews, 4:00 pm
18 September  End of Term 3, 2:30 pm finish

Do your research, stay informed with up-to-date information, ask for help – we are here for you, exercise, take a breather, stay safe, healthy and keep positive!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

CAREER AND COURSE EXPLORATION RESOURCES

Bullseye Posters
You can explore occupations related to your favourite school subjects.  After you create an account, click on ‘explore career bullseyes’ and then click on your favourite subjects, https://myfuture.edu.au

Course Seeker
Students can explore university courses for each state on the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2021 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/

Good Careers Guide
Students can search over four hundred different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work they would like to do in the future.  They can also research ‘career ladders’ and take an aptitude test to assist in narrowing down career ideas, www.goodcareersguide.com.au/

Skillsroad
Students can explore courses, occupations, and industries.  They can also undertake a mini career quiz and research occupations based on their favourite subjects.  Students will also be able to work through the new ‘Ready to Reset’ online program, www.skillsroad.com.au

RECORDED WEBINARS

Inside Monash Seminars – recorded webinars
You can watch recorded webinars from past seminars at any time at this link, https://bit.ly/2LaE3fA
Examples include:
•  Be the designer the world needs
•  Study fine art and art curating
•  Shape the future as an architect of change
•  Business with a global perspective
•  Medicine admissions and biomedical science
•  Why study pharmacy or pharmaceutical science?

Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series
You can watch recorded webinars at any time focused on the following course areas:
•  Exercise Science and Physiotherapy
•  Business and IT
•  Law
•  Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
•  Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
You can also watch a talk with Arts graduates on 18 August.
Visit, https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr

Federation University – Your Fed Future
You can watch recorded webinars at any time here, https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo
Example study areas include:
•  Engineering
•  Social Work
•  Criminal Justice and Criminology
•  Teaching
•  Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
•  International Sport Management
•  Nursing
•  Physiotherapy
Or visit, https://bit.ly/3fp9Yqh

The University of Melbourne
Meet Melbourne Live
You can watch recorded webinars at any time focused on the following course areas:
•  Agriculture and Food Science
•  Health
•  Law
•  Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
•  Science
•  Engineering
•  Visual and Performing Arts
•  Music
•  Education
•  Veterinary Medicine
•  Commerce
•  IT and Computer Science
You can watch the webinars here, http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa

CASPer DATES

Students applying to study teaching at Deakin University must successfully complete the CASPer test, which is an online situational judgement test measuring non-academic suitability for teaching.  The following dates are set for students entering Trimester 1 2021:
2020
Thursday 16 July, 7:00 pm
Friday 14 August, 10:00 am
Friday 11 September, 7:00 pm
Thursday 8 October, 11:00 am
Sunday 15 November, 1:00 pm
Tuesday 8 December, 8:00 pm

2021
Friday 8 January, 8:00 pm *
Thursday 28 January, 8:00 pm *
Tuesday 9 February, 8:00 pm *
*February round offers only

For more information on CASPer test, visit the ‘Take CASPer’ website to find out more.  Students are also reminded of the Deakin CASPer webinar taking place on Wednesday 16 September, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Register here.

PATHWAYS TO TOP US AND UK UNIVERSITIES FREE WEBINARS

Learn how to apply to world-leading universities like Harvard, Oxford and more with Crimson Education’s free webinars.  Visit Crimson Webinar and Workshops to see all of their upcoming events.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS OPEN

You are now able to apply for university and TAFE courses across Australia.  For most courses, you apply via state-based Tertiary Admission Centres.  Below are the weblinks for each state.
Victoria:  Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre, www.vtac.edu.au
NSW/ACT:  Universities Admissions Centre, www.uac.edu.au
SA/NT:  South Australia Tertiary Admissions Centre, www.satac.edu.au
Queensland:  Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre, www.qtac.edu.au
Western Australia:  Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, www.tisc.edu.au
Tasmania:  Apply directly to the University of Tasmania, www.utas.edu.au
You will need access to a computer or smart phone, your student ID number, and a PayPal account or credit/debit card.  You will be able to apply for special consideration, some access and equity scholarships and some early entry/guaranteed programs via the Tertiary Admission Centres.

