This Sunday, we celebrate the Holy Trinity, a significant feast day in the Catholic Church. This solemnity invites us to contemplate the mystery of one God in three Persons, a central tenet of our faith. The doctrine of the Trinity emphasises the unity and co-equality of the three distinct Persons – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, illustrating the profound and loving relationship at the heart of God’s very being.
In our daily lives, we can bring the essence of Trinity Sunday into practice by fostering relationships built on love, respect, and unity. Just as the Holy Trinity exemplifies perfect communion and cooperation, we are called to reflect these values in our interactions with one another.
As a ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ community, let us take this opportunity to renew our commitment to embodying the love and unity of the Holy Trinity in all aspects of our lives.
Year 3-6 Build
With great anticipation, the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ community looks forward to the arrival of our new Years 3-6 building in Week 8. Comprehensive plans are in place for the transition, and both students and staff are enthusiastic about beginning teaching and learning activities in this state-of-the-art facility. We look forward to welcoming parents to explore the space once the new building is operational.
On Wednesday, some of our students had the privilege of touring the new building. Their excitement was palpable as they shared their thoughts on the innovative learning spaces and the exciting opportunities they bring. Please enjoy the short video capturing the tour as we move closer to our goal of #OneCampusOneCommunity.
MSA Assistant Principal’s Conference
This week, I attended an Assistant Principal’s Conference in Mittagong. Participants were invited to explore the topic “Leading a Faith Community”.
The conference was a thought-provoking experience, offering numerous moments for reflection on what it truly means to lead a faith community. Engaging with insightful presentations and discussions, we delved into the responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of faith-based leadership. The opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers such as Most Rev Shane Mackinlay DD, Bishop of Sandhurst, Miss Pam Betts, a Marist Schools Australia Board Member, and Dr. Frank Malloy, the National Director of Marist Schools Australia, provided valuable perspectives and inspired a renewed commitment to our roles as leaders.
Marist Family Day
The Marist Brothers’ Community invites you to join us for the Marist Family Gathering on Sunday, 26 May. The celebration will begin with Mass at 10.00am in the Champagnat Chapel, followed by a morning tea with refreshments in the Auditorium. This special event is an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate our shared faith and community spirit.
We look forward to welcoming families to this significant event.
Cross Country
Congratulations to our outstanding Cross-Country Team for their remarkable achievement of first place in the All School’s Cross Country Carnival! Your dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship have paid off, and we could not be prouder of your achievement. Thank you to the students and teachers who attended the event and supported our team.
Our Vision for Learning, Shine through Discovery- Let your Light Shine (Matthew 5:16) inspires our faith and learning community to Challenge, Collaborate, Create and Celebrate who we are and what we seek to achieve. Our InspirED Inspiring Early Career Teachers program that commenced this year is one program that the College provides to articulate this vision. It provides Early Career Teachers (ECTs) a sense of connectedness to the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ community; building a sense of belonging underpinned by Marist values and collective desire to improve student outcomes. InspirED encompasses Domain 3 of the ACER School Improvement Tool, Promoting a Culture of Learning.
InspirED aims to support early career teachers in their growth and development, providing mentorship and coaching in collaboration with targeted, evidence-based workshops encompassing the four areas of Professional Practices, Professional Identity, Wellbeing, and Orientation, providing opportunities for reflection and networking with other ECTs alongside experienced teachers and leaders. The program aims to support ECTs to gain full registration with TRBWA, develop their professional identity and skillset, and ensure ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ is an employer of choice for ECTs, leading to improved student outcomes.
In 2024, our ECTs have enjoyed targeted professional development sessions that have covered a wide range of topics, including classroom management, difficult conversations, recording important student information, and developing portfolios. We are excited about our upcoming session in the Marist Way, which will be facilitated by Andrew Watson. These professional development opportunities, which are a key part of the InspirED program, run alongside regular breakfasts with the Executive Team to network, strengthen relationships, and celebrate achievements. First-year teachers also have cyclic meetings with the Leader of Support and Pedagogy to establish a relationship that supports and encourages professional learning, discussing challenges, goals, and celebrations.
ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ is proud of its unique InspirED program and looks forward to supporting our ECTs into the future.
