26 November 2018

Career Information

Year 11 and 12 Course Changes

With the Spring Term nearing conclusion, it is an opportune time for students and parents to start reviewing student progress to date. In some cases students have already made course changes and have settled into their new courses. During Spring Term teachers have had the opportunity to administer several tests and the results of these tests are an indication of possible success or otherwise in chosen courses. If a student is obviously not achieving in a course, it is highly recommended that he arranges to meet with Mr Frusher to discuss the reasons for this and to look at possible solutions eg change of course, change of level (mathematics), attend a study skills course during the holidays. To ensure a smooth start to Summer Term, it is recommended that any changes be made as soon as possible with Mr Frusher who will be available until Tuesday 16 December. Mr Frusher can be contacted via Email:PFrusher@scotch.wa.edu.auor Tel: (08) 9383 6830.

Thailand and Tanzania Summer Medical Placements Opportunities

There are now only a few places left at both Thailand and Tanzania Medical placement programmes that start in January 2015.

Information for senior students who aspire to have medical careers

Medical placement opportunities in Thailand and Tanzania

  • Students are collected from the airport and all live in our Gap Medics houses together with 64 other students, all the same age from all over the world.
  • Monday-Friday students work in the hospitals from 8.00am to around 2.00pm
  • They shadow doctors, dentists, nurses and midwifes in a variety of departments
  • The main areas of the hospital that they work in are Obstetrics, Surgery, Paediatrics and General Medicine.
  • 3 times per week they have a clinical teaching session where they are all brought together to discuss and interpret what they see on placement
  • Weekends are time for travel with other students and our staff
  • All food is included
  • 24/7 security at all houses
  • 3,000 students from across the world each year attend this programme

The cost of a two-week placement is $2,190 (USD), but students can opt to join us for longer if they wish.

For further information go to www.gapmedics.com.au, or call the Head Office team on +44(0)191 230 8080.

University Information

Curtin University

Curtin University is offering a UniReady Enabling Programme in 2015. This course is designed for students who wish to enter Humanities or Business degrees at Curtin and did not get the required ATAR or did not do WACE examinations. The programme is one semester full time or two semesters part time and is also available online. Applications for Semester 1 are now open and can be accessed via the Curtin website.

Notre Dame University

Notre Dame University (NDU) is still accepting applications for Semester 1, 2015. Applications can be made directly to the university and do not incur an application or late fee. Please contact the Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533 to make an appointment for a campus tour, to receive course and application advice or to be sent an application pack. NDU is also offering two different enabling programmes; the Tertiary Enabling Programme (TEP) which is a semester programme offered as an alternative entry to undergraduate studies at Notre Dame for students who did not achieve the required ATAR and the Foundation Year (FY) programme which is designed specifically for students who have not met the required ATAR or who may have experienced educational disadvantage in the form of economic, cultural, social, health or emotional factors. For further information contact Notre Dame University.

Street Smart Handbook

The Street Smart Handbook is another initiative by WA Blue Light that is a practical life guide for 16 and 17 year old school leavers that is designed to help prepare today's youth for life after school. The handbook covers important topics from sexual health and the effects of drug and alcohol abuse to legal rights and applying for a loan. It offers information specific to the school leaver, providing invaluable assistance for those who are considering buying their first car or living away from home. The handbook is also a handy guide for teens that are pondering their future career choices and supplies them with advice on apprenticeships, university and TAFE. It provides teens with straightforward, factual information about issues that they will face.

The information contained in the Street Smarthandbook is written by a collection of topical experts, such as the Australian Drug Foundation, Beyond Blue and Quit, who are working together to address the information needs of teens. Content in the handbook is also localised to reflect the unique laws of each State and Territory in Australia.

To view the online edition of the Street SmartHandbook, please click the below link: http://www.cwaustral.com.au/emag-1410/11213-2199-15863448/index.html

Revision and Preparation Courses January 2015

Notre Dame University is offering the following revision and preparation courses in January 2015

  • Chemistry Calculations: designed as a refresher to better prepare students for Chemistry
  • English 3A/B: for students studying English 3A/B in 2015
  • English Year 11 ATAR: preparation for Year 11 English
  • Essential English Skills: gain a better understanding of grammar and punctuation
  • Human Biology 3A/B: for students studying Human Bio 3A/B in 2015
  • Maths 3A/B: for students studying Maths 3A/B in 2015
  • Study Skills: How to study less and achieve more!
  • Year 12 Study Skills: How to study less and achieve more from a Year 12 perspective.

Please direct your questions to Rosie Turner who can be reached by phone on: 9433 0950 or email: rosie.turner@nd.edu.au.

Application flyers available from Mr Frusher at Scotch.

Master Mind Australia - Academic Pathways

January Jump-Start Programme

Study Skills - Essay Writing - Subject Revision

For all students from Year 7 - 12

This revision programme aims to prepare students for term 1 (2015) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2014 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The programme will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2015.

Courses will be conducted at:

Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School and All Saints' College

Early Bird enrolment discount of 10% before Friday, 20 December, 2014

Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

Academic Task Force

January Head Start programmes will be offered at Churchlands SHS and Rossmoyne SHS from 15 - 28 January 2014. See Mr Frusher for application forms or contact Academic Task Force on 9314 9500 or via email learn@academictaskforce.com.au.

WA Aviation College

Entry is now available to the RFACA Scholarship Competition 2014/2015. Two Scholarships for pilots learning to fly and another two for pilots who'd like to further their careers. Four Scholarships in total are available to the value of $7700 each including GST.

Entry requirements as follows:

Two Scholarships are available for ab initio pilots (Learn to fly Scholarship)

  • Simply take a Trial Instructional Flight with The Royal Aero Club between November 1 2014 and March 29 2015
  • And write a brief written statement explaining why you wish to learn to fly

To qualify for one of two prizes of $7700 each (inc gst) the entrant must

  • be at least 15 years of age on 13/4/2015
  • Be able to meet recreational or Private Pilot Licence Medical Standards
  • And have had no formal flying training prior to their trial flight

Year 11 Students - World Conference Opportunity

Nominations for IE University's Junior Advisory Board are now open.

Students need to be motivated, open-minded students in their junior year of high school and are opinionated, want their voices heard, and are socially aware and comfortable around those from different cultural backgrounds. Successful applicants will be invited to spend four days in Spain on the IE University campus, from April 20 to 24, to discover the country, take part in workshops, share their experiences in education, compare with those from different curriculums and put forward their ideas in an official presentation for the future of education to the Executive Board at IE University. Flights, travel, food and accommodation will be covered by IE University. Students will need to fill out the application form via our website: jab.ie.edu, include a CV, a transcript, a letter of recommendation and answer a few short questions.

The deadline to submit applications will be January 31st, shortly after which, we will announce the successful applicants. Students will be able to include this experience on their CV's when applying to universities and if students choose to apply to IE University in the future, they will qualify to be awarded an 80% tuition scholarship. Contact jab@ie.edu with any questions you might have.

Students may also like to contact Daniel Bloch who represented Scotch College in 2014 at this conference.

Mr Peter Frusher

Careers Adviser