TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT 

Transport NSW has contacted all school to remind us that we must wear a mask while travelling on public transport including hire buses. 

It is every student’s responsibility to have a mask with them at all times weather they are on public transport or not. We need to be prepared for a breakout and having hand sanitizer and a mask on us at all times is being prepared. Please ensure that your child has a mask in their possession when they leave for school each day. 

STUDENTS AND GAMING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Gaming is becoming a concerning addiction for many young people. Our Government has put out some guidelines to help parents in regards to gaming.

Here are some tips parents can use to help their gamers play a little more intelligently.

1) Parents, try to invest some time into their gaming, either as a cheerleader / fan, or a player. The benefits of being coached in their favourite game are very important. One reason is understanding the information on the screen, and another reason would be connecting with your kid. The tone of the conversation changes when they see you as a teammate and not an opponent.

2) Try to promote quality over quantity. In this case, suggest that they prioritise real life friends rather than their online friends for the next little while. Don't worry, they'll know how to connect with friends from school online.

3) Try to take a couple of days off gaming per week where you spend a little more time as a family being productive or planning something that can be done when you're out. In this case, even if it's watching movies on another screen, it's a different activity.

4) Help them understand that overplaying will take them beyond the benefits they think they are going to get from playing. Expect more frustration, less concentration and ultimately less fun.

Limit gaming sessions based on these criteria:

A 3 hour session is plenty and beyond that they will start to feel the effects of overplaying.

Stick to 3 hours as a max, take a day or 2 off, and they will find themselves enjoying their gaming time a lot more than if they were to over indulge during this tough time. Try and keep gaming and social media to weekends and free time and use the week to concentrate on schooling.

What in the planner this week?

ARC stands for Active Constructive Responding. This is using welcoming body language and listening to others with enthusiasm. This type of listening promoted positive relationships as it show the other person that you care about what they have to say. When you listen to someone think about how you are listening, are you dismissive or attentive?

Brain pathways

Your thoughts and practices are influenced by your experiences.  Your brain changes all the time as we experience different things. We learn from mistakes, failures and triumphs. Every experience helps our brain develop and get stronger.

To become the best possible self

• believe in your self worth as a person
• learn form negative feelings and experiences to build your resilience
• use positive self talk to look for what is right

Act if you notice yourself 

• not looking at the bright side of life
• not trying new things
• blaming others for what you do
• feeling that your best is not good enough
• prefer to be alone often

Our key strengths to practice are Fairness and Creativity. How can you practice these in your everyday life? Come up with a suggestion to get bonus House points. Email or see me with your ideas.

God bless

Nick Thrum

Assistant Principal- Students

On the 8th of March, the Year 12 leadership team attended the Secondary Youth Leadership Conference held in the city, along with Miss Malonzo and Mr Gillogly. This event helped develop our understanding of leadership and how we could influence the minds of others. The program influences students to use their skills, knowledge and confidence to create in schools and communities. The main purpose of the conference was to inspire and educate young students to prepare them for the future ahead. Hearing the aspirations of young motivational leaders such as Wil Massara, Heather Miller, Maddie Hedderwick, who all encouraged us students to continue to build our leadership foundation with inspiring ideas. 

“If you think you can, or you think you can’t. You’re right”

You determine whether you can accomplish something or not. Our decisions depend on the choices we make.

Having a positive mindset and attitude can effectively change an individual’s perspective as it can influence their overall motives and initiatives to create a better society. Collaborating and sharing ideas amongst the other young leaders in the state has shown us that making a difference requires a lot of teamwork. This opportunity allowed us to encourage one another to speak our minds and guide others to express their own personal experiences of leadership as well as the responsibilities of being a leader. 

The highlight of the conference though, was the dance competition that we encouraged. Initially, Mihir danced his heart out to the music, and soon enough everybody participated. The most important lesson that I learned from this was to find a motivation, pursue it and strive regardless of your age. This may be for any goal, as you would want to be a better version of your previous self everyday. This experience has taught all of us that young leaders can make a change as long as we unite together and help one another to allow these changes to occur. 

Thank you to Mr Kennaugh, Mr Gillogly and Miss Malonzo for making this event possible!

This week was teamwork week. In Food Technology, the Year 10’s were given a challenge to respond to a recipe and work as a team to figure out what equipment they would need, how to develop the recipe and cook it using various cutting techniques as well as considering presentation. 

