In this issue

SEPTEMBER

5 September  Years 7 and 8 Professor Bunsen Visit, 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm
DAV Debating Playoff Final (C-Grade ONLY), Traralgon Secondary School Room 2, 3:10 pm to 7:00 pm
5 to 9 September  Year 9 City Experience Camp
13 September  SEISA Dance and Theatre Sports
14 September  ESP and ADP Seminar, 10:00 am
15 September  SEISA Cross Country Carnival
16 September  End of Term 3, 2:30 pm Finish

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

SEPTEMBER

2 September  Father’s Day Stall
5 September  Year 6 (selected students) Hot Shot Tournament (tennis)
9 September  Gippsland’s Biggest PJ Day (gold coin donation)
16 September  Last Day Term 3, Footy Colours Day, 2:20 pm Finish

Please note the change of date for the Warragul Junior School Musical is from 14 September to 20 October.

OCTOBER

3 October  Start of Term 4
12 October  Prep 2023 Information Evening
14 October  Year 2 Sleepover
26 October  Prep 2023 Play Afternoon 1
20 October  Warragul Junior School Musical, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
25 October to 4 November  Art Show Opening   7:00 pm
26 October  Years 3 and 4 Hoop Time
Prep 2023 Play Afternoon 2
28 October  Year 5 Excursion

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

SEPTEMBER

2 September  Year 9 City Experience: Group 2, Day 3, Melbourne CBD, 7:43 am to 4:03 pm
5 September  Musical – Technical Rehearsal, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
6 September  Musical – Dress Rehearsal 1, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ellinbank Research SmartFarm, Year 11 Environmental Science students, 11:30 am to 3:15 pm
7 September  Musical – Dress Rehearsal 2, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
General Achievement Test (GAT), Unit 3 and Unit 4 students, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
8 September  Year 9 Swim Assessment, Warragul Leisure Centre (selected students only), 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Musical – Performance 1, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm
9 September  Victorian Netball Championships – Finals (Senior Boys Netball Team), Melbourne Sports Centres, Parkville
Musical – Performance 2, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm
10 September  Musical – Performance 3, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 2:00 pm
Musical – Performance 4, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm
11 September  AusCycling Schools Mountain Bike Series – Round 4, You Yangs, Little River
12 September  Year 9 Eye in the Sky – Emerging Technologies Excursion, RMIT Melbourne CBD, 8:18 am to 4:00 pm
13 September  SEISA Dance and Theatre Sports, Beaconhills College – Pakenham Campus, 10:00 am to 5:15 pm
14 September  ESP and ADP Seminar, Warragul Secondary School Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 10:00 am to 2:45 pm
15 September  SEISA Cross Country Carnival
16 September  End of Term 3, 2:30 pm Finish
29 September  Unit 3 and 4 Practice Examinations, VCE Centre
30 September  Unit 3 and 4 Practice Examinations, VCE Centre

OCTOBER

3 October            Term 4 Commences

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

Students often think they have to choose a career that is popular or what looks cool from the outside rather than what they may deem an ‘ordinary career’. For once, Hollywood has provided us with some fantastic movies that showcase people in ‘ordinary’ careers doing extraordinary things. The best part about these movies is that they are all based on real-life stories rather than fiction. Students often lament the necessity of maths and how it can be used in real life, we only have to watch the movie, Hidden Figures, to see how maths played an important role in the development of the space program at NASA. The King’s Speech shows how a speech therapist ended up working with the King of England and demonstrates that you never know who might walk through your door. The movie, Unstoppable, highlights the roles that our transport workers play in keeping us safe from disaster while transporting goods from one end of the country to the other. Then moving to Erin Brockovich, Julia Roberts does a fantastic job at showing how her tenacity and empathy not as a lawyer but as a legal clerk, found justice for so many people.

For me, what this highlights is that it does not matter what career you choose or how ‘uncool’ it is, it is up to YOU to make it cool. Whatever it is you choose to do, do it well and to the best of your ability and perhaps a movie might be made about your job one day and the impact you made!!

