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From the Principal – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 24/10/2025

Dear Newman College Families,

Welcome back to Term 4! In what is a shorter term there is so much to look forward to in the programs and events that showcase our students across the College.

Year 10 Camp – Growth, Challenge and Formation

Last week, the Year 10 students attended their Camp at Contos in the majestic setting of the Boranup Forest. The experience aims to foster further relationships within each Guild, set challenging exercises that stretch our students at the margin and develop teamwork. The camping experience also supports the rite of passage program we introduced to Year 9 this year, The Rite Journey. Thank you to Year 10 Leader of Wellbeing, Lara Vlahov, for the outstanding planning and running of the camp, Sharee Hart for her onsite experience and support over the 5 days and the Guild PCG and extra staff who camped with the students. The Year 10 students were amazing in their maturity and cohesion, and personally, I had a fantastic time joining Catherine Guild for the camp and wished I could have had time with other Guilds – hopefully next year!

Arts Week 2025 – Connection

This week we have been treated to the talent, passion and creativity of all students in the Arts. A whole College focus saw students from Year 1 to Year 11 take part in showcases for Drama on Monday evening, Media on Tuesday, Visual Arts Exhibition opening and Music Showcase on Wednesday evening, and the Dance Showcases on Thursday and Friday. The Arts is an amazing place for so many students to find their place, their passion and their confidence. Thank you to our incredible Arts staff, whose commitment to the program inspires our young people to go further. Ms Kathy Le Brooy leads this team and is to be congratulated for bringing a vision to reality.

Year 12 Class of 2025 Graduation

On Monday evening, we will celebrate the Class of 2025 in the Graduation Mass and Dinner at Optus Stadium. We look forward to the joy and family spirit of the evening. As the next Newsletter is not due for another fortnight, let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 by honouring them by name in this edition.

Blake Adamini	Grace Gordon	Oscar Properjohn
Jasmin Afflick	Scarlett Halleen	Olivia Ralls
Anica Alo	Madeleine Hemington	James Ralph
Valentina Arias Caceres	Brian Hoang	Mia Ralph
Austin Baldwin	Christian Hoang	Cameron Ramage
James Barnard	Ashley Howson	Stefano Rapanaro
Caelee Belcastro	Callum Jack	Emma Richardson
Tahlia Bell	Samuel Jeffcote	Sarala Rivett
Jodie Belzunce	Djordje Jelic	Dyllan Roberts
William Binning	McKenzie Jenkins	Isobel Robinson
Jesse Blitz-Cokis	Holly Kallawk	Isaac Robinson
Jack Borgas	Amy Kim	Ariyana Rodericks
Holly Boshart	Ellen King	Isabelle Roper
Amelie Boucher	Jenna King	Ella Rose
Maya Boyce	Matthew Larcombe	Adam Rowe
Zoe Brown	Kobe Lawrence	Rebecca Rubens
Alicia Bruce	Kate Le	Thomas Sadgrove
Kira Burns	Ella Leach	Theo Sanchez
Helena Burt	India Lillee	Jesse Scotford
Chloe Byrne	Hannah Lim	Ella Amy Scott
Sarah Cabello	Olivia Lim	Ella Scott
Aidan Carberry	Sofia Littlejohn	Hayden Seaman
Alexia Carbone	Tyson Love	Emily Semaan
Genevieve Carless	Ava Luca	Ruby Shelton
Madison Carroll	Monet Lucas	Jacob Sindall
Klara Clarkson	Tristan Luu	Natalie Smith
Kesia Connery	Oliver Luxford	Thanakon Smith
Stefan Constantine	Tomas Macri	Lucy Smith
Jack Cooley	Ella Madeleine	Campbell Smith
Charlie Cossom	Will Malajczuk	James Spriggins
Olivia Cowan	Jack Manolikos	Mitchell Squiers
Aston Cowley	Fletcher Marlborough	Liam Stannard
Bianca Danas	Leonardo Mason	Mia Swain
Grace D’Arcy	Sebastian Matkovich	Jude Tanham
Audrey Devlin	Ruby McAdam	Sophia Tartaglia
Luca Dimitriadis	Abbey McAllister	Aidan Taylor
Andre Dimitriou	Adam McAullay	Riley Taylor
Leyla Do	Benjamin McDonald	Kimora Te Raki
Lachlan Doepel	John-Paul McGinnity	Asha Thomas
Liam Dolan	Caleb McMahon	Finnigan Thompson
Maclain Doust	Daniel Miniello	James Tolley
Oakley Drummond	Flynn Morison	Georgie Tomich
Tahlia Dwyer	Timothy Morley	Brodie Trettel
Sebastian Dziedzic	Paolo Moroni	Jayda Trewhella
Jaxon Eccles	Joshua Murphy	Madison Turnbull
Tyson Edwards	Sophia Nardi	Jessica Turner
Kai Ehlers	Archie Newman	Sara Vespoli
Katja Ekkert	Amelia Ng	Abby Vile`
Lara Esler	Ella Nguyen	Ryan Warner
Lily Fall	Laura Nolan	Harrison Warrick
Claudia Famiano	Caitlin Northmore	Taj Westergerling
Catherine Fardell	Cian O’Dea	Chelsea White
Sophia Fasolo	Aidan Offenburg	Abbie White
Spencer Faulkner	Isabella Papalia	Kasper Wikstrom
Audrey Fitzpatrick	Vass Papas	Aidan Williams
Jasmine Ford	Gemma Paulet	Alexander Wills
Abigail Fowler	Sarah Pearce	Amy Wilson
Dean Gazis	Lucy Peel	Kevin Xanthis
Lara Geoghegan	Dominik Pelikan	Lia Young
William Gilbert	Imogen Perry	Aria Zeid
Catelyn Gill	Keean Phua
Jake Gooch	Alexander Plaganyi
Mia Goodlich	Harry Prentice