GET HELP WITH THE VTAC APPLICATION PROCESS

VTAC is running the following two online events for Year 12 students and their parents.  The webinars cover various aspects of the application process and are presented live so that students and parents can ask questions throughout.
Applying for tertiary courses (and understanding the ATAR):  Monday 17 August, 6:30 pm
Understanding special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships:  Tuesday 18 August, 6:30 pm
For information and to register for any of the above sessions visit, https://bit.ly/2EIAvkT

EARLY ADMISSION PROGRAMS

August closing dates for some early admission programs include:
University of Wollongong, Early Entry, Friday 14 August, https://bit.ly/2wvqljF
Swinburne University, Early Entry Program, Friday 28 August (Round 1), https://bit.ly/2WiPub5
La Trobe University, Aspire Program, Monday 31 August, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN
Charles Sturt University, Charles Sturt Advantage, Monday 31 August, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY DATES

The following are upcoming dates for several Victorian based institutes.
CQUniversity, Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/32g5b6U
JMC Academy, Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/2ChRI3R
LCI Melbourne, Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/2DFFKBm
Deakin University, Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/33icNpW
Federation University, Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/31bhBul
Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/2DzIuka
Marcus Oldham, Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/2ChNfOt
The Hotel School Melbourne, 18 to 20 August, https://bit.ly/3jsocZN
La Trobe University, regional campuses, Sunday 23 August, http://bit.ly/3chXyPA

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY NEWS

Take a virtual campus tour
If you are considering studying at Federation University, you can take a virtual tour of the campuses at this link, https://bit.ly/3iyHrzL

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
From 2021, the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery double degree will be offered at the Gippsland Campus, https://bit.ly/3afw7FR

Engineering – new pathway course
From 2021, applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Engineering degrees at Federation University will be able to apply for the Diploma of University Studies (Engineering).  This course will facilitate entry into second year of an engineering degree at the university, https://bit.ly/33Ov6TK

APPRENTICESHIPS

Transdev Apprenticeship Program
Applications for heavy vehicle mechanic apprenticeships will open on 1 September.  Students can register for an information webinar running on Monday 31 August, https://bit.ly/30LSy2j

Careers in Construction
Scholarships are available from the Master Builders Victoria Foundation.  If you are thinking of undertaking a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or other construction-related training, there are scholarships available to provide financial assistance. The Early Career Scholarship is valued at $2,200 and funds are split into two:
•  $1,200 towards approved course fees
•  $1,000 towards quality tools relevant to your trade
For more information or to request an application form, contact foundation@mbav.com.au or call (03) 9411 4555.

RECORDED CAREER WEBINARS

CareersEvent.com has a series of recorded webinars that students can watch based on their career or course interest areas.  Go to, https://bit.ly/30NGJsq

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) NEWS

Free VCE revision lectures
Australian Catholic University is running a series of free VCE revision lectures.  You can access dates and register for sessions at this link, https://bit.ly/3irvVGc

Excel in a career in Global Studies and International Development
Make an impact on the world stage with a career in international development or global studies.  Our students gain a greater understanding of complex international issues, the impacts of globalisation and a changing society through the lens of an informed global perspective.  Here are some stories of our students and how they are making a world of difference:
•  For many it would be intimidating to keep Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Princess Mary of Denmark in the loop about your work.  But for human rights advocate and ACU law and global studies student Sheneli Dona, it is just part of the deal, https://bit.ly/2DyKvNz
•  Since graduating from ACU, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies graduate Catherine Middleton has seen firsthand how strong communities can build strong children in Myanmar, https://bit.ly/3afEdhv
Search Global Studies and International Development courses at, www.acu.edu.au

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

Year13 – Future of Work Expo
Year13 is running another amazing expo for students! The theme for this expo is ‘Future of Work’.  You can go into the running to win huge prizes by participating in webinars and there is an impressive line-up of guest speakers such as:
•  Dr Alan Finkel (Australia’s Chief Scientist)
•  Janine Allis (the founder of Boost Juice)
•  Stephen Scheeler (the former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand)
This is an event not to be missed!
Dates:  Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 August
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/30QbDQZ

Federation University – Your Fed Future
Federation University is running the following online webinar for prospective students:
AUGUST
17  Apply to Federation University
19  Bachelor of Biotechnology
26  Bachelor of Geoscience
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo

Monash University – Online Information Seminars
Monash is running the following online seminars for prospective students:
AUGUST
19  Information Technology
20  Science
26  Debate: autonomous cars are better than human drivers
27  Law
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2LaE3fA

Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series
Australian Catholic University is running the following online seminar for prospective students:
AUGUST
18  Talk with Arts graduates
Visit,  https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr

Careers in engineering webinar
Join Careers with STEM co-founder and journalist Heather Catchpole in an interactive careers webinar as we speed test the latest edition of Careers with STEM: Engineering.  Meet engineers working on fascinating challenges and learn about how they got involved in their exciting careers.
Date:  21 August 2020, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2ZGxpFY