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Term 2 Issue 1 20 April — 1 May 2015 Dear Parents and Carers, In this Issue:

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1. Principal’s Message

2. Mercy Girls Inspire

3. History of Mercy Catholic

College

5. Anzac Day

9. Student News

11. Activities Club

12. Canteen Roster

13. Parent News

14. Career News

Upcoming Events: TERM 2

WEEK 3

4th May 7.00pm—8.30pm Year

9 Study Skills

5th May 9.00-3.00pm Year 9

Drama Excursion

5th May 9.00—1.30pm Year 7,

11 & 12 Vaccinations

7th May—Mercy Activities Club

Meeting 7pm—Staff Lunch

Room

7th May 8.00am—3.00pm

BBSSSA Junior & Senior Basket-

ball

8th May 7.00am—8.30am Moth-

ers Day Breakfast

WEEK 4

11th May—8.30am—3.00pm

BBSSSA Open Soccer

12th May—9.00am—1.30pm

NAPLAN testing Years 7 & 9

12th May—3.30pm—6.30pm

Year 7 Parent/Teacher Inter-

views

13th May 9.00am—3.00pm Year

10 Reflection Day

13th May 9.00-11.00am

NAPLAN testing Years 7 & 9

14th May 9.00-3.00 Year 11

SOR Excursion

Save the Date 19th May Years 11 & 12 Parent

Teacher evening 3.30-6.30pm

13th June Celebration 125

Mothers’ Day is only a week away and we are

having a celebration to recognise the tremen-

dous contribution mothers make in their

daughter’s lives at our Mothers’ Day Breakfast

next Friday 8 May.

We have a special guest Sister Jacinta Dolan, a Mercy Sister who

taught at Mercy College in the 1960s. Being our 125th year of educa-

tion hearing Sr Jacinta’s stories of those earlier years will be wonder-

ful.

Please let us know by 2nd May if you can make it so we know how

much coffee to brew.

http://www.trybooking.com/HOCC

P & F CONTRIBUTION

We had a very successful P & F Meeting on Wednesday night. One of

the proposals accepted at the meeting was for the P & F to help with

covering some of the cost of the refurbishment of the library. The

contribution you as a parent have made through the P & F levy will

pay for the new furniture.

The refurbishment has enhanced this learning space to include a

separate space for seniors to study as well as a new classroom area

and leisure reading space for your daughters.

So we all appreciate the P & F contribution.

EX STUDENTS AND EX STAFF

Pass the word around to save the date of June

13. That Saturday we are holding a major cele-

bration for ex-students and ex-staff to celebrate

our 125th year. More details to come.

Best Wishes

Principal

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Mercy Girls Inspire

Year 7, 2016 Places are limited for the Year 7 2016 intake and whilst preference will

be given to families with daughters already attending the College, we

MUST receive a completed enrolment application form by May 31 2015.

Year 7, 2017 We are currently accepting applications for enrolment into Year 7, 2017.

The interview process will commence in Term 4 of this year and completed

enrolment application forms should be received no later than the end of

Term 2 2015.

For more information, or to download an enrolment application form please follow the links under the

‘Enrolment Contacts’ tab on the College website (www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au.).

ENROLMENTS

Carmel R (Year 10) is starring in St Joseph College’s production of the musical “Hairspray” this week. Car-

mel plays the lead character of Tracey Turnblad. This role sees Carmel singing, dancing and acting, as her

character with lively enthusiasm and a resolute spirit fights for equality. Hairspray is full of colour, ro-

mance, heartbreak and triumph and though set in the 1960s in America still has themes which are rele-

vant today. The energy, resilience and inclusive spirit of the show sends a positive message and certainly

leaves the audience feeling uplifted.

Carmel along with all the cast members have shown great perseverance and determination in bringing

this show to life. It takes a huge amount of courage and self-belief to embark on a lead role in a musical,

so well done Carmel. Standing ovations every night.