The culture at Newman College has been built on generations of family spirit, connection and deep respect. I see this lived out daily in the positive and supportive relationships between school and home. You, like I, would have noticed in recent years the messages that are at the front of department stores, shops, and places of interaction between customers and those providing service, reminding us of the importance of respectful and constructive communication. It is sad to think that in the wider community, we are at that point where organisations have to be explicit regarding the behaviour expected in written and face to face communication. I thank our families for the way in which they engage with our College and staff, and ask that we all continue to approach this most important relationship in a way that is mindful of respect.

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL

From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 24/10/2025

Social Media Ban – Online Parent Information Session

On 10 December 2025, new legislation will take effect banning children under the age on 16 from accessing social media platforms. The College seeks to support parents and students as they navigate this change and has engaged Paris MacNeill, a consultant who specialises in student mental health and the challenges of “Gen Z.”

Paris will unpack the new legislation, what this will mean for our children and provide practical advice and resources on how parents and the College can work together to minimise the anxiety and uncertainty that this change may create for students.

This online session will take place on Thursday 30 October at 6.00pm and can be accessed by booking here.

WACE Examinations

Our Year 12 students will soon begin their final WACE Examinations. We ask our community to keep them in their prayers, that they may approach this time with confidence, clarity and a steady focus. We are immensely proud of their effort and perseverance throughout the year and look forward to celebrating all that they have achieved.

World Teachers’ Day – Friday 31 October

World Teachers’ Day is a time to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary role teachers play in shaping lives and building a better future through education. It reminds us of the dedication, care and passion that teachers bring to their vocation each day, and the lasting difference they make in the lives of their students and communities.

At Newman College, we are deeply grateful for our exceptional staff who consistently go above and beyond in their work. Our teachers live out the call to help students “Let their Light Shine” and to grow as Good Christians and Good Citizens. Their commitment to the Marist values of Family Spirit and Presence enriches every aspect of College life.

As we mark this special day, I invite families to take a moment to express their gratitude to our teachers. We are truly blessed to have such dedicated, compassionate and faith-filled educators guiding our young people each day.

Uniform Change – Winter 2026

To maintain a neat and consistent appearance during the Winter uniform period (Terms 2 and 3), the College will introduce a black College belt to be worn with College trousers from Term 2, 2026. The belt will be available for purchase from the Uniform Shop at a cost of $20.

All trousers purchased from the Uniform Shop will now be sold with belt loops. If your child’s current trousers do not have loops, please arrange for them to be added before the start of Term 2, 2026. The College Uniform Shop can assist with this alteration for $10 per pair, or families may choose to use their own alterations service or make the adjustment at home.

We appreciate your support as we implement this change to ensure our students continue to present themselves with pride and readiness for learning. For any queries, please contact the Uniform Shop team, who will be happy to assist.

Mr Michael Chiera

VICE PRINCIPAL

Secondary Update – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 24/10/2025

Uniform and Personal Presentation

This week on Marcellin Campus, conversations among year levels have focused on maintaining expectations despite it being Term Four. Students have been reminded about the College’s uniform and personal presentation guidelines. The focus of our discussions has included the following:

Formal school shirts are ironed and clean, and the only button undone is the top collar button.
Shorts are the correct size and not worn lower than the hips.
Haircuts must be of blade length number 3 or longer, and there should be no major discrepancy between long and short/shaved hair.
Makeup is not to be worn.
Only one set of earrings are worn.
Skirts should reach the knee when standing.
Male students must always be cleanly shaven.

A few students across year levels have been asked by their Leader of Wellbeing to lengthen their skirts by letting down the hem or purchasing a new skirt.

Year 9 – OLNA

The first round of OLNA for Year 9s is scheduled as follows:

Test Period	Writing	Reading	Numeracy
Term 4 Week 3 & 4	Monday 27 October	Thursday 30 October	Tuesday 4 November
Term 4 Week 3 & 4	1 question (600-word limit) ONLINE: 60 minutes	45 multiple-choice questions ONLINE: 50 minutes	45 multiple-choice questions ONLINE: 50 minutes

Student support materials can be found here:

SCSA Practice tests: Example test for each of the reading, writing and numeracy components are available. To access the tests: Username: 1259 and password: prac14

OLNA Support: OLNA Support is a subscription-based site that targets students’ individual learning. Questions are thoroughly explained so students know the how, not just the answer. Students will receive an email from the OLNA support team with their login details to access the site.

Further information can be found in the OLNA Information for parents/carers brochure

Year 9 Rite Journey – Abyss Camp

The Year 9 students will be taking part in The Rite Journey Abyss Camp on:

Boys: Wednesday 5 -Thursday 6 November
Girls: Thursday 6 – Friday 7 November.

The Abyss is a one-night camp held onsite at Newman College. Students will bring their overnight bag and equipment with them to school on the day they are participating; they will need to bring this straight to the Exam Centre in the morning when they arrive. The items will be locked away for the day and they will collect them at 3.15pm when the Camp schedule commences.

The camp program is designed to be a challenge for the students and will involve some physical activities. Students will be placed in situations where they are required to work together, to communicate and cooperate. Activities include:

Setting up and sleeping in a tent overnight on the oval,
Team challenges,
Hiking,
Reflection activities.

This term, students have been engaging in challenges that are life lessons and will give them a sense of accomplishment. Challenges range from changing a car tyre and patching a hole in the wall, to planning and cooking a meal for the family. These activities act as pre-cursors to the Abyss experience.

The Abyss experience marks a symbolic and significant part of The Rite Journey Program. It challenges students to step beyond their comfort zones and provides an opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness, and teamwork in an outdoor environment.

We are incredibly excited to accompany the students on this important step. Staff have been preparing a meaningful and supportive program that blends physical activity with emotional development, encouraging students to engage deeply with themselves, their peers, and their place in the world.

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

Torah Wellman and Ashlee Kruger (Year 9), who represented Western Australia at the National U14 Hockey Championships in Brisbane October 5-11.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.

If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form. https://forms.office.com/r/qaCxCYLNX6

Mrs Anna Scanlan

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

The September 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: https://asa.cciwa.com/mp-files/intake-guide.pdf/

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11

For students thinking of attending University

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc

Here is a parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf

And here is the “First in Family” resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University: http://firstinfamily.com.au/

Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/02/20/year-11-how-to-approach-university-open-days/

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12

Alternatives to University

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:

SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries. https://sae.edu.au/

ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work. https://www.acap.edu.au/

EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy. https://www.eit.edu.au/

University information

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc

Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist: http://www.firstinfamily.com.au/

Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University: https://unireadytoolkit.com.au/

Here is a parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf

This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:
https://course-consultants.com/

University scholarships

There is a new scholarship at UWA:

Engineering Excellence Scholarship.

Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA.

This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria.

