Category: Parents

Careers Newsletter

August 31, 2020

You can find a link to the September 2020 Careers Newsletter on the home page of our school careers website. There is a wide variety of information in this one about the latest news from our universities, TAFE applications opening today, applying to Uni in the UK or USA as well as links to employment opportunities. Please click on the link below to access our Careers Website and take the time to read the newsletter.  If you haven’t already done so, please find time to explore the careers website too. It pays to know as much as you can about the opportunities that are available to you.

Careers Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2020 Newsletter

 

Science Cafe at UWA

August 28, 2020

A group of 8 Year 10 students were selected to attend the Science Cafe day held at The University of Western Australia yesterday. The students were treated to presentations by leading academics and their journey in science student also were given the opportunity to talk to young researchers and current UWA students about what they do and the incredible range of opportunities and careers available through the study of the sciences.

Charles Biddle

Head of Learning Area – Science

UWA SOME USEFUL INFORMATION

August 28, 2020

UWA with some useful information. If you have applied or are thinking of applying to UWA – Read on!

Changing preferences via UWA Direct Apply 
We’re seeing a number of students change their existing application with the release of our new courses. If you are interested in changing, email our Admissions team at admissions@uwa.edu.au. In the email,  state the subject header as ‘Request to Change Course/Major’, and provide your full name, UWA student ID (if known), course and major you applied for, and your new course preference order. Find out more.

TISC | Health and Medical Sciences | No late applications
If you are interested in studying Direct Pathways to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Podiatric Medicine, applications for these close on 30 of September, with strictly no late applications accepted. For more information, visit UWA Health and Medical Sciences application website.

Events

UWA Year 12 Parent Information Webinar | 9 September
This is a must for parents of Year 12 students to find out more about our courses, admission requirements, application process and the range of scholarships available. Parents and their Year 12s can register here.

EZONE tours | 12 and 20 September
For students interested in studying engineering and mathematical sciences, sign up for an EZONE UWA Student Hub Tour where you can view the facilities, hear from guest speakers and more.

Campus tours | 18 September
This is a fun and immersive way to become better acquainted with the UWA Perth campus and we encourage students and their families to register.

Parent Advisory Sessions | 22–23 September 
To assist parents in supporting their children, we’re offering free 45-minute sessions with our Future Students team, either in person or online.

Master Mind: September/October Holiday Revision & Exam Prep Program

August 26, 2020

Online in Virtual Classrooms and Face-to-Face in Physical Classrooms

Master Mind Australia will be conducting revision and exam preparation classes for secondary school students in the September/October school holidays. To view the schedules for the Face to Face Program and the Online Virtual Classrooms please click here

The Venues:

  • On-Line for Year 12 (28 Sept – 2 Oct)
  • Hale School for Year 11 & 12 (5 Oct – 9 Oct)

ATAR Years 11 & 12: The program offers ATAR students an opportunity to receive comprehensive subject revision and exam preparation before their Final Exams.

Master Mind are proud of the quality of their classes and the student evaluations for their previous programs as well as more information on their courses can be found at www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

 

CAMARADERIE AT ITS BEST

August 25, 2020

Our Secondary students shone at the ACC Senior Netball Championship Carnival last week, with both Carramar and Duncraig sending a squad. When neither team made it to the finals, they united to play a fun ‘friendly’ match. What a great display of teamwork from our students!

August 24, 2020

Information session for parents of leavers:

WA Police and SDERA will be holding their annual information session for parents of leavers:
Sunday 20th September
9:45am – 12noon
The Rise, Maylands.
Light brunch provided.
Tickets are free, but RSVP is essential due to venue capacity restrictions.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/116379260501

The event will be LIVE-STREAMED and RECORDED for those who can’t attend in person.
Live-stream details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/116551080419

Lunch time in the quad goes off with a bang

August 21, 2020

Year 8 students in a zoom meeting with NASA engineers listen to what they do and the different Sciences that  are involved in sending the next generation of missions to the Moon and Mars, beginning in 2023 with the launch of Orion space vehicles.

Charles Biddle

Head of Learning Area

Science