Tertiary Information Evening

On Tuesday 2 August, Wilderness School was joined by St Peter's College and Pembroke School for a combined Tertiary information night. This was a wonderful opportunity for Year 12 students and their parents from across all three schools to discuss and ask questions regarding their future study plans with university representatives. The University of Adelaide, TAFE, The University of Melbourne, Bond University, Flinders University, The University of South Australia, St Andrew's College and many other institutions were present at the event. This variety of representatives enabled students to explore multiple options as they prepare for and complete SATAC and interstate tertiary study applications. A formal presentation by The University of South Australia, The University of Adelaide, TAFE and Flinders University provided useful information including key application dates and entry criteria for each institution. A big thanks to Ms Palmer for all her efforts in organising this successful event.

Isabelle Yu (Year 12)
Careers Committee Representative

Year 10 Pathways Week

Eloise Broster and Fengfan Zhang share their Year 10 Pathways Week experience:

Year 10 Pathway Week for students occurred in Week 8 of Term 2. On Monday and Tuesday, students were lucky enough to visit Flinders University (both Bedford Park and Tonsley Campuses), UniSA (CityWest and CityEast campuses) and The University of Adelaide.

We learned about university life, sat in makeshift lectures, participated in workshops and were exposed to amazing resources and facilities that will assist us with our subject and course selection moving forward.

Students were able to experience the university landscape and found hearing about pathways after school to be enjoyable and interesting. For the following three days, students were involved in an industry immersion/work experience program in a broad range of work placements, gaining a deeper and more personal insight into the ins and outs of their chosen field and better navigating our career prospects. We are very grateful for the opportunities provided during the week.

Year 10 Work Experience

Elena Tsamaidis shares her experience at the Jam Factory:

I was fortunate enough to undertake my work experience at the Jam Factory in the Ceramics Department. I was able to interact with artists and obtain an appreciation for the various roles in a ceramics department, from Production Manager to Slip and Kiln Technician, Associates and Artists to Head of Ceramics Studio. I gained hands-on understanding of the importance of meticulous hand sanding to create a quality finish, sorting and storing of just fired products, loading products for internal transfer in readiness for sale and loading the kiln itself (now that was a real-life game of Tetris!).

In addition, I gained experience in throwing and trimming products, learning new skills from professionals in this area of art, how to price a product and an understanding of the costs apportioned to the process. A highlight was that I was able to attend a private viewing of the Waterhouse Exhibition at the SA Museum where Jam Factory artists’ work is exhibited.

The placement was one of the coolest things I have ever done. The staff were positively lovely, and I enjoyed spending time with and learning from them.

Fengfan Zhang was fortunate to spend time at a dermatology centre:

I was fortunate enough to undertake my work experience at Windsor Gardens Dermatology, under Dr Kyoko Shirato. The specialist practice was less than a 5-minute commute along Northeast Road (which my parents loved). I started work every morning at 8.00am and left at 5.00pm. My days were spent shadowing Dr Shirato, observing her work and asking questions. I was able to spend a day observing Dr Shirato perform skin surgery in theatre. I noted, with amazement, the elasticity of skin and the precision of Dr Shirato’s hands. The following two days, I sat in on patient consultations in Dr Shirato’s office. I really enjoyed the conversations with Dr Shirato, whether it be her personal journey to dermatology, her adorable puppy or how the job did not comprise much of pimple popping (as I had expected it to). Overall, the three days were very enjoyable and have refuelled my desire to pursue dermatology.

Meanwhile, Anna McAuliffe immersed herself in the law at Piper Alderman:

I was fortunate enough to complete my work experience program at Piper Alderman, a renowned commercial law firm extending from Adelaide to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane offices. I received a warm welcome into the workplace, attending an introductory morning tea, which gave me an excellent opportunity to meet many members of the office. Throughout my placement, I visited lawyers across all specialities to gain some insight to their work, which broadened my understanding of the operations of a law firm on a day-to-day basis. All the staff so generously spent their time speaking to me in between my completion of the work experience research activities, as well as a small research project. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Piper Alderman and was so grateful for the opportunity to explore this industry.

3-day July holiday program at Le Cordon Bleu, Adelaide

Local sweet maker extraordinaire and current Year 10 student, Demi Moutos, was accepted into the Le Cordon Bleu Holiday Program. She shares below her exciting experience:

I was fortunate to successfully secure the opportunity to attend Le Cordon Bleu Career Residential holiday program. I have always had a passion for learning about the art of both culinary and patisserie skills and have set up and run my own small baking business, where I bake and supply biscuits to a range of local shops. During the program, we were involved in interactive workshops, lectures, behind-the-scenes tours of 5-star hotels; had the opportunity to cook in the commercial kitchens and ate lots of fantastic food from different cuisines in a range of amazing restaurants where Le Cordon Bleu alumni now work, including SunnyBrae, CAROclub, Plus 82, EOS and ITL. It was inspiring to meet and collaborate with like-minded people. Meeting people who have succeeded within the hospitality industry made me very motivated to one day join them. Lastly, one of the entrepreneur lecturers said something that stuck with me: “Companies fail to create the future not because they fail to predict it, they fail to imagine it!” Students can contact Mrs Palmer for information on this amazing holiday program.

