In this issue

AUGUST

13 August  Year 9 into Year 10 Subject Selections Due, 3:10 pm
16 August  Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal, 3:30 pm
18 August  Year 8 into Year 9 2022 Information Evening, 7:00 pm, (online)
20 August  Year 7 into Year 8 2022 Subject Selections Due, 3:10 pm
Year 8 into Year 9 2022 Subject Selections Due, 3:10 pm
21 to 27 August  Book Week
22 August  Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal, 9:30 am
23 August  Equestrian Team – Nutrition Education Seminar and Team Dinner, 4:30 pm
24 August  Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs), Evening 1, 4:00 pm
27 August  NAPLAN SRT (School Readiness Test) – Years 7 and 9

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* (tbc) – to be confirmed.

AUGUST

17 August  Years 3 to 6 Soirée (postponed)
18 August  Years 5 and 6 Hoop Time  (postponed)
25 August  Parent Teacher Interviews, 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
26 August  Parent Teacher Interviews, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

SEPTEMBER

3 September  Father’s Day Stall
6 September  Parent Prayer Group
8 September  Dr Justin Coulson – Online Seminar (Anxiety in Your Child), 7:30 pm
15 September  Warragul Junior School Musical Performances, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
17 September  Footy Colours Day
Last Day Term 3

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* (tbc) – to be confirmed

AUGUST

14 to 22 August  Science Week
18 August  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium – Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:30 am
Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs), Years 7 to 12, Session 1, via Zoom
19 August  Cycling Team Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 6:45 am to 8:15 am
20 August  Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 6:40 am to 9:00 am
23 August  Equestrian Team – Nutrition Education Seminar and Team Dinner, Science Centre Lecture Theatre/Warragul Country Club, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
24 August  Tournament of Minds – Final Workshop, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Theatre Studies Cyrano Performance Excursion, Southbank Theatre, 3:45 pm to 10:00 pm (tbc)
Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs), Years 7 to 12, Session 2, Face-to-Face, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
25 August  Netball Victoria Schools Championships, State Netball Hockey Centre, Melbourne (tbc)
27 August  Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 6:40 am to 9:00 am

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* (tbc) – to be confirmed

Maths Club
Years 7 to 12, Tuesday lunchtime, 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, Year 9 Centre, RM6.

After School Maths Help
Years 10 to 12, Tuesdays after school, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Year 9 Centre, RM3.

Many institutions have now changed their Open Days from on-campus to virtual experiences. Although they are very disappointed, they have all worked extremely hard to provide positive and interactive experiences for students and parents. Participating in these online sessions will still provide valuable information, opportunities to ask specific questions and insights into course options, scholarships and accommodation. Years 11 and 12 students in particular, are encouraged to take up these opportunities to assist in making informed decisions for their future choices.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Open Days

The following are open day dates and information for selected Victorian universities. Register your details using the links to access information and plan your events.

Monash University
Digital Open Day – this event has already been held. You can access recorded webinars.
Campus Discovery Days – these have been cancelled but may run later in the year.
www.monash.edu/open-day

La Trobe University
Digital Open Day – this event has already been held. You can access recorded webinars.
On-campus events – these have been postponed until later in the year.
www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

Deakin University
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 15 August
https://openday.deakin.edu.au

Victoria University
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 21 August
www.vu.edu.au/open-day-2021

Swinburne University
Open Day has been cancelled. Dates for events running at the Hawthorn Campus will be announced soon, register for updates.
www.swinburne.edu.au/openday/

The University of Melbourne
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 22 August
On-campus events – The university will run on-campus events and tours during August and September.
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday

RMIT University
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 29 August
Next Fest: The university will run digital events between 6 and 31 August.
On-campus events and tours will run during September.
www.rmit.edu.au/openday

Australian Catholic University
Virtual Open Day – Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August
https://openday.acu.edu.au/

CQUniversity
Virtual Open Day – Saturday 14 August
www.cqu.edu.au

Federation University
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 15 August
https://bit.ly/31bhBul

Charles Sturt University
Virtual Open Day – Sunday 15 August
On-campus events – Wagga Wagga: Sunday 5 September  Albury Wodonga: Sunday 12 September
https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open-day

Torrens University
Virtual Open Day – Tuesday 17 August
www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day

Other Victorian Institutes
Contact the institute directly.

NSW and Canberra Institutes
www.uac.edu.au/open-days

Applying for university courses via VTAC?

