Term 1 - Week 4

A Message from the Principal

Last Wednesday, we held our High Achievers Assembly, a special event to recognise and congratulate our outstanding Year 12 graduates of 2024. These students exemplified what it means to turn potential into achievement by setting realistic goals and working diligently toward them. If there’s one key takeaway from the assembly, it’s this: Success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of consistent effort and the resilience to keep going, even when the road gets tough.

A particular congratulations goes to Zara Harrison, our College Dux for 2024, who achieved an impressive ATAR of 98.90. During the assembly, Zara shared valuable advice with the student body: “If I have learnt anything over the last year it is that consistency and hard work is the key to success above all else. You can not do any more than you are capable of, but what you are capable of when you put in 100% of your time, energy and focus will astound you. What got me here, standing in front of you all, is not intelligence, but dedicated hard work, and determination to do my absolute best at everything I attempted.”

I encouraged all students to remember that they, too, have the potential to achieve personal excellence. Success isn’t just about raw talent; it’s about making the choice, every day, to keep working toward your goals, no matter how big or small. It’s about having grit which, in this instance, is the perseverance and passion for long-term goals. It is the tenacity to keep pushing forward. Grit is waking up every day with commitment to goals, despite the obstacles or the slow progress we may perceive. Grit needs a little bit of patience. In a world that often glorifies instant success and overnight sensations, it's easy to forget that real and lasting success takes time.

Next week, on Tuesday March 4, we are holding our Open Day from 3.30pm - 6.30pm. Open Day is a day where prospective students and their parents visit our College and watch what is happening and what our facilities look like. Mostly though, they come to see how our girls relate to one another, to their teachers and listen to what our students say about their school. With almost 300 students volunteering to participate in Open Day, this speaks to me about the pride that our girls have in their school, something that can never be measured nor taken for granted.

Already this year we have seen students try out for sports teams, try out for public speaking, support members of our aged care community by volunteering to spend time at local nursing homes and share in the faith life of the College at Sunday’s Youth Mass. This speaks to me of students being engaged in their school and thus their learning. If your daughter hasn’t been involved in something yet; it’s just the start of the year! Please speak with them and encourage them to be involved at school as the year progresses. It’s a great way to get to know new people and find new interests.

Best wishes to our Public Speaking Team who will compete this evening in the CSDA Public Speaking Competition at St Patrick’s College, Sutherland. The team is led by our College Debating and Public Speaking prefect, Mairead McAllister and I look forward to hearing our girls speak tonight.

Finally, next week sees the beginning of Lent. As always, we will be supporting Caritas through Project Compassion, This Lent, Caritas Australia's Project Compassion invites us all to Unite Against Poverty and take action to make a lasting difference. Over the coming weeks, please encourage your daughters to be involved through participating in our fundraising events and making donations to Project Compassion.

Kristina Flanagan

College Principal

From the Assistant Principal

The 2025 Bethany Open Day will be held next Tuesday March 4 from 3.30pm - 6.30pm, providing a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our College and all that it offers to prospective and existing families.

There has been a huge response from our students who wanted to give of their time and volunteer to help with Open Day. With about 280 volunteers, it has shown me how generous the students of Bethany are and their love of the College. All girls who are volunteering need to be in their full school uniform, including blazers.

Students who are not assisting with Open Day will be dismissed from school at 1.30pm. Buses will depart for Hurstville from Croydon Rd and for Tuesday 4th only, students who catch the 947 from Hurstville Public School towards Ramsgate, will be able to catch the bus from Croydon Rd as well. The Rockdale bus will depart as usual from Forest Rd.

Please be advised that whilst there will be no formal lessons between 1.30pm and 3pm, there will be supervision provided for any student who wishes to remain at school and is not involved in Open Day. If you require supervision for your daughter please contact the College via email on info@bethanyhurstvile.edu.au. The normal school buses will operate at 3.00pm for any students who remain at the College for supervision.

