Term 3 - Week 6

A Message from the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Bethany,

One of the most treasured virtues to witness in another person is that of gratitude. True gratitude moves beyond a thank you, it is more a humbling feeling of deep thanks beyond words.

Since my return from leave during this last fortnight, I have had many things to be grateful for with the Bethany community of which I would like to share with you.

My deepest thanks to Mrs Kristina Flanagan and Mrs Sara Camporeale for taking up the challenge to move into more senior leadership whilst I was on leave. I have enjoyed hearing their stories of leading the College and am thankful for their dedication to be in their Acting positions for the first 4 weeks of term.

As part of our ongoing plan to improve facilities around the College, during the last school holidays new desks and chairs were purchased and installed in the Penola and Sophia Buildings, a total of 550 chairs and desks. This was a follow on from the MacKillop Building having new furniture after the Easter holidays. Through an initiative with Sydney Catholic Schools and Swire Shipping, we were able to move all 550 desks and chairs to a shipping container where Hagara Primary School in Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea were the recipients of our furniture. Hagara Primary hosted a huge celebration last Wednesday of which I was honoured to be part of where the entire community, including dignitaries and politicians came out to celebrate getting new furniture from the school. The Principal of Hagara Primary School has sent me photos of the current school furniture and what classrooms looked like, some of which appear below. Students were in classrooms ranging from sitting on the hard cement floor all day with only a rug to very traditional hard wood benches that children share, more in line with schooling possibly in the 1930’s in Australia.

During the live ceremony 2 desks and 2 chairs which only a few weeks ago were sitting in our buildings, were placed at the centre of the ceremony as a showpiece. The gratitude that the entire community showed for what to me and if I dare to represent the thoughts of possibly much of our community as such a simple and easy thing to pass on was overwhelming for me. What it brought to mind was the value of education no matter where in the world young people are and also what we might take for granted. These desks and chairs were still in quite respectable condition but it was such a privilege for these students to have such furniture. So significant was this event that it appeared in the national newspaper which is also shown below.

At the next College Assembly, I will speak to our students about this but it is a timely reminder of what we may take for granted and the value we place on material items.

May we always be drawn back to the story of Jesus and of how his priority was for those who had so little yet were so grateful for what they did have.

Whilst still on the topic of gratitude what a wonderful community day Bethany Day was last Monday. A highlight of the day is the announcement of the student award winners who most live out their year group’s value as voted on by the students. They are always proud moments being able to announce these award winners who this year have lived out the values of relationships, acceptance, justice, welcome, service and wholeness.

I had a wonderful time whilst on leave and am back and ready to watch the joy of stories unfolding in the rest of the term ahead.

Robyn Rodwell

College Principal

From the Assistant Principal

Raising confident women is no small task. Resilience is a skill that all people need and should develop. Resilience is the ability to cope and adapt in situations when confronted with challenges such as adversity, setbacks, tragedy or even stress. 

Being resilient does not mean your child won't experience any difficulties, it will, however, better equip them to manage those situations. There are a number of things that parents can do to help their child develop resilience. 

There are evidence based ways to help your daughter develop resilience:

• Foster a growth mindset
• Let them challenge themselves - even if they struggle
• Know when and how to step in
• Model what resilience looks like
• Encourage self-care

Resilience is essential for the mental health and wellbeing of young people on their journey to adulthood and it is a skill that can be learned from an early age. 

It’s no surprise that our experiences over the last few years have changed people and impacted their levels of resilience. For many students, a reliance on social media for communication has changed the way they interact with each other and their levels of resilience when managing these interactions. 

I recently read a journal article that cited research gathered from a variety of studies implicating smartphone and social media use in the increase in mental distress among youth. The authors note there is a dose–response relationship between smartphone use and young people, and the effects appear to be greatest among girls. In a nutshell, science is proving that our bodies react chemically to our online interactions, both good and bad. 

In keeping with this emerging research, Sydney Catholic Schools has implemented a new Student use of Digital Devices and Online Services Policy.  While digital devices play a valuable role in student learning, some devices like mobile phones and online watches can cause distractions in class and hinder social development when used during breaks. 