Fotoworks will be attending ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ in Week 8 and again in Week 10. On Thursday 13 June, our Years 7-9 students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Additionally, our Education Support Centre students, one of our Dance Troupes and some of our music groups will also have their photos taken on this day. Students will be released from class to have their photos taken.
Students are reminded to observe our College’s . Any student who does not meet these guidelines will not be permitted to have their photo taken on the scheduled day. If any students have concerns about their appearance or uniform not meeting our College Guidelines, they are encouraged to speak to their Leader of Wellbeing. Photo Forms will be distributed in Pastoral Care Groups shortly.
Years 10-12 photos, ACC Swim and Cross Country teams and additional music photos will be taken on Monday 24 June and Tuesday 25 June (Week 11).
Paraplegic Benefit Fund – Year 10 Presentations
As part of the Keys for Life program in Year 10, Jax Lane, from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF), attended ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ on 22 May. Established to create greater awareness of the risks of spinal cord injury, PBF Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation that provides much-needed financial support for those who sustain a permanent traumatic spinal cord injury. For those already living with a spinal cord injury, PBF offers peer support programs, lifestyle education and employment opportunities, with the goal of demonstrating that life can and does go on after a spinal cord injury.
Jax Lane spoke to students about the fatal five, inclusive of: drugs and alcohol, speeding and dangerous driving, fatigue, not wearing seatbelt correctly and distractions. She also shared her story of how a distracted driver changed her life forever: sustaining a spinal injury from an accident. She shared with students the slow and painful recovery that she endured, and how it affected her relationships, work life and mental health.
White Ribbon Australia – Years 11 and 12 Presentation
As part of our Secondary Wellbeing Program and in alignment with the requirements of the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum, a representative from ‘White Ribbon’ Australia visited ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ to speak with our Year 11 and 12 students about reducing violence against women and girls. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to see this violence as their problem to fix, not women’s problem to tolerate. We are starting a conversation to reduce future incidences of violence, promote gender equality and start building positive relationships based on respect. Andrew Stock, the Head of Psychology of White Ribbon Australia, spoke about violence against women in an Australian context and the strategies that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood within our community.
Students were engaged with Andrew which was evident in their responses to his questions and their willingness to share their thoughts on this topic. The students were very attentive throughout and feedback from students following the talk was very positive. The statistics Andrew shared were surprising; students did not realise how high they were and the severity of the issue in an Australian context. Students were grateful of the experience and valued the strategies suggested to help the cause.
Our Year 11 and 12 students were asked to bring in a donation to contribute to White Ribbon’s work in Australia. We encourage our Year 11 and Year 12 students to make this donation to their Pastoral Care Group teacher or the Leader of Wellbeing Office by the end of Week 9.
Tuscany Way Crossing Guard Absence
Please be aware that the regular Crossing Guard will be absent from Tuesday 4 June until the end of Term 2. The WA Police Force Children Crossing Unit may provide a relief for this period. We ask that students and families increase their vigilance when accessing Tuscany Way, and take care when using this shared space for drivers and pedestrians.
Recognition of State Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
Stella Ferguson – 2024 Cricket 15s State Team, competing at the School Sports Australia National Championships in Mackay, QLD from 31 August – 6 September.
Dyllan Roberts – 2024 Softball 18s State Team competing in the School Sports Australia National Championships in Gold Coast, QLD from 27 July – 2 August.
Isla Kalebic – Recently represented WA in the inaugural Australian Little League Girls Baseball Championships held in Lismore, NSW from 8-12 May, where Western Australia took bronze.
State 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.
Pathways and Careers Information:
Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2025
Please see below for some resources associated with subject selection for Year 11, 2025:
Students and families are reminded that the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening will occur later in Term 2. At this event, students and families will be able to speak to teachers about each subject, and also seek information from Universities, TAFEs and training providers about possible courses and careers.
It is expected that all Year 10 students will attend this event. Details are below:
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
Marist Auditorium
Careers Expo commences at 5.00pm
Parent Information evening commences at 6.00pm
Year 11
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
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:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Year 12
Parent and family resources
Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents / guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found here:
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting:
:
And:
Apprenticeship and Trades information
The April 2024 edition of the Apprentice Intake Guide has now been published. This guide is a large listing of many different apprenticeship opportunities available.
