Very Urgent
Here are the Open Day dates for 2015 to put in your diary:
Univ
ersit
y
Curti
n
ECU
Campus
Date
Time
Bentley
2 August
10am–4pm
Joondalup
19 July
10am–3pm
Mount Lawley 9 August
& WAAPA
10am-3pm
South West
23 August
10am-3pm
26 July
10am-4pm
Murd South Street
och
Notre Fremantle
Dam
e
UWA Crawley
16 August
9 August
10am–4pm
What happens on an Open Day?
On Open Day you will see the university at its best. Everyone is there – academics,
lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with
academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like,
and what is required to get into them.
How to make the best of Open Days
To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers:
 Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses
 Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses
 On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant
faculties or schools
 Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak
directly with academics before applications close
 Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other
services are available.
Fairway UWA
Fairway UWA is an alternative entry
scheme and support program
throughout Year 12 for students who
have experienced financial hardship and
other difficult circumstances. The
program provides a range of academic
and social support, including an oncampus residential summer school,
online learning modules, and ongoing
mentoring by current UWA students.
Fairway students who complete the
program and achieve an ATAR of 70 will
be made an offer of admission to their
choice of UWA’s four 3-year
undergraduate degrees. Applications
are now open to students currently in
Year 11, with a predicted ATAR of 6580. For more information, and to
complete an online application, please
visit:
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/undergra
duate/entry-pathways/fairway
Applications close on 30 August
Curtin Events:
Year 12 Parent Information Event
When: Sunday 2 August, 10.30 am – 12
pm
Where: Building 210, Lecture Theatre
102 (Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre)
This event attempts to demystify
university preferences and the TISC
process. There will also be plenty of
opportunity to speak with Curtin experts
from admissions, scholarships,
university support services, and
faculties.
For more information please visit:
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/parent
s-and-teachers/parents/informationevening/
Australian Engineering Week
Student Night
When: 4 August, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Where: Scitech, City West, Corner
Sutherland Street and Railway Parade,
West Perth
A panel of professionals will provide
information regarding careers in
engineering. This event is aimed at high
school students and their families.
Attendance is free of charge but
registration is essential. For more
information and to register see:
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sit
es/default/files/aew_event_calendar_a3
_interactive.pdf
Defence Force Academy
Information Session
When: Thursday 6 August, 6.30-8.30pm
Where: Level 7 66 St Georges Terrace
The academy (ADFA) provides training
for the future leaders of the military. If
you are thinking of entering the military
and would like to gain a degree while
doing so, this is a session you should
attend. Professor John Arnold, the
Deputy Rector of UNSW Canberra and
Doug Griffiths, the XO Undergraduates
ADFA will provide in depth information
and answer your ADFA questions.
ECU Event
Nursing and Midwifery Information
Evening
When: Friday 7 August, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
For more information and to register for
any of these events, please go to:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/futurestudents/events
WA Aviation College
Information Seminars
Learn to Fly
When: 8 August at 2pm
Where: at their premises in Jandakot.
Find out about a career in Aviation,
including a general overview of the
aviation industry, how to get started in a
career in aviation, take a tour the
facilities and see aircraft. To register or
to find out more see:
http://www.becomeapilot.com.au/content
/page/learn-to-fly.html
Police Entry Information
Session
When: 13 August, 2 pm
Where: WA Police Academy, 81
Lakeside Drive, Joondalup.
These monthly entry information
sessions are aimed at individuals
wanting to know more about a career
with WA Police. Sessions include
presentations by a Police Officer from
Police Recruiting, Police Recruits and
other members of WA Police. The
session will provide an overview of WA
Police entry pathways, the selection
process and other details regarding
becoming a Police Officer.
Register at:
http://www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/newsand-events/events/
Another information session will be
running on 10 September.
Scholarship Alert
University Scholarships for School
Leavers
Most universities offer a range of
financial and entry scholarships. Many
of these scholarships need to be applied
for during year 12 student. Therefore, it
is worthwhile seeking information on the
scholarships offered at the universities
you are considering attending. Although
the specific application criteria will vary,
it is generally expected that an applicant
will place the university offering the
scholarship as their first preference on
their TISC application. The closing dates
also vary depending on the scholarship
but many close in August or September,
so begin your search now. Do not to
leave applying until the last minute, as
some scholarships require a personal
statement and references which may
take some time to compile. Specific
information regarding the scholarships
available and the selection criteria used
to award the scholarships can be
obtained from university websites.