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”  Winston Churchill

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers
sluck@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Year 12 Information 

Get set to study with RMIT
Are you excited about next year? Not quite sure what to expect?

Tertiary education can be quite different to secondary school, so it is important to be prepared for the journey that is to come. Whether you are a local student, regional student or a parent, these information sessions aim to prepare you for this change and eliminate any uncertainties you may have.

Register online for any of the following sessions:

• 13 September, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Regional students and parents, virtual session
• 15 September, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Parents, virtual session
• 22 September, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – A Day at RMIT, Melbourne City campus session

Everyone who registers will receive a goodies pack which includes a 2022 Transition to Tertiary booklet as well as the session recording to refer to as you commence your tertiary journey.

Register here: Get Set to Study

Federation University offers Guaranteed ATARs

A Guaranteed ATAR enables a student to plan and list their course preferences with confidence.  If you receive an ATAR equal to or above this number and meet the course prerequisites and any ‘essential requirements’ for admission, Federation University will guarantee you a place in the course.

Please click here to view the 2023 Guaranteed ATARs. 

Get help with your VTAC application

VTAC staff are running the following live webinars to assist students and families with applications:

• Tuesday 6 September, 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Information for parents. Register here: VTAC parents webinar
• Monday 12 September, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Applying for courses. Register here: VTAC help sessions
• Tuesday 13 September, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Understanding special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships. Register here: VTAC help sessions

Get help with the UAC application process

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in NSW and Canberra. UAC staff are running a series of live webinars to assist students and families with applications.

To register for an upcoming session, visit: UAC live webinars

Swinburne Application and Course Consultation

Not sure which course is right for you? No stress. Book a one-on-one appointment with a Swinburne course adviser for help with your application or advice on your study options.

Consultations can be made between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm from now until Thursday 29 September. Book here: Swinburne Course Consultation

Year 12 Tertiary Dates: Victoria

September

October

December

Open Days and Information Sessions

The University of Melbourne – Discover Dookie

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an information session at The University of Melbourne Dookie campus. Participants will learn about undergraduate study options at Melbourne including course information and application advice. There will also be tours of the campus on the day and the chance to hear from alumni and others.

When:     Sunday 11 September 2022
Time:       10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:    Dookie campus, 940 Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie
Register: Discover Dookie

Endota Wellness College Open Day and Virtual Information Sessions

Endota Wellness College invites you to come to Open Day and learn how they get their students job-ready within Australia’s largest spa network. Meet the CEO Helen Robb-Lacey, hear from the trainers and take a tour around the campus. The college offers full-time, part-time and blended learning courses in Beauty Therapy, Remedial Massage and Salon Management.

When:    Saturday 10 September 2022
Time:      10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:   The District Docklands Shopping Centre Level 1, Shop F01, Wharf St, Docklands
Visit:       Endota Wellness Open Day

Virtual Information Sessions
These 30-minute sessions allow you to chat with the team, have your campus-life questions answered and discover where the Beauty and Wellness industry can take you. Sessions run virtually every Thursday at 11:00 am or 5:30 pm. Register here: Endota Virtual Session

Endeavour College of Natural Health – Future of Wellness

Endeavour offers courses in the following study areas:

• Naturopathy
• Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine
• Acupuncture Therapies
• Chinese Medicine
• Complimentary Medicine

The College is running virtual information sessions between 1 – 30 September for prospective students who are interested in natural health careers.
For further information and registration visit: Endeavour events

Whitehouse Institute of Design Open Day

Explore the campus, meet the staff and students and gain in-depth information on courses, teaching and student life. You will be able to ask questions about the course, see the studios and facilities and get a taste of the creative atmosphere at Whitehouse.

