CAREER ADVISERS MESSAGE Highlight closing dates on a calendar Throughout the year you will be given a myriad of dates to stick to…assessment tasks, exam timetables and dates related to job, university and TAFE applications. Mark these in your diary or on a calendar so you do not miss an opportunity! Careful planning is needed in completing application forms, so plan ahead, especially if you have to gather reports and references from others)

Career Hotspot: Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic controllers manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of and between airports in Australia. They also work with overseas regions adjoining Australian airspace.

Personal Requirements: • Able to make quick and accurate decisions • Aptitude for working with computers • Confident, highly responsible, self-motivated and independent, but able to

work in a team • Good understanding and clear practical application of the English language • Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency • At least 18 years of age • Able to satisfy aviation medical requirements

Education and Training: To become an air traffic controller you usually have to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with passes in English, mathematics and a science subject (preferably physics). Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are the only trainers and employers of air traffic controllers in Australia. Applicants for Airservices Australia must undergo a comprehensive selection process, including an online cognitive ability test, a computer-based aptitude test, an assessment day involving a competency-based interview, police checks, medical examinations and a drug test. Once selected, trainees undertake extensive training, covering theoretical and practical subjects as well as on-the-job instruction at the Learning Academy in Melbourne to complete the

requirements for their Air Traffic Control Licence. Trainees are employed on a probationary basis while undergoing training, gaining a permanent position on successful completion of the course. To become an air traffic controller with the RAAF you must first enter the Air Force as an officer and complete Air Force training courses in air traffic control.

Employment Opportunities: Airservices Australia runs courses for air traffic control trainees in its Learning Academy throughout the year. The dates for these are advertised on the Airservices Australia website. Final selection for training is very competitive in both Airservices Australia and the RAAF. Job opportunities depend on growth in air traffic and the introduction of new technologies. For more information please visit: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/course-provider/griffith-university/bachelor-of-aviation Airservices Australia, Recruitment www.airservicesaustralia.com (02) 6268 4111 Defence Force Recruiting Centre (National) www.defencejobs.gov.au 13 19 01

Advertising & Marketing Specialist Advertising and Marketing Professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and exciting goods and services JOB OPPORTUNITY

Jacaranda Pre-school Centre Incorporated A Community Owned Non-Profit Organisation

ABN 76869791267 11 Jacaranda Road, Caringbah 2229

P.O. Box 65, Caringbah 1495. Ph: 9524 7068 Email: jacarandapresch@optusnet.com.au

Website: www.jacarandapreschoolcaringbah.com.au

Childcare Trainee

Trainee – Certificate 111 in Children’s Services

We are looking for a fun loving, motivated and dedicated person who is over 18 and has completed their HSC in 2017/2018, to be an integral part of our team that provides quality early childhood education to children in their preschool years. Jacaranda is a community preschool who supports trainees through their education and training with a Mentor who meets with them weekly. A successful applicant will require

• Be 18+ years of age • Hold a current working with children’s check (essential) • Not hold a current qualification in Childcare and Education • Be enthusiastic and motivated towards learning about early childhood education. • Demonstrate strong commitment to high quality care and education for children. • Be able to work independently and committed to studying and completing their Certificate 111

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WANTED: Apprentice Glazier: Year 12 leaver! Evolve Glass Projects http://www.evolveglassprojects.com.au/ Phone Terrance: 0434 582 915 for more details. (A glazier is a skilled tradesman responsible for cutting, installing, and removing glass (and materials used as substitutes for glass, such as some plastics). Glaziers may work with glass in various surfaces and settings, such as windows, doors, shower doors, skylights, storefronts, display cases, mirrors, facades, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.)

WANTED: Traineeship Early Childhood Education Laugh and Learn Early Learning Centre in Miranda. Please see job advertisement below Traineeship in Early Years Education and Care Laugh and Learn Early Learning Centre https://www.childcarejobs.com.au/job/14233/early-childhood-trainee-miranda-sydney Applicants can forward their cover letters and resume to hr@laughandlearn.net.au Luisa Helwani Director Laugh and Learn Early Learning Centre

WANTED: 1st Year Apprentice Tiler Bliss Bathroom Renovations For further details phone Matt on 0488078377.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION UAC ATAR Enquiry Centre 2019 ATARs will be released on Friday 14 December. UAC is once again operating its ATAR Enquiry Centre. Students who have queries about the calculation of their ATAR can call UAC on 1300 MY ATAR (1300 692 827) or (02) 9119 5012 from mobiles on the following days: Friday 14 December, 8.30am–6.00pm Monday 17 December, 8.30am–4.30pm Tuesday 18 December, 8.30am–4.30pm Wednesday 19 December, 8.30am–4.30pm If students have general queries about their application, they can contact UAC on 1300 MY UAC (1300 275 822) or (02) 9752 0200 from mobiles.