The policy establishes guidelines on device usage, specifically identifying restricted times and device types during the school day. In case of genuine emergencies or the need for your child to contact you, the school office can connect you. Since our school already has similar device rules in effect, we anticipate that this policy will have minimal impact on our students in terms of their phone use whilst at school. We do hope that it improves their engagement and interactions with each other.  

Thank you for your ongoing support of the College in these matters. 

Kristina Flanagan
Assistant Principal

Bethany Day Mass

Bethany Day Mass

The Feast Day of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany is an important celebration in the Roman Catholic Church and is most pertinent for our College community. It commemorates three siblings, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, who were close friends of Jesus Christ and are mentioned in several accounts in the New Testament of the Bible, including the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John.

Martha and Mary are often depicted with distinct personalities and roles, which can hold significance for young women and provide valuable lessons:

Martha is often associated with hospitality and service. In the Gospel of Luke, she is portrayed as being busy with the tasks of hospitality while Jesus is visiting their home. This aspect of Martha's character can serve as a reminder to young women about the importance of hospitality, service, and caring for others. It can encourage them to cultivate a sense of responsibility and care for those around them.

Mary is often depicted as the sister who chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to his teachings, rather than being preoccupied with the tasks of serving. This aspect of Mary's character highlights the value of learning, introspection, and spiritual growth. For young women, Mary's example can emphasize the importance of finding time for personal reflection, education, and nurturing their spiritual lives amidst the various demands of life.

Lazarus, though less frequently mentioned in the biblical narratives, is known for being miraculously raised from the dead by Jesus. His story can serve as a reminder of the power of faith and the potential for transformation. Young women can draw inspiration from Lazarus' experience to approach challenges with faith and hope, believing in their capacity for personal growth and positive change.

At Bethany, this Feast Day provides our girls with role models who exemplify different aspects of faith, service, learning, and resilience. Their stories offer a balanced perspective on the various roles and qualities they may aspire to in their lives by combining practical responsibilities, spiritual growth, and the ability to overcome adversity. It is delightful to observe the biblical substructure of the College with a Eucharistic celebration each year. Please enjoy the photos from the 2023 Bethany Day Mass.

Sara Camporeale

Leader of Religious Education and Mission

Teaching and Learning News

Year 12 Study/Revision

Year 12 students are now embarking on the final stage of their HSC journey. These next few weeks are a critical time to consolidate learning and fill in any gaps in notes and knowledge. Year 12 students are encouraged to complete past paper exams and concentrate on actioning the feedback provided by their teachers from the Trial HSC exams.

It is important to remember that the HSC exams in October contribute 50% to a student’s overall HSC performance. Therefore, there is still considerable time and opportunity to improve performance.

Year 11 Exams

Year 11 will now commence their transition into their final year of schooling, as they complete final Preliminary course exams. The exam block runs from Monday of Week 9 until Thursday of Week 10. Students are only expected to be at school on the days of their exam.

The exam schedule can be viewed here. Students are reminded to assemble 15 minutes before the scheduled exam time. 

Atomi Usage

It is pleasing to see the great number of students using Atomi resources to complement their learning. Usage across all year groups is extremely high, with a large number of lessons completed by Year 7 and 8 students.  We ask that families encourage their daughters to continue engaging with Atomi. Your daughter should never say that she has no homework!

The girls listed below were the greatest users this past fortnight.

Study Tip of the Week: The Importance of Sleep for Memory and Focus

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Dorian Kipriotis                                                Sarah Rowland

Leader of Curriculum                                     Leader of Data and Growth

Wellbeing Update

The Heart of Bethany Week

In Week 5, Bethany College was buzzing with excitement in anticipation for Bethany Day. The Heart of Bethany Week was filled with a whirlwind of activities and fun that brought our community closer together. From College Trivia, affirmation cards and a sausage sizzle, here's a glimpse into the fantastic week!

