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COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to 3 parents and 2 staff on your successful nominations to Hume Central Secondary College Council.
Parent College Council representatives for 2017: Lynette Byass, Robert Hodge, Stephen Byass, Deeba Sayed, Suzan Kurt and Anisah Bezak.
DET Council Representatives: Irene Iliadis, Allan Semmens, Carole Pyers, Matthew Bediaga and Kate Plieger.
Seconded Council members: Anne Marmion, Marcelle Cacciattolo I am looking forward to working with all our Councillors as a team on what I know will be a challenging but
exciting year for our Learning Community.
Our College Council does perform a very important role. It brings together parents (6), College staff (5) and the broader community (2), in planning and decision making and this provides genuine opportunities to contribute to the educational vision and direction for our College.
Our first new College Council meeting was Thursday 23rd March 2017. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate new appointments: College Council President: Lynette Byass Vice College Council President: Robert Hodge Treasurer: Anisah Bezak Well done to all!
It has been a fantastic start to 2017 for all our students and staff and I want to congratulate all on the enthusiastic way they have been focused on learning to ensure success for all our students Year 7-12. The College overall student attendance at Year 7-12 for the first 8 weeks of Term 1 is over 89.66% so far, well done to all.
The College and staff are improving Curriculum and programs at the College so that learning and achievement is maximised in all areas and programs offered in 2017. PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT CONVERSATONS Congratulations to those parent/carers who participated in our first parent/teacher/student conversations on Tuesday 21st February. The overall attendance of families across the College was 70%. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of a strong partnership between staff and parents as a means to supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes at school and beyond.
PARENT PORTAL
2017 has seen the introduction of the Parent Portal. Parents are now able to log onto the portal to see their child’s timetables, attendance and learning progress, the College Newsletter and much more. Parents who have not received their password for access to the Parental Portal need to contact Reception at the relevant Campus for details.
Hope you all have a restful and safe break.
Irene Iliadis COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
Edition 2, 2017
COLLEGE VISION Our College vision is to develop and nurture the social, emotional and academic growth of all our students in order that they become resilient, life-long learners equipped with the skills, qualifications and personal attributes for success in and beyond school.
Friday 31st March 2017 End of Term 1
Tuesday 18th April Start of Term 2
17th April 2017 Public Holiday
24th April 2017 Staff PD
Student Free day
25th April 2017 Public Holiday
24th – 25th May 2017 College Production
“Aladdin”
12th June 2017 Public Holiday
16th June 2017 Report Writing
Student Free Day
30th June 2017 End of Term 2
COLLEGE NEWS
Please see Campus Reception for Tickets
HOMESTAY OPPORTUNITIES
Providing homestay accommodation for an International Student offers the chance to learn about another culture and build lifelong friendships.
This is an opportunity for you to join other families who are currently hosting International Students at Hume Central Secondary College. All students are between 15 and 18 years of age and need accommodation for periods ranging from two to three years. In return for your hospitality, you’ll be paid a generous tax free weekly amount for hosting a student.
For further information or to register your interest in this unique opportunity, please call Nick Bakatsoulas on 9306 6000 or email [email protected]
DIMBOOLA ROAD CAMPUS Campus Principal: Vivienne Caravas
Assistant Principals: Parris Sloan, Nick Bakatsoulas
Term 1, 2017 has continued to see our students wearing our Academic Uniform respectfully and arriving on time with essential items from the booklist at Years
7, 8 and 9.
Please continue to support your students to:
Arrive at school at 8.35am in order for classes to start promptly at 8.45am as Time Counts
Undertake 30-45 minutes of homework daily at Year 7 plus a minimum of 20 minutes of reading 3 times per week
Undertake 45-60 minutes of homework at Year 8 and 9 plus a minimum of 20 minutes of reading 3 times per week.
