Term 2 - Week 2

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Bethany,

Mothers are a source of unconditional love. So often mothers are selfless and spend much of their time thinking about or preparing for family events, plans or household issues. Yesterday at our beautiful Mother’s Day Mass and Breakfast, I spoke to the community about the gratitude that we should show each of our mums and look for ways to be self-sufficient to give mums back one of their greatest desires which is the gift of time. From the perspective of our College, I thank each mum for your support, for answering the phone or email that we send, for the reminders that no doubt occur each day to your daughters so that they are organised for school, for the support that you give to your daughter’s learning and for the time you offer to drive your daughter places for school events and the like. Working in sync with parents is rewarding. Happy Mother’s Day for Sunday.

On Tuesday evening we have our Parent Evening at 6pm in the Library with a guest speaker from Think You Know. It is vital that parents stay up to date with advice about cyber safety and the tips and tricks on offer. We have organised a speaker on this topic as it remains a constant battle with some students and their reliance on technology and its ethical use. Please come along on Tuesday for what is sure to be informative.

As we delve into further learning and assessments this term, please talk with your daughter about what is coming up for her, how she is feeling about her workload and how her plans are progressing with meeting deadlines. Students can often feel anxious or stressed during periods of more intense workloads and whilst some of this can be quite normal, please continue to talk to your daughter and watch for any changes in her. Please continue to ask your daughter what she is proud of in her academic progress and where she thinks that she has grown.

As we reach the 2 week mark of the term, it has been pleasing to see the students return in a positive manner, ready for the challenges of the term ahead.

Please continue to communicate with the College on any issue which you feel may be affecting your daughter’s progress.

 Robyn Rodwell

College Principal

From the Assistant Principal

The first two weeks of school have flown by and it has been lovely to see our students back at the College. Two significant events have taken place here in this short time; we recognised our ANZACs in our ANZAC Day Assembly and yesterday, in honour of Mother’s Day, we welcomed the women who are important to the lives of our girls to school and celebrated mass together.

Term 2 is a busy term and I would like to take the time to remind you of the events over the next two weeks. All events can be found in Compass on the calendar icon at the top of your screen. Please check you’ve given permission for events where necessary.

On Tuesday 14th May, we will hold our second Parent engagement night. We will have a speaker from the "Think you know" organisation, which works with various agencies to promote and educate parents and students on all things regarding the safe use of the internet. Charlotte Buxton, our Leader of Wellbeing has more information about this night in her newsletter article.

On Monday 20th May we will be holding our Parent/Teacher Interviews for students in Years 11 and 12. In order to accomodate for these interviews, students will be dismissed from school at 1.30pm. If your daughter catches the bus home from school, our regular school specials have been organised to transport them home.

Tuesday 21st May is the College Athletics Carnival which is being held at ES Marks Athletics Fields in Kensington. Students will travel by bus to and from the carnival. Please check Compass Events for more information about the carnival.

On the horizon…

Week 5: Year 7 Camp, Year 11 & 12 Awards, Year 12 Retreat, Year 10 Careers Testing.

Week 6: Staff Development Day - June 7

I hope this Sunday is a beautiful day for all the special women in your lives.

Kristina Flanagan

Assistant Principal

Important Dates for Term 2

Religious Education

Mary, May and Motherhood

Amongst the intricacies of religious traditions and cultural celebrations, the month of May stands out as a time of reverence and honour, particularly for Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Devotion to Mary flourishes this month, coinciding with the secular celebration of Mother's Day. This convergence offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the significance of motherhood, both earthly and divine, and to recognise the timeless influence of Mary in religious and cultural spheres.

Within Christianity, Mary holds a unique and revered position as the mother of Jesus Christ. Her story is intricately woven into the fabric of faith, symbolising purity, love, and devotion. May holds a special significance in the liturgical calendar as a month dedicated to honouring Mary, with various devotions, prayers, and processions held in her honour. The College celebrated Mary, all mothers and mother figures in our community with Mass and breakfast yesterday morning. This event was an expression of love and veneration of Mary, fostering a deeper spiritual connection with her maternal presence. Mary serves as a bridge between the heavenly and the earthly realms, embodying virtues of compassion, humility, and unconditional love.

