In this issue

SEPTEMBER

14 September  Reading Hour and Pyjama Day
17 September  Footy Day
Last day of Term 3, 2:30 pm finish

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

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Please note that the Dobsons Uniform store will resume regular trading hours from Saturday 11 September for the last week of school.

During the school holidays the store will be open as follows, unless restrictions change.

Saturday 2 October: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Monday 4 October: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Term 4 Commences.

Please note that density limits, masks and COVID-safe procedures apply. We thank you for your cooperation.

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

SEPTEMBER

17 September  Footy Colours Day
Last Day Term 3, 2:20 pm finish

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

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Please note that the Dobsons Uniform store will resume regular trading hours from Saturday 11 September for the last week of school.

During the school holidays the store will be open as follows, unless restrictions change.

Wednesday 29 September: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday 30 September: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday 1 October: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday 2 October: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Please note that density limits, masks and COVID-safe procedures apply. We thank you for your cooperation.

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

SEPTEMBER

10 September  Unit 3/4 students return to on-site learning
16 September  Unit 3/4 English Practice Exam, 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm
17 September  End of Term 3, 2:30 pm finish
30 September to 1 October  Unit 3/4 Practice Exams, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, online

OCTOBER

4 October  Term 4 Commences
5 October  GAT (General Achievement Test)

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

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Please note that the Dobsons Uniform store will resume regular trading hours from Saturday 11 September for the last week of school.

During the school holidays the store will be open as follows, unless restrictions change.

Wednesday 29 September: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday 30 September: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday 1 October: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday 2 October: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Please note that density limits, masks and COVID-safe procedures apply. We thank you for your cooperation.

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

This is the last newsletter for this term – and what a term it has been!

Despite Melbourne still being in lockdown, there are many, many virtual opportunities to be involved in, and again, this is not just for Year 12 students!

Over the holidays, all students are encouraged to try out something new, explore an area that might open up opportunities and generally take the time to ponder.

As our Year 12 students completed their final SACs this week and their course content, we wish them a relaxing holiday to regroup and prepare for their final exams next term. We are incredibly proud of their efforts this year under unusual circumstances, their perseverance to complete tasks, prepare themselves for what is to come and being able to embrace new ideas and future planning, have been remarkable.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Skills Road

Soft Skills Super Star series!
The following information has been taken from the amazing Skills Road website.

Did you know that soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030?
When it comes to planning or starting your career, it is normal to think “Where do I even begin and what really matters?” There is a lot to learn and wrap your head around.

In light of National Skills Week, we are bringing you all the tips about soft skills you need to pay attention to, gearing you to become a pro! Soft skills will help you thrive in any industry, at any point in your career.

Check out our Soft Skills Super Star series to build those skills and succeed in any workplace!

Soft skills videos
• What are soft skills and why are they important?
• Top five soft skills for the workplace
• How to improve your soft skills
• Soft skills you will need in the future

Soft skills blogs
There is heaps of information to unpack and lots of amazing advice!

Check out the website, https://bit.ly/3gO2rnE

Humanitarian STEM jobs making a major impact

When we think of humanitarian and social impact careers, we often think of legal aid, education and social work-type gigs. Cassie Steel from Careers with STEM, has identified three science, tech and engineering jobs making a massive impact on others. These include:

Epidemiologist
These guys spend their time focusing on diseases – how they are caused and spread but also how they can be contained and prevented – in vulnerable communities. Disaster relief teams rely on epidemiologists to investigate outbreaks (think: COVID-19 or meningitis and cholera in an over-populated refugee camp), which often involves managing large-scale studies and mining massive data sets to support health campaigns and programs.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Experts in geographic information systems use their navigation, map-making and data processing skills to assist when disasters, like earthquakes, floods and human conflicts, strike. They create maps to assist in situ field workers in accessing hard-to-reach places, as well as process geographic data to predict, prevent and improve response time for future scenarios.

Agronomist
Agronomists traditionally study plants, animals, soil and cultivation techniques to improve the productivity and sustainability of farms and agricultural industries, yet act as key specialists on food security when extreme climates or conflict hit. The agricultural scientists reasses the use of effected farmlands in struggling environments and offer solutions on reducing famine and maintaining a steady crop supply.