COURSE INFORMATION SESSIONS

• Learn about your pathway to a degree in design
• Find out more about the application process
• Year 12 Early Entry
• Campus Tour
• Certificate III in Design (high school students)
• Bachelor of Design
• Graduate Certificate of Design
• Master of Design
• Fashion and design exhibition
• Portfolio and illustration workshop

When:    Saturday 10 September 2022
Time:      10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where:   672 Bourke Street, Melbourne 
Visit:       Whitehouse Open Day

Career Spotlight

What does a Forensic Psychologist do?

The Australian Psychological Society states that a Forensic Psychologist uses their legal and psychological knowledge to help individuals, government employees and organisations navigate the legal and criminal justice systems.

In court proceedings, Forensic Psychologists use scientifically based principles to assess a client, collect evidence that relates to the psychology of the person, and table a report, and the report is then used in evidence.

Forensic Psychologists would be utilised for areas that include child protection, family services, alcohol and other substance abuse, rehabilitation services (such as pain clinics or head injury services), and research.

Find out more at Forensic Psychology

Scholarships

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
For rural students who would like to study Pharmacy in 2023, Rural Pharmacy Scholarship

Give Them Wings
For regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, Give Them Wings

ACN Aged Care Scholarships – TAFE & Undergraduate Nursing
For students applying for a TAFE or university-level nursing course and who have a commitment to aged care, ACN Scholarships

Young Farmers Scholarships
For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, Young Farmers Scholarship

Gardiner Dairy Foundation
For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, Gardiner Foundation

Bradman Scholarship
For students who would like to continue their cricket commitments whilst studying any course at university.
For information visit: Bradman-past-and-current-scholars and 2021 Application information (as an example)

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarships
For regional and rural students studying any degree in 2023. Bendigo Bank Scholarships

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships
For rural and regional students studying at TAFE (at least a Certificate IV) or university. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. RRES-program

A Start in Life
For students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study. A Start in Life

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of twelve universities in 2023. George Alexander

Victoria Department of Education and Training
For students currently in Year 12 planning to study full-time in 2023. There are various scholarships each with its own selection criteria. Victoria DET

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. AVCAT Scholarships

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
For students applying to either RMIT, Murdoch University, Queensland University of Technology, Western Sydney University or the University of Wollongong and who are passionate about technology, IT and science.  Westpac Scholars

Destination Australia Scholarship
For students applying to eligible tertiary institutes. Destination Australia

Humanities – Scholarship and global programs

If you would love to study a humanities degree and receive a scholarship, paid industry experience or funded overseas immersion program, you may like to explore the following university degree options:

Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation), Australian Catholic University
Based at the North Sydney campus, this liberal arts degree will give ambitious students a deep understanding of western literature, philosophy, art, politics, religion, science and history.  Scholarships are valued at $30,000 per year and you can apply to combine the degree with law or secondary teaching.
Applications are now open, visit: ACU Ramsay_scholarship

Bachelor of Arts (Professional), Swinburne University
Students are guaranteed one year of paid industry experience as part of the degree and it will take four years full-time to complete the course. Applicants will need to achieve an ATAR of approximately 80 to be considered for admission.
Visit: Swinburne Bachelor of Arts

Global Immersion Guarantee at Monash University
The Monash Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) provides a guaranteed two-week overseas study experience for all first-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies students, with the cost of airfares, accommodation and local travel covered as part of the program. Students will study the impact of the global movement of people and goods on environmental sustainability.
Visit: Monash Global-immersion-guarantee

Course Spotlight

Games Design Courses in Victoria in 2022
Games Design courses are offered at a number of universities in Victoria.  Often, they are specialised courses, other times games design is offered as a major in Computer Science and/or Information Technology degrees (see table below).  Some courses have a specific maths requirement, so students are encouraged to browse the links provided.
A number of these courses are included below, but for a comprehensive list, including all those offered by private institutions, visit VTAC.