The following webpages will help with
your search:
Curtin
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/search#
/?Status=Future&Nationality=Aucitizen,
Aupr,Nzcitizen,Humanitarian&CourseTy
pe=Undergraduate&keyword=
http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/sea
rch?page=1&q=Group+2&s=1&old_key
=Broadway&page1=1&page2=1
Sign up for Curtin’s scholarship alert on the
Curtin website
ECU
http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/sch
olarships-by-criteria
Murdoch
http://our.murdoch.edu.au/Studentlife/Finances/Undergraduatescholarships/ Murdoch also offers entry
awards. Information on these can be
found at:
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Futurestudents/Domestic-students/Applying-toMurdoch/Scholarships-andassistance/Entry-Awards/ Although the
information includes 2013 -14 dates, I
have checked with the university and the
information will be the same for 2014 15.
Notre Dame
http://www.nd.edu.au/scholarships/frem
antle_index.shtml
UWA
For general information go to:
http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/futu
re-students/key-dates#undergrad UWA
has two groups of scholarships group
one, which close on 30 September, and
group two, which close on 31 October.
For more information on scholarships in
group one see:
http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/sea
rch?page=1&q=Group+1&s=1&old_key
=0
For more information on scholarships in
group two see:
Undergraduate Nursing Scholarships
Keep an eye out for the next round of
applications for:
The Australian College of Nursing
administers the scholarships. For
information please go to:
http://www.acn.edu.au/australiangovernment-scholarships
One scholarship that is open to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
applicants such as the Puggy Hunter
Memorial Scholarship. Applications
for this one open on 14 August for
study in 2016. For more details, please
go to: http://www.acn.edu.au/phmss
This scholarship provides financial
assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander students who are undertaking
or planning to undertake study of an
entry level qualification in an eligible
health related discipline.
URGENT
Curtin Event:
Social Work Information Evening
When: Thursday 20 August, 6 – 8 pm
Where: Foyer of building 108, Bentley
Campus
This evening will provide an insight into
the social work course and the career
paths that it can lead to. There will be an
opportunity to speak with staff and
students from social work to obtain
answers to your questions. For more
information and to register, please go to:
http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/soci
al-work-information-evening/
When: Tuesday 25 August, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
Exercise and Health Sciences
Showcase Evening
When: Wednesday 26 August, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
For more information and to register for
any of these events, please go to:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/futurestudents/events
Forward Planning
Gap Year
The Defence Force also offers a Gap
Year experience. If you are interested in
joining the military this is a unique
opportunity to explore the possibility.
Applications for 2016 are opening soon.
SkillsWest Expo
Convention Centre, 21 Mounts Bay
Road, Perth
When: 21 - 23 August
9.30am – 3.45 pm Thursday & Friday
and 10.00am – 4.30pm Saturday
This is a great event presenting
professional employment options,
graduate opportunities, apprenticeship
and traineeships and training and
education opportunities across all
industry sectors. For further information,
as it comes to hand, see:
http://www.skillswestexpo.com.au/
ECU Events:
Engineering and Technology
Information Evening
When: Wednesday 19 August, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
Medical and Paramedical Sciences
Information Evening
ECU Events:
Teacher Education Information
Evening
When: Tuesday 1 September, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
Psychology and Social Science
Information Evening
When: Wednesday 2 September, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
WAAPA Production Tour
When: Tuesday 8 September, 6pm
Where: ECU Mount Lawley Campus
Communications & Arts Information
Evening
When: Tuesday 8 September, 6pm
Where: ECU Mount Lawley Campus
For more information and to register for
any of these events, please go to:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/futurestudents/events
WAAPA short course
Whether you are a beginner or a
professional there is a WAAPA short
course for you. Taught by industry
experts, these weekend and weeknight
workshops offer practical tuition in the
areas of acting, singing and music
theatre. WAAPA’s Explore Short
Courses are a great way to get a taste
of what WAAPA has to offer, allowing
you to fine tune your skills or learn some
new ones. The courses are running now
and continue until October, and are
aimed at everyone from teenagers to
professionals. There is range of courses
available in acting, music and music
theatre. These include:
 Music Theatre Audition
Masterclass, 12 September
 Acting Audition Master class, 19
September
Please visit,
http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporatetraining-and-short-courses/exploreshort-courses for the full list of courses
offered.