As May unfolds, let us pause to honour Mary, the epitome of maternal love and grace, and all mothers who enrich our lives with their selfless devotion. Please enjoy this reading on the maternal virtues embodied by Mary who provides us with a perfect model of motherhood.

Winter Appeal

As the chilly embrace of winter approaches, it is time to join hands and hearts for a cause that warms both spirit and community. The St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal beckons us to embrace the season with empathy and generosity, reaching out to the most vulnerable in our local community. This year's aim is to help an emerging group of homelessness - the working homeless. As a school community, Bethany will endeavour to minimise the effects of those facing housing hardship despite being employed by providing snack and hygiene packs to the Bayside Vinnies Van Service. Please note the items allocated to each year group:

Our local Vinnies conference has also asked for brand new donations of socks, blankets, scarves and beanies. Please have all donations left at Student Services by Monday 24 June. Together, let us ensure that no one is left out in the cold, extending warmth and hope to those in need.

 Purpose Camp

During the school holidays Alesksia Howley and Serra Kazzi of Year 10 took up the opportunity to attend the 2024 Purpose Conference. We are proud of Aleksia and Serra for taking up the occasion to continue their faith journeys. The girls recount their experience below:

We were presented with the amazing opportunity to attend Purpose Camp 2024 during which we made so many new friends, learnt about ourselves and our faith and lived new experiences. Held at the beautiful grounds of Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Purpose Camp is for highschoolers in Years 9 to 12 led by Sydney Catholic Youth in collaboration with Youth Ministers from across the Archdiocese of Sydney, an unforgettable experience that sets up young people like us to follow and reflect upon our faith. A key theme was finding our purpose in being Catholics, we were asked questions like, Who am I? Whose am I? Why am I here? We were able to do all of this through many experiences such as Mass each day, participation in other Sacraments, all-night Adoration, talks by the youth leaders and testimonies by our religious leaders, Father Bijoy and Seminarian Justin. These talks explored many topics including Purpose, Virtuous Friendships, Marriage and the roles and purpose of Catholic women in society today. Alongside the spiritual component of the camp, we were also able to engage with like-minded teens and through a variety of daily activities and games, we had so much fun and made so many new friendships. There were opportunities for game night, bonfires, music, and dancing and these all helped build amazing connections. We have definitely grown personally and spiritually as a result of this experience.

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Nursing Home Visit

On Tuesday 7 May, students from Years 10 to 12 shared in a heartwarming experience at the Bupa Aged Care Facility, Bexley through the intergenerational program. This month's visit celebrated Mother’s Day. Witnessing the beautiful connection between the elderly residents and the young women of Bethany College was truly inspiring. Our students are to be commended on their gentle and enthusiastic approach to this program. Through shared activities, conversations, and laughter, valuable bonds were formed that bridged generations and put smiles on the faces of all. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program and look forward to continuing to foster these intergenerational connections throughout the year. If your daughter is in Years 10 to 12 and would like to attend this program later in the year, please contact Miss Perrin Jones, Youth Ministry Coordinator, at perrin.jones001@syd.catholic.edu.au for more information. 

St Michael’s Church- latest Bulletin

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima- Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney procession details

Sara Camporeale

Leader of Religious Education

Tell Them From Me

Teaching and Learning News

Staff professional development - Cognitive Load Theory

The focus of staff development this year has been on Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and how best as teachers we can manage the amount of information that students need to process in their working (or short-term) memory and store and access this information later in their long-term memory. Teachers have utilised the development days to understand the essential steps that have been identified by educational researcher Bakar Rosenshine that assist in reducing cognitive load and have spent time sharing and explaining resources, strategies and technology that they find beneficial in improving students retention of information which allows them to understand new concepts more effectively.