Day 1: Bethany College Trivia

Our week of activities kicked off with Bethany College trivia, commemorating the College's rich history. Questions ranged from acknowledging the Sisters of Charity and Saint Joseph to the values and symbols of each year group. Seeing how our students showcased their knowledge and competed in the spirit of friendly competition was incredible. Congratulations to our trivia winners!

Day 2: The Power of the Heart

Day two celebrated the amazing hearts of our Bethany students! On this day, students channelled the qualities of Jesus; compassion, love, empathy and relationships. They were given the opportunity to show their love to another student or staff member, channelling the “love tenderly” component of our College motto. Check out some of the heartfelt messages!

Day 3: Chalk on the Court

On the third day, our creativity took the spotlight. Chalk on the Court was an amazing opportunity for our students to use their creativity to illustrate what Bethany College means to them. We had some amazing drawings, from puzzle pieces symbolising that we are all part of the Bethany puzzle to fruits showing the diversity of our College. It was a reminder of the importance of the talents and uniqueness of our students and community!

Day 4: Staff vs Year 12 Basketball Game

On Thursday, we celebrated the athletic abilities of our staff and Year 12 students. Whilst the Year 12 students gave the staff a run for their money, the Bethany staff reigned victorious! The game truly brought together students across all year levels and heightened the College Spirit!

Day 5: Charitable Works Fund Sausage Sizzle

The mouthwatering scent of sizzling sausages filled the air, laughter and chatter filled the space, and spirits soared high as our Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser proved to be an unqualified success! With BBQs fired up and hearts filled with enthusiasm, we came together as a community to raise funds for our chosen charity. The Sausage Sizzle raised a total of $505 for the Charitable Works Fund!

Throughout the week, friendships were forged, talents were discovered, and school pride reached new heights. It was a testament to the vibrant community we have here at Bethany, where students are encouraged to excel academically and athletically and give back to society and celebrate their unique talents and interests.

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and student organisers who made this week possible. It's events like these that make high school memorable and help us grow as individuals and as a community.

Bullying No Way Day

Friday August 18 was national “Bullying No Way” day. This is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools, encouraging whole-school communities to work together to implement evidence-informed positive and proactive solutions to prevent and address bullying.

The theme for 2023 is “Growing connections to prevent bullying in schools”. This theme supports research findings that strong school community connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and help enable positive, help-seeking behaviours in students.

To this end, Bethany students created the Bethany Connections web. Students were given a coloured ribbon which they added to the web to signify their connections to the College - that may be family, friends, sport or debating teams, music, one of the many clubs that run across the school or other ways in which they find belonging at Bethany. They were asked to think about the ways in which they are connected to the community, who their supports are and how they could help others to feel part of Bethany too. The web will remain as a constant reminder to students that each person is important to the College community, and that right relationships are crucial for a vibrant and life-giving community.

Attendance matters

 Student attendance at present averages 91.36% over the year. This has improved since earlier in the year however still means that, on average, approximately one day a fortnight is being missed at school. Absence from school significantly impacts student learning and also affects the growth of friendship, the development of resilience and the establishment of routines.

A message from Elevate Education - Parent webinar

Charlotte Buxton

Leader of Curriculum

Library News

Happy Book Week!

This week was all about celebrating the joy that reading can bring and sharing that joy with others! Students and staff certainly did just that! What a week of fun, laughs and some very serious competition! Below is a summary of the fun that we had.

Our library celebrates ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’ with an amazing display!

This display was the culmination of many helping hands over a number of weeks. Thank you so much to the students who offered assistance before school and during lunchtime to help make this happen. From cutting the leaves, clouds, and silhouettes, helping to draw the trunk and branches of the tree, to even offering colourful additions like butterflies and bugs! To all the students who wrote their favourite book on a leaf in PC, you also contributed by making our tree look absolutely radiant! Below are some photos of the library as well as our stunning arch to welcome everyone!

Bookmarks and Kahoot

We officially began our Book Week celebrations with a bookmark colouring-in activity during PC. Students had the opportunity to bring their completed bookmarks to the library to be laminated and then returned. What a joy it was to see their creativity shine through! We then had a Kahoot during lunch on reading. Well done to the following students who each won a prize!