Year 12 applications closing on 28 September. What is UNE’s Early Entry? Early Entry is a great way for your students to secure an offer to study with UNE next year. We understand that an ATAR or OP isn’t the only measure of a student’s

potential to succeed at university. UNE’s Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies solely on your School’s assessment of their attributes and abilities. Students select up to three course options in their application, with many of UNE’s undergraduate courses available. Offers to study with UNE will be released in November. Students can receive up to three offers via Early Entry. Why should your students apply for Early Entry? Benefits of Early Entry for your students include:

• No application fees • Based on School’s recommendation – not ATAR/OP • Open to all Year 12 or equivalent students • Students apply for up to three courses • Many undergraduate courses are available • Courses can be studied on campus or online • Offers released in early November • Defer offers for up to 2 years

Last chance to apply! Early Entry applications are closing soon. If your students are interested in applying they can apply now through our Early Entry portal. - 28 September - Applications for Year 12 students close - 12 October – School review of applications close - Early November - Offers made to students

We’re here to help If you have any questions or need assistance, remember we’re here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact one of our friendly Future Student Advisors by any of the following methods:

• Visit the Early Entry page • Email: earlyentry@une.edu.au

Call us on 02 6773 5005

Don't forget, Early Entry applications are now being accepted. This is a great opportunity to assist your students to secure their place at Torrens University Australia in 2019. Our Early Entry Program is perfect for students considering careers in Business, Design and Technology, Health and Hospitality. How our program helps your students relax: 1. No ATAR is required. 2. It's FREE – there are no application fees. 3. Offers are made within two weeks of applying. 4. There's no obligation to accept the offer. 5. It only takes five minutes. Applications close 29 September 2018

Hospitality HSC Revision Day

The day will be led by two leading hospitality teachers that teach and mark the HSC curriculum. Students will receive a take-home study pack with revision materials prior to the event. Lunch is on us at our award-winning training-restaurant, William Blue Dining. Our expert hospitality teachers will present an all-encompassing exam preparation session covering: • Hygiene • Safety • Working in the Hospitality Industry • Kitchen Operations and Cookery • Food and Beverage Limited spaces available. Register your students today.

HSC Revision Day William Blue College 1-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks NSW 2000 Wednesday 26 September 9:30am–3pm Free – bookings essential

Why study with us?

Tasmania is a microcosm of culture and activity and boasts some of the world’s best food and produce, outstanding natural beauty, world-class art and culture, and a rich history. It's a vibrant and diverse state that offers a lifestyle that is uniquely special in the modern world. At the University of Tasmania, our wide range of degrees, student exchanges, and learning experiences offer students a unique educational experience and excellent preparation for their future careers. Our courses are globally recognised and we attract some of the world’s best academics and researchers through our exciting research programs, stunning scenery and relaxed lifestyle.

So, if you are looking for an exceptional, personalised university experience that will shape your future success, there is no better place to study than the University of Tasmania.

As Year 12 students are starting to think about university applications, we are delighted to announce a new pathway into our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses – the Bachelor of Educational Studies. An admission pathway into teaching The Bachelor of Educational Studies has been designed for students who are passionate about becoming teachers, but do not achieve the entry requirements. Students who successfully complete their first year of study (subject to meeting certain progression and non-academic requirements) will be guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). For more information about pathways into ACU early childhood, primary or secondary teaching courses, see our website.

