The Thistle - An E-Newsletter of Scotch College, Perth, Western Australia

Careers Information

WACE Results

Year 12 students will be able to access their results online at https://www.wace.wa.edu.au on Monday, 17 December 2018. To log on, students will need their student number and other personal identification information. It is advisable that students provide an alternate email address via the student portal. This is to avoid issues where school email accounts close prior to the release of results.

University Information

Notre Dame 1-on-1 Advice Sessions

26 November 2018 - 6 December 2018, 9.00am - 6.30pm

Considering your university options but unsure of the right degree for you? Notre Dame advisors can introduce you to a range of programs that align with your strengths and interests to help you find the right degree for you.

Book a 1-on-1 Course Advice session at:https://www.notredame.edu.au/events-items/1-on-1-advice-sessions-fremantle.

Can't make it? Contact Notre Dame on 08 9433 0533 or email future@nd.edu.au to arrange an alternative time.

Notre Dame ATAR Advice Day

Tuesday 18 December, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Need some help now you have got your ATAR? Meet with our friendly Prospective Students Advisors, who can talk you through Notre Dame's programs, admission pathways and the application process.

No RSVP necessary.

For further information please contact us on 08 9433 0533 or email future@nd.edu.au.

UWA Christmas/New Year Opening Hours

UWA Opening Hours during the Christmas /New Year period will be:

17 - 21 December 8.30am - 8.30pm

24 December 9.00am - 4.00pm

27 - 28 December 9.00am - 4.00pm

31 December 9.00am - 4.00pm

2 - 4 January 9.00am - 4.00pm

Students are welcome to meet with student advisers at any of these times to discuss courses and alternative options following the release of ATAR results on Monday 17 December and first round offers on 21 December.

Curtin University

Curtin special opening hours:

17 - 18 December from 7.00am – 9.00pm

19 - 21 December from 8.30am – 5.30pm

Students are welcome to meet with student advisers at any of these times to discuss courses and alternative options following the release of ATAR results on Monday 17 December and first round offers on 21 December.

TAFE Applications are open!

Applications are open for Semester 1, 2019 so here is some useful information to help on where to go and what to do, to get enrolled for next year. If your ATAR is in doubt, put in a safety net application for a TAFE course that will lead to the course you want at university.

For full-time study, students need to visit TAFE Admissions and complete an online application. Students will then be required to send in their relevant documentation. They will then receive a Letter of Offer which will invite them to come on campus to enrol (in January 2019). 

IE University Spain - Junior Advisory Board

New Year 12 students are invited to apply for an all expenses paid opportunity to visit IE University in Madrid from 8 - 12 April 2019. The Junior Advisory Board provides the opportunity for selected high academic performance students from around the world to immerse themselves in a university environment, participate in workshops to develop soft skills and share their ideas about higher education.

Further information and application details at: https://www.ie.edu/university/ieu-experience/pre-college-activities/jab/

Free UCAT Workshops

With the demise of the UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admission Test) and the introduction of the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) in 2019, the following free workshops are being offered to students who are considering studying Medicine, Dentistry or other health related courses in 2020.

Perth (South) Free UCAT Workshop: How to Correctly Solve Section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Qs

  • Sunday, December 2, 2018

  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM

  • Bull Creek Community Centre (map)

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2yHea0m

Click the link above for a full event description and free tickets to secure your seat!

Perth (CBD) Free UCAT Workshop: How to Correctly Solve Section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Qs

  • Sunday, December 2, 2018
  • 2:30 PM 5:00 PM
  • State Library of Western Australia (map)

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2Cqe2FR

Click the link above for a full event description and free tickets to secure your seat!

US & UK Uni Basics Webinar - Applying, Funding and Academic Benchmarks

Saturday 8 December

Summer is the perfect time to learn how to get into top US and UK universities! Register for this free webinar which will go through all the basics including 12 and 24 month application timelines, the expected costs and the academic benchmarks of studying at the best universities in the world!

This webinar is perfect for Year 9-12 students and parents.  Register here

Defence Force Australia – Army Reserve Information Session

27 November, Perth

Enjoy unique rewards and earn tax-free pay with part-time work in the Army Reserve.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/

SAE QANTM – Summer Series Workshops

Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 January 2019, Perth

Are you creatively inclined and thinking about studying creative media? We are offering an exclusive 3 Day workshop event in the January holidays – get behind the scenes and pursue your passion. This event is open to Year 10 and above.

Choose to study:

Animation     Learn skills in traditional 2D Animation, 3D modelling and visual effects.
Audio
            Learn skills in studio production, electronic music production and live sound.
Design         
Learn skills in graphic design for print media, and digital design for web and mobile devices.
Film
              Learn skills in film pre-production, production and post-production techniques.
Games
          Learn skills in Games Design and Games Programming.

Find out more - https://sae.edu.au/index.php/news-and-events/events/

ATAR Head Start Holiday Programs

Academic Task Force January Head Start Program

Various dates between Thursday 17 January & Wednesday 30 January 2019 at Churchlands SHS and Rossmoyne SHS.

Each subject course is six hours in total: three hours per day, over two days.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enrol by 17 December 2018 and receive a 10% early bird discount.

Enrol on-line: www.academicgroup.com.au

ATARGET January Jump-Start Programs

20 January – 25 January 2019

Preparation & revision courses for all students entering Years 10, 11 and 12

Enrol on-line: www.atarget.com.au

Unwanted Text Books

Time to de-clutter! If you have any unwanted text books that you haven't already thrown out and would like to recycle them please drop them off.  

Mr Peter Frusher
Careers Adviser