South Australian University Open Days

The University of Adelaide:
On Campus – Sunday 14 August
Online – Friday 19 August

UniSA:
On Campus – Sunday 7 August to Sunday 28 August (follow the link to discover the Open Day for each campus)
Virtual – Tuesday 9 August, 4.00pm – 8.00pm

Flinders University:
Open Days – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August

Year 11 Entry Pathways for University in 2023

Flinders University: The Year 11 Grades pathway will continue at Flinders University for 2023. The pathway will allow current Year 12 students to gain entry to Flinders University based on their Year 11 Grades and gain an early conditional offer to start their university studies in their preferred degree (with exceptions). Students need to complete their SACE and meet any pre-requisite requirements to confirm their admission.

Adelaide University: Eligible Degrees and Grade Band

International College of Hotel Management (ICHM)

Founded over 30 years ago, International College of Hotel Management has been revamped and relocated to Currie Street Adelaide. It offers several Bachelor degrees (Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Hotel Management) as well as the Undergraduate Certificate of Hotel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations, designed to meet the current hospitality industry skills shortage in frontline entry level job roles within hospitality, tourism and hotels.

Interstate University Updates

University of New England (UNE):
UNE offers a range of academic, equity, sporting and residential scholarships for commencing students. Students can call the Future Student Team on 1800 818 865 to find out further information. Please note scholarship applications open for students in September 2022, and students will start their courses in February 2023.

University of Melbourne:
Open Day – Sunday 21 August, 10.00am to 4.00pm (includes residential colleges)

My Course Planner Tool – The University of Melbourne My Course Planner tool is an interactive web application that can help students plan their subjects and majors for a range of Bachelor degrees. They can also plan for a concurrent diploma in Computing, Languages, Mathematical Sciences and Music.

Residential Colleges Applications:
Students can use one application form and indicate their order of preference for which colleges they are interested in applying for. Staff from the colleges will follow up with an interview.

The University of Sydney:
Open Day – Saturday 27 August, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Webinars – Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, and Science

E12 Scheme and Statement Writing Workshop – Tuesday 9 August, 6.00pm – 7.00pm AEST
The E12 Early Offer and Scholarship scheme is for students from rural, regional or low socio-economic backgrounds or those facing financial hardship. Over 90 courses are offered via E12. Find out about the application process, eligibility, benefits, support and have all questions about the scheme answered at the workshop.

Project Management Online Spring Camp
This program offers an excellent opportunity for high school students to learn about project management and where this dynamic field can take them. Students will develop an awareness of project management as a discipline, career pathways and the Bachelor of Project Management degree. They will also participate in interactive online workshops. The program includes talks from industry professionals. To apply and secure a spot, please RSVP prior to Friday 9 September.

NSW Residential Colleges – Living at University

• Arundel House is a vintage home away from home for 39 females, catered comfort in central Sydney. Residents are encouraged, equipped and empowered within a safe, fun community.
• Morling Residential College Macquarie provides quality, affordable, independent student accommodation in Macquarie Park. MRC is a safe, welcoming environment with a strong sense of community, and on-site pastoral care.
• New College offers vibrant residential communities for undergraduates and postgraduates at UNSW Sydney. See here for scholarships.
• Robert Menzies College is an Anglican residential college affiliated with Macquarie University.
• St Martin's College provides premium student accommodation at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.
• The St Barnabas Terraces offer secure, inexpensive supervised accommodation in Christian community, five minutes from Sydney University, a short walk to UTS and Notre Dame, and close to Central Station.
• Flo Harris Lodge is a caring, supportive community within the Inner West, Sydney. Close to universities/colleges, residents can study or work, while enjoying full catering, on-site pastoral care and management.

Australian National University (ANU):
Open Day (both on campus and online) – Saturday 3 September
ANU run general campus tours during the school holidays (not residential colleges). Information regarding online residential college tours can be found here.

Universities Admissions Centre Direct Applications to ANU – programs are expected to be available in UAC from Tuesday 9 August for applications for Semester 1, 2023. Students need to include:

1. Co-curricular activities with appropriate documentation template
2. Students who wish to apply for accommodation should apply via the ANU website.

To be covered by the ANU Accommodation Guarantee students MUST apply by 11.59pm Tuesday 20 December 2022.

Changes to the Selection Criteria and Key Dates of Australian Medical Programs

Read the iCanMed Student Guide

Queensland:

• James Cook University – interview offers are to be made on students’ written application alone.
• University of the Sunshine Coast – Minimum ATAR expected to be 99.80.
• Central Queensland University – for 2023 entry, students are only eligible for entry if they are graduating high school at their first attempt in the year of their application (must graduate 2022 for 2023 entry). Subject pre-requisites have changed to English, Maths Methods and Biology or Chemistry or Physics.
• Bond University – Subject pre-requisites have changed to English or EAL.
  

Tasmania:

• University of Tasmania – from 2023, the program will be called a “Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine”. This replaces the “Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery”. The new course has the same duration as the old course and provides an AQF Level 9 qualification, instead of a AQF Level 7 qualification.

Victoria:

• Monash University – December interview offers will be made based on students’ UCAT results only. January interview offers will be made based on students’ UCAT results combined with their academic results. NB: December interviews are for rural and Victorian applicants only; January interviews are for all applicants.

Western Australia:

• Curtin University – subject pre-requisites for 2023 have changed to include Chemistry or completion of the Chemistry ATAR course with a final scaled score of 50 through North Lake Senior Campus or Cyril Jackson Senior Campus.

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

This is a scholarship opportunity for First Nations students. Applications for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme open nationally on Monday 29 August 2022, for study in 2023. Find out more here.

Applications close on Monday 10 October 2022. For further information or to be added to the email list, please contact ACN Scholarship Team on 1800 688 628 or email scholarships@acn.edu.au.