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Scholarship Program 19 October Closing date for the 2019 intake for the UTS Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Scholarship Program. More information, email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au . Online applications at: https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/business/business-courses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting Introduction to Actuarial Science The Australian National University is running a special version of its popular Introduction to Actuarial Science course for Year 11/12 students in Australia from Term 4 2018 to Term 1 2019. The course is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and is free for all students. For more information: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-actuarial-science-anux-anu-actuarialx-1 New Biomedical Science Degree Students in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science will now be able to tailor their degree towards a specialisation by completing a Sub Major in their final year. Options include Cellular Pathology,

Microbiology and Host Responses or Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostic. See our updated course guide: https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/2018-08/uts-science-ug-course-guide-2019-version2.pdf HSC True Reward at Western Sydney University Applications for the HSC True Reward Early Offer Program are now open! Our unique program gives a student an early offer into a University degree based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes, not the ATAR. For more information about this fantastic opportunity or to lodge an application please visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsc-true-reward.html

UTS – HSC Live Q & A’s 15 to 31 October Webinar. 6.00pm to 8.00pm We're hosting four HSC Live Q&As to assist HSC students with their study. Students can get real-time help from senior HSC Markers for Advanced English, Mathematics, Business Studies and Biology. https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/our-courses/find-right-course/events-and-info-sessions

University of Canberra – Virtual Tours Anytime Campus Tour Explore our campus and facilities as if you were there. https://www.canberra.edu.au/on-campus/campus-tours/virtual-tours

University of Wollongong 2019 Scholarship Applications Open UOW scholarships and grants demonstrate the University’s commitment to excellence, equity and diversity. Find out more information and how to apply on UOW's website. Life at USYD! What does life look like at USYD? Crimson's video team is taken around by Henry Chan who studied Pharmacy as an undergraduate at the University of Sydney, and is now pursuing a Masters in Management at the Sydney University Business School. See Henry's video and many more on Crimson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjvUmkSAdGw

Are you in Year 10 or 11? Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry? UMAT is held once a year usually on the last Wednesday of July. For many Year 12 students, the timing of this test also correlates with the Year 12 mid-year exams and assessments. If you are considering to sit the UMAT either in 2019 or later, you need to get serious about your UMAT preparation now. For the best chance of success in the UMAT it is imperative to get the bulk of your UMAT training completed by the start of Year 12. UMAT 2019 Courses (Options for Year 10, 11 and 12 students) UMAT 2019 Preparation Textbooks UMAT 2019 Workshop Schedule (workshop dates are filling up fast) Medical Interview Preparation Workshop (most of the dates are already half-full) Starting Interview Training in Year 11

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Study Medicine - Medicine Applications. How the Australian system works New Study Medicine information this month looks at how to apply for medicine and key aspects to take into consideration. Medicine applications – how the Australian system works. https://www.studymedicine.com.au/information . Help spread the information – put Study Medicine on your school’s website as a resource link. Find Study Medicine on Twitter, Facebook or email: admin@studymedicine.com.au

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Scholarship Program Closing date for the 2019 intake for the UTS Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Scholarship Program will be Friday, 19 October 2018. Online applications are now open at www.bachelorofaccounting.com For more information, email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au

Year 12 UAC Advice Supplement ATAR Advice from UAC Remember to download and print your ATAR Advice Notices when ATARs are released in December. You only have free access until February to do this. After that you will be charged for a digital or printed copy. Course Offer Rounds for Year 12s The most important offer rounds for Year 12 students are December Round 2 (Thursday 20 December 2018) and January Round 1 (Friday 11 January 2019). Not all courses will be offered in December Round 2, and applicants should check UAC’s website for details of excluded courses before they finalise their course preferences. Students whose results are not available in time for December Round 2 can be assured that they will not be disadvantaged. Universities will still have places available to make offers to all courses in January. Early Bird Applications are Closing 28 September The processing charge you pay for applying for university through UAC depends on when you apply. The early bird charge of $70 ends at midnight on Friday 28 September so remember to apply by then. After this date the fee reverts to the standard processing charge of $200. Advice: Even if you are not sure of your courses by this date, apply by 28 September and then change your course preferences after this date as many times as you wish – for free! SRS Applications are Closing Applications for the Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) close at midnight on 28 September, so don’t forget to get your form back to your Careers Adviser well before this date! UAC PINS: All 2018 NSW HSC and ACT Year 12 applicants had their UAC PIN emailed to them in early August at the email address they registered with NESA. We will be sending a PIN reminder email on Monday 24 September to students who have not yet applied through UAC. If you didn't receive your PIN email, look for this email from UAC. If your PIN doesn't work, you need to double-check you’re using the UAC PIN and not the PIN issued by NESA. If you have lost or forgotten your PIN after you applied, you can click the ‘Forgotten your PIN’ link under 'Manage your application'.