2017 Dimboola Student Leadership Team
YEAR 9 CAMPUS LEADERS
Alex Raffone Robert Hodge
YEAR 8 STUDENT LEADERS
Mohit Shrivastav Laytoya
Martines-Dasilva Blayde Dunlop Miti Tufuga Renee Jackson Nataliyah Semisi
YEAR 7 STUDENT LEADERS
Kadija Omar Jay Maota Aya Hamad Mussa Ali Daniel Ili
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS
Jacob Andrew Bailey Elsdon
HOMEWORK CLUB Homework Club at Dimboola Road Campus continues to provide additional academic support to students. It is open to all students from Year 7-9 and is on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library between 3.05pm to 4.30pm. Teachers will be available to assist students with their homework and classwork generally. This is a free service to all students. Permission notices must be signed by parent/guardians and returned to school. If you have any queries please contact Ms Renu Sharma on 9099 1000.
SEMESTER 1 Lunchtime Activities Program
The following activities are available for all students to participate in and enjoy during lunchtimes:
What When Who Where
Chess Club Every Wednesday Ms Ramadan Library
Math Club Monday 1 Ms Ferraro Library
Environmental Club Every Friday Ms Russell Year 7
Reading/Borrowing Every Tuesday (1st Half of Lunch) Ms Samartzis Library
Study Club Wednesday 1 Ms Howard 9B Room
Computer Club Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Ms Russell IT Room
Mindfulness Every Friday (2nd Half of Lunch) Ms Maes 7C Room
Gym Games Tuesday 2 Ms Rofaiel Gym
School Newsletter Club Every Friday Mr Borg 8C Room
EXPLORE INQUIRE LEARN
Hume Central Secondary College is very excited to be hosting a series of workshops run by an inspiring
PHD physicist from Melbourne University.
We invite Grade 5/6 students from Broadmeadows Valley Primary School, Bethal Primary School and
Westmeadows Primary School, as well as Year 7 SEAL students of Hume Central SC (Dimboola Road
Campus) who are keen to explore, inquire and learn about the world of physics. This is a real opportunity
to experience and explore science in a way that relates to our everyday lives. So come along and actively
participate in some amazing experiments which promise to be awesome!
KEY OBJECTIVES of the workshops:
• Inspire students with everyday concepts covered in the educational curriculum.
• Make real world links of the aspects of Physics and Science through “hands on” inquiry time and open ended activities.
• Extending their way of thinking, reasoning, and teamwork.
• To investigate and acquire skills that students can use in all areas of their lives.
• Giving them a competitive edge for the ever growing technological era.
• Making links with technology, physics principles and industry.
Workshop Details: When: Every Thursday after school for four weeks in Term 2 on the following dates:
Thursday 20th April, Thursday 27th April, Thursday 4th May and Thursday 11th May.
Time: 4.00pm till 5.00pm
Where: Dimboola Road Campus - 49 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows - (Year 7 Building, Da Vinci room) Cost: $20
To Register: Secure your place in the program by calling our office Reception on: 9099 1000 N.B.
STUDENTS ONLY ACCEPTED INTO PROGRAM IF REGISTERED
MAXIMUM OF 25 PLACES AVAILABLE
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Great Green Guided Tour - Enviro Champions Day On Sunday the 19th of February Mrs. Russell and I went on the Great Green Guided Tour: Enviro Champions Day. It was an eye-opening experience because we went to different locations such as Craigieburn, Sunbury, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park, Banksia Gardens etc. to see different vegetable garden projects. This was a great opportunity to gain inspirational ideas for our Dimboola Road vegetable garden. I would like to thank Hume City Council and Mrs Russell for this opportunity. RENEE JACKSON
Student Learning Year 7 Dimboola Road Campus
Year 7 students participate in an Ancient Egyptian
archaeological dig.
