Current Edition | Term 1, Week 3

Click here for a free webinar on UCAT preparation:  Med Entry - UCAT Bootcamp - Free Webinar

Click here to register your interest in the live webinar from UCAT NIE: REGISTER

Topics: UCAT / GAMSAT / Interviews / University Applications / University selection criteria / Gap year / Plan B, and much more...)

When?  18 February 2025,  7.00pm – 9.00 pm (AEDT)

Audience: An excellent opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents, and teachers. 

Presenter: Zobair Bary (Author & coordinator of the NIE Medical and Dental School UCAT and interview training programs. Founder of the Future Doctors Australia Program).

Key Dates

The following information regarding key dates will aid your organisation and preparation.

Bookings open: Tuesday 4 March 2025

Bookings close: Friday 16 May 2025 at 11.59pm

Late booking close: Friday 30 May 2025

Testing period: 1 July - 5 August 2025

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.

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.

Preparations for this years’ SLConX Careers Networking Events are underway, with the topics for this year being: 

• 25 March – Careers in Emergency Services
• 2 June – Careers in Trades
• 26 August – Careers in STEM

 Information has been sent via email to parents and students and you can register your attendance via this form:  SLConX - Emergency Services registration

Any students in Grade 12 who are proficient in a language other than English may have the opportunity to complete the subject as a Senior External Examination. Successfully 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 open, please see Mr Newcombe or Mrs Dyer for further information.

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

What it's like to join the ADF

There are several resources on the website that can increase your understanding of life in the Defence Forces. For example:

• Discover what Life in the ADF is like by exploring their website which provides information on jobs, lifestyle and benefits, joining the ADF and information for students
• Join the Australian Defence Force Cadets, where you will develop leadership, team building and survival skills
• Explore the Education and Training opportunities available in the ADF, including Sailor Training and Officer Training in the Navy, Soldier training in the Army, Army officer training, Air Force Officer Entry and Reserves
• Consider Defence Force Work Experience which gives you a unique experience into the wide variety of careers available in the ADF
• Visit Submariners to experience working and living under water
• Discover ADFA by taking an interactive journey inside the Australian Defence Force Academy
• Check out the Air Force experiences
• Connect with the ADF on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and LinkedIn for current activities

Pre-apprenticeship courses

Pre-apprenticeship training is an entry-level certificate. You will do theory and practical training at TAFE and hands-on work experience in your chosen industry. Pre-apprenticeship training will enable you to find out about a trade for up to 6 months before you commit to a full apprenticeship. Some pre-apprenticeship courses are offered within the TAFE at School Program. Click here to find out about:

• What are the benefits?
• What job can I get?
• What if I don't know what I want to do?
• Available courses (including courses throughout Queensland)

Queensland Government's Apprenticeship and Traineeship information

Queensland Government has up to date information on:

• About apprenticeships and traineeships - Learn the basics and key details on getting started, roles, responsibilities, wages, entitlements and costs
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships - Everything you need to know - how they work, getting started, requirements, roles, wages, financial help and completion
• For apprentices and trainees - Find support services and advice, financial help, how to make changes to your training contract, forms and replacement records
• Support services - Support and advice during all stages of training, including financial, disability, learning and cancelled apprenticeships and traineeships
• Information sheets, forms, policies and procedures - Links to forms, policies, procedures and content previously held in information sheets for the Queensland apprenticeship/traineeship system