If you haven’t yet applied, you should call UAC. You will need to answer some identification questions and then your UAC PIN will be re-issued. Note: You are unable to change their preferences between the deadline for changing preferences and the day offers are released.

TAFE and COLLEGE INFORMATION

Scholarships at TAFE NSW If your students enrol at TAFE NSW they may be eligible to apply for the many scholarships that are available. To find out more visit https://www.tafensw.edu.au/scholarships Early Entry Program to TAFE NSW Degree Now Open Did you know TAFE NSW are now accepting early entries into its Degree Programs? Your students can now apply for a Degree and receive a conditional offer before they get their HSC results! With some degrees fully online they will get an industry-recognised qualification that can change their future. Applications are now being taken: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/early-entry-program Creative Careers in IT and Design Information Night 26 September. 5.30pm to 7.30pm Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo Come along and learn about the exciting career opportunities within design, animation, film, games and IT. Join us and book today at: https://www.ait.edu.au/information-night

NIDA Applications Closing 30 September Thinking about a career in the performing arts? The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is accepting applications for the 2019 intake to its world-class higher education performing arts courses. There are greater opportunities than ever before for a career in creative industries with VET Diplomas, Bachelor and Masters degrees. https://apply.nida.edu.au/ AFTRS Bachelor of Arts Screen Applications close 12 November The Australian Film Television and Radio School's Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production is designed for students with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to a career in the screen industries. Students will become mutli-skilled screen storytellers with skills in all creative roles. More: https://www.aftrs.edu.au/award-course/bachelor-of-arts-screen-production/ Avondale Offers Counselling Services and Degree Life can be a roller coaster and balance is about navigating the highs and the lows. At Avondale, students and staff are like family so when times get tough or you just need to chat, our professional free counselling service on-campus is always available. For courses covering Counselling, Chaplaincy, Humanities or Psychology visit: http://www.avondale.edu.au/academics/arts/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts/ JMC Creative Industries High School Workshops October School Holidays 561 Harris Street, Ultimo JMC Sydney will be holding 6 Introductory Workshops. These High School Workshops are inspired by JMC's creative courses. Tickets are now available and 2 of the workshops have already sold out! Workshops are for High School students in years 9-12 and are $50 (including lunch). https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/upcomingworkshops AIS Industry Skills Forums in Canberra & Sydney Sydney - 26 September Join industry leaders in discussions at the upcoming AIS Industry Skills Forum. Hosted by prominent journalist and author Kerry O'Brien, these free forums will explore current and future skills needs. For the full program and to register go to: https://www.futureskilling.org.au/ Career Edge at TOP At Top Education Institute (TOP), we encourage our students to participate in work placements during the course of their study with us. After completion of their studies with us, our students will be in a position that will enable them to be better equipped and stand out in today’s highly competitive job environment. Want to know more about our programs? Contact us! 9209 4888. E: info@top.edu.au Endeavour College of Natural Health – Webinar – Studying Online 20 September 2.00pm - Online Tune in as current Acupuncture student Jess shares her experience with studying online at Endeavour College of Natural Health. https://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/21186

The Institute for Social Neuroscience (ISN Psychology) offers a unique path to your career in psychology. And for those seeking a career as a clinical psychologist, ISN is the only institute currently offering eligible students the opportunity to enrol from first year to Master’s. Whether you have just finished Year 12, are part way through an Undergraduate degree, or are looking for a place in Psychology Honours or Masters, enrolling at ISN allows you to learn and explore in an environment that is all about intellectual curiosity and freedom of expression. You will study in a tertiary college that specialises in psychology, where no other faculties compete for funds and resources. With clinical placements on-site and access to organisations like the Florey Institute, you will learn in a highly immersive environment. ISN is located in Victoria in the prestigious Heidelberg medical precinct, only 300 metres from public transport and the Burgundy Street cafés, restaurants and shops. ISN offers a 6-year Psychology degree path delivered by leading academics in the fields of social science and psychology, evolutionary psychology, epigenetics, Social Neuroscience, and biochemistry. Combining supervised clinical experience and funded research, our degree will ensure graduates have the most well-rounded theory, research and clinical experience available, so that they are as well prepared as possible for their careers. New paradigms in mental health diagnostics and treatment As a graduate of ISN, you will be one of few to have explored social neuroscience, a multidisciplinary field that promises to revolutionise the delivery of psychological and mental health services. In short, enrolling at ISN not only gives you a unique pathway to a psychology degree, it also gives you a broad understanding of human nature and its application to the world of the future. For more information visit: http://isn.edu.au/