Staff professional development - Cognitive Load Theory

The focus of staff development this year has been on Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and how best as teachers we can manage the amount of information that students need to process in their working (or short-term) memory and store and access this information later in their long-term memory. Teachers have utilised the development days to understand the essential steps that have been identified by educational researcher Bakar Rosenshine that assist in reducing cognitive load and have spent time sharing and explaining resources, strategies and technology that they find beneficial in improving students retention of information which allows them to understand new concepts more effectively.

Reflection Time

At this point in time all students should have now completed at least one of their subject’s assessment tasks. Students should use this task to reflect on their performance in the task and make adjustments to the way in which they approach their learning and prepare for assessments and complete their classwork. Some great questions to sit down and talk through with your child when they receive their results are:

• How do you feel about the result?
• Does the result reflect the time and effort that you put into the task?
• How did you prepare for the task?
• What did the teacher feedback say in relation to the work that I submitted?
• Do you understand the feedback that has been given and why you received the result that you did?
• What do you feel helped you to complete the tasks effectively?
• If you were to complete the task again what would you do differently?
• What strategies have I put in place to help me to achieve my best?

There are a number of resources available to students to assist them when preparing for their next assessment task, from their classroom teacher to tutors in the library to study resources available on Atomi.

If you or your daughter would like assistance in improving their assessment task performance please ensure that she starts the discussion with her classroom teacher.

Year 11 and 12 Semester 1 Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent/Student/Teacher interviews will be held in person at Bethany College for Years 11 and 12 from 2.15 pm until 8.00 pm on Monday, 20 May 2024. Students across all year groups will be dismissed early on this day to allow for the 2.15 pm start.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOOKING PROGRESS INTERVIEWS

For these interviews, we use the Compass internet-based booking system, for parents to book an interview time. Please access the booking system from 2.30pm on Monday, 8 May 2024. Once you have logged in with your Compass username and password, click on the Community tab   , then select Conferences and the green “My Bookings” tab next to the cycle “2024 Year 11 and 12 Semester 1 PST Interviews ”. Remember to choose the teacher on the right first and then the time.

If you have not received your Compass login details or you are having trouble logging in, please contact Jagoda Krstanovski at the Bethany College office for assistance. Bookings close at 2.00 pm on Thursday, 16 May 2024 and bookings or changes cannot be made after this time. If you need assistance using the bookings program or you need to cancel your interview bookings after the closing time, please contact Karen Hart or Justine Willoughby by telephoning the school office on 8566 0711.

STUDY SKILLS EVENT REMINDER - Year 7 to 9 Parents & Students

During the early years of high school, it is essential for students to develop study habits to promote academic success and become powerful learners. Bethany College will be hosting ‘Tools for Success’ Study Skills evening, presented by Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services, on Tuesday 4th June, 6:00 to 7:30pm. Dr Prue Salter will take parents and students through these essential skills and provide students with useful ways in which they can integrate these skills into their approach to their academic studies. This evening is open to all students and parents in years 7 to 9.

Sarah Rowland - Leader of Curriculum

Cameron Paff - Leader of Data and Growth

Wellbeing Update

Attendance Matters

The Attendance data this fortnight are pleasing, we are moving closer to our 2024 target, and all year groups have remained consistent or improved in their attendance - well done!

Attendance to date in 2024

Let’s keep working towards our goals!!!

Charlotte Buxton

Leader of Wellbeing

When the Going gets Tough, the Italians get Cooking!

During the final week of Term 1, our Year 8 Italian students donned their chef outfits ready to take instructions from professional chef Luca Roncari. The challenge was to create a chocolate-flavoured Italian dessert in the shape of a traditional salami in less than 60 minutes. Go!

It was all hands on deck as the students followed his every instruction and participated in the Italian shouting of instructions and demonstrations for each step of the recipe – just like in a real restaurant kitchen. The students used their language skills to make sure that every step was followed, and the end result was a delicious dessert that they can all now add to their cooking repertoire.

Thanks to all the Year 8 students who were so enthusiastic during the event and we look forward to doing some more hands-on tasks as we continue learning Italian.

Buon appetito!