We at Mercy College are very proud of you.

Mrs Lennon

Creative Arts Coordinator

Mother’s Day Classic – Sunday 10 May

Students can register individually or as part of a family for this great fundraising

and fitness event. You can also join ‘Team Mercy’ on the website when you regis-

ter.

http://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/our-events/event-locations/sydney/

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The History of Mercy Catholic College PERIOD OF EXPANSION

The 1960s

The following decade saw the parish of Chatswood experience a growth of both Church and School facili-

ties of such magnitude as had not previously been experienced.

Extensions and renovations to Our Lady of Dolours Church were completed on 31 December 1961. At a

cost of approximately ₤80,000.00 these improvements changed a rather dark, long, narrow building to the

beautiful, almost Cathedral-like Church that it is today. Seating was improved enormously, and gave pa-

rishioners the comfort of sitting during the Sunday Masses, when previously one could experience a crowd

of anything up to five or six deep standing at the entrance to the Church when all seats were taken.

Building of Agneta Block

1963 saw the implementation of the Wyndham Scheme. In 1964 Our Lady of Dolours Chatswood was se-

lected by the Catholic Education office to be a regional school on the North Shore. Then followed an intake

the school had never before experienced. The girls came from everywhere – Naremburn, Lavender Bay,

Northbridge, Neutral Bay, Mosman, Clifton Gardens, Lane Cove, Lindfield, Willoughby, Waitara, Asquith,

French’s Forest, and other parishes where the schools had ceased to operate as secondary schools. This

meant, in no uncertain terms, that the school facilities were inadequate and a further building was com-

menced on land donated by the Sisters of Mercy on the corner of Archer and Malvern Avenue. Before the

commencement of building, two classrooms were built near the old hall to accommodate an increased en-

rolment in 1st Form due to the introduction of the Scheme. Finally, on 28th March 1965 Our Lady of Dolours

Regional Girls’ High School was opened by Cardinal Gilroy at an estimated cost of 145,000 pounds.

Monsignor Harrington had made no secret of the fact that the construction of this new school had only

been made possible by the generosity of the Sisters of Mercy of Monte Sant’Angelo, for when the Commit-

tee of Education chose Chatswood as the site for a regional school vacant land next to the Convent chapel

was purchased from the Sisters for ₤3,500. But several days after the purchase they sent a cheque for the

same amount as a donation for the new school.

A few years later Monsignor Harrington donated his car to the sisters at Chatswood which proved a great

asset to them.

1960s Recollections

Sister M. Gemma, who had previously been appointed to Chatswood during the 1940s returned in 1961-

65. The 1960s also saw the publication of the School’s first newspaper “The Mater Dolorosa”. As Julie-

Anne Gaston recalls: “The dances held on a Sunday evening with the Marist boys were ‘all the go’. I clearly

remember Nancy Sinatra’s song ‘These Boots are Made for Walking’ being one of the most popular records

being played at the time. I remember Sister Claver and how stern she was. Her religion lessons consisted

almost solely on what to do with boys; even more on what not to do. We all had to purchase booklets

which had been written as a guidance for young people, and we had to be most positive in agreeing with

these views (which naturally were also Sister Claver’s views). Sister did not like girls to disagree with her

views at all.”

Julie-Anne Gaston reminisces further; “My memories are also of Sister Kieran – she was the nun who

trained our ‘elite’ choir of which I was fortunate enough to be a member. There were only 25 of us and we

travelled all over Sydney to sing at special functions. It was through her training that our choir scored the

perfect score at the City of Sydney Eisteddfod for ‘Panis Angelicas’. I still feel a tingle when I think of our

recital of that hymn – no accompaniment at all – no conductor – just 25 girls standing and singing. It was

a magical moment.”

