In this issue

SEPTEMBER

17 to 21 September  Year 9 Urban Camp
21 September  St James Community Lunch Excursion
End of Term 3, 2:30 pm finish

OCTOBER

8 October  Term 4 Commences
17 October  Traralgon Secondary School and Traralgon Junior School ‘Encore Concert’, 7:00 pm
Traralgon Secondary School and Warragul Secondary School, Year 9 ‘Complete Works – Romeo and Juliet’ Excursion
18 October  SEISA Summer Sport, Junior, Round 1
Year 8 Camp Parent Information Session, 7:00 pm
19 October  Traralgon Secondary School and Traralgon Junior School Year 12 Afternoon Tea

SEPTEMBER

17 September  Year 1 Excursion to Melbourne Museum and IMAX
19 September  Bike Ed Challenge, Years 4 to 6 (selected students only)
21 September  Footy Colours Day and Lunch
End of Term 3, 2:20 pm finish

OCTOBER

8 October  Term 4 Commences
10 to 12 October  Prep to Year 2 Swimming
12 October  Year 2 Sleepover
15 to 18 October  Prep to Year 2 Swimming
18 October  Prep 2019 Information Session
19 October  Year 12 Morning Tea
29 October  State Athletics

NOVEMBER

5 November  Mid Term Break – Student Free Day
6 November  Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
8 November  Grandparents and Special Friends Day

SEPTEMBER

17 September  Units 3 and 4 VCE Chemistry, Revision Lecture, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
19 September  Year 10 Health, Self-Defence, 9:10 am to 1:00 pm
Studio Concert, 7:00 pm
20 September  Year 12 Practice English Exam
Realtalk Seminar, Years 7 and 8, Warragul Church of Christ, 9:10 am to 10:25 am
Realtalk Seminar, Years 10 and 11, Warragul Church of Christ, 10:30 am to 12:20 pm
Realtalk Parent Seminar, Year 9 Assembly Area, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
21 September  End of Term 3, 2:30 pm finish
28 September  Year 12 Literature Workshop, John McIntyre Centre, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

OCTOBER

2 to 5 October  SPARK Holiday Program
4 to 5 October  Units 3 and 4 Practice Exams
5 to 7 October  Youth Adventure Challenge, Camp Jungai
8 October  Students Commence Term 4
12 October  VEIS: Interschool Show Jumping
Chamber Concert, 7:00 pm
13 October  Victorian HPV Series, Round 4, Casey Fields
15 October  Year 9 Foodwise Excursion Woolworths Warragul, 9:05 am to 10:30 am
18 October  SEISA Summer Sport, Round 1
19 October  Year 9 ‘Eye in the Sky’ Emerging Technologies Excursion, RMIT City via V/Line train

As the term draws to a close, it is wonderful to reflect on the many exciting activities that have been undertaken this term.  All year levels have been involved in coursework and co-curricular activities that have all contributed to building each student’s personal profile of their experiences and involvement.

Students often underestimate the importance of all their experiences and how this builds a portfolio of who they are and what they have achieved – so they are encouraged to record these experiences and achievements as part of their resume and personal folio for future reference.

Year 12 students are reminded that if they are planning to apply for tertiary study next year, their VTAC application must be in by 27 September to ensure a timely application.  SEAS and Scholarship applications as part of the VTAC process are due to be completed by 12 October.  Many students and families have been seeking assistance in this process and those still to complete a VTAC application are encouraged to contact the Careers office if they require clarification or help in lodging their application.

Students also applying for interstate courses are reminded to check due dates to ensure all requirements are met for each particular course and institution.

Years 10 and 11 students undertaking Work Experience during the upcoming holiday break should have all their paperwork finalised by now and we wish them every success in their undertaking of experiences in the workforce.  If students have not completed their applications for Work Experience they will be able to apply to do a placement next year as Work Experience can be undertaken by Years 10, 11 and 12 students during the term breaks.