The students went above and beyond as a team and even thought of creative ways that they could use their extra food to ensure there was minimal food wastage. The result of their teamwork and idea sharing was some very yummy, creative and beautifully presented sandwiches! 

Shanai Mifsud 

Technologies Teacher

Dear Parents of Year 8,

Our Well Being Lesson on Friday, 12th March focused on preparing for Teamwork Week. Learning Group activities stressed the importance of being a part of a team and for students to make a positive difference in other people’s lives.

Learning Advisors designed lessons that stressed we are all members of the St Andrews College and our motto “Faith in Christ“ and “Doing More and Going Beyond“ sum up our daily purpose of being part of the Community. 

Students also learnt that as team members of St Andrews, respect for one another’s differences is extremely important in achieving goals. The Lesson stressed that all members need to feel safe and confident when working on team projects.

Research shows that conversations; face to face talking is far more effective than emails in team communication. Students worked on this skill by completing a variety of tasks in their Learning Group. There were trivia quizzes, guessing competitions, marshmallow building exercises, poster competitions and reflections written.   

Over the Term, Learning Advisors have been getting to know their students. I encourage every student to get to know one another in their Learning Group as they will all be together for the next four years. The time will fly by!

St Andrews is a kind and caring community and as a team, together we achieve more than any one individual. School assemblies celebrate the achievements of students and the Newsletter records them. I congratulate all students who become involved in extracurricular activities.

Below are photos taken of students involved in their team building exercises.

Melissa Blackwell 
Leader of Learning Wellbeing - Year 8  

College Competitors only swim carnival 25th of Feb

On the 25th of February the College ran the competitive swimming carnival. Due to COVID 19 restrictions this was the first time the College had ran such an event. 

Regardless, students interested in competing and attempting qualification to the PDSSSC Diocesan carnival registered and took part in it. It was a great day and the students who participated gave their personal best to achieve the best possible times. 

PDSSSC Diocesan Swimming Carnival 

On the 12th of March St Andrews Students who qualified for the PDSSSC Diocesan Swimming Carnival attended and took part in the event. 

12 St Andrews qualified for the carnival and were given the opportunity to represent and compete at a higher level. Students who took part represented the college proudly and put in their personal best effort in achieving their best possible time and place in their events.

The following St Andrews Students represented the college at the event were : 

Georgia Green, Harrison Green, Viktoria Vidovic, Jade Kember, Hamish Seymon, Catharina Purwadi, Marcus Doingo, Xander Domingo, Ashleigh Out, Kevin Pham, Roy Hale and Kaydence Wells. 

Students should be extremely proud of reaching this event and they represented the College with Pride. 

Georgia Green qualifying for the NSWCCC swimming carnival. 

A special congratulations goes to Georgia Green who qualified and progressed to the NSWCCC swimming carnival. Georgia qualified for 50 Meter Freestyle, 50 Meter butterfly, 100 Meter Backstroke and 50 Meter Backstroke events. Georgia Finished first in three of the events and second in one event. It is an enormous accomplishment by Georgia. It is a testament to her determination, will and commitment to her competitive swimming. The College is extremely proud and we wish her well in the NSWCCC carnival. 

Isabella Narayan at the National Swimming Championships 

Over the weekend Isabella Narayan was competing at the National open water swimming championships in Queensland. Isabella competed at the highest level against swimmers from all over Australia in the 5km open water swim for her age group finishing 17th which is an amazing achievement for her. The College is extremely proud of Isabella and her swimming achievements! 

Students who made the NSWCCC Parramatta selections. 

Congratulations to Zaine Nassar and Jai Periera who have both been selected to represent the diocese at the CCC touch football championships in Nelson Bay on the 30th and 31st of March. Zaine Nassar has made the Open boys team and Jai Periera has been made a stand by player for the CCC parramatta diocesan team. 

Congratulations to Bianca Infante who has progressed to the next round of selections and representation for Volleyball. Bianca will be attempting selections at the NSW all school event for Volleyball. 

A Great achievement to our students and we wish them the best of luck in the competition. 

School Boy Head of River event 13th of March

On the 13th of March Hezekiah Mauu competed in the School Boy Head of River at the Sydney International Regatta and he represented the College at the event. It was Hezekiah’s first attempt at the 2km event. Regardless it is an amazing attempt by Kiah! We as a College are extremely proud of him! 