1969 Retreat

Group

Sport

Day

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The History of Mercy Catholic College..continued

In 1963 Mother M Agneta was appointed Superior of the Convent and Principal of the School. In 1968

the enrolment of boys up to 4th Grade in the parochial school commenced. The old infant School was

demolished in March. Six rooms in the old school and six in the Convent were demolished and the Sis-

ters had to move upstairs. Sisters were sleeping on the verandah and four Sisters travelled to Pymble

for a month. In March a house was purchased in Daisy Street for $17,000. On 9 April 1968 the commu-

nity of 9 Sisters moved in to occupy the house, but only for sleeping.

Sister M Fabian recalls with considerable mirth the happenings during this period – of how the wrong

wardrobes of the Sisters traversed Archer Street by the removalists and the cries of the Sisters “Where

are my clothes?” “We had our suitcases under the Refectory Table as we struggled to find room for our

feet so that we could eat our meals”, she recalls. “All this for progress!! (and of course, your lovely Col-

lege)”.

The humour of Sister Regina is apparent as she writes; “we had to come down each morning to pray-

ers and Mass (about 5.50 am) to the old Convent. Because we did not have time to return to Daisy

Street until after 6pm it was necessary to bring down books etc. which were needed for the day.

One morning I was running down the road with a fair-sized bag in my hand when I met the milkman.

‘Sister’, he cried ‘are you running away from the Convent?’ ‘No’ I replied ‘I am running to it’.

Construction commenced on the new Convent in March 1968. It had been designed as a multi-storey

structure, large areas being supported on open columns to preserve the maximum use of available

land. The area had been landscaped and would be preserved for the recreation of the Sisters, as well as

giving protected access to the main entrance.

The Convent was completed in 1969.

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ANZAC DAY ADDRESS

Exactly 100 years ago using the veil of eerie pre-dawn

light as cover, an armada of small boats slowly ap-

proached a narrow beach. They were filled with Australi-

an and New Zealand soldiers and they were heading for

what would become known as ANZAC cove.

The young men who waited in the boats were all volun-

teers.

They had enlisted for many reasons including patriotic

duty, adventure, and to escape poverty.

But they all shared two things in common. They were inexperienced and they knew they were about to

face life-threatening danger.

Their Turkish opponents were ready for the attack. They were well armed and determined to resist an in-

vasion on their home soil.

Many ANZACs would be killed or seriously wounded before they even left the boats.

The ones lucky enough to survive the initial hail of lead and shrapnel struggled to wade ashore under the

burden of heavy packs and sodden uniforms. Here they were confronted with the sight of soaring cliffs

they were expected to climb.

Before the day had ended, 2 000 ANZACs would never see home again. They had become the first of 26

000 casualties over the next 8 months.

That’s over 100 Aussies and Kiwis killed or seriously wounded each day - before the

ANZACs were finally ordered to withdraw - the Allied Gallipoli campaign having failed.

Since Australia, as a young nation, experienced her ‘baptism of fire’ 100 years ago,

around 100 000 Australians have made the ultimate sacrifice in war. That’s equivalent

to the combined present day populations of Tamworth and Orange. From Gallipoli and

the Western Front, to Kokoda and Tobruk and today in Afghanistan and Iraq, Australi-

ans have continued to embody the ANZAC spirit demonstrated by those boys on a

narrow beach in a land far from home.

As for those who managed to survive war, they then faced an equally brutal hardship.

Many spent the rest of their lives suffering from debilitating physical and psychological

trauma.

So what is it about this day – the 25th of April 1915 – that continues to grip our national soul?

As a 15 year old I would not dare be presumptuous enough to say I speak on behalf of all Australians.

I can only speak on behalf of myself, and what moves and inspires me are the many examples of self-

sacrifice, courage and endurance from the Gallipoli campaign.

Not surprisingly - most involve soldiers - and none better exemplifies the ANZAC sprit than ‘Simpson and

his donkey’.

But the efforts of others, in particular nurses, are less well known.

