VET Options - Senior College Students

Vocational Education and Training (VET) offers opportunities to gain work-ready skills while still at school and also provides credits towards student’s QCE (Qld Certificate of Education). VET courses are available in almost any field you can imagine, and in many cases school students can access VET in schools funding to cover the cost of the course. Many courses are available in online, self-paced format, and so can be commenced any time. If you are interested in finding out more about how to include VET options in your program of study please make an appointment to meet with Mrs Wanda Hayes, or speak with our VET Coordinator, Ms Paula Willis.

Maths Summer School – Year 10 Students

The Queensland Mathematics Summer School (QMSS) at UQ is a five day program from 20^th-24^th January 2020 for mathematically talented Year 10 students planning to study Year 11 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics in 2020. QMSS is an exciting opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics. Students will learn about advanced mathematical ideas and be exposed to new ways of thinking. At QMSS, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help

CAS Hawker Scholarships

The Charles Allan Seymour (CAS) Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected statesmen. Selection for this scholarship is based on personal qualities, demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. A full CAS Hawker Scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years and normally covers all college fees and university HECS fees. Successful applicants can choose to study at one of the following institutions:

• Australian National University – Burgmann College (ACT)
• Flinders University of South Australia – St Mark’s College (SA)
• University of Adelaide – St Mark’s College & Roseworthy Campus (SA)
• University of New England – Robb College (NSW)
• University of South Australia – St Mark’s College (SA)
• Marcus Oldham College (VIC)
• University of Cambridge – Trinity College (UK)

Applications for the 2020 CAS Hawker Scholarships open on 9^th December 2019 and will close on 8^th January 2020. Learn more at: http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/.

Applying for a Teaching Course at University?

Students applying for entry into Education degrees for 2020 must submit written statements through an online questionnaire to address suitability criteria for the course. These form part of their QTAC application. These statements must be submitted before the QTAC documentation due dates (see key dates on the QTAC website). You must have submitted your statements by 6^th December 2019 for the 23^rd December 2019 and the 13^th December 2019 for the 15^th January 2020 offer rounds. To view a Fact Sheet explaining what is required in the written statements, visit: https://www.qtac.edu.au/courses---institutions/teacher-entry.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development