1st: Irene Tjoa

2nd: Orla McNally

3rd: Natalya Josephakis

Would I Lie To You?

On Wednesday our staff put themselves on the line during Lunch for a 'Would I Lie to You?’ session. Each teacher picked a slip of paper out of an envelope which was either a truth or a lie and their job was to convince students that it is true! Many thanks to Ms Bartels, Mr Chapman, Ms Issa and Mrs Rowland for their participation - they sure did have our students second-guessing themselves at times!

Author Visit - Catherine Jinks

On Thursday, we had Australian author, Catherine Jinks, visit for a truly amazing workshop with our students.

The Author Talk with Catherine Jinks was an enlightening experience that all of us really enjoyed! It was so interesting learning about Catherine’s creative thinking process, as well as listening to her talk about her own love and passion for writing. The girls engaged so well in an inventive writing activity, where we were transformed into creating our own imaginary story through listening to different pieces of music set by Catherine. It was also inspiring to hear a professional talk about their own experiences and their methods of work, as she spoke to us about how she was inspired for each one of her novels. It was such a great opportunity of exposure and we thank Catherine for giving her time to deliver such a great experience! 

Elisha Petelo (Year 11)

Over the week, students had the opportunity to enter a number of competitions for some great prizes! Our poetry competition is open until September 1st. The winners of all competitions will be announced in the coming weeks - watch this space!

A special thanks must go to Mrs Christine Sultana who has worked tirelessly to help prepare these displays and her wealth of knowledge in making a dream become a reality. I would be lost without her unwavering support and incredible skills.

Until next time, happy reading!

Alison Sladen

Librarian

Art and Design Showcase Evening

On the 16th of August, the TAS and VA departments hosted the Annual Art and Design Showcase evening. This included displays from students in years 7 - 11 and the major projects of year 12 students in Visual Arts, Textiles and Design, Design and Technology and Industrial Technology Multimedia. The exhibitions displayed the range of talents and creativity of the students at Bethany College and we are very proud of their achievements. The night started with a VIP pre-screening for year 12 parents who were able to celebrate their daughters’ success. Once the pre-screening had concluded, a fashion parade commenced in Yallunga Hall. Students from years 7 - 11 were transformed into runway models, showing off their textile pieces on the catwalk. The fashion show was led by our MC for the evening, Aya Bazzi who ensured the energy in the room was electric. The TAS and VA department would like to thank all the hard work of both staff and students involved in the evening. 

At 3.15pm, under the guidance of Miss Bartels & Mrs Kalaitzis, year 11 Hospitality students began cooking up a storm to ensure our Bethany families were well nourished before the show began. Preparing chicken sliders and beef sliders, followed by mini cupcakes and lemon crème tartlets. All of which were prepared and presented to industry standards! Another showcase of how amazing and talented our Bethany students are. And a big thanks to the woman behind the scenes, Mrs Maura who also assisted in making the night a huge success.

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Lisa Odisho                                                                              Simon McLean

TAS Coordinator                                                                    VA Coordinator

Year 11 Food Truck

Year 11 Hospitality once again showcasing their culinary skills, working in teams to create Food Truck style meals. As part of their assessment task, students were required to choose a theme, plan their menu and then work together to prepare and present their food. Some of the chosen themes included, a “Lebo Lunch”, which consisted of homemade Zataar Manoush, Cheese Sambousek and baby cucumbers with Labneh. A “Fully Loaded” meal, which was a fresh Greek Salad balanced with loaded Cheese & Bacon Fries. “French Toast” soaked in maple syrup, paired with strawberries & blueberries with a side of bacon and mascarpone cream. And Belgian Waffles on a stick drizzled with melted Belgian chocolate, Biscoff, maple syrup & caramel topped with strawberries, blueberries, banana, Oreos and vanilla ice cream. Yum!

Well done girls.

Cassie Bartels & Vivian Kalaitzis

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Sport Update

SCS Representative Sport Update

Week 2 Results

Rugby 7s

Juniors (Game 1 V St Pat’s) defeated 19-14

Juniors (Game 2 V MCCP) defeated 36-7

Unfortunately our Intermediate Rugby 7s team were required to forfeit their games in week 2 as we had a number of players trialling for NSWCCC Rugby League.

