Term 1, Week 2

Students looking to gain entry into provisional medical courses or dentistry courses may wish to sit the UCAT. The UCAT is a requirement for entry into a large number of these courses throughout Australia and some in New Zealand.  

Here is a list of courses at various universities that require the UCAT to be completed to be eligible to apply: Universities and courses that require UCAT. 

Applications to sit the UCAT open on Tuesday 4 March and remain open until Friday 16 May, with testing held between 1 July and 5 August. The UCAT website has a wide range of practice resources available to students. For more information or to register, please click here.

Any students in Grade 12 who are proficient in a language other than English have the opportunity to complete the subject as a Senior External Examination. Completing one of these subjects means that it can contribute to a student’s ATAR, will gain them 4 QCE credits and may also provide adjustment factors for university entry. The language subjects offered are:

• Arabic
• Indonesian
• Korean
• Latin
• Modern Greek
• Polish
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Tamil
• Vietnamese

Applications for this are now open until 30 April 2025.  The school must register on your behalf.

QCAA has not yet advised the cost of enrolment, but the 2024 price was $73.46, so it is expected that it will be a similar price for this year. Interested students are asked to email Amy Dyer (careers counsellor) at adyer@slc.qld.edu.au as soon as possible, or come into the Careers Office.

The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:

• demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
• ease the transition of students into the workplace
• contribute to the development of the skills of young Australians. 

Opportunities are available for both secondary and tertiary students and you must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the placement. Click here for more information including:

• Information for students
• Information for parents
• Information for educators
• How to apply
• Student stories

The Tuckwell Scholarship Program grants up to 25 scholarships annually, providing gifted and driven students with the chance to unlock their potential through financial assistance, personal growth, and developmental opportunities. Students can build connections and gain insights from fellow recipients in our on-campus residence, Scholars House.

This scholarship spans three to five years of undergraduate study at ANU, with a value ranging from $76,000 to $136,000.

Academically high achieving students who are open to the idea of studying interstate next year are encouraged to read through the terms of the scholarship and consider applying. Applications are due by early April.

NOTE: if a student applies and is successful, but changes their mind later, they are not obliged to go, so students who are unsure can still apply and consider their final decision around where they will study throughout the year.

Bond University – Year 12 Extension Program in Math and Business

Get a head start on your studies with the Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program, which comprises fast-paced and fun two-day workshops designed to prepare you for university life. Facilitated by our world-class academics, the Extension Program offers an enriching opportunity that supports the existing Year 12 curriculum across areas such as business and maths. Faced with real-world situations, participants will hone their skills, problem solve, and work collaboratively with their peers. The Extension Program is free of charge to students. 

Top performing students from the days will be awarded a part-fee scholarships exclusive to the Year 12 Extension Program.

Event Dates

Maths Stream

Friday, 11 April and Saturday, 12 April, 2025

Business Stream

Monday, 14 April and Tuesday, 15 April, 2025

Thursday, 1 May and Friday, 2 May, 2025

Register your interest here:  Year 12 Extension Program | Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia