YEAR 12

UNI CHATS @ LUNCH 

Throughout Term 1 there will be information sessions run, during lunchtime, by various Universities for Year 12 students to attend.

It has been pleasing to hear from Macquarie University (9 Feb), CSU (17 Feb) and Notre Dame (23 Feb). These sessions will run for the remainder of the term and all Year 12 students are encouraged to attend. 

2022 YEAR 12 FUTURE ME PROGRAM

The Year 12 FMP program, run by UOW, commences in Term 2, Week 2 up to and including Week 6 of Term 3.

Applications for this free 15-week program for current Year 12 students are now open.

Students can apply online now at uow.info/yr12prep.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 9 March, 2022. You need to be able to commit to a minimum of 80% of the 15 week program (there are some options here so see Mrs Hill if this is the only thing stopping you from applying).

Key Program Inclusions and Benefits

The program is offered via mixed delivery (some on campus and some online)

•       Live, online skills development to assist students in their HSC and beyond, whether that is further education or employment (program delivery is via Zoom and UOW’s Open Learning Platform)
•       3 x On-campus experiences (COVID permitting)
•       Weekly live mentoring sessions including peer learning with current UOW student mentors
•       A guaranteed Early Admission interview or conditional offer to UOW/UOW College*
•       Free access to HSC subject support via UOW’s subject support partner’s online platform (please be aware we have changed our subject support partner from the past few years and that the program does not offer subject tutoring during weekly sessions)
•       Mentoring to explore post-high school options, including university, college, TAFE and employment based on academic performance and areas of interest
•       Assistance completing UOW Early Admission and UAC online applications 
•       Holiday Super Study program to finesse exam and interview techniques

Documents Required on Application to FMP

Students must upload the following with their application:

•       Australian Citizens - a copy of their birth certificate or CURRENT Australian Passport. Please note citizens not born in Australia will need to also provide their citizenship papers if providing their birth certificate from their country of birth.

UOW staff presented to all Year 12 students on Wednesday 23 Feb.

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY (CSU) ADVANTAGE

The early entry program is now open. To apply, students will need to provide Year 11 results, through Studentsonline, and answer some questions. 

See Mrs Hill for further details or to register for the information Webinar on Tuesday 1 March.

GIRLS ENGINEERING UNSW - YEAR 11 AND 12 

The GIE FEAS Program is a new alternate pathway program for female-identifying high school students in Year 11 and 12 who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW Sydney and expecting an ATAR within the FEAS eligibility* range.

This is for students who want to make a difference in the world, have an interest in helping others and would love to learn how engineering can solve problems in disadvantaged communities, then this program is for you!

It is all online and the fee is returned upon completion. Watch the video for more information and apply here.

OPPORTUNITY FOR YEAR 10 & 11 HISTORY STUDENTS

Applications for the 2022 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship Tour (PAMS) are now open to Year 10 and 11 History students.

The Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship gives NSW Year 10 and 11 History students the opportunity to travel on a 2-week study tour to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war. Accompanied by a military historian the tour includes visits to significant historical sites to learn about and commemorate the service of Australian men and women in the World Wars and other conflicts.

In 2022, the PAMS study tour will visit places in Sydney, regional NSW and interstate locations.

The tour supports the NSW curriculum and would be most beneficial to students who are studying Modern History.

Click here to find out more and to apply.  Applications will close 28 March 2022. See our HSIE Coordinator, Ms Sarah Blades for further details.

Mrs Carla Hill

Transition and Pathways Specialist