Students were divided up into Peasants, Artisans and
Pharaohs at our dig site in search of artefacts. They took
photos, documented evidence and throughout the
process, learnt about the lives people lived all those years
ago. You can view their evidence at our blog:
https://hcscancientegypt2017.blogspot.com.au/
PURPLE DAY
On Thursday 16th March, Student Leaders from Dimboola Campus hosted an event called Purple Day. This event was to help raise money for epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes a person to have a seizure and lose control of their body motions. This was very close to some of the student Leaders as a few of them knew someone close to them who experiences epilepsy on a day to day basis.
On the day, staff and students wore purple accessories to support the event and raise money for the fundraiser. At Lunch, we sold purple cupcakes, purple scones and purple jelly, with the support of our community, parents, staff and students. We also sprayed people’s hair purple for a gold coin donation, which was a lot of fun!
At the end of the day, we, as a school community raised $222.70 for this amazing cause. Overall,
the event was a success and it was so heart-warming to see everyone participate in this event with
the number one goal of raising money for epilepsy. Great job Dimboola! - Miti Tufuga
“It was good to see other students get involved in the event” – Victor Paulo
“It was a great opportunity for my mum to come and help out on the day” – Nataliyah Semisi
“The idea in general, was good….and so were the cupcakes” – Kayla Kurt
“The food was very creative and it was nice to see parents get involved” – Justin Yang
“There was a positive buzz!” – Mohit Shrivastav
Hands on HEADSS Year 9 students at Dimboola Road have been working in partnership with Melbourne University to train the next generation of doctors! Students have engaged in drama training on a weekly basis, learning a character they would play in simulated medical appointments. On Thursday 16th March, 18 students travelled to the Royal Children's Hospital to meet with medical students from Melbourne University. The Hume students were interviewed by four medical students throughout the day, and gave them aspiring doctor’s valuable feedback. The university students raved about how helpful and mature our students were, and the Hume students had a ball meeting new people. They were inspired by how easy it was to connect with older university students, and were full of excitement about their own possibilities for the future. Thanks to Helen Cahill from Melbourne University for facilitating the program. Naomi Maes Student Engagement and Wellbeing Lead Teacher Dimboola Road Campus
NO BULLYING DAY DIMBOOLA ROAD
Congratulations to the Welfare Team for another successful No Bullying Day on Friday 17th March. Year 9’s looked into the
results of bullying by watching the documentary, Bully. Year 7 and 8 students got their art on with creative activities, such
as bracelet making, chalk graffiti and mandala painting. The sports-minded students engaged in silent basketball and games
on the oval, and everyone enjoyed a visit from Mr Whippy!
Naomi Maes Student Engagement and Wellbeing Lead Teacher Dimboola Road Campus
BLAIR STREET CAMPUS Campus Principal: Kate McArthur Assistant Principal: Nick Bakatsoulas
Student Engagement and Wellbeing Blair Street
BullyBusters As part of their Anti Bullying program the Year 7 students from Blair Street and Dimboola Road Campuses got together again to watch
a performance by Class Act theatre called Bully Busters. This performance, highlights to our students what bullying is and what forms
it can take. The performance also highlights ways in which students can combat bullying, both as victims and as bystanders. It also
shows some of the reasons why perpetrators of bullying, might be behaving the way they do. Students really enjoyed the performance
and interacted well with the performers. They were able to identify themes and asked a number of excellent questions at the end of
the performance, during the Q&A session. From now until the end of term students in Year 7 at both Campuses will now be focusing
on anti-bullying issues and strategies. The welfare teams at Blair Street and Dimboola Road, encourage parents to discuss this with
their students and to keep communicating with them about Bullying. It is important that any form of bullying is reported back to the
school, so that procedures can be put in place to make sure we have a happy and harmonious school community.
Blair Street and Dimboola Road Welfare Team
Student Learning
Year 7 Blair Street Campus
Year 7 students participated in an
Ancient Egyptian Archaeological dig.