AAFP Margaret Fulton Future Foodservice Professional Scholarship

Through funding support provided by the Australian Association of Food Professionals (AAFP), HTN have established an annual “AAFP Margaret Fulton Future Foodservice Professional Scholarship”. The scholarship, named in honour of Margaret Fulton OAM, will comprise of:

• Paid work experience in a number of leading kitchens, such as, The Merivale Group, Pendolino, Parliament House, Four Seasons Hotel.

• Travel to a capital city • Accommodation • Dining Experiences • Market tours • AAFP’s book “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” – signed by Margaret

What else is included? Recipients will be provided uniforms, a knife kit and $1,000 cash to put towards future training needs. The winner will be supported, escorted and chaperoned throughout the week-long experience by one of HTN’s Employment Coordinators/Mentors. Upon completion of the scholarship, HTN would offer the participant a full culinary apprenticeship within HTN’s network of 170 host businesses. Scholarship guidelines: Applications are to be submitted as a portfolio and would be received by HTN up until September 2017 with the following criteria to be addressed by applicants:

• Supporting letter from parent or guardian • Supporting letter from school hospitality teacher • Current resume/CV • Written submission as to why the applicant is attracted to the industry (300 words) • Written submission as to how the scholarship would benefit the applicant (200 words) • Written explanation as to how the applicant would be a good industry ambassador (200 words) • Additional supporting documentation (including copies of certificates, menus, letters or photos

of work/dishes prepared) For more information please visit: http://htn.com.au/aafp-margaret-fulton-future-foodservice-professional-scholarship-2/

GENERAL INFORMATION

Student Exchange Program

Application deadlines for student exchange programs departing in January 2019 are now open. Please encourage any interested students to enquire about their options now, so as not to miss out.

World Education Program (WEP) Australia is a not-for-profit student exchange organisation. WEP offers high schoolers the opportunity to complement their secondary studies with time

overseas, attending school and living with a volunteer host family. Students return with second language abilities, enhanced maturity and skills for life. For further information visit: https://wep.org.au/ or to apply go to https://wep.org.au/student-exchange/apply-now/ How To Write an Effective Resume [A Practical Guide] So you’ve read thousands of job ads and picked out the ones that sound like they’re tailor-made for you. But ask yourself this: is your resume tailor-made for them? If the answer is no, stop what you’re doing. Before sending off your application hoping to get a job interview, you need to make sure you have an effective resume. We’re talking about the sort of resume that positively screams “don’t waste time reading those other applications, you’ve already found the right person for the job”! Luckily, you’ve come to exactly the right place. Welcome to our practical guide to writing the perfect resume quickly and easily! https://au.jobted.com/blog/ Study Medicine - Free Trial A new free trial feature has been added to Study Medicine. See how medical degree and degrees leading to medicine are structured and compare degrees to maximise your chance of becoming a doctor using Macquarie University as an example: https://www.studymedicine.com.au/ See also the latest listing of deadlines (September) for all medical programs in Australia: https://www.studymedicine.com.au/deadlines/ You can find Study Medicine on Twitter, Facebook or email: admin@studymedicine.com.au

