Career Information

University Information

A 'one-stop shop' to apply to live at a UWA Residential College 2016

All students wishing to apply to live at a UWA Residential College will now apply through the UWA Residential Colleges Application Portal. This central online portal makes the application process much easier for new students wanting to live on campus at one of the five UWA residential colleges - St Catherine's College, St George's College, St Thomas More College, Trinity or University Hall. Students will now apply to live on campus through the UWA Residential Colleges Application Portal. They need to only apply once to be considered by all colleges.

The Process

• Student completes their online application and pays the one-off registration fee of $125. (There are no longer application fees at the individual colleges.)
• Application is automatically sent to the college listed as the student's first preference.
• The college will contact the student asking them to complete any further information that is related to their placement for that specific college. If the students meets the college's criteria, they will receive their offer from that college.
• If the student is not offered their first preference, the portal will automatically send their application to their next highest preference. The portal will continue to do this until it has exhausted all five of the student's preferences.
• In the situation where a student does not receive a residential college offer, their application will be returned to a central waitlist.

Students can apply now through the portal.

Semester 1, 2016 applications will be assessed from 15 October 2015 and colleges will again have 14 days to assess the student's application.

University of Notre Dame Early Offer Programme

Notre Dame's Early Offer Programme is designed to make early offers to Year 12 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are making a significant contribution to their school, community or church. It also gives secondary schools the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contribution made by its students. Offers are made prior to the WACE exams. To identify such students, Notre Dame has a unique admissions process that goes beyond the use of a single ATAR score.

The selection criteria for the Early Offer Program:

• Students who demonstrate exceptional personal or leadership qualities and are motivated to study;
• Students who are active members of their school, church and/or community; and
• Students who demonstrate a benchmark ATAR of:

93 for Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Physiotherapy; or

90 or above for all other courses.

Offers are made based on Year 11 and Year 12 reports to date. Candidates who are not successful in the Early Offer Programme will automatically be considered for the November or January offers.

Application packs are available from Mr Frusher at Scotch.

Applications for Semester 1, 2016 are due Friday 31 July 2015.

The University of Melbourne - Interstate Student and Family Information Day

The University of Melbourne is holding an information day for interstate students and their families on Monday, 7 July 2015.

This event has been designed for interstate students and their families who are thinking of attending the University of Melbourne to study an undergraduate degree. You will be able to listen in on presentations about the University, undergraduate degrees and graduate pathways, scholarships, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance. Specific information about the VTAC process and how students from outside Victoria apply to the University will also be available.

You will have the opportunity to ask current Melbourne students who have come from interstate about their experience and how they managed the transition to university in a whole new city. You can also take a tour of the beautiful campus, which will end at one of the residential colleges where you are able to stay for lunch and a tour of the accommodation.

The Interstate Student and Family Day is ideal for senior secondary school students thinking about moving to Melbourne in the next couple of years.

We also encourage parents to attend as moving to Melbourne from interstate is a family decision.

Academic Task Force

Want to improve your marks?

Join Weekend Help or Master Classes

Available for all year levels

Year 11 and 12 WACE and ATAR Master Classes

Classes available Sundays and afternoons after school.

Teaching classes for students seeking higher achievement and mastery of their subjects and wanting to maximise their school and exam results.

Year 11 and 12 WACE and ATAR Weekend HELP Classes

Various classes available Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am up to 3.00pm

Receive weekly help in your areas of need in your courses from experienced WACE and ATAR teachers. In the class you can ask questions about your school work and get one-on-one help to strengthen your understanding.

Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Weekend HELP Classes:

Various classes from 9am up to 1pm every Saturday and Sunday

Experienced teachers work with students to build their skills and understanding in Maths, Science or English in a small group environment.

Enrol at any point during the Term.

Venues: Churchlands SHS, Rossmoyne SHS, Perth Modern School and our Applecross Office.

For a brochure visit www.academictaskforce.com.au or speak with your Year Coordinator.

Enrol: www.academictaskforce.com.au

Email: learn@academictaskforce.com.au

Phone: (08) 9314 9500

WACE Languages - Applications for 2016

Current Year 10 students who are considering studying a language in Year 11 are required to submit a Language Eligibility application to the School Curriculum & Standards Authority.

Please download the application form from the SCSA website http://wace1516.scsa.wa.edu.au/languages/. The completed application needs to be returned to Mr Frusher or Mr Rugg at Scotch. Submissions are needed from any student wishing to study WACE French or Indonesian in Year 11. Closing date is 1 July 2015.

Application scenarios for students of different backgrounds are also available on the site. Please contact Mr Peter Frusher or Mr Jonathan Rugg with any questions.

Become a Pilot Open Day

The Royal Aero Club of WA will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 24 May at 41 Eagle Drive, Jandakot Airport from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

There will be discounted trial flights, learn to fly seminars, industry pilots to meet, aircraft displays and joy flights.

Register on-line at www.becomeapilot.com.au.

Careers Expo 2015

This annual Careers Expo will be held from Thursday 14 May - Sunday 17 May at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. This event is free of charge and will be open from 9.00am -3.00pm on Thursday and Friday and from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The Careers Expo is Perth's largest careers, education and training event during the all-important first semester. It gives students time to explore options and take their first steps along their career paths. With the major tertiary education institutions in attendance, together with a wide range of training and employing organisations, the expo is guaranteed to engage, inform and inspire.

For more information contact us on 9417 2331 or at careers@exibit.com.au.

Lattitude Global Volunteering Gap Year 2016

Lattitude will be holding an information evening on Thursday 30 April at Citiplace Community Centre, Perth at 6.30pm.

Students who are interested in taking a Gap Year in 2016 are invited to attend with their parents to discover more about the many opportunities available throughout the world.

Career Tips

Confused about what career to pursue? Unsure about what a certain career involves? The UWA website features descriptions and explanations of over 100 careers on their website.

Go to www.studyat.uwa.edu.au > future students> careers and choose a career that you would like to explore.