Engineering and
Information Technology
Evening
When: 2 September
Staff and students from a
range of engineering and
information technology
disciplines will be
attending. These
disciplines include
developing gaming, mobile
and computer software,
creating a sustainable
future, and engineering
new technologies. Come
along and get your
questions answered. To
find out more information
or to register, please go to:
http://www.experience.mur
doch.edu.au/event/engine
eringit/
UWA Event:
Engineering Information
Evening
When: 3 September 6.30 –
7.30pm
Where: Weatherburn
Lecture Theatre, Room
G40, Mathematics Building
This is a fantastic opportunity to gather
information regarding studying
engineering at UWA. For more
information, please go to:
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/ev
ents
Murdoch Events:
Science Careers and
Industry Evening
When: 16 September
This is a great opportunity
to meet academics in the
field and learn about the
courses in Agricultural
Science, Molecular and
Biomedical Science,
Environmental and
Conservation Sciences
and Veterinary Science.
To find out more or
register, please go to:
http://www.experience.mur
doch.edu.au/event/science
careers/
Alternative Pathways
Evening
When: 23 September
The evening will provide
information on the range of
alternative entry pathways
into university. Murdoch
representatives will to
present to answer specific
questions and help to
clarify your understanding
of possible pathways into
Murdoch. For more
information and to register,
please go to:
http://www.experience.mur
doch.edu.au/event/alternat
ive-pathways-evening/
Are you interested in something
different? If you are, The Australian
Institute of Holistic Medicine has a range
of courses that might suit you. They
have a range of degree, diploma and
certificate courses, including ones in
aged care, massage, naturopathy and
ayurvedic healing. You can find out
more at: http://aihm.wa.edu.au/
NIDA courses:
Notre Dame Event:
Parent Information Night
When: 9 September
This event is a great occasion for
parents to find out more about Notre
Dame and studying at university. It also
provides an opportunity to ask any
questions that parents might have about
studying at the university.
Actors Project, Grades 11 – 12
When: 5 – 9 Oct, 10am – 5pm
Where: Subiaco Arts Centre
Cost: $535.50 + GST
This course will expose you the core
tenets of MIDA actor training. It will also
allow you to work with a recent graduate
from NIDA.
For more information and to register,
please go to:
https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses?
near=PERTH
Accommodation at University
Now is the time to consider your
university residence options. Every
university has some accommodation
available for students that are attending
university. As academic, cultural and
social communities, these are often a
vibrant place to live while attending
university. Therefore, it is worthwhile
maximising your chance of being
accepted into a university residence by
applying early. To explore your options
and secure a place go to the following
sites:
Curtin: http://life.curtin.edu.au/housingandchildcare/oncampus_accomodation.htm
ECU: http://www.ecu.edu.au/newstudents/campusfacilities/accommodation
Murdoch:
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Futurestudents/Internationalstudents/ChoosingMurdoch/Accommodation-options//
Notre Dame:
http://www.nd.edu.au/fremantle/halls-ofresidence
UWA:
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/ac
commodation/college-living
Defence Work Experience Program
This program provides students
interested in Defence as a future career,
the opportunity to sample life in Defence
and learn more about the Australian
Defence Force. There are spaces in
aviation at Bullsbrook, engineering and
technical trades and helicopter
maintenance at Garden Island. For more
information and to apply, please go to:
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/ind
ex.cfm?event=jobs.listJobs&JobCategor
yID=c58e9207-a0eb-4126-578c5b3a1ab39303&jobsresetList=true&Cur
ATC=defenceworkexp&CurBID=ebdfcaa
3-b025-f7b7-3bd46d3fa42b2291&JobListID=83aa67bb5ab1-7a5e-a5216d3e05dae980&jobsListKey=ecfd8496df7c-4b2b-b4d62d4be2934de6&persistVariables=CurAT
C,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobCat
egoryID&lid=77677440018
Notre Dame Events:
Year 10 Preparation for Upper School
English
The course will assist students to
develop the skills needed for academic
success in Years 11 and 12, and
beyond.
When: Tuesday 29 September to Friday
2 October 9.00am to 12.00pm
Cost $130
Registrations close on Friday 25
September 2015
Year 11 Academic Reading & Writing
Course
This course is ideal for students
currently in Year 11 Stage Two English
Courses and wanting to improve their
English skills.
When: Tuesday 29 September to Friday
2 October 2015 1.00 to 4.00pm
Cost $130
Registrations close on Friday 25
September 2015
For more information and to register,
please contact: The Academic Enabling
and Support Centre on 9433 0168