For more information go to, https://bit.ly/2jVWcDV

Start your own business!

Project Z has released a new e-book for young people called Launchpad. It is for young entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business now or in the future. For information visit, https://bit.ly/2YUlZxy

Melbourne University

Melbourne University does not offer double degrees but it does offer concurrent Diplomas that students can undertake alongside their Bachelor degree course.

The concurrent diplomas on offer are:
Diploma in Computing
Diploma in Languages
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Diploma in Music (Practical)

Open Days

Open Days provide an amazing opportunity to research courses, hear from lecturers and experts, get inspired about the possibilities for your future and ask questions about pathways, student services, accommodation and scholarships.

If you have an occupation in mind such as accounting, social work or zoology, it can be difficult to understand exactly what a course in this area entails.

What will you study?

Which university offers the best course for me?

What subjects will I study?

What graduate jobs can I explore?

What related occupations could I consider?

What backup courses should I consider if I don’t achieve the required ATAR?

Will I complete industry experience?

If you do not have any courses or occupations in mind, participating in webinars focused on general interest areas you have (for example social justice, animals, mathematics, creative arts, IT) can assist you in identifying courses that may interest you.

So if you love mathematics, you may explore courses in engineering, surveying, data science, actuarial science, cyber security, or a general Bachelor degree with a major in mathematics.

Missed Open Days? No worries!
Most universities have either recorded the webinars from their open day events and have made them available ‘on demand’ or have uploaded information videos to their open day websites.

You can watch recorded webinars on courses, pathways, scholarships, accommodation, early entry programs, student services, and clubs and societies. You may need to register your details to access the videos on demand.

The following are examples:
La Trobe University, www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
Monash University, www.monash.edu/open-day
Deakin University, https://openday.deakin.edu.au/
Federation University, https://event.federation.edu.au/live
Charles Sturt University, https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open-day
The University of Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2WDm3Dy
Victoria University, https://openday.vu.edu.au/
RMIT University, www.rmit.edu.au/openday
Australian Catholic University, https://openday.acu.edu.au/
Torrens University, https://bit.ly/3k30Dbc

Compare university courses and institutions

The Good Universities Guide ratings for 2022

The Guide
These rankings explore university characteristics, student experience and graduate outcomes. Check them out on The Good Universities Guide website – filter by state, study level and subject area, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

The blogs
Be sure to check out the blog for a round-up of the top universities for postgrad and undergrad study, https://bit.ly/3kzjVoO

Apprenticeships

Four steps to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic four-step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, http://bit.ly/39yUYmQ

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)
This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:
• Job and training descriptions
• Career interest explorer
• Job pathway charts
• Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
• Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing.
To explore the website go to, http://bit.ly/3aUtxnC

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
Join this Facebook page to read about the stories and achievements of young Australians who have found career success through their traineeship or apprenticeship, https://bit.ly/2HfAmFB

Emerging Occupations

The National Skills Commission has identified emerging occupations and skills within Australia in a 2020 report. The report aims to look at how these newly identified skills change existing jobs, emerging or new jobs in the labour market and to identify employment opportunities that may be needed in years to come. The emerging occupations are listed below:

Digital Deepening
• Digital Marketing Specialists
• Social Media Specialists
• User Experience Analysts

Data Analytics
• Data Analysts
• Data Scientists
• Data Engineers
• Data Architects
• Pricing Analysts

Emerging Business Practices
• Agile Coaches
• DevOps Engineers
• Logistics Analysts

Regulatory
• Risk Analysts
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists
• Energy Auditors
• Compensation and Benefit Analysts

Health
• Respiratory Therapists
• Nurse Liaisons
• Biostatisticians

Stability Engineering and Trades
• Solar Installers
• Energy Efficiency Engineers
• Wind Turbine Technicians
• Hazardous Materials Labourers

Refreshing ANZSCO
• Fundraisers
• Researchers
• Research Assistants

You can access the report here, https://bit.ly/32b8snv

National Careers Institute

The National Careers Institute has a platform to assist Australians by providing job resources and career information all in one user-friendly place.