On Tuesday, 18th February, we welcomed our Year 7 families and students at the 2025 Year 7 Welcome Mass. The girls received their Bethany College badge, which is an important symbol of our school and faith. Thank you to the wonderful Bethany staff for organising and attending this event, and thank you to parents for finding the time in your busy schedules to join us in support of our Year 7 students in their transition into the spiritual life of our College.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 1

Simon Wilson
Assistant Principal

Religious Education

On Tuesday, 18th February, the College celebrated a significant moment in the academic year—the Year 7 Welcome Mass. This Mass not only marked the beginning of the Year 7 students’ journey at the College but also served as a welcoming ritual into the vibrant and supportive Catholic community that they are now part of.

The Welcome Mass is an important tradition at our College. It serves as a moment to reflect on the values of belonging, faith, and community. As Year 7 students step into their new school environment, the Mass is a way of showing them that they are not just joining a school—they are joining a larger, supportive community rooted in Catholic values. Being part of a Catholic community means embracing a shared sense of faith, kindness, and compassion for others.

The Mass was also instructional, helping the students understand the significance of this event. Through prayers, hymns, and reflections, the students were guided in their understanding of what it means to be a part of this faith community. 

During the Mass, Year 7 students were invited to take part in an important ritual: the receiving of their College badges. These badges are more than just symbols of identification; they are a sign of commitment to the College's values and mission. In receiving their badges, the students made a pledge to uphold the values of our College community. This pledge, made in the presence of their peers, teachers, and families, marked their intentional step into a new chapter of their lives, grounded in faith and the College’s tradition.

Relationships are at the heart of Catholic education. The Year 7 cohort was encouraged to  nurture relationships with one another, their teachers, and the wider community. 

A powerful symbol introduced during the Mass was the lamb, representing both Jesus Christ and the Year 7 students themselves. Just as the lamb is a symbol of purity, sacrifice, and love, the Year 7 students are called to embody these same qualities in their journey at the College. They are reminded that they are like the lamb, gently called to follow in Christ’s footsteps by showing kindness, compassion, and care for one another. The lamb also speaks to the strength found in community: just as sheep are never alone but walk together, Year 7 students are never alone in their faith journey.

As they embark on this new chapter, Year 7 students are welcomed into a community that will support them, guide them, and help them grow in faith, intellect and character.

Jessica Touma

Acting Religious Education Coordinator

Teaching and Learning News

NAPLAN

All Year 7 and 9 students will be completing their NAPLAN tests in Week 6 and 7 of this term (see schedule below). Students are reminded that they must have a charged laptop, wired headphones (NO wireless earpods) and downloaded the appropriate lockdown browser. Both Year 7 and 9 have the lockdown browser download instructions shared with them and have been completing this in their homerooms since Week 3. Students with any technical issues should contact the IT department as soon as possible. Students need to bring their equipment for their other classes that they have on these days. 

Students who are absent on the day of the test will be required to complete a catch up test within the NAPLAN test window where possible.

Please remind your daughter’s that NAPLAN is one way of measuring the ability in reading, writing and numeracy. It should not be something that they worry about or try to study for. However, we do encourage students to perform to the best of their ability so that we can use accurate data to best support your child. 

2025 Assessment Calendars & Policies Now Available

All 2025 Assessment Calendars and Assessment Policy Booklets for each year group are now available under School Documents in Compass. It is essential that both students and parents read these policies to understand assessment expectations and requirements.

Students are encouraged to use the assessment calendar as a tool for planning and time management throughout the year. Additionally, if your daughter is unwell on the day of an assessment, please remember to call the school and complete an Assessment Variation Form, which is also available under School Documents in Compass.

Sarah Rowland - Leader of Curriculum                   

Cameron Paff - Leader of Data and Growth

Wellbeing Update

Community Day

We celebrated our inaugural Community day at Bexley Oval last week. Years 8 -11 came dressed in their house colours and enjoyed a fun and relaxed day at the park.