Marco Gianni

Teacher-in-Charge:  Languages

Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod - Slam Poetry

Adele Maidens of Year 11 recently performed an original spoken word poem, titled “Hear Us Now”, for the Slam Poetry category of the Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod. This took place in the first week of the April school holidays. Adele was Highly Commended by the adjudicator for her performance. She was also supported in the audience by Slam Poetry alumni and College Vice Captain, Elisha Petelo. 

Troy Wong

English Coordinator

Sport Update

Athletics Carnival - Coming Soon!

A reminder that the College Athletics Carnival is fast approaching! This year the carnival will be held on Tuesday 21st May at ES Marks Athletics Track. The theme for this year’s carnival is ‘AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE!’ Get creative and dress up in theme or your House Colour! Stay tuned for more information to be shared via Compass in Week 3.

SCS Representative Sport Update

Last week the SCS Competition for Term 2 commenced, with Bethany teams facing St Ursula’s for

Round 1.

In Round 2, our teams played against St Pat’s Sutherland with the following results:

Congratulations to the following  Players over the last two weeks:

SCS Conference Gala Day - Table Tennis

Our Girls had a great day out at the SCS Conference Table Tennis Championships. We had 3 teams who all played in the right spirit and with great sportsmanship. The competition was very good and some fantastic skills were shown on the day. Special congratulations go to Chloe Papadopoulos and Andromache Papas who received the bronze medal in the Junior category.

SCS Rugby League

Congratulations to Jessica Brightwell, Sophia Brightwell, Emily Teplicanec, Charlotte Teplicanec and Markenzy Vaha who recently attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Rugby League Trials and were selected in the teams attending the NSWCCC Trials. The trials will be held on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd of May, and we wish all students the best of luck!

SCS Netball

Congratulations to Zali Boulous and Chloe D’Astoli who recently attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Netball Trials and were selected in the U15’s team and who then attended the NSWCCC Trials on Wednesday 8th May. Monique Johnson was also selected in the Opens team and will attend the NSWCCC trials later this year in August.

Congratulations for Sienna Naumovski, Victoria Gorgievski and Danielle Raad on their selection in the Sydney Catholic Schools Football Teams. The teams will compete later in the year at the NSWCCC Football Trials.

Rachel Bevan

Sports Coordinator

Careers News

Happy National Careers Week! May 13-19

National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia and aims to celebrate careers, career development, career development services, and career development practitioners. It also promotes the economic, social and personal benefits of career development for all Australians.

Your Career

UAC NEWS - University Admissions Centre

The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) 

Aims to help students who have experienced significant educational disadvantage receive an offer to university. 

UAC – FAQs about applying to University 

Find answers to frequently asked questions about applying to university UAC - Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) Applications close 16 Sept 

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. Information about applying this year, including application and offer dates, is being updated progressively, so check back at this link regularly. 

This year, the Schools Recommendation Scheme application is integrated into the undergraduate application; it is no longer a standalone application.  Once students have submitted their undergraduate application a link to the SRS application will appear. It will only take a few minutes

University 2024 Open Day dates

All   here

Undergraduate Course Guides 2025

Universities, TAFE and College Guides

2025 Undergraduate Course Guides  are being added to a publicly accessible online folder. click here

University Early Entry Schemes

Year 12 students are advised to check each institutions website for details and dates of Early Entry Schemes as these differ at each institution

Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) at UTS Information Evening 

9 May

At the core of every organisation is an accountant. Join our webinar to learn about what accounting really is and where it can take you. If you are a high-achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then our Bachelor of Accounting and cooperative education scholarship program has been designed just for you. 

 UTS's Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship Applications

 Closes 8 September 

The Bachelor of IT Co-operative Scholarship is a three-year IT course. It's a fast-track course that’s been designed to mentor the next generation of IT and business leaders. It’s about building your tech and business skills in equal measure. Capitalising on your leadership potential. Growing your innovation mindset. Above all, it’s about shaping you to become a business-savvy, work-ready, IT management professional who’s ready to make your mark. The BIT is a highly competitive course – it’s been designed with future leaders in mind. To get in, you’ll need to demonstrate how you stand out from the crowd. Successful students generally achieve a Selection Rank of 88–99.95; however, your ATAR is just one component of your application. The interview is your chance to show us your passion for technology. We also want to see your communication and interpersonal skills and your desire to be a leader in your field. We balance our selection criteria against one another. So if you’ve got a lower ATAR (say, 85 or 86), wow us in the interview and you could still be in with a chance.