The website connects to information about learning and training, getting job-ready, getting career ideas and resources to help you whilst you are at school and once you have graduated, https://nci.dese.gov.au/

Get informed about VET

Students can study vocational education and training (VET) subjects as part of their senior program in Victorian and NSW schools.

Students are encouraged to explore the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) ‘Get VET’ initiative.

They will be able to explore videos, learn about School Based Apprenticeships, take a quiz and learn about the benefits of studying VET subjects.

Whilst the information is targeted to Victorian students, it is helpful for NSW students, https://bit.ly/2lMXzoZ

RMIT University updates

RMIT University offers both university and TAFE courses across three campuses – Melbourne, Bundoora and Brunswick. The institute has fantastic pathways for students who would like to start at TAFE and then move into university study or for students who are concerned they may not achieve the ATARs for their desired courses. You can explore courses via, www.rmit.edu.au

You can explore the pathways finder tool via, https://pathways.rmit.edu.au/

Accommodation scholarships
In 2022, Atira, dwell Village, Journal, Scape, UniLodge and Walert House will be offering accommodation scholarships to assist students relocating. With a scholarship, students can live close to campus for as little as $77.50 per week (prices vary depending on the property and in 2021 ranged from $77.50 to $245 per week). Applications close 10 October, https://bit.ly/2N6t33X

Discover What’s Next
The following information webinar is running in September:
15: TAFE and pathways into your future
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2M0UGeg

Early admission programs

Upcoming September closing dates include:

Southern Cross University
STAR Early Offer
Applications close 10 September
www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer

University of Technology Sydney
Early Entry program
Applications close 12 September
https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj

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

Schools Recommendation Schemes
Covers twelve institutes in NSW and Canberra
Applications close 19 September
https://bit.ly/34XIdkl

Australian Catholic University
ACU Guarantee
Applications close 24 September
https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

University – Regional Access Schemes

Some universities offer access schemes for regional students for specific courses. The following are two examples:

Deakin University
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme
Regional students can choose to apply for the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme for the following courses:
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (including selected combined degrees)
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry

Students are to list the course in their VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag.
https://bit.ly/3cWnKzu

La Trobe University
Regional specific VTAC courses: regional students can choose to apply for the Regional Entry scheme for the following courses:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Dental Science

Students are to list the course in their VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag.

Year 12 Tertiary Dates: September – October

Key dates for VTAC
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of Victorian tertiary institutions, www.vtac.edu.au/

Applications
Timely applications close for VTAC on Thursday 30 September. You can apply for up to eight courses.
Applications after this date will incur a higher application fee.

SEPTEMBER

University applications
Timely Tertiary Admission Centre applications close for undergraduate courses.
Victoria, www.vtac.edu.au
NSW and Canberra, www.uac.edu.au

Applicants can continue to change their preferences for most courses until December.

Early Entry – applications close for the following programs

10: Southern Cross University – STAR

17: La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program
University of New England – Early Entry

19: Schools Recommendation Scheme (multiple NSW and Canberra institutes)

24: Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee

30: Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme

OCTOBER

8: Early/guaranteed entry applications close for:
Victoria University – VU Guaranteed
The University of Melbourne – Access Melbourne
RMIT University – SNAP
Monash University – Monash Guarantee

8: VTAC
Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships
www.vtac.edu.au/access/seas.html

Scholarships
Scholarship applications close by 8 October, www.vtac.edu.au/access/scholarships.html

Courses – early closing dates
The following courses must be added to your VTAC preference list by Thursday 30 September.
Students will be unable to remove these courses and re-add them after this date.

Monash University
All undergraduate medicine courses

The University of Melbourne
All undergraduate Fine Arts courses
Music

Charles Sturt University
Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene), Holmesglen Campus
Physiotherapy, Albury-Wodonga Campus

Key dates for UAC
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications on behalf of NSW and Canberra based tertiary institutions, www.uac.edu.au

Course applications
Timely applications close for UAC on Thursday 30 September. You can apply for up to five courses. These can be changed later by certain dates but some courses must be applied for by this date.