We know nurses calmly kept on treating the wounded on the decks of hospi-

tal ships off ANZAC cove, despite being exposed to direct fire from Turkish

guns.

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ANZAC DAY ADDRESS..continued

Another act of courage involved 11 New Zealand Army nurses who were drowned out of 36 on board a

ship which was torpedoed by a German submarine.

An eye witness later stated;

“At no time did I see any signs of panic or fear and I cannot find words adequate to express my appre-

ciation of the magnificent way in which the nurses behaved, not only on the sinking of the vessel but

also in the water.

Their courage had to be seen to be believed possible.”

So it is these examples of bravery and selflessness which gave birth to our ANZAC traditions and ideals

and still inspire us 100 years later to put the interests of others before our own personal safety.

In my humble opinion, this courage can be found not just in those past and present members of the

ADF, but also in many others who serve our community in a variety of dangerous but indispensable

roles.

This would include the men and women of our police forces, our state emergency service volunteers,

the doctors and nurses in our hospital emergency departments, and our social workers rescuing children

from violent households – to name but a few examples.

For me, the ANZAC spirit lives on in any person who is prepared to risk their own safety, in order to

help those in need.

As well as stories of bravery, there are many of another sort which also characterise the Anzac legend.

Equally as important is the sense of larrikinism that existed among the Anzacs. Stories of boys disre-

garding authority and crossing the line of propriety are common and demonstrate their ability to main-

tain optimism, even during hardship. Alas this larrikinism is no longer accepted at the sacred site. Strict

rules govern the dawn service. Tony Wright, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, remembers a time

only ten years ago when ‘thousands of young travellers warded off the chill before the dawn service

with wine and song and later lay among the gravestones of the dead who were their own age when they

fought and died. Many swam at the cove in a sort of communion with those who had done it in 1915.’ It

is important to not forget this jovial spirit shared by those soldiers when commemorating Anzac Day,

despite the solemness of the occasion. As a young person, my view regarding Anzac Day and the Anzac

spirit, is that the deaths of those many young men should be commemorated but, perhaps even more

importantly, their lives celebrated.

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At Mercy Catholic College Anzac Day is a significant event. We usually commemorate it with a service or a

liturgy. We had a particularly special one for the centenary which took place yesterday during school. Stu-

dents read and recited prayers to the accompaniment of the school band. It was a beautiful service finishing

with the last post and a minutes silence.

The curriculum, particularly in History, also ensures students have a good understanding of Anzac day and

its historical significance. For example, one task we had to do was write a series of facebook posts as an An-

zac soldier detailing our experiences at Gallipoli in 1915.

This year, in honour of the centenary, Mercy College is offering a trip to Turkey in which Eleanor and I are

participating. It is in conjunction with Amity College in Prestons and will take place in September. This is a

wonderful opportunity for us to gain first hand experience of Gallipoli and a better understanding of the sig-

nificance of ANZAC.

We would like to thank our school and the committee for offering us this opportunity to be part of the Anzac

centenary. It is an invaluable and eye-opening experience.

I would like to conclude with a quote from John Stewart Mill;

“The person who values their own personal safety more highly than any other ideal - is a miserable crea-

ture—and will never be free—unless made and kept so—by the endeavours of people—more courageous

than himself”

“LEST WE FORGET”

ANZAC DAY ADDRESS..continued

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ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2015 – THE CENTENARY OF THE ANZAC LANDING

On Friday 24 April at 9:00am Mercy College held their ANZAC Day Service to mark the centenary of the

ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli. It was at Gallipoli and in the battles which followed that the ANZAC tradition

was formed. On this day we commemorated all those who served our nation in times of war. We remem-

bered with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.

The Service was led by the Year 11 2 Unit Studies of Religion Class who gave touching readings about the

Gallipoli landing and the significance of ANZAC Day. Eleanor and Diane of Year 11 gave a moving Com-

memorative Address speaking about the significance of ANZAC Day and the ANZAC spirit to the youth of

today.