Upcoming Western Sydney Webinars 

Watch our webinars covering a range of individual study areas. Want to know more about careers and degrees in the fields of most interest to you? Not sure what subjects to select for your senior years? Let us support you to make informed decisions and discover more about why you should study at Western. 

Monday 13 May @ 3:30PM | Discover Western - For Educators - HSC True Reward, Pathways & Early Offers

Tuesday 14 May @ 7PM | Discover Western - For Parents: Your Role and How You Can Help Guide Them to University 

Tuesday 11 June @ 5PM | Discover Western - Pathways, Alternative Entry and Early Offers 

University of Sydney - Year 12 Information Evening On Campus

22 May 

Are you ready to take the next step? Join us for an exclusive information evening for Year 12 students and their parents/carers to answer all your questions about joining the vibrant Sydney University community next year. 

University of Sydney Year 12 Information Evening Webinar 

23 May 

Join us for an exclusive online information evening for Year 12 students and their parents/carers to answer all your questions about joining the vibrant Sydney University community next year. • Discover the exciting range of degrees and programs we offer. • Learn about our unique curriculum and scholarships. This information Webinar is your chance to explore your options, get clear on the next steps, and ask questions to our current students and Sydney Future students staff.

University of Sydney Webinar - Double degrees, combined studies and cross-disciplinary education

29 May 

We offer a range of double degrees allowing you more flexibility and options to create the university experience that suits your interests and goals. Allowing you to follow your passion and gain a competitive edge by enhancing your employability through cross disciplinary education. 

University of Sydney Webinar - Scholarships at Sydney 

15 May 

At the University of Sydney, we offer over $135 million worth of scholarships every year. We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university and offer a variety of scholarships for domestic undergraduate students. To make the process easier and more accessible, we've created a centralised form where you can be considered for a scholarship through one simple application. Additionally, some of our scholarships require no application at all! In this webinar you will learn about the scholarships we offer, find out about your eligibility, get tips on writing a strong scholarship application and have your questions answered by our team.

UNSW Year 10 Info Evenings: Subject Selection

 9 & 14 May 

Get advice and information that’s specially tailored for Year 10 students, that will help you navigate the HSC subject selection process, explain how UNSW admissions and scholarship applications work, and give you an insight into transitioning into university life so that you can get a head start on planning your future. Parents and teachers of Year 10 students are invited to join the evening as well as participate in the live Q&A session.

UNSW Law Admissions Test (LAT) Information Evening 

15 May 

Get all of your questions answered at our online 2024 LAT Information Evening. The Law Admission Test (LAT) is an entry requirement for all undergraduate law double degrees at UNSW. We'll cover how the LAT has worked for entry in the past, provide detailed program and faculty information, as well as key LAT dates for the year ahead. We'll also be joined by some current students to answer general questions about the LAT and studying law at UNSW. Our LAT Information Evening is for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents, careers advisers and students currently studying at another university who are hoping to transfer to UNSW Bachelor of Laws in 2025.

UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture Information Evening 

22 May 

Are you interested in a career in Arts, Design & Architecture? Join a faculty ranked top 4 in Australia, with two Schools that are top 40 in the world. University is a time for exploration, and there is no better place to explore your passions and creativity than here at ADA. Whether you have a chosen path in-mind, or want to explore your interests, we have a degree for you. Ranging from professionally accredited programs like Social Work or Education, to our Design or Fine Arts degrees that allow you to hone your creative skills. Join us online where you will hear from our Dean, Professor Claire Annesley, as well as a panel of current students, and get all of your UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture questions answered. Learn about our degrees, careers, admission pathways, scholarships and more! 