Students had the choice of oversized games such as Connect 4, inflatable balls, quoits and noughts-and-crosses, or activities such as skipping ropes, footy and soccer, bocce, frisbee or sack races. Many students enjoyed participating in these games; others enjoyed the time to relax and enjoy a picnic with their friends. Rain stopped the day earlier than we had hoped, however the students displayed much resilience in working with their teachers to complete the rolls and make their way back to school. It was fabulous to see the mix of year groups in the various group games and a testament to the students that a wonderful spirit permeated the day.

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JJAMM Retreat for Student leaders 

Clean up Australia Day

This Sunday March 2 is Clean Up Australia Day. To foster care for the environment and promote a clean College, the student leaders ran a House Cup Clean Challenge.  Bins for Oodgeroo, Melba, Franklin and Kellerman were placed around Penola Court, Yalunga court and near the Demountables. Houses received points for how full their bin is at the end of the day!

The Bethany Bulletin

The Student Leaders have started a new initiative called The Bethany Bulletin. The Bethany Bulletin is a weekly update sent to Bethany students to ensure that they receive the necessary notifications of events of the week and are kept up to date with results from events such as sport and debating.

Attendance Matters

A reminder about logging student absence from 2025. As previously communicated, parents have 7 days to explain absence. After this time and if the absence remains unexplained,  Compass will set this as UNEXPLAINED and this cannot be altered except in rare circumstances.

Goal setting

Over the next two weeks, students will be engaging in Goal setting during their pastoral periods and homeroom each morning. Clear goals support academic success, build well being, encourage reflection and develop critical skills for life.

Students will set three goals for Semester 1 2025 - one from each of Faith, Intellect and Character. Additionally they will decide upon a realistic strategy to help them to achieve their goal. These will be discussed with parents, caregivers and pastoral teachers and added to Compass- visible to staff, students and parents. Towards the end of Semester 1, progress towards the goal will be reviewed and the goals will be either amended or new goals set.

The process is done through the “Insights” tab on Compass. Parents are able to view their daugther’s goal in addition to writing down their hopes for their daughter at Bethany this year. The goals and hopes will be visible to students, teachers and parents to provide discussion and direction for the students this year.

Please click here for the instruction guide to adding goals on Compass.

Charlotte Buxton

Leader of Wellbeing

Sport Update

Swimming Carnival

The annual College Swimming Carnival was a fantastic day for students, filled with friendly competition and school spirit. Held at Bexley Aquatic Centre, the event saw students of all abilities take to the pool, earning points for their houses and cheering on their teammates. There were some impressive performances on the day and some very close finishes. 

A big thank you to all the staff, students, and volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly. It was great to see so many students getting involved and supporting each other throughout the day.

House winners and Age Champions will be announced at our next whole school assembly.

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Representative Sport Update

In week 3, Bethany teams played against Marist College, Penshurst and in week 4, St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove. 

Results are below:

Week 3

Week 4

Congratulations to the following Juniors who have been awarded Players’ Player medals over the last two weeks: Sophia Zhang, Olivia Hrkac and Lilly Molachino.

NSW State Cup - Touch Football

Niah Morris, Lucy Teplicanec, and Isabella Borg had an outstanding weekend in Wagga, representing the Canterbury Bulldogs at the NSW Touch State Cup. Their team went undefeated throughout the tournament, securing the championship title—an incredible achievement! Congratulations to all three on their success!

NSW State Cup - Oztag

Niah Morris, Isabella Borg, Grace Kaitu, Lucy Teplicanec and Nadia Debbo represented Canterbury and competed at the NSW Oztag State Cup in Coffs Harbour over the weekend.

The girls put in a great effort making it through to the quarter-finals, although their run ended at this stage, they played well and, most importantly, had a fantastic time. Well done to all!

Sport Clubs - Registrations Opens!

St George District Netball Association

Rachel Bevan

Sports Coordinator

Project Compassion

Shrove Tuesday - Have a Pancake!

Lent is drawing near again so time to clear out the pantry and make a pancake! 