AFL vs St Ursula’s

Junior won 81-0

Intermediate won 32-21

Week 3 Results

Rugby 7s

Our Junior Rugby Team had no games this week and our Intermediate Team played Marist College Penshurst and were defeated 19-12.

AFL

Junior vs OLMC won 32-0

Intermediate vs Marist Penshurst defeated 38-25

SCS Conference Athletics Championships

Our Bethany Athletics Team competed at the Conference CHampionships on Wednesday 23rd Augst at Homebush. It was a beautiful day with our girls dominating on both track and field. It was great to see the students supporting and cheering each other on!

A particular congratulations to Klaudia Sarar who broke the U12’s Shot Put Record and Aleisha Foundotos who broke the 17+ 400m Record.

Congratulations to the following students who have progressed to the Sydney Championships on Friday 1st September:

Gina Boyd (Javelin)

Sophia Brightwell (Discus and Shot Put)

Lilu Ciraolo (Discus)

Adriana Damigos (Long Jump)

Olivia Delaney (Javelin and Triple Jump)

Sophia Flarakos (Long Jump)

Aleisha Foundotos (100m, 200m and 400m)

Felicia Greco (High Jump)

Eva Heaney (Javelin and 4x 100m Relay)

Juliet King (100m, 200m, 400m and 4x 100m Relay)

Katie McLoughlin (Javelin)

Anna Moore (Long Jump)

Isabella Quilkey (Long Jump and 4x 100m Relay)

Klaudia Sarar (Shot Put)

Ceanna Swindon (1500m, 400m, 800m and High Jump)

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NSWCCC Rugby League

Charlotte Teplicanec, Jessica Brightwell, Sophia Brightwell, Sarah Byrne and Emily Teplicanec represented Bethany at the NSWCCC rugby league selection trials. A total of four teams across NSW Catholic Schools competed for selection into the team. 

 All girls played really well across the games resulting in three very close games including two draws. 

Congratulations to Charlotte Teplicanec who has been selected to travel to Port Macquarie (from Saturday 23 September - Friday 29 September, 2023) as a member of the first ever NSWCCC U16s Rugby League Squad, to play in the Australian School Girls Carnival.

Rachel Bevan

Sport Coordinator

Grief

Sadly, grief touches our school community too, and we're here to support those who are facing tough losses.

Grief is a universal experience that touches each of us at some point in life. Despite this shared familiarity, we often find ourselves at a loss for words when confronted with someone else's pain. This uncertainty can lead us to shy away from discussing grief or even from being there for the grieving person, unintentionally leaving them feeling isolated.

In the wake of grief's powerful effects, our studies, social interactions, and even our physical and mental health can bear the brunt. We want all Bethany College students to know it's okay to seek help when they're going through this. Our college community is here to lend a hand in the best way possible, so don't hesitate to reach out if you're having a tough time.

Outside of our school community, the National Centre for Childhood Grief offers free counselling for bereaved children aged 3 to 17 years old (face to face or telehealth options). Access to the service is self-referred (no GP referral needed) by calling 1300 654 556.

Celise de Carvalho

College Counsellor

Careers News

UAC Key Date Reminders

Details of all semester 1, 2024 courses offered by UAC’s participating institutions are now available, so it's a perfect time to get started on your UAC application if you haven't already. Remember, if you apply before 29 September, you’ll avoid a significant increase in the application fee.

Your Key Dates:

• 18 September - School Recommendation Scheme applications close
• 29 September - Early Bird Deadline - Significant increase to application fee after this date
• 23 November - Educational Access Scheme (EAS) application and documentation deadline for December Round 2 Offers
• 14 December - 2023 ATARs released
• 21 December - December Round 2 Offers released

https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/dreaming-of-uni

UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme

Applications Close 18 September

The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) is one way institutions make early offers of undergraduate admission to Year 12 students. They do this by using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR.