UNSW Science Information Evening 

29 May

No matter what your passion is, you'll find a degree to launch your career with UNSW Science. From Aviation to Psychology, Mathematics to Environmental Sciences, we’re creating the Science Leaders of tomorrow. UNSW’s Science Information Evening is for domestic high school students who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science. Join us to hear about UNSW Science and what makes us different. We will provide information about our degree offerings, work integrated learning opportunities, industry partnerships, STEM career opportunities and much more.

University of Sydney Webinar - The M in STEM: Where maths can take you! 

29 May 

Find out how your high school maths topics directly relate to career paths in science. Everybody knows that science, technology and engineering will continue to shape the world we live in. They will be needed to solve the problems current and future generations will face. But how does mathematics fit in? Why do you have to learn calculus? What does probability have to do with anything? And is there really a reason for understanding statistics now that computers do everything for us? If you are in Years 9-12, looking after someone in Years 9-12 or teaching a class of Years 9-12 students, come along to discover how the maths learnt in the classroom is used in everything from physics to medicine. 

UOW Pathway Information Sessions 

29 May 

Use your time wisely and get started on your pathway to University of Wollongong. UOW College offers pathway courses that can guarantee entry into a range of bachelor programs, some with direct entry into the second year. Please join us for our upcoming online info session to find out more about our range of courses, scholarships and how to apply. Staff will be available on the night to answer your questions.

Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio Evening 

28 May

Don't miss the opportunity to join us at the Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio Evening, in-person, for tailored feedback and valuable insights to elevate your portfolio to support your application. Your portfolio is a key part of your application to study a Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.

University of Sydney - Music Portfolio Evening 

17 May 

Make your application stand out and join us at our Music Portfolio Evening on Friday 17 May. We encourage you to take this opportunity to receive tailored advice from our academic staff and gain valuable insights to elevate your portfolio, which is a crucial element of your application to study a Bachelor of Music (Composition), Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition), Bachelor of Music Composition for Creative Industries Program, and Bachelor of Music Contemporary Music Practice Program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

UTS Bachelor of Computing Science - Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) 

The Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) is a three year program, available only at UTS. Students work at some of Australia’s leading companies while they study. The program is codesigned with industry partners, so students graduate with the skills and experience employers seek, along with industry experience.  IDeA enables students and employers to actively contribute to learning outcomes via portfolios, industry certifications, and training, as well as gaining strong technical skills and a full cybersecurity or computing science qualification.

Closing Soon - Professional Business Cadetships Australia Companies 

Closes 24 May 

Over the last sixteen years, Professional Cadetships Australia has provided Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a cadetship with leading companies in the financial services industry, including UBS, Barrenjoey Capital Partners, Macquarie Group, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Westpac, QBE and Zurich. In 2025, the Business Cadetships Program offers exciting cadetship opportunities in a range of business areas at UBS, Barrenjoey Capital Partners and Macquarie Group. As a Business Cadet, you combine university study in Sydney with paid work in Sydney at UBS, at Barrenjoey Capital Partners, or at Macquarie Group. The Business Cadetships Program allows you to choose the university where you will study and allows you latitude in your choice of degree program. 

ACPE's Early Acceptance Program

Beat the HSC Stress and reserve your spot.  If you are looking to turn your passion for Sport, Health, Education or Dance into a career, an industry-recognised qualification from ACPE will give you the foundation you need. Reserve your spot with ACPE and beat the HSC Stress. Our Student Enrolment Team can guide you through the process if you require assistance. Simply call 1300 302 867 or email newstudents@acpe.edu.au 

Whitehouse Early Entry Applications Open 

Applications now open for Early Entry. Courses include Fashion Design and Interior Design. 

Sydney Trains Apprentice and Trainee Programs 

Closes 30 June 

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head-on, and you're guaranteed to grow.  You’re ready to begin your career in an organisation passionate about helping you learn, grow and succeed. Whether you're a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or you’re looking for a change, our apprentice and trainee programs will help you set yourself up for a long-term career in your chosen trade discipline. You'll learn a trade and work towards a nationally accredited qualification while you work full-time. 