As always this week’s newsletter has some exciting holiday opportunities and workshops as well as varied information on experiences and careers!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

YEAR 12 – EARLY ENTRY CLOSING DATES

Australian Catholic University:  Applications for the following early entry programs close 27 September.
•  Passion for Business, http://bit.ly/2beXyl2 
•  Passion for Law, http://bit.ly/2ijFigP

Victoria University, VU Guaranteed (selected schools):  Applications close Sunday 30 September, https://bit.ly/2whSd6P

Monash University, The Monash Guarantee:  Applications close Friday 12 October, http://bit.ly/2x5nwBC

The University of Melbourne, Access Melbourne:  Applications close Friday 12 October, http://bit.ly/2gBAqPD

RMIT, Schools Network Access Program (selected schools):  Applications close Friday 12 October, https://bit.ly/2vAPiVT

NSW/Canberra Institutes, Schools Recommendation Schemes:  Includes Government funded universities such as Australian National University, Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University, University of Canberra, University of Newcastle, University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University.  Applications close Friday 28 September, http://bit.ly/2arK6ZG

The following courses close for applications via VTAC on Thursday 27 September:

University of Melbourne:  Fine Arts (Acting), Fine Arts (Design and Production), Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Fine Arts (Theatre), Fine Arts (Visual Art), Music, Music (Chancellor’s Scholars), Music/Law, Music/Teaching.

Monash University:  Medicine (School Leaver Entry), Medicine (CSP Extended Rural Cohort School Leaver Entry).

FOCUS ON OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Do you love the outdoors?  Have you considered studying outdoor education or outdoor recreation?  You can study outdoor recreation at TAFE institutes, private providers and via a traineeship at outdoor education centres such as Camp Coolamatong, Victoria and Outward Bound, NSW.

You can also study outdoor education and outdoor recreation at university.  The following are examples of courses you can explore:

•  Victoria University, Footscray Park:  Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership, https://bit.ly/2Qlzukf
•  La Trobe University, Bendigo:  Bachelor of Outdoor Education, Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education, Bachelor of Physical, Health and Outdoor Education, https://bit.ly/2N1qoLr
•  Australian Catholic University, Melbourne:  Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education, https://bit.ly/2O4RvkW
•  Federation University, Ballarat and Gippsland Campuses:  Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education, https://bit.ly/2MiTCjA
•  Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga:  Bachelor of Outdoor Education, Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism), https://bit.ly/2Frkuyo

For information on future job prospects for ‘outdoor adventure guides’ go to, https://bit.ly/2x1meYP

For information on careers in outdoor education, outdoor recreation, bush adventure therapy and nature tourism in Victoria, check out the Outdoors Victoria website, https://outdoorsvictoria.org.au/

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

Cybersecurity careers are in high demand.  This is an excellent article about cybersecurity, study pathways, example job titles and salaries and key websites, http://bit.ly/2wUTyk9

Getting robots to do our dirty work:  Did you know that over 40 per cent of jobs are at risk of automation?  New careers are being created in robotics and mechatronic engineers are paving the way.

Mechatronic engineering is a combination of mechanical, electronic, computing and control engineering.  Careers With STEM has written an excellent article about how robots are reshaping jobs and about mechanical engineering courses and key websites, http://bit.ly/2wViaL7 

Robotics at Deakin University:  Deakin offers Australia’s first four-year Software Engineering course in Robotics and Smart Systems.  Using the skills acquired throughout the course, graduates could be developing the next smart car, the next smart watch or a new form of artificial intelligence.

The course has been designed in response to industry demand for innovative software engineers capable of designing and developing complex software systems for the modern world.  For information go to, http://bit.ly/2cpCKJL

Interested in working in a vet clinic as a nurse or a technologist?  You may find the following two courses interesting:
•  Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga:  You can specialise in practice management, large animal technology, or clinical technology and you can study the course on campus or via distance.  You will also complete the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through Goulburn Ovens TAFE via distance, http://bit.ly/1BCc1w4
•  Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, La Trobe University:  This course is offered by La Trobe and delivered at Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping and is the first course of its kind in Australia.  The course has a heavy focus on industry experience, http://bit.ly/22jRuuA

Have you considered studying hospitality or tourism in the future?  In response to Victoria’s demand for qualified tourism and hospitality graduates, Victoria University has announced its new School for the Visitor Economy.  This new cross-university school will combine courses from pre-vocational certificates delivered by Victoria University Polytechnic, through to degrees and PhDs from Victoria University.  Find out more at https://bit.ly/2x0QL9l