Shrove Tuesday is otherwise famously known as “Fat Tuesday.” It is also known in many other countries as “Carnevale” which translates to “meat festival.” This day was never really a celebration of food but rather a day of clearing the foodstuffs from the cupboards in preparation for Lent, as the next forty days will be a time of remembrance, repentance and fasting.

To mark Shrove Tuesday, student leaders will be selling pancakes (with ice cream) to fundraise for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.

Lenten Appeal - Buy a Goat for Project Compassion

During the five weeks of Lent money will also be collected for Project Compassion, the Lenten appeal of Caritas Australia. The goal of each Pastoral Class is to raise enough money to buy TWO GOATS for communities in need.

Caritas is a Catholic international aid agency that supports Australian and International communities in need, working to eradicate poverty. Projects of Caritas include educating communities for sustainable farming, disability work and healthcare and young mother support groups  For more information, go to https://www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion/

Donations given during class are not tax deductible. Families can also give a tax deductible donation to the Bethany Online Project Compassion donation page. Please go to: https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/bethany-college-hurstville

Anna Fsadni

Youth Ministry Coordinator

SCS Stage 6 Dance Masterclass

Thursday, 20th February, Bethany College hosted the SCS HSC Dance Composition Masterclass workshop. The workshop with SCS Iris McGill and artist Brad Carter developed students' choreographic skills through improvisation, composition elaboration skills and choreographic exploration. The dancers were challenged to move from known movements to more original abstract movements. Both Year 11 Dance and Year 12 students dance class were given the opportunity to attend the masterclass.  

Danielle Como 

Dance Teacher

Careers News

UAC

2 April

Applications open for 2025 to 2026 domestic undergraduate admissions. Year 12 students have been given guidance on what is required to set up a UAC account. This information is also on the Year 12 Google Classroom.

Applications open at 9am for:

• Domestic undergraduate applications for admission
• Schools Recommendation Scheme
• Educational Access Scheme
• Equity Scholarships

A Year 12 Guide for Parents

Despite there being mountains of books written about the first few years of children’s lives, there are few

Year 12 guides for parents. Here are some key milestones for parents and carers to think about as your child heads into Year 12.

University - Institutes

University of Wollongong Parent & Student Info Nights

UOW is committed to providing high school students, parents and carers of high school students as well as non-school leavers with information and knowledge to help make informed decisions about your future. These interactive events are designed to answer all the common questions that students have about starting university study. UOW staff and current students will be on-hand to make sure you have all of your questions answered at the one time in the one place. These in-person events are held in NSW, Victoria and the ACT - a perfect opportunity for you to get all the information you need at the one place at the one time—direct from UOW staff and students. Find a date and location that suits you below:

• 26 March - Wollongong
• 2 April - Liverpool
• 9 April - Sutherland

University of Sydney Webinar - Your pathway into medicine

26 March

Passionate about studying Medicine and making a difference in the world? Seize this opportunity to

discover how the University of Sydney can help you achieve your dreams of becoming a doctor!

The University of Sydney Medicine Degree will equip you with the clinical expertise, leadership skills, and human understanding needed to impact lives positively, both in Australia and globally.

Join this webinar to find out about the flexibility and rewards of our double degree programs in medicine.

Learn how to best prepare for the admissions process and set yourself up for success.

University of Sydney - Applications Casper Test Dates for Veterinary Science 2026

All applicants are required to complete the Casper online testing (via Altus Suite) for the 2025/26 admission cycle.

Casper Test Dates for entry into this course are:

• Sunday 26 May 2024 - 10:00 am AEST
• Sunday 23 June 2024 - 10:00 am AEST
• Thursday 8 August 2024 - 7:00 pm AEST
• Friday 13 September 2024 - 10:00 am AEST 
• Sunday 24 November 2024 -  10:00 am AEST 

Applicants must register for a Casper test at least 3 days prior to the testing date.

UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Scholarship Applications Opening Soon

Applications Open 1st March

All students in the course receive a tax-free scholarship worth up to $55,000.

If you are a high-achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then the Bachelor of Accounting cooperative education scholarship program has been designed just for you. The Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools.

Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) at UTS Information Evening

7 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. The Bachelor of Accounting provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with a strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools.

Come along to this webinar and meet current students, graduates, sponsors and staff of this elite program.

ANU Open Day

29 March

Don’t just imagine it. Experience your future at ANU Open Day.

What to expect: 

• Dive deeper into degrees at information sessions.
• Connect with experts and students at the Study Options Expo.
• Take a campus tour. 
• Explore student accommodation.
• Wander around the campus and discover our welcoming community.

ACU - Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) guided tour

3 April

Did you want to take a deeper dive into Sport and Exercise Science or High Performance Sport at ACU? 

Join us for a discipline-specific guided visit at the BEST Hub, a $100m state of-the-art health and performance facility at the Blacktown International Sports Park. 

You’ll be shown around the facility by expert academic staff, meet current students and see our cutting-edge biomechanical and exercise physiology labs in action.

 ACU Canberra Faculty Guide Tours

14 April - Teaching

15 April - Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy

16 April - Social Work

17 April - Nursing and Paramedicine

Did you want to take a deeper dive into your desired field of study? Join us for a discipline-specific guided visit during the April and July school holidays.

You’ll be shown around campus by a current student in your discipline, meet academic staff and get hands-on experience in our labs.

 Discover Law, Criminology and Human Rights at ACU Blacktown

14 April

Join us for interactive workshops designed to give you a taste of what it's like to study law, criminology, and human rights at ACU.

All rise! Aspiring lawyers, criminologists, and human rights advocates, it’s time to sharpen your analytical skills and discover the excitement of the courtroom. Join us for interactive workshops designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to study law, criminology, and human rights at ACU. 

Dive into hands-on sessions where you’ll test your courtroom strategies, unravel criminal cases, and explore the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in these fast-paced fields. Plus, engage in a dynamic and interactive human rights session, preparing you with valuable insights into the complexities of human rights law and the importance of advocacy.

Discover Health Sciences at ACU North Sydney

24 April

Are you ready to explore a career that makes a real difference? Discover what it’s like to study nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology at ACU North Sydney. 

Take part in hands-on workshops where you'll get a feel for the practical skills you'll develop as a future healthcare professional.  

Tour our campus and experience our state-of-the-art, fully functional simulation wards, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative training that makes ACU health sciences graduates highly sought after by employers.

Charles Sturt University Explore Days Happening Throughout March

4 March - Albury-Wodonga

11 March - Bathurst

18 March - Wagga Wagga

25 March - Port Macquarie

Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12? Then Explore Day is your chance to check out what life at Charles Sturt

University is like. Keen to check out where you’ll be staying? Take a look at our accommodation and tour our campus, chat with students and get the lowdown from lecturers. There’s even a free lunch and a swag bag of goodies. But the best bit about Explore Day? It’s all about you! Pick which interactive session/s interests you, book your spot and then get set for some hands-on learning – and a whole lot of fun. Each of our Explore Day campuses will run different sessions on everything from arts to vet science, so there’s lots for you to explore.

UNE Early Offer

UNE Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants, whether or not you’re expecting to receive an ATAR.

Early Entry relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities: your ability to work and learn independently, and your overall potential for academic success.

Apply with us directly and you can get your offer before the release of the year 12 results, giving you the certainty that no matter what happens, you have a place at UNE. Based on your school’s recommendation, we will guarantee you an offer to start with us in 2026*.

Key Dates:

• March — Early Entry applications open.
• 2 May — UNE Open Day.
• July — Residential College applications open.
• July — Round 1 applications close.
• September — Round 1 offer letters released.
• September — Scholarship applications open.
• October — Round 2 applications close.
• November — Round 2 offer letters released.
• 2026 — Start your course.