TAFE NSW TVET Guide 2025 - Year 10 students interested in TVET look here

TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses help students build practical skills and industry-specific knowledge, and count toward school outcomes, with some courses contributing towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

AIBI Higher Education Scholarships in Cybersecurity and Business Degrees 

Want to get a headstart on your university-level study? AIBI Higher Education is thrilled to announce two scholarship opportunities for our March 2025 intake:

Opportunity & Inclusion Scholarship (worth over $10,000): This scholarship is designed to support students from diverse backgrounds, who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated resilience. And here's the best part – it's not based on your ATAR! Simply submit your Year 11 report and show us your potential. The scholarship is available for the Bachelor of Cyber Security, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Enterprise Management Systems.  

Cyber Security Talent Scholarship (worth over $10,000): Are you intrigued by the world of cyber security? This exclusive scholarship can help you dive into cryptography, ethical hacking, network security and other exciting areas.  Your ATAR doesn't define your eligibility! We're looking for individuals with a genuine passion for cyber security. Just provide your Year 11 report and let your achievements speak for themselves. This scholarship is available for the Bachelor of Cyber Security. Take the first step towards your future with a generous AIBI HE scholarship

The Hotel School Open Day - 

Register Now 22 June 

Join us for a day filled with excitement and exploration at our University Open Campus, where you'll get to experience life as a student at The Hotel School. Here's what awaits you: • Experience studying at THS firsthand by participating in a special Masterclass • Meet The Hotel School team and explore our diverse range of courses and application process • Discuss career opportunities with the Work Integrated Learning team • Connect with our current students and fellow attendees • Enjoy light refreshments.

Reminder - JMC Academy Open Day 

11 May

 Come and see why JMC Academy is Australia’s Leading tertiary Creative Industries provider.

AIE Open Day 

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

25 May 

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Sat 18 November 2023. This event will be held at AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide from 10am to 3pm.

Destination Australia Scholarships Destination 

Australia Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Government, and are designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities. Each Scholarship provides $15,000 per student per year of course enrolment to support costs for living and studying in regional Australia. Scholarships are provided for specific courses and locations only, as shown below, and require full time class attendance for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

HSC and Careers Expo 2024 Expo Times 

30 May, 31 May, 1 June  Winx Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse 

Western Sydney Careers Expo 2024 

27, 28, 29 June The Dome, Sydney Showground

Exhibitors include: • universities, TAFE colleges and training providers • providers of HSC resources, information and services • organisations with apprenticeship information and opportunities • organisations with employment opportunities • organisations with cadetship opportunities • career advisers and student support services • providers of tutoring services, lecture and study skills programs • providers of international exchange and GAP year programs • providers of youth services and programs 

Year 10 Subject Selection

Advice for students choosing HSC courses 

Your aim is to attain the best HSC result you can. So, you should choose courses that you are good at, interested in and may use in the future. When considering which courses to study, explore the content of a course. For example, what are the course outcomes? Will you be required to submit a major work, or perform, as part of your exams? Talk with your teachers about your strengths and weaknesses, as well as individual course requirements, before making your selections.

UNSW Year 10 Info Evenings: Subject Selection

 9 & 14 May 

Get advice and information that’s specially tailored for Year 10 students, that will help you navigate the HSC subject selection process, explain how UNSW admissions and scholarship applications work, and give you an insight into transitioning into university life so that you can get a head start on planning your future. Parents and teachers of Year 10 students are invited to join the evening as well as participate in the live Q&A session.

University of Wollongong - Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar 

4 June 

Join this online event hosted by UOW Student Advisers, designed to guide Year 10 students through subject selection for Years 11 and 12. 

Macquarie University Year 10 Webinar 

Year 10 students will learn all about what they can do in Years 11 and 12 to maximise their chances of securing a place at uni.

Vocational education and training (VET) 

VET gives people workplace skills and technical knowledge. It emphasises hands-on experience, and teaches many skills in demand in NSW.

Is a traineeship or apprenticeship right for me? 