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course, special consideration and equity scholarship applications on behalf of Victorian based tertiary institutes.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)
You will need to create a USI number to be able to apply for courses via the state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. To create yours go to, www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi

Applying for nursing or midwifery?
Once you have applied for a nursing or midwifery course via VTAC, you will be required to complete the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Declaration Form’. This is located in your VTAC account under ‘Making an Application’.

Applying for a teaching degree?
You may need to complete the CASPer test. You can book the test via, https://takealtus.com/
Deakin University is running an online information session on the test on Wednesday 15 September, https://bit.ly/3ikzfG1

Applying for a course that requires a folio, interview, design task or audition?
Once you add the course/s to your VTAC preference list and submit your application, you will be emailed information about the additional selection criteria you need to complete.
Check the inbox in your VTAC account for up-to-date information. The university you are applying to may have folio and audition preparation sessions, contact them to find out.

Applying for an early admission program?
All early admission programs for Victorian universities are now open. Ensure you have checked closing dates and are working on your applications as some programs close at the end of August. You may need to organise a recommendation or your Year 11 results from school, so try and be organised early.

Early entry programs are now open for many universities:
Federation University
Victoria University
Australian Catholic University
La Trobe University
Charles Sturt University
RMIT University
University of Melbourne
Monash University
Swinburne University
Deakin University
Go to the individual university websites for eligibility and closing dates for applications.

Early Admission Programs

Many universities offer early admission programs – these enable institutes to consider factors other than just your ATAR. The following are examples:

VICTORIA

La Trobe University
La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program
Applications close 17 September, www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Victoria University
VU Guaranteed (for selected schools)
Applications close 8 October
www.vu.edu.au/vu-guaranteed

RMIT University
Program 1: Early Offer Program
Applications close 30 August
https://bit.ly/3etwSy3
Program 2: SNAP (for selected schools)
Applications close 8 October
https://bit.ly/2QULUkP

The University of Melbourne
Access Melbourne
Applications close 8 October
https://bit.ly/3h91ZhZ

Monash University
Monash Guarantee
Applications close 8 October
https://bit.ly/2WQflGX

Deakin University
Regional Access Scheme
Applications close 30 September
https://bit.ly/2VnEbRn

Swinburne University
Early Entry Program
Applications close 31 August
https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0

Federation University
Early Offer Program
Applications close 3 December
https://bit.ly/3fjjJbD

TASMANIA

University of Tasmania
Schools Recommendation Program
Multiple application rounds
https://bit.ly/2R8K1UZ

MULTIPLE STATES

Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt Advantage
Applications close 31 August (Round 2)
https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

Australian Catholic University
ACU Guarantee (Vic, NSW, ACT, QLD)
Applications close 24 September
https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

CQUniversity
Principal’s Recommendation Scheme (Victoria and NSW)
Applications close 1 December
https://bit.ly/3vVfmty

NEW SOUTH WALES AND CANBERRA

University of Wollongong
Early Admission
Applications close 13 August
www.uow.edu.au/early-admission

University of New England
Direct Early Entry Program
Applications close Friday 17 September
www.une.edu.au

Southern Cross University
STAR Early Offer
Applications close 18 September
www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer/

Schools Recommendation Scheme
Umbrella program for thirteen institutes
Applications close 19 September
https://bit.ly/34XIdkl

Scholarships

Scholarship applications are now open for most universities.

Tertiary Admission Centre applications
You can apply for access and equity scholarships via the Tertiary Admission Centres for states such as Victoria and NSW/ACT.
You do not know what specific scholarships you are applying for and you may need to provide evidence for special consideration factors such as financial disadvantage, disability, medical condition, Indigenous Australian and/or difficult circumstances.
Closing date for VTAC: 8 October, https://bit.ly/3rQniel
Closing date for UAC: 9 December, https://bit.ly/3bAjxzT

Direct applications
Assess your options for each university by Googling the name of the institute and the term ‘scholarship’. Use the filters to narrow the search field. You will need to read through each scholarship to see if you are eligible. If you find scholarships you can apply for, make a note of the application method, closing date and organise any evidence you need to provide.
Note: If a scholarship requires you to apply for it via the Tertiary Admission Centre then you do not have to apply for it directly to the institute.

Applying for university courses via UAC?

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course, special consideration and equity scholarship applications on behalf of NSW and Canberra based tertiary institutes.

Applying for an undergraduate teaching degree?
You may need to complete the Teaching Questionnaire in your UAC account. You may also need to complete a ‘motivation to teach’ statement direct to the university.