Curtin University	Search scholarships \| Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Edith Cowan University (ECU)	ECU \| Overview : Scholarships
Murdoch University	Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au)
Notre Dame University	Find a Scholarship \| Notre Dame
University of Western Australia (UWA)	The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au)
Christian Leaders Scholarship	https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/

Gap year information

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting:

Defence Force Gap Year: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year?page=2&perPage=21&query=

Other gap year ideas: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/04/02/leaving-year-12-try-these-gap-year-ideas/

And: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2022/07/13/leaving-year-12-these-gap-year-ideas-may-interest-you/

Also this Marist volunteering opportunity: https://maristyouthministry.com/bridge-builders

TAFE applications open for 2026

Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications, for 2026:

Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open

Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close

Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here: https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LINK
Army Reserve Information Session	28 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/dlklqvv
Future Student Information Evening (ECU)	19 November	https://www.trybooking.com/DDFAM

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2025/02/07/year-12-how-to-approach-university-open-days-in-2022/

Mission Update – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 24/10/2025

This week we have been celebrating Arts Week in the College. It is one of my favourite weeks, with so many shows and celebrations occurring, and it brings back many memories of my own time in school when I used to take part in the choir and the concert band.

The Music Collective and Dance Showcase, to which I always bring my daughter, especially reminds me of just how much unseen dedication sits behind these great moments of joy and beauty. I am sure many students have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year, with countless hours of practice, for a performance that may only last a few minutes. Our younger students in the audience might find themselves wondering, ‘Why go to all that effort?’ Why indeed. I think these moments capture something that is very Marist – our love of work. In the Marist tradition, love of work means giving our best effort in what we do, not for recognition or reward, but because our hard work is an act of love, service, and faithfulness. It is the perfect way to give glory to God by using our gifts to be our best.

For some reason, as I was watching the Music Collective in particular, I was struck by the thought of prayer. Just like rehearsing a piece of music, prayer often takes patience and persistence. It can feel repetitive and even unproductive at times…almost as if nothing is happening or we are standing still in our development. But every time we show up in prayer, just as every time a student practices their part, something within us is strengthened. Our relationship with God grows quietly, like skill grows through practice.

I think the Arts and prayer have a lot in common. They both have the capacity to shape the heart, they both take many forms, and they both have a way of revealing beauty that already exists, but that we sometimes miss. They also take discipline and love, and are both most beautiful when they become less about the performance, and more about the person we are becoming through them.

So, as we celebrate the creative gifts of our students this week, perhaps we can also be inspired to approach our own prayer lives with the same steady dedication, trusting that even the smallest moments of effort can create something beautiful in time.

Mr Stuart McClorey

DIRECTOR OF MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 10

Jenni Vile on 26/09/2025

John Henry Newman Mass – Compulsory College Event

On Friday 17 October (Term 4, Week 1), the College will celebrate the Feast of St John Henry Newman. Students will attend Mass during PCG and Period 1, and attendance at this event is compulsory. If your child has an appointment scheduled, you are asked to move this to an alternate day or time. Students must wear their Summer Academic Uniform for Mass.

Champagnat Shield Announcement

On Monday 22 September, our College community gathered just before lunch to celebrate the announcement of the 2025 Champagnat Shield winner. The event was proudly led by our Wellbeing Captains and Mission Captains, who brought great energy to the occasion.

The Champagnat Shield recognises Guild excellence across a range of areas, including academic performance, sporting achievements, immersion engagement, mass attendance, and commendations.

Marcellin Guild was awarded 1st place, with an impressive 3107 points, finishing just 22 points ahead of second place!

To celebrate, Marcellin Guild enjoyed an extended PCG session and lunch, joined by their PCG teachers. Students were treated to a BBQ, Krispy Kremes, and a variety of activities including archery, outdoor games and a Nintendo competition.

The race for the 2026 Champagnat Shield will commence on Tuesday 14 October.

In 1^st place with a score of 3107, Marcellin
In 2^nd place with a score of 3085, Romero
In 3^rd place with a score of 2745, MacKillop
In 4^th place with a score of 2744, Catherine
In 5^th place with a score of 2521, Camara
In 6^th place with a score of 2445, Thomas More
In 7^th place with a score of 2421, Chisolm
In 8^th place with a score of 2311, Brigid

Year 10 Peer Support Training

On Thursday 25 September, Year 10 students took part in the Peer Support Training Day, aimed at preparing them to become confident and compassionate Peer Support Leaders.

Throughout the day, students explored what it means to lead with empathy, resilience, and responsibility. Key focus areas included:

Character Strengths – Identifying personal traits like bravery, curiosity, and perseverance.
Connection & Listening – Practising active listening to build trust and support peers.
Empathy & Challenges – Navigating real-life scenarios with compassion.
Team Building – Learning how to lead groups and design inclusive activities.

