Newington Careers Expo 2012 – BIG THANK YOU TO ALL

Our biggest event of the year, the Newington Careers Expo, was held last Tuesday, 17 July. I would like to thank all the Year 10, 11 and 12 boys, and their parents and mentors for attending the event. Sabine Tanase and I have received very positive feedback on the level of engagement and interest by our senior boys from the 56 exhibitors and more than 45 Old Boys and parents who offered career advice at the Expo.

I would like to extend a big thank you to the Old Boys and parents who volunteered to share their education and career journey with senior students on the evening. It is your assistance which enables our boys to develop an understanding of what might lay ahead for them. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with a great many boys and their parents during the course of the Careers Expo. Please see below for some photos from the evening.

Why is Work Experience important?

Work Experience is great way for boys, particularly in Year 10 to explore potential career/job opportunities that they may want to pursue after finishing school. It will not only assist in clarifying what things they might like to do in a job but importantly in identifying what things they would not like to do! The ‘don’t like’ aspect is equally, if not more, important than the ‘things they would like to do’.

Work Experience is voluntary for boys to undertake and requires for boys and parents to coordinate with a Host Employer. Work Experience is undertaken by boys during school holidays. The Careers Office provides the formal documentation including Student Insurance coverage to cover all parties whilst the students undertake the Work Experience.

If you would like to discuss what is involved with Work Experience please visit the Careers Office during school hours or contact me on 9568 9429.

Year 12: Applying for University 2013

• All Boys in Year 12 should have received a copy of the UAC 2013 Guide at the Year 12 Tertiary Options night Wednesday, 25 July. If you missed out, please pick up a copy from the Careers Office.
• For all the latest up-to-date information regarding applying for University in 2013 including International student UAC applications, Equity Scholarships and Year 12 checklist, click here to get the latest UAC Newsletter.
• UAC applications open early August and close Friday 28 September 2012.

GAP Year 2013 Information

Camp America: Information Night 7 August

Camp America has been a US Summer Camp job provider in Australia since 1972. Camp America is a nine-week adventure at a US Summer Camp. The program includes: food and accommodation during placement, sponsorship to obtain J-1 visa, medical insurance up to five months and much more. For more information visit www.campamerica.com.au or contact Petra Janouskova, Marketing Coordinator on 1300 889 067. Camp America Information Evenings take place on Tuesday, 7 August (Sydney & Melbourne).

Year 11 – Study in the USA 2014

Practice SAT test: 20 October 2012

It’s time to register for the PSAT (practice SAT). The test is only given once a year and will take place on Saturday 20 October at 8.00am at St. Vincents College in Potts Point. The PSAT will last approximately three hours. It consists of three areas, Critical Reading (two 25 minute sections), Math (two 25 minute sections, and Writing (30 minutes). Students will need to register by Saturday 1 September. To register for the PSAT, students can log on to www.trybooking.com/BQFI. Registration will close on 1 September or when the test seating is full. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

US College Night at Sydney University, 22 August 2012

The event provides extensive information on the US admissions process for students considering University study in the United States. To register, students can log-on to www.trybooking.com/BOWK to reserve tickets for their family.

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information

Free Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo 2012

Meet training organisations and employers, pick up job applications and interview tips and find a career that suits your interests. The Expo will be held on Wednesday 25 July from 4pm to 7.30pm, at the PCYC Performing Arts Centre, (cnr Edgeworth David Avenue and Waitara Avenue, Waitara). Young people aged 15 years and older are welcome and should bring several copies of their resume and a pen. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Rachelle Elphick on 0439 041 020.

If you would like to make further enquiries or to make an appointment with the Careers Office, please contact me on 02 9568 9429 or email jbreden@newington.nsw.edu.au. For boys at school, please drop by the Careers Office located above the Prescott House lockers area, Level 1 at the back of
Le Couteur Wing (Library).

Mr Jamie Breden
Careers and VET Coordinator