Students were divided up into Peasants,
Artisans and Pharaohs at our dig site in
search of artefacts. They took photos,
documented evidence and throughout the process, learnt about the lives
people lived all those years ago. You can view their evidence at our blog:
https://hcscancientegypt2017.blogspot.com.au/
TOWN PARK CAMPUS Campus Principal: Lisa Robinson Assistant Principal: Parris Sloan
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
Monday 19th June - Friday 30th June, 2017
Congratulations to the many students who have finalised their work experience
placements! Places are filling up quickly so to avoid disappointment, make sure
you have approached employers and confirmed they are willing to take you for
the Work Experience Placement. Once they have confirmed this, you must give the employer details to Ms Stevens or Ms Williams
who will generate the necessary forms.
Also, don't forget to complete your GENERAL and INDUSTRY SPECIFIC safe@work certificates and return them to Ms Stevens
ASAP. Good Luck!
Term one Year 12 Holiday program
Monday 3rd - Lisa Robinson Tuesday 4th - Irene Iliadis
9 -11:00 English / EAL Practice Exam (External
supervisors until 11:15)
Legal Studies AJ
Study Skills and Exam Practice
Further Maths EV
Study Hall
GD
11:15 – 1:00 Biology DG & JV
Study Hall
FL
Business Studies
Study Skills and Exam Practice AJ
Maths Methods EV
Study Hall
BJ
1 – 3:00 Food Technology FL
Psychology JF
Study Hall
LR
Maths Methods EV
Study Hall
BJ
Hume Central Secondary
College
COLLEGE UNIFORM
Situated at LOWES
Broadmeadows Shopping
Complex
SPORT
SWIMMING CARNIVAL – 7th March 2017
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL – 3rd March 2017
Thank you to Ms Kardamitsis
for all the great photos.
MoneyMinded is a free workshop for Parents at Hume Central Secondary College aimed at making
complicated financial topics understandable
and manageable.
Only 3 sessions 9am – 11am
24th
April, 2nd
and 8th
May Hume Central SC
Town Park Campus
Provided by an expert trainer
and provides impartial training
More Information Sara Aurorae
Program Coordinator
The Smith Family (03) 9066 36364
TOPICS INCLUDE
Planning and budgeting
Rights & responsibilities
Understanding paperwork
When paying is difficult
Wills & Power of Attorney
Insurance
Energy
Credit / Loans
MONEY MINDED
Financial Skills For Parents
COLLEGE NEWSLETTER - Keep up with the news The College Newsletter will be made available on the Parent Portal for parent/carers to access. The Newsletter is also available on the College Website: www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au Parent/carers who would like to have the Newsletter emailed to them every three weeks need to email the address below, with your son/daughter’s name and Campus and we will organise the Newsletter to be sent to you electronically. [email protected]
STUDENT DETAILS It is very important that student, parent/carers ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS and Emergency contact details are up to date and current for ALL STUDENTS at Hume Central Secondary College. If any of your details have changed please contact your child’s Campus Reception and you will be sent a “Details Change Form” to fill in, sign and return back to the College.
MEDICAL DETAILS - IMPORTANT Medical health information - important to let the College know if your child/children develop or have any medical issues that teachers need to be aware of and also if a student’s medical details have changed - please notify your Campus Reception.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE & AMBULANCE COVER
The Department of Education & Training does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. Parent/guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance or ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs.
EARLY LEAVERS
Parent/carers are reminded to please notify the College in advance of early student pick up. As there can be NO announcements during class time you are required to send a note on the day or alternatively call Reception in advance to arrange pickup of your child. This will avoid any unnecessary delays.
ATTENDANCE Parent/carers are sent SMS messages daily via mobile phones if students are absent, please notify the Campus Reception if your child is absent and provide a note or medical certificate to explain their absence. Student attendance is very important to successfully complete their year of study.
STUDENT NETBOOK/COMPUTERS
Parent/carers are asked to share with their children the importance of caring for their Netbook/Computers and to be responsible and look after them – damages to Netbooks/Computers could cost anything up to $200.