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Careers Guide:  Did you know that there are over two-hundred roles to choose from in the Army, Airforce and Navy?  The ADF has developed a careers guide for students and parents that provides a concise overview of career and study options.  You can download the guide here, https://bit.ly/2O5kaGI

To download other guides such as the recruitment process, fitness guidelines and pay rates go to, https://bit.ly/2oUDRpG

The most in-demand jobs you have never heard of:  Anna Patty has written an article looking at five in-demand jobs taken from an analysis of job titles on LinkedIn.
The jobs are:
•  Customer Success Manager
•  Data Scientist
•  Full Stack Engineer
•  Cyber Security Expert
•  Experience Designer (IT)

To read the article go to, https://bit.ly/2wTuwmD

Industry Experience Day:  Academy of Information Technology, Melbourne is running a free Industry Experience Day for students in Years 10 to 12.  The event provides students with a great opportunity to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries.

They will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.  For information and to register your place go to, https://bit.ly/2bfaG92

Would you like to work at a zoo?  Werribee Open Range Zoo presents a day of activities where you get to work alongside their zoo keepers.  You will be able to help with food preparation, assist with animal enrichment, listen to keeper talks, do animal health checks and handle animals safely.  Dates for the Keeper for a Day program are 25 September and 1 and 3 October, http://bit.ly/1vornA4

Choose Clever Expo, La Trobe University:  This expo is open to Year 12 students and their families and is ideal for students who are yet to finalise their VTAC preferences.  Students will be able to participate in hands-on course focused workshops and hear from a current student and a member of the alumni working within the industry.  Year 11 students are also welcome to attend.

Workshops are running in the following course areas:
•  Agricultural Science
•  Physiotherapy
•  Engineering
•  Exercise Science
•  Cybersecurity
•  Business
•  Law and Criminology
•  Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

The expo will run from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 September at the Bundoora and Bendigo Campuses.  For information on workshops dates, venues and to register your place go to, https://bit.ly/2QiIjLh

Missed the Federation University Open Day?  The university is running campus tours and information sessions during the Term 3 holidays from Monday 24 September to Thursday 27 September.  For information, campus dates and to register your place go to, https://bit.ly/2cc0gLt

Applying for a folio or audition based course at Federation University?  FedUni’s Arts Academy gives applicants the opportunity to prepare for their portfolio or audition with workshops conducted in September.

Find out all the details about the Art and Design Workshops – Folio preparation held in Ballarat at this link, https://bit.ly/2NxQipk and the Audition Masterclasses held in Ballarat and Melbourne at this link, https://bit.ly/2NxzZZQ

Are you passionate about sport and would love to work in the sports industry in the future?  Not sure if you would like to go straight to university after school?  Enjoy playing sport and hands-on learning?  The following is a program running at Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga you may like to explore:

Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership:  This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University.  As part of the twelve-month program, students will:
•  Receive a Diploma in Sports Development and a Diploma in Leadership and Management from Swinburne University (only a Diploma in Sports Development at the Albury-Wodonga Campus)
•  Be taught by industry experts such as the CEO of the Richmond Football Club and the Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds (Netball)
•  Complete strength training and sports skills development each week
•  Have access to employment and industry placement opportunities
•  Have guaranteed access into some Swinburne University courses with credit

For more information go to, http://bit.ly/2vEPCGH

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship:  If you are passionate about technology and/or computer science and will be studying a university degree in a related field in 2019, you may be eligible to apply for the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship.  The scholarship supports undergraduates who are keen to become the tech innovators of the future.

Recipients become members of the Westpac Scholars Alumni program and gain access to ongoing networking, learning and development opportunities.  They will also receive $5,000 per year.  For information and to find out if you are eligible to apply go to, http://bit.ly/2wxpMDp

Dentistry at La Trobe University:  Students applying for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/Master of Dentistry degree at the Bendigo Campus can receive up to 15 ATAR bonus points (depending on where they live).  Students should select the Category 1 – Personal Information and Location form via SEAS when completing their applications, http://bit.ly/1PG8zI4

Interested in studying law in the future?  The Melbourne Law School is running the Melbourne JD Showcase on 26 September.  The showcase is designed to give Years 10 to 12 students an interactive experience, combining sample law classes on topics of interest with information about Melbourne Law School and the JD degree.  At this one day workshop, expert teachers will hold master classes on legal issues.