The service included the laying of a Wreathe and poppies as a symbol of remembrance. It was a touching

service that marked a significant occasion in Australia’s history.

Ms Gabie Stojanovski

Religious Education Coordinator.

Student News

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Student News

Year 11 PDHPE First Aid

On Wednesday, the Year 11 PDHPE students were fortunate to participate in a registered First Aid

Course by the Royal Life Saving Society of New South Wales. Qualified presenters engaged our keen

young women in practical applications of CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and many other life threatening con-

ditions. Students were challenged in various scenarios and completed online modules on their journey to

achieving their accredited first aid certificate. Special thanks must go to the Chatswood RSL who assist-

ed in the organisation and payment of this valuable course. Congratulations to all students who repre-

sented the College with maturity, enthusiasm and commitment.

Mr Mark Cuttler

PDHPE Co-ordinator

Perfect Timing

Whilst her peers are saving lives, Holly is relieved she

saved her patient

Maya takes charge in this first aid scenario Zali and Nicole assess their infant

casualty

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Student News

Vinnies Night Patrol

On 364 nights each year, 2 Night Patrol vehicles leave the Saint Vincent de Paul Lewisham base for the City

of Sydney to provide food and companionship to people experiencing homelessness. Vinnies Night Patrol in

Sydney currently has 500 volunteers. Four Mercy students had the opportunity to join St Leo’s College

Wahroonga on Friday April 10 and volunteer their time to make a small difference to those who are less for-

tunate.

Before the students went out to Vinnies Night Patrol, they had to undergo training in regards to serving food,

talking to customers and becoming aware of the different situations the customers could be in.

Belinda, Alyssa, Ruby and Annika, met with Mrs Thomas at the St Vincent de Paul headquarters in Lewisham

where they prepared the van. They worked with three Year 11 students from Wahroonga and their Youth

Ministry coordinator, Adrian Gomez, who also acted as the Team Leader.

After packing sandwiches, biscuits, snacks, fruits, milk, coffee, tea and Milo into the van, the team headed to

Ward Park in Surry Hills. They arrived with several customers already waiting in the rain, to whom the stu-

dents served food and drinks and engaged with in conversation. An hour after their arrival, they packed up

to go to Martin Place. There they met more customers and offered them food and a hot drink. Again, after an

hour, the team returned back to headquarters to clean up the van and the equipment used. The four Mercy

students and Mrs Thomas went to North Ryde Maccas at around 11 pm, exhausted after a tiring but reward-

ing night.

“Night Patrol was a wonderful experience. It was so rewarding to help people and see their reaction,

have a conversation with them and know that they are real people like you and me, it is only unfortunate cir-

cumstances that has gotten them there. My favourite moment was when I gave this one man a bag of dates

and his face lit up and he said it made his week. You could see by the simple act of giving food and just a

conversation that you were making a difference.” –Alyssa

“I personally enjoyed Night Patrol immensely because I connected to many of the customers. One of

the customer’s name was Steve and he was very open and honest with us and was grateful for us volunteer-

ing. The first words he said to us was a sincere ‘thank you’ to all of us, saying it made a difference. By partic-

ipating in this patrol, I feel I have learnt to understand the homeless much better than I did before.” – Belin-

da

Any students interested in volunteering for Vinnies Night Patrol can leave their name with Mrs Thomas.

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After a disjointed start to the season, we now have a clear run of netball rounds until the June long weekend.

Training & Fitness Please ensure you get to training (this is not optional) and communicate with your Team Manager if you are unable to make a session. Netball training only will not make you game fit so try and schedule some aerobic activity during the week to improve your fitness and stamina.

Diary Dates Round 4 (Saturday, 9 May) Teams to wear some pink in support of Breast Cancer Research. Round 9 (Saturday, 20 June) - MCC Duty Day Parents will be required to fill one hour shifts to help with various duties (scorecards, can-

teen, clean up, post pads). A roster will be issued via Team Managers closer to the time for parents to sign up. Thanks in advance for your help.