Applying for an early admission program?
All early admission programs for NSW and Canberra universities are now open. Ensure you have listed closing dates and are working on your applications as some programs close at the end of August. You may need to organise a recommendation or your Year 11 results from your school, so try and be organised as early as possible.

Accommodation

If you have to move away to study your course, you will need to consider accommodation options. If you would like to live on-campus, you will need to start considering your options now as some universities are ‘first in, first served’.

Steps to apply for on-campus accommodation:
• Make an Excel sheet or table in Word.
• List the universities you are applying to.
• Google the university and the term ‘accommodation’.
• In your table, list the types of accommodation available (for example, studio, shared apartment, catered, non-catered).
• Then list the weekly or yearly price for each option and the contract period.
• List the application method, the closing date, cost to apply and if a deposit is required.
• Speak to your family about budget considerations.
• Then tick off the accommodation you have applied for once this is completed.

Applying for US colleges?

Applications for US colleges and universities are now open.
For information on how to complete your application, the following two websites are fantastic:
EducationUSA: https://bit.ly/3ltSFdj
Crimson Education: www.crimsoneducation.org/au/

University applications open

Year 12 students are now able to apply for university and TAFE courses across Australia. For most courses, students apply via state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. Below are the links 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

To apply you will need access to:
• a computer or smartphone
• your student ID number
• USI number
• PayPal account or credit/debit card.

Via the Tertiary Admission Centres, you will be able to apply for:
• special consideration
• some access and equity scholarships, and
• some early entry/guaranteed programs.

Get help with the VTAC application process
Students and parents can access various presentations and fact sheets for the VTAC process from the VTAC website and the VTAC Media channel.

Career and course exploration resources

Good Careers Guide
Students can search over 400 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, www.goodcareersguide.com.au/

Course Seeker
Students can explore university courses for each state in the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/

The University of Melbourne 2022 admissions update

Guaranteed ATARs for 2022 undergraduate entry
Applicants who meet the criteria below will receive guaranteed entry to the university for the 2022 intake:
• Meet the ATAR requirements in the table below
• Achieve course prerequisites
• List the course as the first preference through VTAC

Formal offers will be provided through VTAC on 20 December 2021 and 14 January 2022.
Students who achieve the minimum ATAR listed in the table will be considered for a place.

ATARs on the left: 2022 Minimum ATAR   ATARs on the right: 2022 Guaranteed ATAR
Bachelor of Agriculture 70  72
Bachelor of Arts 85  88
Bachelor of Biomedicine 94  95
Bachelor of Commerce 91  93
Bachelor of Design 85  88
Bachelor of Science 85  88
Bachelor of Oral Health 85  N/A
Diploma in General Studies 50  N/A

Access Melbourne for 2022 guaranteed entry
Students who have experienced disadvantage can qualify for the Access Melbourne program by completing a Special Consideration (SEAS) application via VTAC.
Applicants who qualify under SEAS in the following categories will be guaranteed entry into courses with lower ATARs, providing they meet course prerequisites and preference the courses via VTAC correctly.
• Resident of a rural or isolated area
• Disadvantaged financial background
• Disability or medical condition
• Recognition as an Indigenous Australian

ATARs on the right: Indigenous Australian
Bachelor of Arts 76  75
Bachelor of Arts (extended) N/A  50
Bachelor of Biomedicine 88  85
Bachelor of Commerce 82  75
Bachelor of Design 76  70
Bachelor of Science 76  75
Bachelor of Science (extended) N/A   55
Information, https://bit.ly/3h91ZhZ

Access Melbourne Expansion
The university is excited to announce an expansion of our Access Melbourne program and admissions criteria in 2022. This program extension builds on the university’s commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community and increasing opportunities for capable students from all backgrounds.
This year, in addition to ATAR, we will be assessing further criteria to welcome students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds into their preferred University of Melbourne course.

Current Year 12 applicants will be considered for selection if they satisfy the following eligibility criteria.

Eligible for at least one of the following Access Melbourne categories:
• Disadvantaged financial background
• Difficult circumstances
• Resident of a rural or isolated area
• Disability or medical condition

AND

Achieve an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of at least:
• 72.00 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Science
• 86.00 for the Bachelor of Biomedicine
• 80.00 for the Bachelor of Commerce

AND

Achieve a VCE study score (or equivalent) of at least thirty-five in at least one VCE subject (or equivalent) that is relevant to the degree for which admission is sought.

AND

Submit a VTAC personal statement that outlines their:
• Motivation to enrol at the university
• Career ambitions and the future benefits for their community from their participation in higher education.

