Monday 1 March
International Women's Day Assembly
8.40 – 9.00am
Gym
Tuesday 2 March
School Sport SA Swimming Carnival
6.30 – 9.30pm
Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Tuesday 2 March
Year 11 Parent Evening with Tessa Opie
6.00 – 7.30pm
Hender Hall
Saturday 6 March – Monday 8 March
Exeat Weekend
Monday 8 March
Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
Tuesday 9 March
SAPSASA District Swimming Carnival
9.30am – 12.15pm
Payneham Swimming Pool
Tuesday 9 March – Friday 12 March
Year 5 Camp (Crawford)
Tuesday 9 March – Friday 12 March
Junior School Water Safety Program (Years R-4)
Tuesday 9 March – Saturday 13 March
Summer Intercol Week
Friday 12 March – Thursday 1 April
REALISE Camp Group 1
Thursday 18 March
Junior School Assembly (Year 4)
8.40 – 9.00am
Gym
For dates specific to your daughter, please view 'Important Dates' on the Parent Portal.
We strive to keep students up to date with university, further study and employment information across Australia. Please take a look at some of the opportunities available to our girls.
Victoria
Melbourne’s Chancellor’s Scholarships
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is one of the most generous in Australia and offers guaranteed pathways into graduate study, including the Juris Doctor and Doctor of Medicine courses.
Students who achieve an ATAR of 99.9, as are Bachelor of Music applicants who achieve an ATAR of 99.85.
Click here to learn more.
Aspiring Scholars Scholarship
Aspiring Scholars Applications are now open for high achieving, final year secondary students.
Launching on Monday 15 March, students in Australia who live outside of Victoria are invited to join their online community connected by their interest in moving to Melbourne for study.
Students are to email Ms Caroline Rocco with an expression of interest, and she will then nominate students to the University. Applications open from February 8 – March 7, 2021
Please note this program is only open to domestic and international students living in Australia.
Click here to learn more.
Hansen Scholarship Program in 2022
The Hansen Scholarship Program is Melbourne’s flagship scholarship program and the University’s most generous equity scholarship.
The Program is open to all Year 12 students applying for an undergraduate degree at Melbourne in 2022.
Awarded to 20 students from around Australia, Hansen Scholars will receive accommodation near their Parkville campus for three years, a yearly allowance for living expenses, as well as a tailored enrichment program encompassing an academic orientation, mentoring and cultural activities.
Applications are open from 6 February to 11 March 2021
Click here to learn more.
Student Accommodation at The University of Melbourne
Students requiring accommodation have a range of options from dedicated University-owned and partnered accommodation to traditional residential colleges.
University Accommodation includes the following residences:
- Lisa Bellear House
- University Apartments
- UniLodge Lincoln House
- Medley Hall
Click here to take a virtual tour of some of the rooms available at Little Hall, the latest addition to the Universities accommodation.
Click here for further details and to apply.
Queensland
CQU (Queensland) - Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine)
CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Science will be available for study in Rockhampton and Bundaberg from Term 1, 2022.
This innovative course is designed for school-leavers and provides a limited number of places (20 places in Rockhampton and 20 places in Bundaberg) as a provisional entry pathway into The University of Queensland's regionally based Doctor of Medicine program.
Click here to learn more about the application process.
South Australia
Flinders University Information Session
Wednesday 17 March
1.10pm – 1.50pm| The Chrysalis
All students are welcome to attend the Flinders University Information Session to find out about course updates, scholarships and Medicine, including pathway courses.
South Australian Police Force (SAPOL)
SAPOL is currently recruiting fit, healthy individuals who are looking for a rewarding career with a variety of opportunities.
Joining SAPOL offers great pay, job diversity, career progression, flexibility, a supportive team environment, and you can earn as you learn at the academy.
Application forms are available here or phone SAPOL’s recruiting section on (08) 7322 3353 for more information.
Le Cordon Bleu – School Holiday Program
Le Cordon Bleu is opening its doors to students wishing to experience a 'day in the life' of the world's most famous culinary arts and hospitality educator.
They are offering a comprehensive 3-day residential that gives students a taste of all their programs available for study.
Date: 19 - 21 April or 27 - 29 September, 2021 (school holiday periods).
Cost: $400 includes all meals, accommodation and transportation to excursions. Cost is redeemable on tuition. Accommodation: Regency International House.
Location: Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide in Regency Park.
Places fill fast, so click here to secure your booking and avoid disappointment.
News South Wales
Updates from UNSW
Medicine
There have been no changes made to the assessment – interview, UCAT and ATAR assessment for entry.
There will be 240 undergraduate medicine CSP (Commonwealth supported places) available.
Scholarships
Details of all UNSW Scholarships are all available on their website. Click here to learn more.
New Courses Available in 2021
- Quantum Engineering – medical, defence, financial services and communication technology work
- International Public Health
- Bachelor of Commerce – course has been reviewed and updated
2022 Undergraduate Guide
Click here to visit the UNSW Experience Hub and view their helpful Undergraduate Guide.
Interview and Work Experience Opportunities
As communicated in the last edition of the newsletter, this year we are running several programs to assist Wilderness students in their career research journey and are looking for members of our community to help.
Mock Interviews
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 11/12 Work Experience
Year 12 Medicine/Dentistry Practice Interviews
If you are interested in participating, please email me stating your name, business and area of expertise for one of the timeslots, which can be viewed here.