Each institution has its own policy for determining SRS eligibility and making offers. For example, you may also have to submit an EAS application institution-defined dates, or attend a school in a particular region.

SRS is not available for all courses. The institution-specific SRS criteria detail any exceptions.

https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and-schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes

Year 12 Video Advice from UAC – How to Apply

UAC quick video guide for Year 12 students applying for undergraduate courses through UAC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxXSmZcXTJI

Have a back-up plan: Pathways to Uni

UAC always recommends that, when you choose your course preferences, you include a 'back-up' course; that is, a course you are confident you'll be offered a place in and will be happy to study if you miss out on offers for your higher preferences. For example, you could include a diploma course in a similar area of study as your preferred degree course. You could then use your diploma studies as a stepping stone to the degree: you may even be able to move straight into second year. Pathways to uni.

https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/pathways-to-university

ATAR Myths Busted

HSC students hear a lot of confusing messages about the ATAR, so UAC’s ATAR expert, Dr Helen Tam, has busted the top 5 myths.

https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/atar-myths-busted

Open Days in the next two weeks

Open Day season is upon us, please refer to previous newsletters to see the full list.

Upcoming this weekend

UTS, U Syd and Notre Dame 26^th August

UNSW Sept 2nd

University of Sydney | Mathematics Course Prerequisites

 Some Sydney University courses require students to meet the mathematics course prerequisite¿to be considered for an offer of admission. There are options available to students who won't meet the maths prerequisite, for more information see: bit.ly/USYDMP | Year 11 and 12 students can also book in for a 1:1 consultation to discuss their options by emailing: schools.outreach@sydney.edu.au.  

Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Registration for Auditions

25 to 29 September

Register your audition/interview in this portal if you are applying in an Undergraduate, Honours, or a Postgraduate coursework degree for Semester 2 2023 or Semester 1 2024 to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney.

Live auditions will be held at the Conservatorium. You will schedule your audition time in this portal.

For Semester 1 2024

Live auditions in: classical, historical, drum set, jazz, music theatre, and non-western performance

Zoom interviews in: composition; creative industries; digital music; contemporary music; musicology

https://app.getacceptd.com/sydneycon

University of Sydney Webinar Nutrition and Dietetics at Sydney

13 September

Join USyd to learn more about the Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree. Learn about the program, work placements and what a typical student day looks like. This session is delivered by current students studying this discipline.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhJLY0NkRISPKO69gU0kxg#/registration

University of Sydney – Test for Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

All applicants are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Altus Suite) for the 2023/2024 admissions cycle.

Friday 15 September 2023 - 10am AEST

Sunday 15 October 2023 - 10am AEDT

Sunday 12 November 2023 - 10am AEDT

Tuesday 5 December 2023 - 7pm AEDT

Altus Suite is a standardised, multi-part online assessment that measures different competencies and attributes important for successful students and graduates of these programs. It is a 100–120 minute online, open-response situational judgment test.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/bachelor-of-veterinary-biology-and-doctor-of-veterinary-medicine0.html

Early Offer to Study Visual Arts at the Sydney College of the Arts

Submit by 31 August

Students seeking to apply for an early offer to study Visual Arts at the Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) must submit their portfolio by 31 August.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/sydney-college-of-the-arts/portfolio.html

UTS Early Entry Closes Soon

Closes 4 September

Designed for students who have excelled in Year 11, the Early Entry Program recognises and rewards the hard work that you have put in to your studies, while providing you with some certainty about your next steps after school.

https://www.uts.edu.au/study/undergraduate/admission-requirements/admissions-schemes/uts-early-entry-program

UTS Women in Engineering, IT and Construction

 Female’s who have applied for selected engineering, information technology or construction project management courses, are eligible to receive 10 adjustment points through both UAC and the Early Entry Program.

These adjustment points are automatically applied (no additional application required) and contribute to your selection rank.

Degrees range from Computing degrees, Games Development, IT, Engineering and Construction

https://www.uts.edu.au/study/undergraduate/admission-requirements/admissions-schemes/specific-study-area-schemes/women-engineering-it-and-construction

UTS Diploma of Animation Production

If you have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling? Want to apply your creativity in a growth industry that offers a wide range of dynamic and ambitious employment opportunities? Start your journey to UTS animation production.