Students and families can access the Guide here:
University Information
Early Offers
Students and families are advised that applications for University in 2025 are open as of 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.
University
Early Offer Information
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 Early Offer course as your first preference. If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course.   If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects requirements for the course. If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin’s English requirements.
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Early Offer calculated from your most recent school results including exams. 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 Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November and 2 December. Allow around 2 weeks for us assess your application. List of courses available for Early Offers is at:
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 Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application. In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others. Further information and eligible courses at
University of Western Australia
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Further information at:
Information about University entry
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:
Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2025?
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
5 March 2024: UCAT bookings open
17 May 2024: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
10 June 2024: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
1 July 2024: UCAT testing begins
9 August 2024: Last test date
September 2024: Results available
You can check for more information, tips and practice tests.
Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.
The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test. Available Casper Test dates are:
26 May 2024
23 June 2024
8 August 2024
You can find more information about this, and book your test, here:
UWA Medical entry handbook here (for Assured Pathway):
Curtin Medical entry handbook here:
Entry to Medicine handbook (Australia-wide) is here:
University scholarships
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
LINK
Year 9 to 12 Information Evening
28 May
WAAPA Tour (ECU)
30 May
?
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)
6 June
Early Offers and Entry Pathways Information Session (UWA)
12 June
Year 12s and supporters webinar (CQ University)
13 June
ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Careers Expo
18 June
3.30pm to 4.30pm: Year 11 and 12 session 5.00pm to 6.00pm: Year 10 session 6.00pm to 6.45pm Year 10 information evening
Create For A Day (SAE Perth)
6 July
WAAPA Information Evening (ECU)
17 July
Perth Skills West Careers & Employment Expo
25 July to 27 July
Open Day (SAE Creative Media Institute)
24 August
WAAPA Tour (ECU)
27 August
?
Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch)
28 August
Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch)
29 August
Nursing and Midwifery Open Evening (ECU)
30 August
Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch)
4 September
Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU)
4 September
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)
6 September
Medical and Health Sciences Information Evening (ECU)
11 September
Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU)
12 September
Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU)
At the Celebration Assembly on Wednesday 8th May, the theme was preparedness. Our College Captains spoke to the Years 7-12 students about the upcoming term and the importance of a committed and proactive approach to their studies. They shared the following tips with the student body:
Create a realistic study plan that includes scheduled regular breaks.
Study the more challenging subjects earlier in the afternoon and leave the easier work until later in your schedule.
Keep your study sessions short.
Create a study zone at home that is free of distractions and has just the right amount of noise for you.
Have you found out what your learning style is? Do you love colourful mind maps? Do you concentrate best when you are writing? Do you find it hard to sit still when you study? Speak to your PCG teacher or your classroom teacher who can support you with some tips.
Take care of your health – eat healthy, stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep and keep up the exercise.
Continue to engage in your activities even though it is assessment time. Go to your Soccer training. Show up to your Music lessons.
Year 10 STEM Challenge Day 2024
On Thursday 2nd May, 32 Year 10 students attended the Perth Science and Engineering Challenge. A weeklong event presented by the University of Newcastle and attended by 40 metropolitan high schools. The teams with the highest scores over all 5 days will be invited to the state finals. Students were involved in engineering challenges such as building a bridge, creating an earthquake-resistant tower, building wind turbines, aeroplanes, connecting power grids and more.
The Year 10 students challenged themselves and performed exceptionally well breaking several records. In addition to the overall first place, we achieved first place in these engineering challenges, Helter Skelter, Wind Turbine, Confounding Communications and Electracity. Congratulations to all the participants of the Year 10 STEM Challenge Day! Each student competed with an attitude of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Their efforts were acknowledged at our recent Celebration Assembly. Hopefully, our scores will be enough to take us through to the state finals!
Thank you to Mr Spriggins and Mrs Ognenis for attending with the students.
Champagnat Cup – Monday 29 May 2024
We welcomed Bunbury Catholic College and St Joseph’s Northam to ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ for the Champagnat Cup. The day was filled with spirited competition, involving round-robin matches in Boys AFL and basketball, and Girls basketball and netball. Congratulations to all the students who participated, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship. A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated staff and officials for their invaluable contribution in making this event a success. We have proudly retained the Champagnat Cup in 2024!