Conservation Volunteers Do you love the outdoors? Do you care about our natural environment? Join us as a volunteer on any of our hundreds of conservation projects Australia wide. Anyone can get involved. You don’t need any prior skills or experience, just a reasonable level of health and fitness. Here is what is happening in NSW. https://bookings.conservationvolunteers.org/book/search/results?projectSearch_region_1=14&projectSearch_requiredVacancies=1&_ga=2.164078399.1066202960.1536130756-1156871840.1536130756 Vinnie’s Youth Vinnies Youth is term given to Young Adult members and volunteers of St Vincent de Paul Society. Getting involved in Vinnies Youth is about putting faith in action – we offer a number of opportunities to serve people in your local community. These include: Kids Days Out, Buddy Camps, Home Visitation, Tutoring and Mentoring, Vinnies Shops, Soup Vans and even school’s engagement. https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Get_Involved/Youth_and_Schools/Join_Vinnies_Youth/ Headspace – HSC Chat – NSW 26 September. 6.00pm to 7.00pm Leichhardt Library, Piazza Level, Italian Forum, 23 Norton Street, Leichhardt To help reduce stress and ensure that you’re as organised as you can be, come to the Headspace HSC chat to learn more about planning, looking after yourself and about staying focused in order to be ready for the exam. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/headspace-hsc-chat-tickets-48822494395 CyberTaipan - Australia's Youth Cyber Defence Challenge CyberTaipan is open to anyone in years 7-12 with an interest in cyber, defence, puzzles and code breaking. CyberTaipan is a national high-school aged cyber defence competition. Teams compete in online rounds for the top placement within their state or territory and the chance to compete in the National Finals Competition in March 2019. Information and registration at https://www.austcyber.com/cybertaipan/

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Guide for students in Years 10 to 12

NESA and your school work together to record your educational achievement. From Year 10, you can access all your personal study details and results that NESA holds through your Students Online account. NESA will also provide you with the credential you have achieved. The internationally recognised Higher School Certificate (HSC) is NSW’s highest educational credential possible to achieve in secondary education. To be awarded your HSC you must:

• complete Years 11 and 12 • satisfy all HSC course requirements • meet the HSC minimum standard of literacy and numeracy.

You will study the relevant Stage 6 curriculum for each of your HSC courses. The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is a credential that shows your cumulative participation and achievement up until you leave school. You can only receive a RoSA if you leave school before completing your HSC and have completed Year 10. Access all your personal study details through your Students Online account. Log in with your student number and PIN to view and download:

• your grades for Years 10 and 11 • your eRecord or RoSA if eligible • your HSC exam timetable • your HSC assessment ranks and HSC results when they become available • your HSC credential package.

You can access your account until the end of June the year after you leave school. Note: your Student Number and PIN are different to the UAC Number and UAC PIN. How you are assessed in Years 10 and 11 At the end of Year 10 and 11, you will be allocated a final grade for each course you complete. Teachers use their professional judgement when awarding the right grade (A, B, C, D or E - with A being the highest). There is no set proportion of each grade. Year 10 grades are based on the Stage 5 course performance descriptors. Year 11 or ‘Preliminary' grades are based on the common grade scale for Preliminary Courses. To ensure consistency and fairness of grades across NSW schools, we monitor grades and provide resources to teachers to support their professional judgement. Leaving school and the RoSA

The RoSA is the credential that formally recognises your school achievement if you leave school before completing your HSC. It is a cumulative credential recording your grades or participation in courses in Year 10 right up to when you leave school, giving you a more comprehensive and meaningful record of your academic achievements. If you are not eligible for a RoSA, you may be eligible receive a Transcript of Study, which contains the same information as the RoSA for courses you have satisfactorily completed. Preparing for the HSC and subject selection The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is the culmination of your school career and the highest educational award you can achieve at secondary school in New South Wales. Study for the HSC begins with the Preliminary year, usually studied in Year 11. You also need to complete HSC: All My Own Work (or its equivalent) before you start the HSC. It helps you understand your rights and responsibilities in the HSC and issues such as plagiarism and copyright – cheating is absolutely unacceptable. Study for your HSC year will begin in Term 4 for most students, meaning you officially start Year 12 around October. More information can be found at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/students/student-guide

Science Extension online HSC Exam 2019 HSC students studying the new Science Extension course will be the first in NSW to complete their HSC exam online. Students will experience how the computer-based exam works by sitting a sample exam, available from Term 1 2019. http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/stage-6-science/science-extension-syllabus/online-exam

2019 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships Thinking of studying at one of the following institutions, then a Hawker Scholarship may interest you!

• Australian National University - ACT • Flinders University of South Australia - SA • University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA • Roseworthy Residential College • University of New England - NSW • University of South Australia - SA • Marcus Oldham College - VIC • University of Cambridge - UK

Applications for the 2019 Charles Hawker Scholarships open on December 3rd 2018 and close on January 4th 2019. An application form and further information about C.A.S. Hawker and the scholarship is available from www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees in Adelaide on 08 8127 1654.

Hawker Scholarships are valued at up to $60,000.00 over three years and are amongst the most generous privately funded residential scholarships available to Australian undergraduate and postgraduate students.