How to become an architect in Australia

By the year 2030, the world will need three billion new homes. What’s more, architects will have to create buildings that are ‘net zero carbon’, with sustainability, culture and people front of mind.

It’s clear that architecture is essential for improving people’s lives – both now and in the future. So how do you become an architect in Australia? The short answer is study (a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree), professional experience, an exam, and professional registration. Ready to understand that journey in detail? Let’s take a look at how you can become an architect in Australia – and the advantage studying with UNSW will give you.

Reminder - UNSW Aviation Information Session

As air traffic continues to increase, the industry needs more airline pilots and aviation professionals to meet demand. Hear from UNSW Aviation staff and students and find out how you can kick start your career in this important industry.

Discover the exciting world of aviation at UNSW as our speakers delve into their personal experiences and share their insights into the broad range of career opportunities in the aviation sector.

Connect with our staff and students during the Q&A to discover the diverse range of student experience opportunities on offer at UNSW and get all your questions answered.

UNSW Future Creators Day

14 April

UNSW Future Creators Day—hands-on workshops in Game Art, Animation, Design, Fashion & more. Explore your passion & bring ideas to life!

Future Creators Day is a hands-on experience for Year 10 and 11 students passionate about creativity, design, and visual storytelling. Hosted by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore future study and career paths in the creative industries.

Join us on campus for a day of immersive workshops led by expert academics and industry professionals.

Get a taste of our newly offered Game Art specialisation, along with workshops in Animation, Painting, Textiles & Fashion Design, Object Design, and Graphic Design. Whether you’re interested in digital art, interactive storytelling, or traditional design disciplines, this event is designed to help you develop your skills and discover your creative potential.

Connect with like-minded students, experience university life, and gain insights into studying at UNSW. Future Creators Day is your chance to turn your creative passion into a future career.

UNSW Campus Tours

Run Every Second Saturday

Welcome to our Kensington Campus, home to over 60 000+ students! Join our student ambassadors who will guide you through a tailored tour showcasing our campus, buildings and facilities. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about studying on campus and student life.

University - General

UCAT For Entry to Medicine in Australian and New Zealand Universities

The UCAT ANZ is a compulsory entry requirement for our Australia and New Zealand Consortium

universities. You are required to sit the UCAT ANZ 2025 test (between 1 July and 5 August 2025) if you are intending to apply for entry in 2026 to a relevant course or programme listed below.

UCAT ANZ results cannot be carried over from one year to the next. For example, results from UCAT ANZ 2025 can only be used to apply for courses commencing in 2026.

Some pathways to medicine/dentistry/clinical sciences will not require the UCAT ANZ. For some applicants a different test may be required. You should always check the entry requirements for each course or programme using the websites of the universities to which you intend to apply before booking a test.  There are no general exemptions from the test.

Study in the US - Virtual Information Session

19 March

Internationally Educated is excited to host a live, virtual information session providing students and families from years nine to twelve (9-12) the opportunity to learn more about Studying in the US.

This general presentation draws on our experience having worked in US university admissions and will

provide insight to the US university application process and the higher education system in the US. A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation.

TAFE

Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025

Applications Close 27th April

Are you an apprentice plumber or do you know of an apprentice plumber that deserves $3,000 to help kickstart their career in 2025?

Applications for the 2025 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants open on Monday 17th February 2025 and close 11:59pm, Sunday 27th April 2025.

This year there are 20 grants on offer, each valued at $3,000.

Each grant includes $2,000 to go towards TAFE/RTO fees and textbooks, and a $1,000 tool voucher to help build your toolbox. To be eligible, you must be an apprentice plumber or gas fitter in Australia, either current or starting in 2025*.

TAFE Digital Has Options For You

Browse our online courses TAFE Digital offers a wide range of nationally recognised, online study options,across a range of modern industries. You can study online and enjoy flexible learning to fit your lifestyle, with our online short courses, certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

Types of apprenticeships

These are the different types of apprenticeships you can complete based on your circumstances and needs. When referring to ‘Australian Apprenticeships’, this includes apprenticeships and traineeships. Both combine learning at a training organisation and learning on the job.