University News

Maths and Science Prerequisites

The best way to meet the prerequisites requirements for Monash undergraduate courses is by undertaking them via your VCE or equivalent Year 12 studies.  However, Monash does accept a range of alternate options if students do not have the required VCE units or do not meet the study score.
Some of these are outlined at the link below.  These options are not a definitive list but do provide students with relevant and known alternatives that may help them with planning their course progression.

It is important to note students must complete at least one of the listed alternative options before they can access the destination degree.

For example, if a student is interested in the Bachelor of Commerce and has not studied Units 3 and 4 Mathematics Methods in the VCE, they could enter Monash’s Business, Arts or Science degree, undertake MTH1010 and then apply to transfer to Commerce.

Students are encouraged to browse Maths & Science Prerequisites to find out more.

Monash YouTube Videos

The Monash University student recruitment team have a range of useful YouTube clips for students to get a better idea about the university and the courses it offers.  Clips include campus tours, information on double degrees, scholarships, pathways to Monash, etc.
Visit: Monash on YouTube

Missed the Federation University Open Day?

You can still learn more about what Federation University has to offer by visiting the Virtual Open Day site: Virtual Open Day
They also offer Personalised VIP Tours on demand, so you can book a tour with your family and friends at any time: VIP Tours

Advance to University Program 2023

Advance to University (ATU) is a great opportunity for Year 12 students to study first-year university units as part of their VCE. The results earned from completing first-year university units with Federation University will be included as part of their VCE. This will boost the student’s ATAR and give them credit towards their university degree. On top of that, there are no HECS fees for the university units studied via ATU! Students can choose from university level studies in Business, Humanities, Criminology, Education, Science, Nursing, Psychology, Sports Science, IT, Engineering or Maths.

For more information visit Advance to University 

Course updates

• Bachelor of Arts is available for 2023 and will now include a work-integrated learning component in third year
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Gippsland Partnership Program), which provides a pathway to Monash Medicine, is accepting applications via VTAC. There is no need to complete the expression of interest form previously circulated.
• NEW Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) is now available at Gippsland and Ballarat, with a focus on renewable energy
• Bachelor of Visual Arts at Gippsland is not accepting applications in 2023 due to low student numbers. All current students in the program will be taught through the remainder of their degree.
• Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise is no longer offered (all campuses), however, students can include similar subjects in eCommerce and digital business within the Bachelor of Business degree
• Bachelor of Psychological Science at Gippsland is no longer on campus but is offered via a 100 per cent online study mode.

For more details on the range of courses available, please visit Study Federation

Pathways to Paramedicine at VU
Did you know there is a TAFE pathway to paramedicine at Victoria University?

Students who complete the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport at VU Polytechnic can secure a place in the Diploma of Emergency Health Care and then the Bachelor of Paramedicine, with one year’s credit – so they can become a paramedic in three years.   This is an option well-worth considering as an alternative pathway to paramedicine.

News from The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages at the University of Melbourne.

Melbourne offers an exceptional diversity and depth of majors to match students’ career goals – with more than 40 areas of specialisation, from languages and psychology to economics and media and communication.

Arts Discovery is Melbourne’s flagship subject for all commencing Bachelor of Arts (BA) students.

It is an essential introduction to the diversity and distinction of research in the humanities, social sciences, and languages.

Amongst other things, students get to:

• Complete this subject in their first semester in a shared study experience alongside every student commencing their Melbourne BA
• Broaden their perspectives by connecting with Melbourne’s welcoming, vibrant Arts community through interactive seminars and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Learn how Arts research drives innovation and understanding in areas including sustainability, indigeneity, technology and diversity and inclusion
• Access helpful resources, such as skills and mental health supports, that can help you succeed during your BA journey and assist students in becoming job-ready.

Students are encouraged to browse where will this take me to learn about the broad range of destinations a Bachelor of Arts degree can take them.

Bachelor of Commerce

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to understand and solve key business challenges. Make a difference to society, policy, and organisations while forging a pathway to a global career.

The Bachelor of Commerce has six majors a student can choose from in their first or second year.

