Careers Information
Year 10 Subject Selection for students commencing Year 11 in October, 2014
All Year 10 parents have been mailed the Senior School WACE Course Selection Handbook and IB Diploma Subject Selection Handbook. Included in this package is a letter explaining the subject selection process and the results of recent Allwell testing completed by all Year 10 students. If you have not received this package or you have any concerns about any of the content, please contact Mr Peter Frusher (Subject Selection) or Ms Jan Skidmore (Allwell Testing).
Scotch College Combined Schools Careers Expo
This annual event will be happening again on Wednesday 18 June from 5.00pm - 7.30pm in the Dickinson Centre at Scotch College. Year 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to attend with their parents to gain valuable information regarding university courses, apprenticeships, TAFE courses and many other further study and career opportunities. Year 10s in particular can still make changes to their subject selection for next year if they discover a particular university course that has specific prerequisites. More than 50 exhibitors will be attending so come along and get informed.
Year 12 Information
- WACE Examinations for Private Candidates
Any Year 11 or Year 12 student who is planning to sit a WACE examination this year as a Private Candidate needs to see Mr Frusher so that he can be enrolled with the Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority. Private Candidates are students who are studying subjects privately outside of Scotch College. This generally refers to students who are studying a second language but may include students studying other subjects that are not offered at Scotch College.
- Year 12 Vocational Focus Breakfasts
In June 2014, Year 12 students will have the opportunity to have breakfast with Old Scotch Collegians who have studied and/or worked in areas that may be of interest to them in further studies and/or careers. A registration form was distributed to all students in Week 1, inviting them to select one or more breakfasts to attend. Please ask boys to complete the form in detail so that appropriate mentors can be selected for the area of their interest. These forms are now due but late applications will be accepted until Wednesday 28 May 2014. Please return to Mr Frusher.
- UMAT Registration
The final date for students to register to sit the UMAT for Medicine or Dentistry entry in 2014 is Friday 6 June 2014. Any queries in regard to the UMAT may be directed to Mr Frusher at Scotch or email umat@acer.edu.au. The UMAT test date is Wednesday 30 July 2014.
- GAP Year 2015
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Students who are interested in taking a GAP Year in 2015 are reminded that applications through Lattitude are still able to be made by registering at www.lattitude.org.au or contacting Mr Frusher at Scotch. Applications for 2015 close on Friday 20 June 2014 with interviews being conducted in Perth during July.
Lattitude will be holding an information evening in Perth on 27 May 2014 at 7pm at the Shenton Park Community Centre to distribute more information about volunteering with Lattitude in 2015. Students are encouraged to register to attend at www.lattitude.org.au
- Student Exchange 2015
Free Information Evening in Perth
Hear from returned students, find out more about discounts and scholarships available and ask questions.
Wednesday, 28 May - 7.30pm
The Kings Perth Hotel, 517-525 Hay Street, PERTH
Visit www.studentexchange.org.au or call 1300 135 331 for more information.
University Information
- Meet Melbourne in Perth
Melbourne University will be holding an information evening in Perth at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday 19 June, 2014 from 6.30pm -8.00pm. This is a very useful information session if your son is considering studying at Melbourne University in 2015.
- University Of Sydney
MEET SYDNEY INFORMATION EVENING
At the University of Sydney, you will enjoy an academic and social environment unlike anything you have experienced before. Speak to University representatives and explore your options. Find out about our wide range of courses, how to apply, scholarships, accommodation and support services, life on this unique and exciting campus.sydney.edu.au.
VENUE: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
REGISTRATION: www.sydney.edu.au/events/perth
- Curtin University
Interested in Computing?
Year 11 and 12 students can kick their Computing degree at Curtin University, fee-free and taught after school hours, this course is ideal for students interested in computer science, software engineering or information technology. Students will receive full credit if they decide to study any of the above courses at Curtin. For more details, visit www.cs.curtin.edu.au/feefree.
Interested in Engineering?
Register for a tour and an overview of Curtin's engineering programme, with information on the engineering foundation year, engineering majors, scholarship opportunities and more. Find out more and register at www.engineering.curtin.edu.au/tours.cfm.
Interested in Occupational Therapy?
Register for an information evening at Curtin to find out more about Occupational Therapy on Thursday 5 June, 2014 from 6-8pm ion the foyer of building 108, Bentley campus.
Year 10 Parent Information Evening from 5.30-7.00pm on Tuesday 10 June, 2014 Curtin University, Bentley.
Year 12 Parent Information Evening from 5.30-7.00pm on Tuesday 11 June, 2014 Curtin University, Bentley.
These two events are intended to help demystify university preferences and the TISC process. You will have plenty of opportunities to speak with Curtin experts from admissions, scholarships, university support services, faculty and current students about their university experiences. To register, go to www.curtin.edu.au/pie.
- Notre Dame University
A Course Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 4 June, 2014 at 5.30pm Expo/6.00pm presentation. To be held at the university in the Drill Hall (ND 25) located on Mouat Street, Fremantle. RSVP: www.nd.edu.au/junecie.
For further information (08) 9433 0533 // future@nd.edu.au // www.nd.edu.au
- Edith Cowan University
Choosing subjects for Year 11 and 12
ECU has a webpage to provide tips for Year 10 students to help them choose the right subjects to match their career ambitions.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/year-10s/what-subjects-should-you-study
- Murdoch University
Open Night is Wednesday 21 May 2014, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In 2014 Murdoch University has introduced its first year of our new degree structures. The new degrees have been designed with a stronger emphasis on skill development and to give graduates greater clarity on pathways into research, further study or employment. Alongside the new degrees Murdoch has realigned our admission requirements and provided better definition for alternative entry pathways. To find out more about our new degrees, discover our courses in depth, talk to our academic staff and have all your questions answered, we invite you to come to Open Nights scheduled for 2014.
You can register for "Open Nights at Murdoch" via: http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/
Careers
The Australian College of Nursing Careers and Health Expo
This is a great opportunity to speak to real nurses and midwives about careers, talk to all of the education providers about courses on offer and participate in some hands-on nursing and midwifery related activities using simulation models and hospital equipment. For more information on careers in nursing and health go to www.nursing.health.wa.gov.au
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Friday 23 May, 2014 (9am-1pm)
Mr Frusher
Careers Advisor