Netball World Cup: 7-16 August

A chance to see some world class netball in our own backyard (Allphones Arena & Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park).

A game not to be missed: Australia vs New Zealand on Sunday, 9 August!

For all details: nwc2015.com.au

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Canteen Roster If you are unable to attend Canteen on your rostered day please try and swap with an-

other volunteer.

4/5—8/5 11/5—15/5 18/5—22/5

Mon E Keri Volunteer Required

Mon M Chehelnab K Feneley

Mon M Maher Volunteer Required

Tues L Lim Volunteer Required

Tue Volunteer Required Volunteer Required

Tue R Frost Volunteer Required

Wed L McCarthy J Barquin

Wed C Daniels A Chen C King

Wed A Berthold Volunteer Required

Thurs S Brown I Lavermicocca

Thurs K Breusch C Locker Carmel DeMesa

Thurs D Harris P Thornton

Fri G Burrows K Hayden P Douglas-Robertson

Fri I Dias– McCall O Valencia

Fri Athletics Carnival

Canteen News

Items only available by lunch order – Items which are only available when ordered at recess for

lunch are:- Margarita Pizzas (v) $3.00, Vegetable Lasagne (v) $4.00, Toasted Sandwiches $3.00

(Cheese, Tomato & Cheese, Chicken & Cheese)

Volunteers Required - If you would like to help out at the canteen for a couple of hours even for once

a term you will be much appreciated as Monday and Tuesday are very low in volunteers no previous ex-

perience required and tasks are very simple.

I am able to volunteer in the canteen. My preference day is: (please circle)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Part day (specify time eg 9.30-12 or 12-2.30) __________________

I am able to do: (please circle)

Once a Term Twice a Term Once a Month

Name:_____________________________ Daughter/s:___________________________

Phone:_____________________________ Year in 2015:__________________________

Email: _____________________________

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Parent News

Dear Parents – The Mother’s Day Breakfast is next Friday, please rsvp by Saturday 2nd May to assist with ca-tering at http://www.trybooking.com/HOCC OR http://www.trybooking.com/132550 (We have enough volunteers, thank you to those who have offered their help).

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Career News

HSC Enrichment Day

Thursday 2 July - Economics and English

Strathfield

Thursday 9 July - Business Studies and Legal Studies

North Sydney

Listen to lectures from university academics and get practical HSC advice. At-

tendees may attend as many sessions as they like. For more information

please visit http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/applying_to_acu/

experience_uni_before_you_start/hsc_enrichment_day

University Experience

Canberra - Tuesday 7 July

Stratchfield - Wednesday 8 July

North Sydney - Friday 10 July

An opportunity for year 10, 11 or 12 students to experience university life by living a day as a stu-

dent studying arts, business education, health or theology. Please visit

http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/applying_to_acu/experience_uni_before_you_start/

university_experience

Open Day 2015

Friday 1 May

9.00am - 5.00pm

Armidale Campus

An opportunity to speak to academic staff about the course options available and

view the academic, residential and sporting facilities. UNE’s Open Day will also in-

clude many interactive activities, entertainment, demonstrations and giveaways.

Travel subsidies are also available to students who will be travelling long distances to attend the open day.

Please visit http://www.une.edu.au/connect/events/events/une-open-day-2015 for

further information

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Career News

Come along to the Flex at lunch

time on Monday 4 May and bring

your lunch

See what University of Western Sydney has to offer

Find out about courses, scholarships and career

pathways etc

All Welcome

Day in the Life of a Nursing Student

Wednesday 1 July - 10.30am - 160 Oxford Street Darlinghurst

Students attending the day will have the opportunity to meet academic staff, engage in clinical activities,

experience a Nursing lecture and tour the campus.