• Accounting*
• Actuarial Studies*
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

*Students need to start subjects from these majors in their first year because of accreditation requirements

Students can also decide to do a double major, combining any two of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Management.

In the first semester all students participate in a Discovery subject titled Sustainable Commerce to gain a true cohort experience and explore how Commerce skills can apply to real-world problems.
Students learn how to use different types of business and economics knowledge to understand risks and opportunities that deliver a positive social and environmental impact, as well as financial and economic benefits to organisations.
Students also get to discover the challenges for business and economics disciplines in creating sustainable commerce by using case studies, teamwork and online materials.
They learn to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing by looking at the importance of people and place, respect and inclusion in decision-making in this unique subject.

Concurrent Diplomas are also offered to Commerce students.  These diplomas can be studied alongside their undergraduate degree.  Diplomas offered include Computing, Mathematical Sciences, Music or select languages.

A useful link to browse is Where can a Commerce Degree Take Me?

Years 11 and 12 Students

Monash Art, Design and Architecture Experience Day
This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Curating, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. This workshop will explore form and image-based outcomes and will take you through the process of creating a three-dimensional abstracted form in clay and then using this form as the basis for generating drawing works. Working both individually and collaboratively with the group, you can experience various workshops and media available at Monash and develop new approaches to your own art practice.

When:    Tuesday 27 September 2022
Time:      9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where:   Monash Business School, Monash Caulfield campus, Building D, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East
Visit:       Monash Experience Day

Years 10 and 11 Students

Monash Business School – Great Entrepreneurial Challenge

Are you curious about business?  Do you have a great idea to make a difference in the way we live?  Years 10 and 11 students are invited to sign up for the Great Entrepreneurial Challenge and get a taste of the world of business!  Students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and awesome pitch delivery.  They will work together with other students as they flesh out a business idea under the mentorship of industry experts and current Monash students.  Lunch and snacks are included!

Who:       Years 10 and 11 students only
When:    Tuesday 20 September 2022
Time:      9:45 am – 4:00 pm
Where:   Monash Business School, Monash Caulfield campus, Building H, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East

Places are limited and registration is essential. 
Register at Great Entrepreneurial Challenge 2022.

Ocean Youth Program
Ocean Youth is an engaging program aimed at teens who want to get involved in the many aspects of marine conservation whilst developing valuable skills and meeting like-minded people. Young ocean-loving leaders will have the opportunity to create and collaborate on projects that will help our oceans survive and thrive into the future, as well as meet other ocean-loving experts and changemakers along the way.
This amazing program is for young people who are passionate about the ocean and marine life sustainability and conservation. You will participate in nature-based experiences and skills-building workshops and pitch your ideas for ocean conservation.

For information visit: Ocean Youth Program

University Spotlight

• Whilst only 50 years old, Macquarie University has over 40,000 students and 2,000 staff
• Based in Sydney, the campus is one of the largest business and technology precincts in the southern hemisphere, creating a hub of innovation and excellence.
• Macquarie University is the only university in Australia with its own metro station.
  In terms of rankings, Macquarie is:
• Ranked among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2020 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021)
• Ranked number 12 in Australia and #195 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021)
• Ranked number 9 in Australia for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020)
• Australia’s best employability program: Bachelor of Arts (2020 AFR Higher Education Award)
• Over 130 Macquarie University researchers are ranked in the top 1 per cent of researchers in the world.
• Macquarie University has four faculties and many departments within those faculties.
• Macquarie University has a couple of unique departments, including –Department of Security Studies and Criminology
  Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance
  Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI)
  School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  Applied BioSciences

• Macquarie University offers a wide selection of both undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses
• An extensive range of scholarships are offered to both future students and current students
• As with all leading universities, Macquarie University offers excellent Exchange and overseas opportunities to students.
• There is a range of clubs and sporting facilities available to students.
• Macquarie has a range of accommodation options to suit the various preferences of students.