EXCURSIONS Please return Excursion permission forms promptly with the correct money if you do not have CSEF - a receipt is always given.
YOUTH WORKERS
The College has Youth/Health Workers on each Campus, they are a part of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing team and provide vital support to students and families when required.
LOCKS Locks for Campus Lockers are provided – students to see your Team Co-ordinators or Mentor Teachers.
COLLEGE FACEBOOK -
https://www.facebook.com/humecentralsecondarycollege
College Phone Numbers Dimboola Road Campus - 9099 1000
Blair Street Campus - 9302 6000
English Language Centre - 9302 6011
Town Park Campus - 9066 3600
SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SHOP
(Uniform & Text Book Trading) Hume Central Secondary College is proudly providing family’s access to the Sustainable School Shop. This new facility will make it possible for families to buy and sell second-hand uniform and text books within our College Community as well as other nearby schools. An annual subscription paid by the College School Council will automatically provide you with access FREE OF CHARGE. What you need to do: Register on the Sustainable School Shop website and
nominate Hume Central Secondary College List your items for sale List the ads for those items that you are looking to
buy. All enquiries should be directed to the Sustainable School Shop on: 0438 743 444 - help is also available through ‘Contact Us’ on their website at www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED
The Ford STEAM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
The Ford STEAM program will be focusing on creating hubs for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths
BARRY PLANT REAL ESTATE
Camps, Sport and Excursions Fund (CSEF) The Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund has ensured that no student misses out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important educational and fun activities. CSEF has been provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. If you are eligible you will need to fill out an application at your Campus Reception.
CareerNews No2; 02.03.2017
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICINE AT MONASH - UMAT applications close 2 June; test 26 July. Information Booklet:http://umat.acer.edu.au.
FIND OUT ABOUT MONASH – by attending an ‘Inside Monash’ seminar. Coming soon: March 7th Arts, 8th Business, 9th Science, 28th Pharmacy; April 6th Design and Fine Art, 11th Architecture, 12th Interior Architecture; Register: www.monash.edu/inside-monash;
MONASH INTERNATIONAL VCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE DAY – 9.30am-3pm, 31 March; Exhibition Space H1.16, Building H, Caulfield; Information: http://www.monash.edu/monash-international-student-experience-day or [email protected].
AVIATION AIRSHOW 2017. Public sessions: 10am-4.30pm, 3 – 5 March, Avalon Airport; bookings/information: www.airshow.com.au.
1. WHERE TO FOR JOBS? We all hear about loss of jobs, the changing employment scene, part time work, underemployment, jobs of the future. Obviously the future job situation is very hard to predict, but clearly, young people of today face tough decisions and an uncertain future regarding their study and career
options. In this regard, you might be interested to read some of Jan Owen’s thoughts in the publication The New Work Order: Ensuring young Australians have skills and experience for jobs of the future, not the past, at http://www.fya.org.au/2015/08/23/media-release-young-people-hardest-hit-by-new-work-order/. She believes that there will be three key economic drivers – automation, globalisation and collaboration. It makes for interesting, if concerning reading, with young people facing career/employment options entirely different from many of the older generations.