Special Consideration
Educational Access Scheme (EAS) applications close 28 November, https://bit.ly/3cok1tY

Scholarships
Equity Scholarship applications close for December Round 2 on 9 December, https://bit.ly/3bAjxzT

Private colleges and TAFE institutes
You will need to apply directly to some institutes. Each relevant private college and TAFE will set their own application dates.

Year 12 students – university scholarships

The following are examples of scholarships university applicants may be eligible for:

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship
For rural students who would like to study Pharmacy at any Australian university, https://bit.ly/367iKoS

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships and applications close 31 October, http://bit.ly/2bv3x63

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
For Indigenous students applying for allied health courses such as dentistry/oral health, medicine, nursing and midwifery, http://bit.ly/2beAhzA

Give Them Wings
For regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, https://bit.ly/3mbqI8n

Pallotine Aboriginal Scholarships
For Indigenous students who are active members of the Catholic Church, who are planning to study any degree at university. Applications close 30 September, http://bit.ly/2boGU3P

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of twelve eligible universities, http://bit.ly/2c6qlaC

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarships
For regional and rural students studying any degree, http://bit.ly/2bHMegZ

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
For students applying to one of five universities and who are passionate about technology, IT and science, https://bit.ly/3xVvrQS

ACN Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships: Undergraduate
For students applying for TAFE or university level nursing or midwifery, https://bit.ly/31muXVA

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships
For rural/regional students studying at TAFE (at least a Certificate IV) or university, https://bit.ly/3hSd7lT

Creative Arts Scholarships
For rural/regional students studying a creative arts degree at university, https://bit.ly/3hSd7lT

Gardiner Dairy Foundation
For students residing in Victorian dairy communities who plan to pursue a career that will benefit dairy communities or the dairy industry. Worth $10,000 per annum. Applications close 19 November, https://bit.ly/32bYXVe

Bradman Scholarship
For students who would like to continue their cricket commitments whilst studying any course at university, http://bit.ly/2bvUu79

Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders
For students who are McDonald’s employees and will be starting a university degree in 2022, http://bit.ly/1Ll5Zb6

A Start in Life
For students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study, http://bit.ly/1TuEzB4

Victoria Department of Education and Training
For students currently in Year 12 planning to study full time in 2021. There are various scholarships each with its own selection criteria. Applications will open 18 September, http://bit.ly/21I00Vl

Youth Off the Streets National Scholarship Program
For young people who have a clear financial need to be able to study at TAFE or university, http://bit.ly/2beQHbd

Young Farmers Scholarships
For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, https://bit.ly/3eFbLt1

Mary Mackillop Today – First Nations Tertiary Scholarships program
For an indigenous person studying at university in 2022, https://bit.ly/3ivYrIj

Upcoming events

Virtual Mini-Hackathon – students could win a scholarship worth $3,000*

Students in Years 11 and 12 are invited to a mini-hackathon. Students will work in teams and learn how to apply the latest disruptive technologies to solve problems in a creative and innovative way. Students will be mentored by IBM, Federation Business School lecturers and other industry experts to come up with an innovative business idea that utilises new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies. Students will pitch their ideas at the end of the day and the winning team members will each receive a $3,000 scholarship* to study the new Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise degree in 2022.

Thursday 23 September, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, online event via Microsoft Teams, enter here.

The Hotel School Melbourne

Virtual information sessions
The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management and tourism management. The school is running virtual information sessions for prospective students until late September. Register via, https://bit.ly/3gdWq39

Industry insights day
Students will go behind the scenes of a luxury hotel in Melbourne and learn about hotel management careers, 12 September, https://bit.ly/3iWtPBp

Photography Studies College

Lights, Camera, Action! Workshop
Students are invited to participate in an on-campus photography workshop.
Dates are:
Monday 20 September
Friday 1 October
Information: https://bit.ly/3jv8peG

Federation University

Folio workshop
Federation University Arts Academy and the Art Gallery of Ballarat invite students to a full day folio development workshop in Ballarat.
Date: Wednesday 22 September
RSVP: https://bit.ly/38wII7a