You don't need an ATAR to study a degree with TAFE NSW, but you will graduate with a qualification that will change your future. Study a Bachelor degree, post graduate or higher education qualification with TAFE NSW, and graduate with strong theoretical knowledge, practical experience and industry connections that will give you a head start on your career. Plus if you have previously completed a higher education or vocational diploma or certificate qualification, you may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) towards your degree, which means you could graduate sooner. 

Girls in Trade Virtual Event 

22 May 

TAFE NSW in collaboration with the Department of Customer Service and Training Services NSW are hosting a virtual event on Wednesday May 22 at 6:00pm. At the event, you will:   • Join schools from across NSW who are getting involved, • Hear from young women working in trades, including the 2022 Women in Trades winner, • Learn about opportunities in emerging and growing trades, including clean and renewable energy, mechanical, engineering and sustainable eco-friendly construction. • Submit your questions ahead of time and hear the answers live.  This event is for all NSW high school students; however, it has been especially designed for girls in year 10 who are coming up to subject selection. Parents and educators are welcome to register and attend too.

Sydney Design School Interior Design

Info Session - 15 May 

Open Day - 25 May 

Be open to creativity! We’re opening our studios for a day of exploration. Meet our passionate Educators, view our exhibition space and get hands on building an interiors mood board or 3D model.

Basair Info Sessions Sydney Pilot Career Seminar 

Next sessions 14 May, 18 June, 16 July 

Learn about a career as a Commercial Pilot at one of our free information seminars. Basair Aviation College runs monthly seminars in Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle. Learn more about a career in aviation and the benefits Basair can provide for your training as a commercial pilot.

NSW Fire & Rescue Fire Station Open Day 

11 May 

Come behind the scenes of Australia’s busiest fire and rescue service at our Open Day. From fires, chemical spills, car crashes, natural disasters and humanitarian relief across the state, the country and even overseas - our firefighters are prepared for anything! Open Day is your chance to meet a firefighter, see our trucks in action, check out our equipment and find out more about what we do. We’ll be on scene to answer your questions, show you around and help you prepare your home for a safe winter. We can’t wait to see you and show you what we have been up to.

What is forensic science really like?

 What’s it really like to have that dream job you’ve been eyeing off? We’ve found out for you and are busting myths about some hard-to-pin-down careers in STEM. Professor Shari Forbes dishes the decomposing dirt on forensic science, and it’s nothing like CSI.

Things to consider before studying psychology 

Psychology is a field where professionalism is of utmost importance. Psychologists need to participate in ethical conduct, which includes all forms of communication with clients. Skills that are essential in the practice of psychology include strong listening and communication skills, personal integrity, empathy and self-awareness. During the course of practice, a psychologist is expected to encounter clients who have a range of comorbidities and may require an interdisciplinary approach. This can mean liaising with a range of other health professionals. Psychologist Rebecca Ray also discusses how to treat clients with trauma without becoming traumatised yourself. It can be challenging to stay composed in session with clients, and the practice of mindfulness can assist with this according to clinical psychologist Samantha Clarke. Another clinical psychologist Dr Tara Hickey has also incorporated mindfulness into her practice with clients, as well as for her own wellbeing.

Creative Tech Careers 

If your favourite subject at school is Art or English, or if you’re more likely to be found sketching in your spare time than coding, then the idea of a career in the tech sector might not be on your radar right now. But we’re here to tell you that it actually should be! Apps and websites don’t just need to work – they need to be visually appealing and easy and enjoyable to use. Making that happen is generally the job of tech + creativity pros like user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers, who often come to the tech sector via a graphic design study pathway, combining their design knowhow with tech skills.

Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition 

Closes 17 September 

Competition for a creative business idea and plan for the establishment of a business. The competition is open to all full-time secondary school students enrolled in a registered secondary school in Australia at the time of submission of their entry. Business and Financial Planning enables students to see the interconnectedness in business operations allowing them to have an in-depth understanding of business functions.

Melanie Bullock

Careers Advisor

SCS Sport 5 Week Program