Congratulations to the following students who completed the training:

Lachlan Stevens, Patrick Borgas, Sunny Ebert, Eveline Rivett, Ruby Bekkers, Chiara Christiansen, Gabriella Mason, Levi Reynolds, James Clayton, Zarah Schwald, Anabel Raguseo, Tayla Maloney, Kai Denham, Jasmine Love, Jade Thorstensen, Indiana Vucic, Benji Davies, Callum Bick, Manuela Fanto, Bridget Tranter, Emma Paice, Marissa Manolikos, Estelle Stamelos and Michael Malaxos.

Thank you to Mr Van Der Heever and Mrs Vlahov for facilitating the day.

We look forward to seeing these emerging leaders make a positive impact in our school community!

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

Stella Ferguson, Year 10 will play and captain the WA team as part of the School Sports Australia U15 Girls Cricket Championships to be held in Tuggerah, NSW from September 21 to 26.
Pieter Kruger has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2025 Touch Football 12s Boys Championship. This team will be competing at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Ballarat, VIC from 25th October – 31st October 2025.
Will Malajczuk, Year 12, who has been chosen as the captain of the Australian U19 Men’s Cricket Team, playing a 3 match series against India in Queensland from September 21 to 10 October.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.

Mrs Anna Scanlan

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10

Subject selection for Year 11, 2026

Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 11, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 11.

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11

Re-selecting subjects for Year 12, 2026

Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 12, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 12.

For students thinking of attending University

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc

Here is a parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf

And here is the “First in Family” resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University: http://firstinfamily.com.au/

Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/02/20/year-11-how-to-approach-university-open-days/

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12

Free ATAR revision classes

Due to popular demand, ECU will once again be offering FREE ATAR revision sessions both on campus and also streaming live for our regional and remote students. The sessions will be delivered by engaging teachers currently delivering the 2025 syllabus.

Each session comprises a four-hour seminar covering: the Year 12 syllabus, exam techniques and revision tips, a Q & A session and a copy of revision notes. The 2025 Year 12 subjects are Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths Applications, Maths Methods, Maths Specialist and Physics.

Sessions will run between Monday, 29 September and Friday, 3 October 2025.

Alternatives to University

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:

SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries. https://sae.edu.au/

ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work. https://www.acap.edu.au/

EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy. https://www.eit.edu.au/

University Early Offer information

Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.

Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.

Students and families can find this information here: Applying for University for 2026 – Early Offers and TISC.pdf

Curtin University	Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/undergraduate/early-offers/
Edith Cowan University	Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.
Murdoch University	Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University	Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/early-offer Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers.
University of WA	Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs

University information

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc

Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist: http://www.firstinfamily.com.au/

Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University: https://unireadytoolkit.com.au/

Here is a parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf

This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:
https://course-consultants.com/

University scholarships

Here is new scholarship at UWA:

Engineering Excellence Scholarship.

Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA.

This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria.

Curtin University	Search scholarships \| Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Edith Cowan University (ECU)	ECU \| Overview : Scholarships
Murdoch University	Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au)
Notre Dame University	Find a Scholarship \| Notre Dame
University of Western Australia (UWA)	The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au)
Christian Leaders Scholarship	https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/

Gap year information

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting:

Defence Force Gap Year: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year?page=2&perPage=21&query=

Other gap year ideas: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/04/02/leaving-year-12-try-these-gap-year-ideas/

And: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2022/07/13/leaving-year-12-these-gap-year-ideas-may-interest-you/

Also this Marist volunteering opportunity: https://maristyouthministry.com/bridge-builders

TAFE applications open for 2026

Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications, for 2026:

Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open

Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close

Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here: https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LINK
Entry pathways to Medicine (Notre Dame)	30 September	https://events.nd.edu.au/doctor-of-medicine
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students)	30 September	https://www.acap.edu.au/events/calm-conquer-parents-carers-teachers/
Air Force Careers Information Evening	2 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/wfdy2u5
Defence Force Careers Information Evening	8 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/qaxal0l
Create For a Day (SAE)	11 October	https://sae.edu.au/event/create-for-a-day/
Defence Force: IT and Counterintelligence Information Evening	16 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/4you3eg
Health Careers in the Defence Force	20 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/k3h8bep
Year 12 Online Information Session (Murdoch)	21 October	https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/2025/10/21/information-evenings/year-12-online-information-evening
Army Reserve Information Session	28 October	https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/dlklqvv
Future Student Information Evening (ECU)	19 November	https://www.trybooking.com/DDFAM

Mr Justin Farley

LEADER OF PATHWAYS & PARTNERSHIPS