Friday, 5 August Issue 11/21 THE RECTOR - St Aloysius

Thought for the week: Our greatest glory consists not in never
falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius (551-479BC)
Chinese thinker & social philosopher
Year 12 Information: The 2012 UAC Guide was distributed to
Year 12 on Monday this week. Students are urged to put it away
safely until after the HSC Trials when they should spend time
researching and comparing courses and universities. I am available
for meetings with them and/or parents to assist with further
information and advice.
I recommend that every Year 11 student purchases a copy of this
UAC Guide from a newsagent. Having it helps with motivation,
direction and much more.
Very helpful sites for Year 12 students and parents: For researching
course options, Educational Access Schemes, etc visit
www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/year-12.shtml and to understand HSC
scaling visit www.uac.edu.au/documents/schoolink and select
‘Demystifying the ATAR’.
Students interested in a career with the Australian Defence Force
are urged to go down to Canberra and visit the Academy for their
Open Day on 27 August. The program for the day can be viewed on
their website – it also helps you to get the most out of your day there
(http://www.openday.adfa.edu.au/program.html). Students do not
necessarily have to identify a particular job before going for an
interview to the Australian Defence Force. A great idea is to keep
your options open and to speak to their career advisors to see what
job would suit you best. Always remember to show confidence
during the interview process. When you arrive, look your interviewer
in the eye, shake their hand and introduce yourself with confidence.
Be mindful that there is a fine line between confidence and
arrogance. It also pays to be well researched and informed about the
ADF. At present the Australian Defence Force offers only 100 Gap
Year places in the Army each year.
INFORMATION RECEIVED THIS WEEK
2012 Optus Engineering Cadet Program: A three-year program
that combines paid-on-the-job training and study for formal
qualifications through Lidcombe TAFE. This program is designed to
grow engineering talent by developing highly skilled, motivated
Telecommunications engineers who have been exposed to leadingedge
technologies used to build the Internet, Mobile and Satellite
Networks. Applications close on 31 August. For more information
go to www.optus.com.au/careers.
23 August, 7.00-9.00pm: National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA) Information Night. Their degrees are designed to prepare
people for careers in theatre, film and television. Come and hear
firsthand about their degree program from the Heads of disciplines –
Acting (including the Music Theatre stream), Design, Production,
Properties. Costume, Directing and Playwriting. Register your
attendance at website www.nida.edu.au/infonight. Applications to
NIDA for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses are now being
accepted and close on 30 September. For more information contact
Kellie Mackereth (kellie.mackereth@nida.edu.au or 9697 7511).
28-30 September: Short course in Journalism at SCEGGS
Darlinghurst. For students in Years 10-12. Fee: $270 for three days
and includes lunches. There are only 20 places, so you need to book
immediately if you are interested. For more information contact
Carrol Evans (9332 1133) or collect a flier/application form from the
Careers Room or register online at mq.edu.au/uniinaday. If you have
any questions contact the “Uni in a day” team at 9850 1890 or
uniinaday@mq.edu.au.
The University of Canberra will be offering the Principal’s
Recommendation Scheme to school leavers for 2012 entry. This
allows HSC students to secure an offer to university during the
UAC early round in December. Last year more than 600 such
offers were made. Closing date is 30 September. For further
information and to see the courses available, go to their webpage
http://www.canberra.edu.au/principals-recommendation/home.
New Vice-Chancellor for Bond University in 2012 will be Prof Tim
Brailsford who is currently Head of the Business School at the
University of Queensland.
Morrisby Report Testing: Oakhill College is offering students in
Years 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to complete a comprehensive
career guidance tool called the Morrisby Report. It is useful in the
process of career and educational choices as it provides an objective
statement of a person’s underlying abilities, personality and career
preferences. It is been extensively used in the UK for over 20 years
and is gaining acceptance in Australia. For further information about
this testing go to www.careeranalysts.com.au. Testing will occur at
Oakhill College on 20 August from 9.00am-1.00pm. Cost: $90. This
needs to be paid no later than 19 August. The questionnaire will be
sent to a student to be completed at home and then brought to the
testing day. There will be a parent feedback session in mid-
September. There is an additional fee for an individual feedback
session. For more information contact Marisa Quattrocchi or
Gabrielle Seaton (9899 2288).
Bayerboost Scholarship: Australian Geographic Society in
conjunction with Bayer Australia is running this scholarship which
closes on 30 September. It is open to all Australian secondary
students in Years 11 or 12 who are interested in a career in
environmental science which they can apply for up to $6000. This
scholarship gives the student the opportunity to take on a research
project in a university or industry setting during the summer holidays.
The scholarship aims to foster in young Australians an understanding
and awareness of Australia’s unique environments and the issued that
they face. Application forms and information can be found at
www.bayerboost.com.au. For more details contact Rebecca Baker
(9263 9825).
Australian Catholic University will be offering two new and
dynamic programs in International Relations and Development
studies next year:
Bachelor of International Development Studies which will
introduce students to humanitarian and development work from a
values-based perspective and gain hands-on experience through an
international program.
Bachelor of Global Studies (dual four-year degrees). Can be
combined with Arts, Business, Administration, Commerce or
Theology. See www.futurestudents@acu.edu.au for more information.
New programs on offer in 2012 at the University of Western
Sydney:
B Arts/B Business & Commerce – Parramatta & Bankstown
B Engineering Science – Penrith
B Medical Science (Adv) – Campbelltown & Hawkesbury
B Med Science (Nanotechnology) – Campbelltown
B Natural Science (Adv) – Hawkesbury
B Natural Science (Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security) –
Hawkesbury
B Science (Zoology) – Hawkesbury
In 2013 a new Chartered Accountants Program for Australia and
New Zealand will start as the foremost professional designation for
accountants on both sides of the Tasman.
Information received about various training options to become a
pilot or a paramedic. Please see me if you wish to have more details.
International College of Management at Manly has opened its
scholarship and Early Entry programs. See www.icms.edu.au.
John Hall Venice Course: From late January till late March each
year, this course begins with a week in London and ends with a week
in Florence and six days in Rome. The heart of the experience is
Venice. Visit www.johnhallvenice.co.u.
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