The College is extremely proud of all our students who have been competing and taking part in sporting activities that they are passionate about. It is a testament to all our students that their hard work, determination and willingness to grow has paid off with these amazing achievements. I could not be more proud of our students with their willingness to give their personal best and achieve amazing things!

Mr Dunaeff 
Leader of Learning Sport

On the 10th of March the under 15 Girls and 9 other wild cards made our way to The Kingsway to compete in the PDSSSC Touch Football Gala Day.

The under 15 girls had the tougher of the two draws but the girls were excited to face the challenge of the opposition. In the first game we came up against St Marks and their speed of the play was impressive, they managed to win 4-0. 

Our girls learnt that the quicker you were able to release the ball when touched the easy it was to score points and in the next game we made the adjustments and scored two great tries by Esther Peter and Joey-Anne Lopez. I was good enough to secure a draw and we finally had some momentum.

The last three games we came up against three formidable sides who were too good for our girls. The shining light was Samara Brennan who managed to score a try against OLMC.

As for the 11 wild cards they were distributed into other teams to participate. All students performed well and represented St Andrews with pride. Special mention to Zaine Nassar who played for Cerdon and showed great appreciation for his team by purchasing them gatorades for each player at the end of the tournament for welcoming him to their team. 

Congratulations to all players involved and I look forward to the development of the players in the Oz-Tag Gala Day.

Mr Gillogly
Leader of Learning Wellbeing - Year 11 

The Art Gallery of New South Wales invited a range of artists between the ages of 5-18 to submit a portrait for the Young Archie 2021 competition. This portrait could be created using a medium of their choice in order to depict a person who is special to them and plays a significant role in their life. 

St Andrews College has a number of representatives competing in this year’s Young Archie Competition. Congratulations and good luck to the following artists. 

9-12 year old entrants

	Title: Airabelle Artist: Micaela Sibucao Statement: I chose to do a portrait of my best friend Airabelle because she is someone who I can rely on and someone who makes me laugh. Airabelle is special in my life because she brings out the best in me. I chose the colours blue and yellow for the background because they are her favourite colours. Airabelle is holding a Pepsi can because she loves soft drinks. Her favourites are Pepsi and Cola. She is wearing a Pusheen shirt because whenever I see her, she almost always has a Pusheen shirt on. I chose to portray her with her favourite things therefore she is smiling with content.
	Title: ‘Artistic Intensity’ Artist: Kathryn Baginski Statement: When I asked my brother Lucas to pose for a portrait, I asked him to project a look of how it makes him feel to be a subject of an art piece that will be entered into ‘Young Archie’ as someone who is special and significant to me (because he’s always there for his family, no matter what). THE RESULT: ‘ARTISTIC INTENSITY’ - i.e. a pose of such intensity, focus, support and warmth that is beyond comparison. Just like he is in real life.  To quote Lucas: ‘Young Archie, well that’s just EPIC and the best’.
	Title: One of arts greatest Artist: Allistaire Reyes Statement: I have made an artwork who has impacted my life by getting me into visual arts, in my primary school I had a teacher who got me into art by showing how some of the students got into operation art and how they did it, the teacher's name is Mrs Dobrinski.
	Title: My sister Analise Artist: Antonia Gregoriou Statement:  I chose my sister because she is important to me and I care about her

