Year 9 Fast Forward University Campus Visit

The Fast Forward Program is a partnership between the Western Sydney University and schools in Greater Western Sydney. 

The program encourages students to strive for their personal best and to see tertiary study as a realistic and viable post-school option. During the four-year program students begin to understand the concept of lifelong learning and the benefits of continued education and training has on the success of their career.

On Tuesday the 8th of June, Year 9 Fast Forward students visited the Parramatta South Campus of Western Sydney University. 

Before lunch students participated in interactive activities to learn about the theory of multiple intelligence to gain a better understanding of their skills and capabilities. Through the activities students discovered the following eight intelligence types: 

• Musical Intelligence
• Visual - Spatial Intelligence
• Linguistic - Verbal Intelligence
• Naturalistic Intelligence
• Logical - Mathematical Intelligence
• Bodily - Kinaesthetic Intelligence
• Interpersonal Intelligence
• Intrapersonal Intelligence

After lunch students were divided into two groups to take part in a “Great Race” activity to learn about the buildings; the history; and the opportunities at Western Sydney University. 

The students were accompanied by Mrs Andrea Utoikamanu, Year 9 Leading of Learning and Ms Therese May, Careers Counsellor and were great ambassadors of St Andrews College.

Congratulations are extended to following students for their behaviour and involvement in the day.

Therese May

Careers Counsellor