26 November 2018

Careers Information

Peter Frusher, Careers Adviser

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.

Information for prospective students and parents will cover:

  • University of Melbourne courses
  • Housing
  • Scholarships
  • Ways to enrich your Melbourne degree

Curtin University Parent Information Evenings

Year 10 Parent Information Evening from 5.00-7.30pm on Tuesday 10 June, 2014 at Curtin University, Bentley.

Year 12 Parent Information Evening from 5.30-7.00pm on Wednesday 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.

Scholarships

The University of New South Wales Co-op Programme offers many lucrative scholarships across a broad range of study areas for students who may be interested in applying to UNSW. For more information, go to www.co-op.unsw.edu.au or see Mr Frusher at Scotch.

University of Western Australia

Information session for Year 10 and 11 students and their parents

Deciding what subjects to study in Year 11 and 12 can be a daunting process, particularly if you are not yet sure if university is the right pathway for your future goals. Monday 9 June 6.00pm and Tuesday 10 June 6.00pm (repeat session) both in the Social, Sciences Lecture Theatre at UWA. These information sessions will provide advice on UWA's courses, entry requirements and other helpful subject selection.

For more information go to www.uwa.edu.au.

UWA will be running 4 'A Day in the Life of' events in the July school holidays:

A Day in the Life of an Architecture Student, Wednesday 9 July 2014

A Day in the Life of a Chemistry Student, Thursday 10 July 2014

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Student, Tuesday 15 July 2014

A Day in the Life of a Business Student, Wednesday 16 July 2014

The applications for the July events are now open. Please apply via www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/events/DITL by completing the online application. All days are open to current Year 11 and 12 students, with the Engineering day also open to Year 10 students. There is no cost for students to participate in any of the events. However, places are limited and interested students must complete the online application.

Notre Dame University

A Course Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 4 June, 2014, an Expo at 5.30pm and presentation at 6.00pm. 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.

A Day in the Life of a Uni Student

Year 10, 11 and 12 students can experience a day in the life of a uni student at Notre Dame on Friday 18 July 2014. Registration, tours and refreshments from 9.30am - talk to current students, experience lectures and activities, go on a campus tour and have lunch with students and academic staff. RSVP 9433 0533 or future@nd.edu.au // www.nd.edu.au.

UMAT Registration

The final date for students to register to sit the UMAT for Medicine or Dentistry entry 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.

Careers

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. More than 50 exhibitors will be attending.

Year 12 Information

WACE Examinations for Private Candidates

Any Year 11 or 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 and 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. Registration for either of the final two breakfasts (Physiotherapy/Medicine/Sports Science) and (Law/Journalism) is still available. Please return your form to Mr Frusher.

Revision Courses

TEE Consultants will be conducting WACE Revision courses at UWA Monday 7 - Friday 11 July, 2014. Accommodation is also available for country students. Go to www.teeconsultants.com.au register and obtain more details.

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.