2. SOME OPEN DAY DATES FOR 2017 – These dates are supplied now for your diaries so you don’t double book activities on these days. Attendance at Open Days is vital for senior school students. They are especially important for courses which involve a folio presentation, an interview, an audition or completion of
some type of information kit as part of the application process (eg many art, design, drama and music courses). You need to see the facilities, go to an information session, talk to staff/students, and compare institutions.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) – Sun 13 Aug (Melbourne); Sun 27 Aug (Ballarat)
BOX HILL INSTITUTE – Sun 20 August (Lilydale); Sun 27 August (Box Hill)
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY – Sun 6 August (Warrnambool); Sun 20 August (Geelong); Sun 27 August (Melbourne)
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY – Sun 27 August (Ballarat, Berwick and Gippsland)
HOLMESGLEN – Thursdays – book on-line
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – Sun 6 August (Melbourne); Sun 27 Aug (Bendigo)
MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC – Sat 19 August (Preston)
MONASH UNIVERSITY – Sat 5 August (Peninsula); Sun 6 August (Caulfield and Clayton); Sun 20 August (Parkville)
RMIT – Sun 13 August (City and Bundoora)
SWINBURNE – Sun 30 July (Hawthorn)
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – Sun 20 August (Parkville)
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY – Sun 20 August (Footscray)
3. SWINBURNE NEWS - Swinburne is both a university and a TAFE provider. Its main campus is in Hawthorn, right by Glenferrie station. It also has campuses in Croydon and Wantirna. It offers courses from Certificates through to Doctorates.
GROWTH - Swinburne experienced a 15% increase in first preference applications for courses for 2017 over the previous year. There was also a 5% increase in offers of places at Swinburne. This was despite an overall fall in offers in Victoria of 6%. Health Sciences experienced the greatest increase of 117% over the last year. Design achieved an 18% increase,
Computer Sciences/ICT increased by 16%, Business by 15% and Media and Communications by 13%.
SCHOLARSHIPS - From 2017 onwards, scholarships of $5,000pa will be automatically offered to Swinburne applicants who receive an ATAR of 95
or more (no separate application required). Various grants are also available (apply direct to Swinburne). In addition, the High Achievers Program (HAP) will provide students receiving an ATAR of 95 or more with mentors, a personalised program, projects, and one-on-one
assistance.
NEW COURSES AT SWINBURNE IN 2017 will be the Bachelor of Nursing (with a technology focus) and the Bachelor of Engineering Practice. There will also be a Diploma of Advanced Technologies.
Swinburne is commencing an EARLY LEADERS PROGRAM. The ELP provides secondary students with opportunities to build and document their individual strengths and interests. The program identifies students who show enthusiasm and achievement in areas outside their secondary studies, including volunteer work, club or society participation, school projects and career exploration. By documenting and reflecting on their skills and achievements, students will
create a valuable resource with certified credentials from Swinburne for use in applications for employment, further study or other pursuits. Part of the reason for this program is that students are individuals with individual talents that may not be recognised by the ATAR system. NOTE: It is not an early offer program. The program is aimed at students in Year 11. Register interest at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/early-leaders.
Swinburne is now offering a Masters degree in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, and from 2018 – 2020 will introduce Masters degrees in PHYSIOTHERAPY, DIETETICS and SPEECH PATHOLOGY.
4. LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS – La Trobe’s main campus is located at Bundoora (Melbourne), and has campuses in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton and Mildura. La Trobe turns 50 this year!
‘EXPERIENCE LA TROBE’ – How can you find out about studying at La Trobe university? Experience La Trobe provides an opportunity to attend workshops, lectures, and seminars whilst being exposed to areas of the university not usually available on Open Day. You’ll be able to talk to current academics and students to find out what their dream career is really like. Parents can attend the parents’ session if they wish covering
topics like university costs, courses and admissions. When: Melbourne: 9.30am – 4.30pm, Fri 7 April & Thurs 6 July; country campuses have Experience Days later in the year. Registrations and information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/experience/events/experience-la-trobe-events
ASPIRE – La Trobe has offered the ASPIRE program for three years now. ASPIRE students have shown a significant commitment to their community through volunteerism, service and leadership. As a result of this, ASPIRE students are able to access a place at La Trobe on a significantly lower ATAR than otherwise required. Many employers indicate that volunteer experience gives candidates an advantage, and ASPIRE students are leading the way in employability. More information on applications for 2018 later.
5. WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE – William Angliss Institute is a specialist centre for food, tourism, hospitality and events careers. Located in La
Trobe Street Melbourne, it offers modern training facilities, a training restaurant, demonstration kitchens and a wide range of courses from certificates to degrees.
