Pathways Presentations at Radford
Broomwood Hall School (London) - 2011 Gap Year
Information Evening
University of Sydney Veterinary Science Rural
Students Entry Scheme
University of Wollongong Upcoming Events
La Trobe University (Victoria) - Talk and Tour
UBS Cadetships for Year 12 students interested in
banking and finance
Are you thinking about studying at Melbourne
University?
Youth InterACT Conference – give feedback to
the ACT Government
Sydney Dance Company School Holiday Workshops for
experienced young dance enthusiasts
Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty Therapy Open
Days
AFTRS Special Effects for Teens – school holiday
course
Are you interested in Live Theatre, Production
and Events?
Australian School based Apprenticeships
(ASBAs)
Employment Information for School
Students – know your rights
Diary Dates March to June (from recent Bulletins)
The following
information as arrived in the Careers Room over the last week:
A program of
expert speakers has been organised for Year 10, 11 and 12 students in a variety
of areas to assist them in their career planning. Each week there is usually a
presentation in Room 50 from 1:15 - 1:45pm (bring your lunch).
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Mocktails in the Senior Quad Ð on Wednesday 31 March Clubstart will teach students
to make ÒmocktailsÓ and provide information on their school holiday courses.
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Study in the USA Ð Information Evening for parents and students from Yr 9-12 thinking
about sport scholarships and studying in the USA. Students need to consider
their subject selection carefully to ensure that from as early as Yr 9 they
have included the right subjects in their package to make them eligible to
study in the USA. A TENTATIVE
date/time has been set, subject to confirmation from Judy Freudenberger at the
US Embassy for Friday 14 May at 7:30pm, in the Pavilion (changed since last
weekÕs e-Bulletin). Please watch
this space for updates.
Any students
from Yr 10-12 wishing to undertake work experience in the April school holidays
should see Mrs Rentsch and get the appropriate forms. Students will need to have their arrangements finalised at the by Friday
26 March (ie 2 weeks before the end of term) to allow time for processing the
associated paperwork.
To find out more
about the Radford College Work Experience Program go to Intranet>Community &
Services>Student Pathways>Work Experience (logon is required).
Are you
considering taking a year off between school and university? If so, Broomwood Hall in London may be
just the place for you. Since 2003
students from Canberra have been going to Broomwood Hall to work as teachersÕ
assistants. In early January 2010,
twelve boys and girls from Canberra jetted off to London to start their
adventure.
Broomwood
Hall is a preparatory day school located in Clapham in Central London. The
school is spread over 4 campuses and caters for students aged from 3 years to
14 years. Gap students are employed
on contract for 12 months as TeachersÕ Assistants to work with the younger
children aged 3 Ð 8 years. As the
School does not have boarding facilities, the students usually stay with local
families paying a nominal amount per week in board. For more information browse
the Broomwood Hall website.
If you are
interested to learning more about this opportunity please come, with your
parents, to an information session which will be held at:
Current Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to
attend the information session to find out about this experience and the
application process. Click here for an invitation.
Current resident NSW Yr 12 applicants
may be eligible for one of a limited number a places under the Faculty
of Veterinary Science Rural Students Entry Scheme if they meet all the
following criteria.
1.
A UAI not more than five points below the UAC
main round cut off mark for the year of entry
2.
Completed at least the last four years of
secondary education at a rural school (the definition of "rural" is
detailed below)
3.
A permanent home address in a rural area for
a significant period (at least four years) at any time prior to their
application (the definition of "rural" is detailed below)
4. A
demonstrated commitment to a career in an animal related area in a rural
setting. (This may include a record of involvement and achievement in community
affairs at school or local community level in a rural environment)
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Event |
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Online
Booking |
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Monday to Friday |
Call 1300 367 869 to book |
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Year 11 & 12 Open Night |
Wednesday 16 June 2010 |
Online Booking will open in April |
Talk & Walk in on Friday 9 April
and Monday 27 September 2010, 9:30am to 12 noon, with optional afternoon
activities.
This is a great chance for you and
your parents to spend the day getting to know La TrobeÕs Melbourne (Bundoora)
campus, and to find out all you need to know about studying at La Trobe.
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Applications Open: Friday 19 March 2010
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Applications Close: Friday 7 May 2010
If you are a Year 12 student who is
well-motivated, enjoys working with other people and would like to experience
the world of banking and finance, consider applying for a
UBS Cadetship. UBS Cadets combine study at the university of their choice
in Sydney with paid work for the company.