Private Colleges

NIDA Short Courses

Open your creativity with NIDA’s short courses. Designed specifically for children and young people, NIDA offers a fun and supportive learning environment that unlocks creative potential and builds confidence.

Sydney Dance Company Holiday Program

14-24 April

Young dancers will have fun, develop their dance skills and be taught by the best in the industry at Sydney Dance Company’s Autumn School Holiday Workshops!

Use code AUTUMN2025 at checkout to enjoy 10% off workshops! Offer valid until Friday 14 March.

Australian Theatre for Young People Holiday Classes

Classes throughout the Autumn School Holidays

ATYP creates school holiday drama workshops aimed to encourage and engage young people from

Kindergarten to Year 12. Kids will make new friends, learn about performing, gain confidence and most importantly have a ton of fun in a safe and inspiring environment. Our acting classes can include character development, self devised work, comedy, drama, movement, audition intensives, voice and accents and much more. The program can also cover short film making, online presentation for digital platforms, storytelling technique, stagecraft and for our littlest participants amazing imagination stretching.

Introduction to Directing Short Course at AFTRS

22-29 March

Learn about the role of a director and how they influence screen storytelling. In this Intro to Directing

course, you’ll explore all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from pre-production through to production, including coverage, visual storytelling, acting and on-set procedures. Taught by Australia’s premier directors, become familiar with this key filmmaking role, story essentials they need to know, building relationships with actors and production departments, and what makes a great director.

AFTRS Introduction to VFX and 3D Animation Short Course

22-29 March

Understand the fundamentals of visual effects and animation, and how they bring screen stories to life. In

this Intro to VFX & 3D Animation course, you will explore the workflows, processes and tasks involved in contemporary digital visual effects and animation for film. Build confidence and awareness of industry- standard practice as well as insights, opportunities and pathways into the industry.  Taught by leading industry professionals, gain an in-depth understanding of how these creative components integrate into and enhance the filmmaking process.

Sydney Design School - Interior Decoration Workshop

15-16 April

Be inspired. Be creative. If you love interiors magazines and beautifully styled spaces, this fun two day workshop is for you. It’s perfect for any interiors enthusiast who wants to decorate their home with skill and confidence. Perhaps you’re considering a career in interiors? This beginners workshop will give you a taste of the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration course and you’ll get a feel for our School and the passion of our Educators. Get hands on as you learn how to put together a full interior decoration scheme for a living space in your own home. Plan the layout, select furniture and lighting, explore colour schemes and create a sample board of your ideas.

Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) - Sydney Info Night

16 April

Join us on campus and discover how ACAP can help you make a real difference in the lives of others.

Find out about our degrees in psychology, social work, counselling, criminology, coaching and law, as well as the career paths available to you. ACAP’s degrees of difference have been shaping futures for over four decades. As a global leader in the vast field of applied psychology, our professionally accredited qualifications contribute to societal well-being, embodying values of integrity, equity, and social justice. Join our on-campus info night and discover our industry-driven programs led, meet our industry experts teacher and see how ACAP can help you achieve a career that’ll make a real degree of difference.

Australian Institute of Music - The Art of Lyrics School holiday Workshop

14 April

Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these

school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become.

Australian Institute of Music - Mastering Performance School Holiday Workshop

14 April

AIM’s new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

Sydney Flight School - Limited Spots Available for June 2025 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. We’ll arm you with all the non-technical and technical skills required to work in the industry as a professional pilot. No previous knowledge is required!

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Grandshake Virtual Work Experiences

Fun Virtual Work Experience programs for young people across Australia aged 14-19.

• Gain real-world industry skills
• Real-world challenges designed by some of the leading national companies
• Get exposure and recognition
• Have your work recognised and the potential for it to be embraced by employers
• Join a virtual experience anytime and anywhere for only a few hours a week
• Build your microcredential portfolio by enrolling into our virtual programs

Browse our catalogue of virtual work experiences and upskilling microprograms below, enrol in the one that’s right for you, and get started today.