Applicants who meet the above criteria will not be guaranteed entry but will be considered for selection (in addition to those who qualify for entry under other Access Melbourne categories).

Employment resources

Do you need a Tax File Number (TFN)?
If you are planning to get a job or if you would like to study at university or TAFE next year, you will need a TFN. To start the application process go to, http://bit.ly/2aLCSjJ

Find out about your rights at work
Learn about your rights, responsibilities, how to resolve issues in the workplace and rules about unpaid work, https://bit.ly/1Svl7DP

Learn about safety in the workplace
Your rights and responsibilities, https://bit.ly/2K2AYPK

How to stay safe 
Important tips about your first or current job, https://bit.ly/2VA24j5

The team at Careers with STEM asked the following questions:
How will the experience of your first job prepare you for your next job?
How do you make the most of your first or current job to prepare you for the future?
To read their answers and suggested industries to work in (for example pharmacy assistant) go to, http://bit.ly/2x8imoh

Technology Scholarship

Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship
This is a fantastic scholarship for students applying for technology related degrees at one of the following universities:
• RMIT University
• University of Wollongong
• Western Sydney University
• Queensland University of Technology
• Murdoch University
The Careers Department has information about the scholarship and profiles of previous recipients on their website. Go to, https://bit.ly/2BeteHz

Carlton College of Sport

Get your foot in the door of the sports industry at the Carlton College of Sport, where you will combine your first year of tertiary study with real-world experience. A partnership between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University, the leading university for career outcomes in sport, this unique tertiary program provides the ultimate learning experience in a high-performance environment.

Courses on offer include –

Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development: This one-year course is for students interested in working on-field with athletes.  Subjects include a mixture of sports and exercise science, sport coaching, talent identification, game development, sport management, human physiology, and anatomy subjects.

Benefits are:
• Complete 100 hours of placement at the Carlton Football Club and industry partners
• 95% of graduates continue to second year tertiary study or full-time employment
• Four graduate roles offered for each cohort at the Carlton Football Club
Students who complete this diploma are able to proceed straight into the second year of a bachelor’s degree.

Former students have gone on to study:
• Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development
• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Diploma of Elite Sport Business:  This one-year course is for students interested in what happens behind the scenes of a professional sporting club, including how sport is managed, presented and promoted.  The program combines studies in a range of sport topics including management, marketing and media and is delivered at IKON Park, the home of the Carlton Football Club (six subjects) and the Melbourne Campus of La Trobe University at Bundoora (two subjects).

Students who complete the Diploma of Elite Sport Business are able to proceed straight into the second year of a Bachelor of Business such as:
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Sport Management

Prerequisites for entry into either of these courses:
VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least twenty-five in English (EAL) or at least twenty in English other than EAL.

Admission criteria for both courses:
This course may use the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Applications are to be made directly to Carlton College. To find out more, or register your interest visit Carlton College of Sport.

Competitions

Wildlife photography
2021 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine and the Australia Zoo. Applications close 31 August, https://bit.ly/2ACCKV2

Science Writing
UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing. For students in Years 7 to 10. Applicants will write a short essay on ‘STEM in everyday life’. Recipients can win a fantastic set of prizes including publication in Australia’s top science websites. Applications close 27 August, https://bit.ly/3eZJ8VJ

Creative Arts
Bright Awards – run by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University. Entries are now open for students in Years 10 to 12 and their school to win monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams.
Applications close 15 November, https://bit.ly/3xm8Z2x

Year 12 Tertiary Dates – NSW AND ACT (Term 3)

AUGUST

Examples of Early Entry Programs now open:
Schools Recommendation Scheme (multiple universities), https://bit.ly/34XIdkl
Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
Charles Sturt University – Advantage, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT
Southern Cross University – STAR Early Offer, https://bit.ly/2AADGZO
University of Wollongong – Early Admission, http://bit.ly/3aduHuc
University of New England – Early Entry, https://bit.ly/32O4b8s

University applications – UAC
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications are open for undergraduate courses, Equity Scholarships, Education Access Schemes (EAS), www.uac.edu.au

13  Early Entry
Applications close for University of Wollongong.

31  Early Entry
Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage.

SEPTEMBER

10  Early Entry
Applications close for Southern Cross University – STAR.

17  Early Entry
Applications close for University of New England – Early Entry.

19  Early Entry
Applications close for Schools Recommendation Scheme.

24  Early Entry
Applications close for Australian Catholic University ACU Guarantee.

30  UAC
Timely applications close for undergraduate courses.