Program highlights include:
•  Panel discussion with JD student
•  Two Melbourne JD Sample Seminar
•  An interactive session on dispute resolution

For information and to register go to, https://bit.ly/2LMnEfn

Deakin University:  Step on Campus School Holiday Tours.  These tours are for prospective students who may have missed Open Days and will run at the Geelong, Melbourne and Warrnambool Campuses during the Term 3 school holidays.  For information, dates and to register your place go to, https://bit.ly/2mHwAJC

APPLYING FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING?

Applying for an undergraduate teaching degree in Victoria?  Year 12 students planning to apply for undergraduate teaching degrees via VTAC will need to be aware of the selection criteria for courses.

This will include:
•  Subject prerequisites and minimum study scores
•  CASPer Test results
•  Minimum ATAR

NOTE:  If you are only applying to Australian Catholic University, you can elect to complete the ‘ACU Teacher Selector Statement’ instead of the CASPer Test, http://bit.ly/2ewFzbT

Subject prerequisites
•  Each course will have a minimum English study score and most will have a Mathematics requirement.
•  Prerequisites for courses can be found via the VTAC Course Search function, https://bit.ly/2AmyoMw

CASPer Test
•  You will need to register for and complete the CASPer Test by 9 December to be eligible for Round 1 offers, https://takecasper.com/
•  The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) has developed a fact sheet that can be accessed at this link, https://bit.ly/2ozrmzH

Minimum ATAR requirement
•  Applicants will need to achieve a minimum ATAR of 70.  Some universities may have a higher ATAR requirement
•  With academic and/or equity bonus points, applicants may be able to access courses below this ATAR

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
•  Students will need to register for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students during their teaching degree, https://bit.ly/2wzDXYg

Students applying for undergraduate teaching courses at the following NSW universities will need to complete a teaching questionnaire which can be accessed via their UAC account once they complete their application:
•  Australian Catholic University
•  Charles Sturt University
•  Southern Cross University
•  University of New England
•  University of Sydney
•  University of Technology
•  University of Wollongong

Information is at this link, https://bit.ly/2NcXwyX

Back up courses – Victoria

Concerned you may not receive the ATAR to get straight into your desired undergraduate teaching courses or don’t have the subject prerequisites?

Each university has pathway courses into their initial teacher education degrees.  For most pathway courses, you can add them into your VTAC preferences.
The following are examples:
•  RMIT:  Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation, https://bit.ly/2CbYkQb
•  Monash University:  Diploma of Higher Education (Education Stream), https://bit.ly/2LSMmdV
•  Victoria University:  Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation, https://bit.ly/2Ndfod5
•  La Trobe University:  Bachelor of Educational Studies, https://bit.ly/2Ptw3qj
•  Australian Catholic University:  Diploma of Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation), https://bit.ly/2Q3eq1N
•  Federation University:  Bachelor of Education Studies, https://bit.ly/2zMMXc1
•  Charles Sturt University:  Diploma of General Studies, https://bit.ly/2hzEt36

Contact the universities you would like to apply to for pathways advice.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

15 to 23:  Audition Preparation Workshops, Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne.  Text (15 and 16), Jazz Improvisation (15 and 16), Devised Performance (22 and 23), https://bit.ly/2iReIZG

15:  Student Experience Day, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, Monash Art Design and Architecture (MADA), https://bit.ly/2MCvgqd

24 to 27:  High School Workshops, JMC Academy, Melbourne.  Stage Management Live (24), VCE 3D Art Crash Course (26), VCE 2D Animation Crash Course (27), VCE Media Production (27), Midi Lab Mixing in Protools (27), https://bit.ly/2wrhdbQ

24:  ConocoPhillips Science Experience, Federation University, Berwick, http://bit.ly/2ap3Cau

24 to 27:  Experience Clever Expo, La Trobe University, Bundoora and Bendigo Campuses, https://bit.ly/2QiIjLh

25 to 27:  Campus Tours, Federation University, https://bit.ly/2cc0gLt

25:  Keeper for a Day, Werribee Open Range Zoo, http://bit.ly/1vornA4

26:  Melbourne JD Showcase, The University of Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2LMnEfn

OCTOBER

1 and 3:  Keeper for a Day, Werribee Open Range Zoo, http://bit.ly/1vornA4