Sydney Royal Easter Show Volunteer Application Form

Applications Now Open

The volunteers at the Sydney Royal Easter Show elevate the overall experience for our visitors through their outstanding assistance and commitment to excellent customer service. They play crucial roles as welcoming and directional ushers, information agents, and supporters during educational and agricultural activities for children. These dedicated volunteers operate in various pavilions focused on agriculture, animals, and education, actively contributing to the creation of a captivating, thrilling, and educational experience for all Show-goers .

ScholarshipsDb.Net

Find scholarships at all levels. A one stop scholarship shop. Refine your search to your own interests.

Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad is the world’s largest provider of international volunteering, internships and meaningful travel experiences. We’ve been running for over 25 years and have been trusted by over 120,000 participants who’ve joined our award-winning trips.

Science Careers in Smart Farming

The world’s population is on the rise, and that means we need to produce more food, more sustainably to feed everyone. In fact, we’ll have to produce a massive 51% more food by 2050 to meet this demand.

Scientists working in Australia’s thriving agriculture industry are tackling the issue head-on, using cutting-edge technology to help revolutionise farming.

5 Health Science Careers All About Helping Others

One of the most important roles for health scientists is to protect humans from everyday things that can really hurt us. Meet health professionals working in health science careers, doing the behind-the-scenes work we all need.

Science Careers Without The Degree

If uni isn’t for you but you’re still keen on working in a science lab, you totally can! There are lots of VET pathways to becoming a lab technician, and here’s what that gig looks like.

Australian Science Innovations - Big Science Competition

Registrations Now Open

Competition Runs 5-16 May

The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally. It’s a 50-minute, multiple choice online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!

• Challenge students from Years 7 to 10.
• Track their performance against state and national averages.
• Questions are aligned with the Australian Curriculum – Science.
• Four paper levels which correspond to each year level.
• Australian schools and students can win great prizes!

NSW Mining Careers Dinners

19 March - Parkes

29 April - Singleton

20 May - Wollongong

3 June - Orange

17 June - Newcastle

Students in years 10, 11 and 12, along with a parent, teachers and careers advisers are invited to come to our annual dinners. Attendees will hear directly from people working in our industry, as well as from a range of education and training providers. Our FREE careers dinners are a great way to get a taste of the NSW minerals and resources industry.

Microsoft AI For Beginners

Explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with our 12-week, 24-lesson curriculum! It includes practical lessons, quizzes, and labs. The curriculum is beginner-friendly and covers tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as ethics in AI

Help Save the Planet with AI + Data

Meet 5 real-life role models combining their passion for the environment with data, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Melanie Bullock

Careers Advisor

Year 7 & Year 10 Vaccinations

If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 in 2025, you can provide consent online for school vaccinations. 

Attention; Year 10 will be held on Monday 7th April - consent needs to be provided before the day. 

Please note date change; Year 7 will be held on Wednesday 27th August - consent needs to be provided before the day.

In Year 7, students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV). In Year 10, students are offered the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. 

Online consent will only be accepted if provided through the NSW Health School Vaccination Program portal. Consent should not be provided to the school via email or other electronic form submission. 

How to provide consent: 

1. To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: engage.health.nsw.gov.au
2. Follow the steps to log in to your existing ServiceNSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you do not have a ServiceNSW account, refer to ServiceNSW to create one. 
3. Update or confirm your personal details as required. 
4. Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child/ren. You will need to:   
5. Enter your child’s personal details 
6. Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child   
7. Read the linked Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement 
8. Provide consent   

Detailed instructions can be found on the NSW Health website. If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper consent form from the school. Produced by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

The benefits of providing consent online: 

• easily update your child’s details 
• receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given 
• faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) 

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination . 

If you require information in your language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx

Michelle Barrass

Leader of Teaching Administration

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