Wellbeing Program – Year 11 and Year 12 Guest Speaker
On Wednesday 15 May, a guest presenter from White Ribbon Australia will be coming to the College to speak to the Year 11 and Year 12 students about Domestic and Family Violence. This session aligns with the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum which all Australian schools are mandated to follow. Please click the link to access the letter that has been sent to Year 11 and Year 12 families. If you have any questions about this session, please contact the Leader of Wellbeing Year 11, Mr David Husband david.husband@newman.wa.edu.au.
Commencing Week 5, Dylan O’Donohue, one of our regular homework Club Tutors, will be running the Quantum Club. Starting with the fascinating topic “Photons – What do you know?” all year 7 – 12 interested students are welcome to attend.
The Club will run from 3.30pm – 4.15pm every Wednesday until Week 9. Just sign up as usual for Homework Club when you arrive in the Hub. This club is auspiced by UWA, where Dylan is currently studying quantum theories.
Organisation with Josh Downes
Starting NEXT Thursday from 3.30 to 4.00, Josh Downes will be running a special session for Year 9 students in Library 1.
Josh is one of our valued Tutors who is currently studying Economics and Finance at UWA and has a wealth of experience in self-motivation and study success.
All year 9 students who would like to POWER UP their STUDY SKILLS are welcome. Please BRING some current work you want to complete, together with your DIARY or digital diary. Just Sign Up as usual for Homework Club, when you arrive, in the Hub.
These sessions will be running until Week 9.
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2025
Please see below for some resources associated with subject selection for Year 11, 2025:
Students and families are reminded that the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening will occur later in Term 2. At this event, students and families will be able to speak to teachers about each subject, and also seek information from Universities, TAFEs and training providers about possible courses and careers.
It is expected that all Year 10 students will attend this event. Details are below:
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
Marist Auditorium
Careers Expo commences at 5.00pm
Parent Information evening commences at 6.00pm
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
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:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
Parent and family resources
Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents / guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found here:
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting:
Defence Force Gap Year:
Other gap year ideas:
And:
Apprenticeship and Trades information
The April 2024 edition of the Apprentice Intake Guide has now been published. This guide is a large listing of many different apprenticeship opportunities available.
Students and families can access the Guide here:
University Information
Early Offers
Students and families are advised that applications for University in 2025 are open as of 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.
University
Early Offer Information
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 Early Offer course as your first preference.If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course.  If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects requirements for the course.If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin’s English requirements.
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Early Offer calculated from your most recent school results including exams.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 Early Offer course as your first preference.Offers will be made on 2 September, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November and 2 December. Allow around 2 weeks for us assess your application.List of courses available for Early Offers is at:
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 Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application.In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others.Further information and eligible courses at
University of Western Australia
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements.Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised).Further information at:
Information about University entry
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:
Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2025?
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
5 March 2024: UCAT bookings open
17 May 2024: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
10 June 2024: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
1 July 2024: UCAT testing begins
9 August 2024: Last test date
September 2024: Results available
You can check for more information, tips and practice tests.
Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.
The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test. Available Casper Test dates are:
26 May 2024
23 June 2024
8 August 2024
You can find more information about this, and book your test, here:
UWA Medical entry handbook here (for Assured Pathway):
Curtin Medical entry handbook here:
Entry to Medicine handbook (Australia-wide) is here:
University scholarships
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
LINK
Careers Expo & VET Expo
16 May to 19 May
Year 10 Parent and Student Information Session (ECU)
22 May
?
Primary Education Careers Information Evening (UWA)
22 May
Parent and Student Information Evening (Murdoch)
22 May
Year 9 to 12 Information Evening
28 May
WAAPA Tour (ECU)
30 May
?
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)
6 June
Early Offers Information Session
12 June
Year 12s and supporters webinar (CQ University)
13 June
Create For A Day (SAE Perth)
6 July
WAAPA Information Evening (ECU)
17 July
Perth Skills West Careers & Employment Expo
25 July to 27 July
WAAPA Tour (ECU)
27 August
?
Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch)
28 August
Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch)
29 August
Nursing and Midwifery Open Evening (ECU)
30 August
Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch)
4 September
Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU)
4 September
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)
6 September
Medical and Health Sciences Information Evening (ECU)
11 September
Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU)
12 September
Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU)