13-15 year old entrants

	Title: Baani Artist: Arshroop Kaur Statement: Baani, my little sister. I drew her while she was gripping her mother’s shoulder as tightly as possible as she slowly falls asleep. This artwork succeeds in capturing the tranquil, thoughtful side of Baani, which doesn’t come out very often. She has never failed in making others smile and laugh. To show the endless love I have for her, I have chosen to create this portrait.
	Title: My Father Artist: Euleila Barret Statement: I have chosen to make an artwork on my dad because he is a major role model and person in my life and I wanted to express my skills and capture my dad. I think he was the perfect muse to my artistic skills and created a wholesome portrait of him!
	Title: ‘Cover up’ Artist: Athieu Majok Statement: For my drawn art piece, the thought came to mind, why does our societal beauty standards consistently bring down people of colour? In our society, we tend to not see much representation of people of colour (specifically Black Women) in the beauty industry. Due to this, I referenced my sister as my portrait because as a Black Woman she goes against societal beauty expectations that have driven us to believe non-people of colour are superior. I want my artwork to promote the hidden faces of the media. People of colour should not be covered up or treated as inferior.
	Title: My mum Artist: Alyssa Guillermo Statement: I have chosen to do a realistic colour pencil portrait of my mother. I chose to draw her because I wanted to express my love to her. As a growing teenager I have learnt to acknowledge her for always caring for my sister and I. I admire her for her ability to deal with the truffles of parenthood.
	Title: The Women In The Flowers Artist: Elyscia Barret Statement: I have chosen my mum as my special person. My mum’s love for me is everlasting and everything she does is out of love. She overcomes hardships and obstacles that stand in her way. There are many flowers that surround her, ranging in their diversity. Each flower represents a trait that my mum possesses. For example, there are roses around her especially one that replaces her left eye. Roses stand for love and passion which my mum expresses everyday. My mum is a very special person to me.
	Title: Shock of the new generation Artist: Jeda Osorio Statement: My friend, Frienczel, sent a selfie of herself in a group chat, displaying feelings of shock and disbelief. I used the photo as a reference for this portrait in order to showcase a modern way of showing our emotions through text.
	Title: Dad Artist: Noah Michael Statement: I have chosen my stepdad Mr. Dillon de Silva. The reason I have chosen him is because he is a great person who has a heart of gold and loves me as if I am his own.  I admire his love and dedication to my family, and I wish one day I also can be the man he is to me today.  He is a Dad, a best friend and my guide for life, I wouldn't know how it would be to live without him. We may not have the same blood, but he knows me more than I know myself.

16-18 year old entrants

Title: My Mother Artist: Mia Lovering Statement: I chose to depict my mother in this artwork. My Mother is someone who inspires me in all aspects of my life. She is strong, humorous and a kind and loving person. She has a love for nature, which is presented by the coloured leaf border. My Mother seems to be unapproachable, however she is one of the most accepting people I have ever met. I coloured her eyes to make the standout from the rest of the work. The eyes are the key to one’s soul. They tell thousands of stories that words cannot.

Shandel Mamuk (Visual Arts Teacher)

Tiana Psaila (Visual Arts Teacher)

Pauline Ryan (Leader of Learning CAPA)

After the success of the writing competition last year, we are continuing to encourage young writers at St Andrews in years 7-10 to practise their talent. Last year we ran competitions with various themes as well as months where the topic was Open in order to encourage different styles of writing. The Open competitions were the most popular and received many entries. With that in mind, we are operating Open competitions through the early months of 2021. An Open competition allows our poets, story writers, song writers, playwrights, and essayists to tackle what they love. 

The February competition was popular and we received many entries from all the grades. The quality was high and much kudos must be given to our year 7 entrants who are adapting to a new school and still finding time to enter the competition. The winners and runners-up from January are below:

Our Year 7 winner is  - Layla Sanchez – a poem “The Side you don’t See”.

Our Year 8 winner is – Mackenzie Jones – a poem “Scars”.

Our Year 9 winner is – Jeremy Delfino – a discursive text “Protest has Become a Form of Conformity”.

Our Year 10 winner is – Theresia Purwadi – Short Story “Death at a Tea Party”. 

Congratulations to all of the winners who each receive a $30 gift voucher.

Other writers deserve an honourable mention for their quality and efforts in February. Please congratulate:

Elyscia Barret (8), Sakina Ganiwalla (8), Amy Sutcliffe (8), Euleila Barret (9), Ava Alley (10), Holly Brasier (10), Keya Pandya (10), Rikhil Prasad (10).

Thank you to all of those students who entered. Some samples of their talents are below.

Extract from Protest has Become a Form of Conformity.

On the other hand, conformity is not the defining factor in a person’s reason for protest; they may truly believe in and advocate for change in a corrupt system. Online Activists may have a large audience and so use their widespread influence to educate and open the minds of the ignorant which can aid in enacting change. Those like Greta Thumberg, an environmentalist, are doing what they are because of their passion, drive and resilience truly rebelling against what they believe is wrong. Greta Thumberg, a member of Generation Z, a quickly influenced generation due to their constant access to the internet, has strong conviction. She is able to voice her concerns through protests such as her fridays for future in which she and other school students go on strike. While others go to school like they're told Greta believes that the global warming issue is much more important and warrants her full attention. She has no desire to conform.