Applications are now open for CERT III in AVIATION (crew), starting in April. The course in for
full-time study only and program runs from April to September. Ally direct to William Angliss at www.angliss.edu.au. NOTE: airlines provide their own training as well.
The William Angliss Skills and Jobs Centre will be holding an industry insight into the travel and tourism industry, designed for those interested in pursuing a tourism career who would like to gain knowledge of the industry. When: 4pm, Thurs 16 Mar; Where: William Angliss Institute, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne. Register on the William Angliss website.
The Institute is conducting School Holiday Programs in April, July and September. These will involve hands-on activities in one specialist area, a campus tour, catered lunch and course information session. The April session will be on Thurs 13 April. Book on-line.
D. Williams – Careers/VET Leader
CareerNews No3; 16.03.17 Reminders:
UMAT applications close 2 June; test 26 July. Information Booklet: http://umat.acer.edu.au
‘INSIDE MONASH’ – Coming soon: March 28th Pharmacy; April 6th Design and Fine Art, 11th Architecture, 12th Interior Architecture; Register: www.monash.edu/inside-monash
MONASH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY – 31 March; Exhibition Space H1.16, Building H, Caulfield; http://www.monash.edu/monash-international-student-experience-day
‘EXPERIENCE LA TROBE’ – Melbourne (Bundoora): 9.30am – 4.30pm, Fri 7 April; Registrations: Experience La Trobe registrations are now open OR information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/experience/events/experience-la-trobe-events
WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE - School Holiday Program - Thurs 13 April. Book on-line.
1. THINKING OF AGRICULTURE OR VETERINARY SCIENCE? The University of Melbourne offers the only Veterinary Science degree in Victoria, and is one
of two universities offering an agriculture degree (in addition to La Trobe University). If you are thinking of studying either of these degrees at the University of Melbourne you might like to attend the Werribee Open Day and explore your future. Learn more about these degrees, meet some furry and reptilian friends, and feast at the food stalls on the day.
Registrations for course lecture times and veterinary hospital tours are essential – RSVP today at RSVP today. Note: due to limited spaces, the veterinary hospital tours are prioritised to current university science students. When: 10am-3pm, Sunday 29 April; Where: Werribee campus, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee; Info: [email protected].
Agriculture offers many job opportunities, in fact, staff at Melbourne point out that there are three jobs in agriculture for every graduate, and many of these are in the city.
2. NEW BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE (HONOURS) AT SWINBURNE – In a world that is rapidly changing, innovation, agility and creativity are more important than ever. That’s why Swinburne has created this revolutionary new degree. Responding to the needs of industry, this degree is designed to equip engineers of the future with the skills required to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
The course is co-created and co-delivered by industry partners, it is designed to mirror a professional workplace, it is project-based and team-oriented. It has a studio environment rather than a traditional classroom, and students are assessed by project outcomes and performance reviews.
Traditional majors will not be offered, rather, student will have the opportunity to refine their interests towards industry sectors through the selection of different projects. Team projects will focus on four industry sectors: smart cities, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things and People, and products designed for people. Interested? See: www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering-practice-honours or book an appointment with a student advisor – www.swinburne.edu.au/appointment.
3. EARLY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM AT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) – Like all other Australian public universities, ACU is a university open to all of any faith or no faith at all. NOTE: Australia also has a small number of private universities – eg Bond University and the University of Notre Dame.
ACU has campuses throughout Australia, including in Melbourne (Fitzroy) and in Ballarat.
ACU offers a program known as the Early Achievers Program (EAP). This program allows applicants for ACU to indicate how they have contributed to the community during their lives, and successful applications can lead to an early offer of a place at the university. Applications open online for EAP on Wednesday 26 April and close on Monday 17 July. Offers of places will be made by ACU at the end of August, rather than having to wait until January to obtain an offer through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. See: www.acu.edu.au/eap to find out more about how to prepare your application, how to submit it, and how to monitor it.