The animation production program is designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need for success at university, and in your future career.

https://utscollege.edu.au/au/programs/animation-production

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme - Round 2 Closes Soon!

Apply By 31 August for Round 2

You could receive an early entry offer to study at Macquarie if you have performed well academically in Year 11 and demonstrate leadership skills, personal development and dedication through your extracurricular activities.To apply for Macquarie Leaders and Achievers entry scheme, you must meet both academic and leadership criteria.

https://www.mq.edu.au/study/admissions-and-entry/pathways/schemes/leaders-achievers

Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Entry Program

Applications Close 30 September

Notre Dame’s Early Offer 2024 program is for year 12 school-leavers completing the ATAR pathway. Early Offer applications will need to include your Year 11 and Year 12 school reports, your eligibility is based on your predicted ATAR. You can find out more about our Early Offer minimum academic entry requirements on the website.

https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/early-offer/early-offer

UCAT and Pathways into Medicine Information Session

13 September

This forum is an excellent opportunity for students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.

Topics Covered Include:

• What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
• Year 10, 11 and 12 - things to consider now. 
• The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
• Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
• When and who can sit the UCAT
• UCAT vs UMAT - How is UCAT different and why was UMAT replaced?
• GAMSAT
• Can you prepare for the UCAT?
• Undergraduate interview process
• Gap Year
• Alternative degrees and career choices
• Q & A

https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/free-ucat-information-sessions

TAFE - I Am Finishing School This Year Info Page

Whatever you're interested in, TAFE NSW has a pathway to get you there.

Find answers to questions like:

• When do enrolment periods close?
• What are the semester and term dates?
• Do you offer payment plans?
• What is a fee concession and exemption and who is eligible?
• Can I study a degree at TAFE?
• What course will get me into university?

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/open-day/i-am-finishing-school-this-year

Transport for NSW Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Transport for NSW currently have a number of Apprenticeship and Traineeships open for 2024.

 Currently on offer are:

• Business Traineeships
• Bridge Construction Apprenticeship
• Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Project Management Traineeships
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Civil Construction Apprenticeship
• Painting and Blasting Traineeship

A number of trainee roles are also available

https://jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au/go/Train-Crew-and-Customer-Service-Jobs/7831310/

Scholarships at TAFE NSW

 Every year TAFE award hundreds of scholarships to students, go to

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/scholarships

Australian Institute of Music Gala Open Day

26th August

Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career.

https://aim.edu.au/open-day-sydney/

Sydney Flight College Applications Now Open

Apply now for November Intake or for 2024 Intake

Year 12 Students interested in becoming a pilot? Double Diploma & Commercial Pilot licenceAVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilots Licence - Aeroplane) & AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Multi Engine Instrument Rating). The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is the minimum requirement to earn a living as a pilot in Australia. You'll start your training learning the fundamentals of flight in single engine aeroplanes such as the Piper Warrior, before progressing towards larger and more complex aircraft culminating in your CPL flight test being performed in the legendary Cessna 182T Skylane.

 No previous knowledge is required!

https://www.sfcaero.com.au/double-diploma-of-aviation

Stephen Donlan
Careers Advisor

2023 School Fees

Dear Parents & Carers,

Thank you to those families who have made their school fee payments and continue with their monthly and fortnightly payment. Annual and term repayments payments are now overdue. 

CompassPay, BPAY, Credit card and EFTPOS facilities are available for your convenience. Payment plans can also be set up at the College, please contact the Bursar to request a Standing Authority form for 2023.

Sydney Catholic Schools provide Bursaries for any families experiencing financial hardship. If you require financial assistance, please contact the Bursar to request an Application For Financial Assistance through the college office on 8566 0711 or via email: accounts@bethanyhurstville.catholic.edu.au

Please do not hesitate to contact the College office or myself if you have any questions or concerns regarding your school fee account.

Kind regards, 

Linda Mudaliar
Business Manager