All in all, it seems to be a mixed bag. On one hand people more often than not rally together in protests because of it’s “trending status” despite not fully grasping what they stand for or the issue at hand. On the other hand, true activists, full of passion and drive discard social norms and conformity to change the world. Why does this matter? activists, whether conformists or rebels rally together to fight the status quo. Isn’t that what protests are all about? 

Jeremy Delfino (Year 9). 

“The side you don’t see.”

Tall palm trees sway peacefully, and gently through the air.

Salty waves splash, back and forth like a rocking chair.

Bare feet sink into grains of sand, as yellow as the sun.

Cool breezes flow, they whistle and run.

Sunlight fades into the night’s sky display.

Nighttime stays still, until it is time to go away.

Droplets descend, creating ripples in the sea.

Rain falls harder, and fills the ocean like debris.

Streaks of lightning power the dark sky, electrocuting it full of life.

Ravenous waves slash at the sand, causing a strife.

Thunderous roars pound like a large drum.

This fierce storm has only begun.

Light fills the sky, forgetting about the long night.

Peaceful waves look innocent, as if they don’t bite.

Winds still blow, the same way they did yesterday.

No one will know that it acted in such an uncontrolled way.

Morning sunshine glows, as it awaits a visitor.

And still no one knows, of the storm so bitter.

Layla Sanchez (Year 7).

Extract from Death at a Tea Party.

The room was silent for a few seconds. “Thank you, please sit back down over there while we discuss”, Inspector Montgomery said, signalling to the folding metal chairs provided in the office specifically for the interrogation. He then huddled back into a circle with the other officers present where they started discussing. “Do you think it could be Miss Hudson? Love would be the strongest motive”, “No, Miss Lynott was in between her and the victim”, “That would eliminate Miss Hughes as well then”. “What about Miss Fadden? She was the one who invited them all and provided the cake and tea. All the cutlery, cups and saucers were hers as well. She could have slipped poison somehow that killed Miss Marigold”, That couldn’t be! There were no traces found on the teacup or anywhere”, “Aren’t you all forgetting the ultimate suspect? It’s Miss Lynott, plain as day. The poison was found in her bag, she was sitting next to the victim, making it easier to slip in the poison while everyone was distracted and she had more than one motive.” “If you say that, anyone could’ve done it, especially Miss Fadden who was also next to the victim. They all have motives, plus, we still have the possibility that one of the others slipped the bottle into her bag. It was open and next to where the body was; everyone rushed over”. 

Suggestions were being thrown around everywhere but Inspector Montgomery remained silent, still stuck and thinking. None of the explanations being thrown around made sense. Halton thought very hard. He just needed that one clue. Wait. That’s where I’ve heard about that. This explains everything! Although one detail will be a risk.. no, I’m certain. “Dad”, Halton interrupted. All the officers looked at him, including his father. “I know who did it”. The officers looked at eachother, then burst out laughing. Halton looked serious and his father did too. “Inspector you can’t be serious”, “I know what I’m doing. Halton knows protocol and is very smart. Besides, children may pick up on little details that adults normally wouldn’t. Lets see what he has to say first before dismissing him”. 

Theresia Purwadi (Year 10)

Who am I? 

I recognised the tortuous band of the Milky Way, with a very bright sun and earth almost battling against each other. Finding new ways to overcome each other’s forces but then retreating to another defence. Predictable until it bores me. But the stars and moon shine splendid light together against the unfathomable darkness in which they reign in. Between one fight and another, they are always destined to remain at opposite quarters, never to cross paths. Destiny is a funny thing mortals make more and more extravagant over the years. Although if destiny were to be devious, what would be the outcome of unstoppable forces to encounter another? Perhaps, it would be fatal. Nonetheless, I have full and inescapable control in the palm of my hand. In a snap of my fingers my desires will come true. Let’s start the entertainment, shall we?

              Snap!

Elyscia Barrett (Year 8).

Extract from an untitled story.

She had drifted into my life like a hesitant butterfly. Unknowingly I had bent to her winds. She had different charms to her wings. The colours of her wings were seen differently by others compared to what I saw. I saw her as pink and red. Two similar colours. One being one tint away from the other. The colours of love and passion. Something of softness and courage. They saw her as black and grey. Two similar colours. One being one shade away from the other. The colours of evil and despair. Something that absorbs all light while maintaining neutrality. 