NOTE: La Trobe university has a similar program called Aspire. See: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire for more information.
4. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NEWS –
ADMISSIONS THROUGH THE VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE (VTAC) – The Bachelor of Science (Clearly-In ATAR = 85.00) and the Bachelor of Arts (Clearly-In ATAR 89.30) remain the most popular courses at the university. In total, 7,711 students received offers to study at Melbourne, with just under 2,300 receiving offers for Science and more than 2,000 receiving offers for Arts. More than 450 offers were made for the new Bachelor of Design (Clearly-In ATAR = 88.25) (replaced the Bachelor of Environments).
SCHOLARSHIPS - The university offered 196 Melbourne National Scholarships to applicants achieving an ATAR of 99.90 or more. Nine of these went to Indigenous students. These scholarships provide a tuition fee-exempt Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) valued up to approximately $30,500 and a
$15,000 allowance over the normal duration of an undergraduate degree.
‘ACCESS MELBOURNE’ – The University of Melbourne is committed to providing education opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds. Access Melbourne was established to assist students whose circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best possible ATAR. Students are able to access degrees despite achieving an ATAR below the published Clearly-In rank. The scholarship provides an allowance of $5,000 per year for the duration of the undergraduate course. Students are awarded a guaranteed place if they are from rural areas or are financially disadvantaged.
‘MAKE IT POSSIBLE AT MELBOURNE’ – Would you like to find out more about the University of Melbourne? For some years Melbourne has run a program called ‘Focus on Melbourne’. This program is now known as ‘Make it Possible with Melbourne’.
When: 7 April – A Day at Melbourne for Year 12 students (register now at address below); 29 April – Melbourne Veterinary Science Hospital Open Day (Werribee)(register now at address below); 16 May – Make it Possible with Melbourne Biomedicine; 17 May – Agriculture; 18 May Veterinary Science; 23 May – Engineering; 24 May – IT; 30 May – Science; 31 May – Commerce; 6 June – Arts; 7 June – Design; 8 June - Law; 13 June – Music; 20 June - Fine Arts; 7 July – A Day at Melbourne for Year 10 & 11 students. You will need to register to attend these events, and registrations open in April (except those noted). For dates for all upcoming events at the University of Melbourne, and to register: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events.
5. CHECK OUT DEAKIN – Deakin University has four campuses: at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong) and Warrnambool. Deakin is ranked in the World’s top 50 universities under 50 years old according to Times Higher Education.
There will be a Medical Imaging, Optometry and Medicine Information Evening for prospective students on 12 April at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. More details next issue.
‘STEP ON CAMPUS’ is a program running during the school holidays. You'll be taken on a 45 minute tour of your chosen campus, where you'll find out more about university life, study areas and be able to gain a feel for the campus from your tour guide, a current Deakin student. Registration: find more information on dates and locations at: deakin.edu.au/steponcampus.
6. YEAR 10’s INVITED TO ATTEND MONASH UNIVERSITY IN THE HOLIDAYS – Monash is once again holding Year 10 Discovery Day, providing a chance for you to find out about Monash and its degrees, see the campus, and get questions answered. It will be an interactive day where you can find out what university holds for you. When: 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 5 April; Where: Robert Blackwood Hall, 49 Scenic Drive, Clayton Campus; Register Now (places are limited): www.monash.edu/year10-day.
7. VCE AND CAREERS EXPO 2017: DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – This Expo will again be a huge event, with 170 exhibitors offering VCE resources, tertiary course and career information, gap year information and study skills resources. Exhibitors include Australia’s major universities. When: Thurs 4 – Sun 7 May; Where: Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield (an indoor venue). Free parking available. Admission: $10 or $25 for families. Info: www.vceandcareers.com.au.
Dianne Williams – Careers/VET Leader
