Good luck and all the best for the future Year 12

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Year 12 HSC and IBDP students the very best in the lead up to their exams in Term 3, 2012. Focus on what you can control; your preparation and commitment to study leading up to your exams. Be sure to take ‘time-outs’ during the day, walk outside, stretch the legs etc for at least 10mins at a time to give yourself a physical and mental break.

In this edition of Black & White you can read about the following:

Year 12 – UAC Applications 2013 NSW/ACT

Avoid paying the $119 late fee; on time applications close 28 September 2012.

How to Apply – HSC and IB Students

• How to Apply – Click here to read about UAC Frequently Asked Questions.
• On time applications due by Friday 28 September 2012. Applications can be made after this date; however a late fee will apply of at least $119 plus the $27 processing charge.
• All Boys in Year 12 should have received their UAC 4 digit PIN in the post from UAC. You will need your UAC 4 digit PIN plus your Year 12 Student Number also known as your Board of Studies (BOS) number to access and register for UAC if you intend studying a course at one of the many University/Colleges in NSW/ACT listed in the UAC Guide 2013.
• Click here to read about UAC PIN and UAC Application number.
• If have not received your UAC 4 digit Pin please contact UAC (02) 9752 0200.
• You require a credit card to pay the UAC Year 12 processing charge of $27.00.
• Click here to apply for UAC.

How to Apply – Study Around Australia & New Zealand

• Click here to read about applying to study around Australia and New Zealand.

University Scholarships and ATAR Bonus Point Entry Schemes

Click here to read more. Some Applications close Sunday 30 September 2012

If you’ve thought about applying to various institutions for Scholarships, ATAR Bonus Point Entry Schemes or Flexible Entry it’s not too late to apply. Now is the time to get the required paperwork together for these applications. The majority of institutions have applications close after the end of September.

Year 12 – After the HSC/IBDP 2012

Graduating Year 12, 2012 Boys and Parents are invited to contact Mr Breden and make an appointment to assist with any post secondary planning for 2013 after the completion of HSC and IBDP exams, and release of HSC results and ATAR. Discussions may include:

1. Review and change of UAC preferences for Main Round release on 16 January 2013
2. Developing a Plan B (Contingency Plan) to explore pathways options for further education
3. Deciding to take a Gap Year…What does that mean for tertiary study in 2013-14?
4. Exploring TAFE as an option – Apprenticeships and Traineeships
5. Balancing work and study commitments in 2013

Schedule an Appointment – Year 12

Appointments can be scheduled at school after the completion of the HSC and IBDP exams until the end of Term 4, Thursday 6 December 2012 and on the following days after the release of HSC results and ATAR Rank Thursday 20 and Friday 21 December 2012. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Breden to discuss anything career and education related.

If you would like to make further enquiries or to make an appointment, 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 on Level 1, above Prescott House locker area at the back of the Le Couteur Wing (Library).

Once again, Good Luck to all Year 12 as you prepare and sit your final High School exams – HSC and IBDP.

Mr Jamie Breden
Careers and VET Coordinator