There are a number of scholarships awarded each year. The Trustees offer them to capable students of principle and character, who have demonstrated a committed to the wider community. Selection is based on personal qualities as well as academic ability.

Since 1990, the Hawker Scholarship Trustees have awarded $6 million dollars to 122 Australian students, including a significant number from regional areas. The four successful candidates were awarded their residential C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships from a strong field of 180 applicants.

Director of the Australian War Memorial Dr. Brendan Nelson AO recently presented four new Charles Hawker Scholars from three states and the ACT with their 2018 scholarship certificates at a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

The 2018 Charles Hawker Scholarship recipients are Miss Nathalie JOHNSTONE (Trinity College SA), Mr. Solomon JONES (Gippsland Grammar VIC), Miss Jennifer KERR (Radford College ACT) and Ms. Olivia TURNER (Clayfield College QLD).

Teach.NSW Scholarships You've explored teaching as a career and decided to become a teacher. Now's the time to work out which scholarship, cadetship or internship could make your study more affordable! We've laid them all out so you can see what's available to you. Teacher Education Scholarships $5000 per year of full-time study & $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job Great Teaching, Inspired Learning Cadetships Part time job while studying plus a permanent teaching job on completion Teacher Education Scholarships - Aboriginal $5000 per year of full-time study & $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job teach.Rural Scholarships $7500 per year of full-time study, $500 per week for your rural practicum, up to $50k upfront course contribution fee & $6000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job View all options here: https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING IS RELOCATING IN OCTOBER! Defence Force Recruiting Parramatta is moving to Rhodes. Our Parramatta office will close on Wednesday 3rd October at 1pm. We will reopen on Wednesday 10th October under the new name of Defence Force Recruiting Sydney at Building F, Level 6, 1 Homebush Bay Drive Rhodes NSW 2138.

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Careers Advisory Service This website provides access to the Careers Advisory Service, an annual department initiative to enable students and their parents or caregivers to phone, email or webchat at the beginning of the summer vacation with a highly experienced school careers adviser. This service is provided shortly after the release of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) results by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). The service complements the range of career support provided by schools during the year. The service particularly supports students whose results are higher or lower than they expected. The Careers Advisory Service is professional, friendly and impartial. Explore options Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this resource is correct at the time of publication. The resource contains links to third party sites. The NSW Department of Education is not responsible for the condition or the content of these sites.

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Want to transform the world with technology?

Not sure what you're going to do when you finish school? Careers With Code showcases people with game-changing careers combining computer science + design, education, health, and more. Next year’s careers start here, in the free computer science careers guide. Head to careerswithcode.com to find your future Seventy five percent of future careers are going to require STEM skills, and employers are expecting to need half of their workers to be skilled in STEM.

Computer science degrees cover the building blocks of information and computation. Offering both a theoretical and hands-on grounding in the subject, you can expect to gain excellent programming skills, create innovative apps and learn how to design, implement and maintain complex software systems.

Many courses also offer units on some of the most cutting-edge elements of computer science (CS) today, including big data, games, graphics complexity, cloud computing, and even robotics and artificial

intelligence. The difference between CS and information technology (IT) degrees is not set in stone and varies between universities.

Generally speaking, the term ‘IT’ refers to the application of software design and development, with more of a business focus, whereas CS is more fundamental. It’s a good idea to browse course information from various universities to see which best fits your interests and abilities.

With a CS degree, your career can head in any direction. Better yet, you’ll have the chance to change society for the better.

For more information on careers with code and other careers with STEM go to:

https://careerswithstem.com.au/

Skillsroad and our friends at Apprenticeships Careers Australia are excited to invite you to join us at our Careers Campsite at Sydney Showground from Thursday 20th till Sunday 23rd September. From 9am-4pm daily, the team from Skillsroad and Apprenticeship Careers Australia will be on hand to provide free career advice and on the spot job interviews for positions within the Caravan and Camping Industry, plus apprenticeships and traineeships in a range of other industries.

Come along with your students, tell them to bring their resumes, and they will be able to apply for jobs on the spot and get the career advice they need to find that dream job they have always been searching for.

Outstanding candidates will also be highlighted to employers in preparation for their end of year recruitment. Ps. Anyone who comes and chats with our team, or sits down for an interview, will get the chance to win tons of cool prizes!

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