She always seemed to be wearing clothes radiating comfort to me but illness to others. A black book with no title was in her hand at all times. She never let go of it. Her hair seemed to fall perfectly over her unreadable green eyes. Come to think of it, her eyes were what held me hostage. They were the cap of the pen. 

Keya Pandya (Year 10). 

Extract from Hope.

Hope. It feels as though you are reaching for something that you are not sure is there. You can feel your fingers brush against the faintest wisp of it, but when you try to reach out to close your hand around it, you come back with nothing. So you try again, and again, and again, over and over. You begin to wonder why you keep attempting to grab it though it’s obvious that it’s not there and that you will never be able to obtain it. 

But something tells you not to stop trying. It tells you to not give up and that it is possible. It questions you as to why now? Why would you give up now after trying so hard for so long? It makes you think of all the possible reasons as to why you shouldn’t stop. You have gotten so far, so why stop now? It reminds you why it began in the first place. Although it may not have been in your control and the best at the time, the events leading up to this moment have taken you on the craziest ride of your life. You have enjoyed every second of it and there is no doubt in your mind that you should enjoy it a little bit longer. You know that there is a destination at the end of this journey, and you may not know what is waiting for you there but you do know that no matter what, it will bring you happiness. It is always okay in the end, and if it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.

Ava Alley (Year 10).

Extract from Hope.

Sometimes the day begins with nothing to look forward to, things go from bad to worse, darkness overcomes you, terrible fates are inevitable. These phrases of discomfort referred to the award winning book, The Red Tree, both illustrated and written by Shaun Tan, can take control within one's lens and mindset. As humans we can't always be in control of everything in our lives, we will experience bad times, we will experience failure when what we need the most is success. So then the question is, how can we stand our ground during these indestructible periods? and how can we manage to fight back?

It's all about having hope for the future and believing that things are going to be better one day, but after all, you can't just fool your deep mind by repeating statements or by making false promises but instead you need some kind of powerful proof that helps you energize hope once again. What is hope you may ask? Hope is a positive state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and situations in oneself’s life or the world at large. Without having hope deep inside the heart, life is unpredictable, hard and quite fabled at times. Things go out of hand and beyond of our control many times. Hope helps us keep the fight on and improves the odds of making our life better. I’m my unique lens and mental attitude, I assent that hope is worth having and that our individual hopes should be used wisely.

Why is hope important? Well, life is difficult. There are many obstacles and therefore, hope allows people to approach problems with a frame of mind and strategy suitable to success thus, increasing the chances you will actually accomplish your distinctive goals.

According to twenty years of scientific research conducted by positive psychology founder Martin Seligman, hope reduces feelings of helplessness, boosts happiness, reduces stress, and improves our quality of life. Hope is one of the most important mental traits in life and without doubt, it is one of the most important traits of positive people. 

Rikhil Prasad (Year 10).

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UAC Digital

UAC has introduced a new online platform called UAC Digital. Throughout the year, UAC will present a range of free webinars for students, their parents and anyone navigating their path to higher education.

UAC invites all those interested to the live briefings and Q&A sessions on the UAC application process, panel discussions with experts on moderation and scaling, and introductions to the many and varied universities in NSW and the ACT.

UAC has programmed a series of sessions focused on popular fields of study, like Medicine and Teaching. The 'Let's Chat' series will bring together academics and students for a conversation about what students can expect from their course and how to submit an application. To register for the UAC Let's Chat webinars click on the link below.

The first public session will be the Year 12 Conference. Year 12 students are encouraged to register to hear from participating universities about what their institution has to offer. There will also be key information to help students make the most of their application to uni. To register for the Year 12 Conference click on the link below.

UAC Digital - Let's Chat Online Platform

UAC Digital Year 12 Conference

Australian Defence - Army

The Australian Defence Force Recruitment will be holding information sessions for students to learn about the variety of roles available in the Army. You will hear about life in the Army from current serving military members and get the opportunity to ask questions about the recruiting process.

When joining the Army, you will get to use the latest technology and receive world-class military training for both peacekeeping and defence operations. You will face unique challenges, learn new skills, and gain memorable experiences strengthened by the bonds you will form with your fellow recruits.

All Information Sessions are virtual and commence at 6.30pm and conclude at 8pm.