For further information please ring 02 8204 4404 or email sydney@nd.edu.au or visit http://

www.nd.edu.au/events/2015/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-student

Career in Business and Law

Thursday 2 July - 9.00am 12.00pm

104 Broadway Chippendale

Speak to law staff, discuss plans for a business career with staff from the school of business

and experience a class like a University of Notre Dame student.

If you require further information please contact 02 8204 4404 or email

sydney@nd.edu.au or visit http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2015/suit-up

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Career News

Campus Tours Tuesday 23 June - 10.30am - 12.00pm

Friday 3 July - 10.30am - 12.00pm

Friday 25 September - 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Thursday 25 September - 5.30pm - 7.00pm

View all the facilities available at Macquarie University including their lecture theatres, library, campus

hub and aquatic centre. All tours begin at the Macquarie University library. Please visit http://

mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/events/ for further information.

Physics and Chemistry Enrichment Days

Physics

Wednesday 1 July - 8.30am - 4.30pm

Building 47B Theatre 2

Macquarie university academics will present a one-day study programme in Physics to assist Year 12

students in preparing for their HSC exams.

http://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/physics-hsc-enrichment-day/

Chemistry

Friday 3 July - 8.10am - 4.10pm

Price Theatre Building W5A

A one-day programme presented by Macquarie academics covering core material in The Production of

Materials as well as Chemical Monitoring and Management modules to prepare students for the HSC.

http://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/chemistry-hsc-enrichment-day/

Student and Parent Information Evening

Wednesday 20 May - 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Campus Hub Building C10A - The Atrium

Students in Years 10 to 12 and their parents are invited to learn more about Macquarie University in-

cluding degree programs, entry programs, exchange opportunities, bonus point schemes, scholarships

and campus life.

http://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/student-and-parent-information-evening/

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Career News

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the biggest careers and education event in New South Wales

Admission is normally $10 per person, but a few complimentary tickets are available from the Careers Of-

fice. Please see Mrs Wilson or Mrs Sunjaya. Tickets are valid for all 4 days of the Expo and include all

seminars.

Hall 5 and 6 Sydney Showground - Sydney Olympic Park - Sydney

Exhibitors with

universities, TAFE colleges and training providers

employers and employment services

career counsellors and advisers

organisations with apprenticeship information and opportunities

providers of work and study skills programmes

providers of HSC resources, lecture programmes and information services

student support services

providers of tutoring services

Providers of international exchange and gap year programmes

westernsydneycareerexpo.com.au

Royal Hall of Industries - Moore Park - Sydney

Seminars on topics including:

English, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, PDHPE, Modern and Ancient History

Course, career and study advice

Subject selection advice for Year 10 students

The ATAR and UAC application processes

hscandcareers.com.au

Thursday 18 June and Friday 19 June

9:00am—3:00pm

Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June

10:00am—3:00pm

Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May

9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May

10:00am - 3:00pm

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Career News

Future Student Facebook Page

Get regular updates on future student events, ask questions and participate in Live Chats. For more

info please visit https://www.facebook.com/UTSFutureStudents

YouTube Chat: Choosing a Career

In 2014 UOW held a number of online chats to help prospective UOW students make informed deci-

sions about their study choices.

The following chats were recorded and are available to view on their web-

site:

Orientation and Enrolment

Your ATAR, Your Options, Early Admission

Your Career, Your Choice, Future Finder

http://www.uow.edu.au/future/chat/index.html

Whitehouse Institute of Design Open House Friday 19 June - Saturday 20 June

2 Short Street Surry Hills

Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia will host ‘Open House’, an invitation

for potential students, school leavers and the general public to experience the

Sydney and Melbourne campuses, as well as discover what their students

have been working on.

Contact 1300 551 433 or enquiry@whitehouse-design.edu.au

There are a lot of brochures from different

universities

available in the Careers Library

for Year 12 to collect.

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Career News

Plenty of copies available from the Careers Library