UBS is looking for:
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Consistent academic effort and achievement at
school
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Transferable skills relevant to banking and
finance
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Evidence of leadership potential
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Team involvement at school and/or in the
community
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Work experience (paid or unpaid)
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Personal motivation
To be considered for a UBS Cadetship
you will need to expect an ATAR of at least 86.25.
Access
All Areas is an on-campus event offering you a personalised look at the
University of Melbourne. The program on the day will involve the following
sessions:
Dates: Friday
9 April 2010 & Friday 9 July 2010
Time: 9am -
2pm (followed by 30 minute residential college tours for registered
participants)
Venue:
Parkville campus
Cost: Free,
but you must register as places are limited. Register now online to secure your
place.
For further
information about Access All Areas, please call us on: 03 8344 6543 or 1800 801
662 (toll free within Australia).
The Youth InterACT
Conference aligns with the National Youth Week (NYW) each year, every year.
The conference aims to inform and engage young people in a variety of topical
issues and exciting activities while providing them with an opportunity to give
feedback to the ACT Government. It provides young people with opportunities to
engage in activities, decision-making and informative forums as well as community
and government events.
The
conference is focused on generating discussion on issues that impact on young
people; promote youth inclusion, participation and feedback to government on
issues of importance to young people. >Top
The Sydney
Dance Company is running a school holiday workshop from 6 to 9 April for
students aged 8 to 18. The program
will cost $70 per day. Register now
by phoning 9258 4818.
If
you are looking for something different to do during your school holidays, then
join NIDA
for a dramatically different holiday experience. From the 1-hour creative
play courses for young children to week-long holiday courses, there is
something for all children from ages 4 to 18 years.
Online
bookings are now available for the 2010 Autumn Holiday Program. Courses are
available at NIDA and at other locations around Sydney.
Contact
NIDA Open Program for information:
Ella Bache Open Days will
provide you with the opportunity to tour their new state-of-the-art beauty
therapy college, provide you with all the information you need about studying
beauty therapy as well the broad range of career opportunities available.
Attendance to
their Open Day is FREE but registration is essential!
Run by the Australian
Film, Television and Radio School, this fantastic course is a once in a
lifetime opportunity for enthusiastic and creative teens aged between 13 and 17
years of age. Taught by movie industry experts and using real cameras, film
studios, props and special effects software, participants will write, direct,
act in, film edit and create their own special effects. There will be a
screening in theatre on the final day for family and friends. Apr 12- Apr 14,
9am-5pm
Do these courses
together as a CERTIFICATE THREE in Live Production, theatre and events. This
is the qualification required to teach Cert III VET Entertainment in Schools.
For info or to enrol email moniquew@juliusmedia.com
or call 02 9638-5955.
The Student
to Industry Program (SIP) has numerous ASBA positions advertised on its
website in the following areas:
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ASBA
positions with ACT Department of Education and Training in IT, Business,
Horticulture, Government, ChildrenÕs Services, Disability Work, Library
Information. Applications for these positions close on Friday 9 April.
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Hospitality
(15+ positions)
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Retail
(5+ positions)
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Retail/Warehousing
(1 position)
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra is offering
exciting 18 month, ASBA positions in
Certificate II Hospitality Operations.
You will also receive some fantastic benefits while working in CanberraÕs
deluxe Five Star Hotel, such as:
For more information on what
the Hyatt has to offer please contact Catherine.mullarvey@hyatt.comor
phone: 02 6269 8892 or fax 02 6269 8895.
If you need
information about your rights and entitlements because you have got a casual,
or part-time job, the Workplace
Authority and the Workplace
Ombudsman can help you.
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Antipodeans
ACT GapBreak Information Night - 16 March, at 6.30pm (Bookings Essential)
in The Pavilion, Radford College, College St, Bruce, Canberra.
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Veterinary Science Open Day 2010 at the University of Melbourne - Sun 21 March, 10amÐ3pm, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Werribee campus. For
more information call (03) 8344 7844 or visit www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/openday
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Qantm College (innovative
creative digital media educators, providing specialist courses in animation,
games design, games programming, interactive digital media, graphic design and
digital video production) - Melbourne
Open Day - Saturday 6 March; Sydney Open
Day - Saturday 22 May; Brisbane
Open Day - Saturday 22 May 2010
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Applications
for Invention Convention 2010 close on 30 April 2010. For more information email: iconvention@questacon.edu.au,
phone: 1800 641 or mail: Questacon Smart Moves Invention Convention, Location
Code 940, PO Box 5322, Kingston ACT 2604
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Whitlam
Institute at the University of Western Sydney asks students in years 5 - 12 in
NSW and the ACT to share their thoughts on what matters to them in 400 - 600
words Ð Applications
close 30 April