Administration Careers - Thursday 22 April  Click here to Register 

Military Police Career - Tuesday 27 April Click here to Register

Warehouse Coordinator Careers - Wednesday 28 April Click here to Register

Communication Systems Operator Careers - Thursday 29 April Click here to Register

Telecommunication Careers - Monday 3 May Click here to Register

Driver Careers - Tuesday 4 May Click here to Register

Information Systems Technician Careers - Wednesday 5 May Click here to Register

UTS Bachelor of Accounting CO-OP Scholarship (BAcc)

The University of Technology Sydney runs Australia’s most successful co-op course – the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc). Below list of employers who are actively involved with UTS Bachelor of Accounting program:

Allianz Australia

American Express

AMP Capital

Brookfield

Coca-Cola Amatil

Commonwealth Bank

Cuscal

Dexus Property Group

Ernst & Young

Foxtel

GPT Group

GrainCorp

Ingham’s

KPMG

Lendlease

Macquarie Group

Perpetual

PwC

QBE

SMA Australia

Stockland

THE ICONIC

UTS Finance

Westpac Group

These employers together contribute more than $3 million annually to this one course alone. The reason? Demand for graduates of the course, who are seen as something special, is very high and will continue to be so for many years due to critical skills shortages in business.  This is despite tough economic conditions.

The UTS Bachelor of Accounting has the aim of producing potential business leaders of the future via an accounting career.

The main benefits to students who are selected into the Bachelor of Accounting are a tax-free scholarship valued at $54,000, a year of full-time work training, and great career prospects with the major employers who support the course. No Bachelor of Accounting graduate has ever missed out on a job, and these job offers are generally made by April of the students’ third and final year of study. 

Other key benefits of this program, that set it apart from cadetships or other co-op courses, are that it takes only three years to complete and that students in the course study, work and play together as a close group of friends throughout that time.

What sort of students are UTS looking for? All-rounders, achievers and leaders in various activities. Plus students need to be genuinely interested in a career in business. A high ATAR is not essential, but it will help. Each year students are accepted with ATARs from 85 to 99.95 and who have the other skills and experiences to make them ideal business graduates.

Why choose to study accounting? Accounting is recognised by big business employers as a highly desirable qualification for graduates to hold and business leaders today increasingly have accounting backgrounds. This is because the role of accountants has changed radically over the last ten years. Accountants are now the people called upon to analyse the factors behind business success and failure. Accountants have the skills to provide the information needed for critical decision-making.

As a Bachelor of Accounting graduate, you will have potential for long-term employment, strong salary prospects, rewards and job security, opportunities for travel and working overseas, along with challenges to develop job satisfaction.

Click here for more information about the Bachelor of Accounting at UTS

UTS will be holding an Information Webinar on Wednesday 12 May 2021 commencing at  6pm and concluding at 7pm.

Round 1 applications for Bachelor of Accounting 2022 closes on Friday 21 May 2021

Click here for Online Application 

Excelsia College Virtual Open Day

Excelsia College invites students interested in studying the Creative and Performing Arts to their second virtual Open Day on Saturday the 24th of April.

This special event will give students an insight into studying at Excelsia with an interactive online format. Open Day is an important part of a prospective student’s journey to higher education with Excelsia.

The Open Day program will include:

• Course overview sessions
• Student works
• Virtual campus tours
• Exclusive student films and performances
• Career pathway advice
• Explore a day in the life of an Excelsia student

Courses include:

• Bachelor of Dramatic Art
• Associate Degree in Dramatic Art
• Bachelor of Music
• Associate Degree in Music
• Bachelor of Screen Production

Click here to visit the Excelsia College website to learn more

Click here to register for Excelsia College Open Day

NIDA Open Day

NIDA invites students to join them online or in person on Saturday 12 June 2021 for their annual Open Day.

The full schedule will be announced in April. NIDA is asking students to register today to reserve their spot and receive updates.

Open Day is a chance for potential students to learn more about the opportunities NIDA offers.

Courses include:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Scenic Construction)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects)
• Diploma in Musical Theatre
• Diploma in Stage and Screen Performance
• Diploma in Live Production and Technical Services
• Diploma in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)

Open Day is an opportunity to sign up for course talks with NIDA educators and alumni, join in the NIDA Open activities or just come to explore and ask questions.

Click here to visit the NIDA website to learn more

Click here to register for the NIDA Open Day

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