Pathways and Careers Update Term 1 Week 10 2019
Our aim is to provide students with all the latest information that will help them to make decisions about future careers and life beyond school.Please contact Justin Farley, Pathways and Onsite Coordinator for any further queries Justin.Farley@newman.wa.edu.au | 9204 9457
Notre Dame Early Offers
Notre Dame University has a unique early offer program, which allows students to secure a place at Notre Dame before sitting the ATAR examinations. This program is open to Year 12 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or are making a significant contribution to their school or community. Applications close on 31 July 2019. It takes some time to apply so do not leave it to the last minute! Click here to find out more.
UCAT REGISTRATIONS FOR MEDICINE/DENTISTRY 2020
Year 12 students wishing to study Medicine at Curtin University or Medicine/Dentistry at UWA (via direct pathway) in 2020 must sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before 31 July 2019. Registrations are now open and the cost is $298 ($198 concession). Interested students must apply online and book their test. Click here
Note: Only Year 12 students are eligible, and the results are valid for one year only. Please see Mr Farley if you require more assistance.
Year 10 / 11 / 12: Try A Trade Day
Are you considering a trade for your future career? If so, you might be interested in the “Try a Trade” days below. You can attend a TAFE for 2-3 days and see if this career is right for you.
The list of trades and dates (and locations) is below. Please contact Mr Farley if interested.
| TRADE | START DATE | FINISH DATE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting & Decorating / Bricklaying | 30 April | 2 May | Thornlie |
| Bricklaying / Tiling | 1 May | 3 May | Rockingham |
| Painting & Decorating / Bricklaying | 14 May | 16 May | Thornlie |
| Carpentry / Painting & Decorating | 20 May | 22 May | Mandurah |
| Painting & Decorating / Bricklaying | 28 May | 30 May | Thornlie |
| Paraprofessional/ Business | 28 May | 29 May | Thornlie |
| Bricklaying / Tiling | 4 June | 6 June | Rockingham |
| Carpentry / Painting & Decorating | 10 June | 12 June | Mandurah |
| Solid Plastering / Tiling | 17 June | 19 June | Rockingham |
| Painting & Decorating / Bricklaying | 18 June | 20 June | Thornlie |
| Painting & Decorating / Bricklaying | 25 June | 27 June | Thornlie |
Upcoming Careers Events
| EVENT | DATE & LOCATION | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 Advice Sessions | Monday 15 April
Notre Dame |
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| Year 10-11 Individual Advice Sessions | Monday 15 April
UWA |
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| Pizza Night for Year 11s and 12s: unravel the mysteries of university entry, regardless of ATAR | Wednesday 1 May
ECU Joondalup |
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| Science and Engineering Information Evenings | Thursday 2 May (Engineering)
Thursday 9 May (Science) Curtin University |
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| Humanities Twilight Course Expo | Wednesday 8 May
Curtin University |
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| Notre Dame Info Night | Wednesday 8 May
Notre Dame University |
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| UWA Information Roadshow – North of the River | Thursday 9 May
Joondalup |
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| Health Sciences Information Evening | Tuesday 14 May
Curtin University |
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| WAAPA Tour | Tuesday 14 May
WAAPA, Mount Lawley |
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| Careers Expo
Over 100 exhibitors: Universities, TAFEs, Employers, Training |
16-19 May | RSVP now |
| Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Course Information Evening | Tuesday 21 May
UWA |
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| Information Technology Open Night | Wednesday 22 May
Murdoch University |
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| Teacher Education Information Evening | Wednesday 22 May
ECU Mt Lawley |
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| Business and Law Information Evening | Monday 27 May
ECU Joondalup |
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