Key Dates in the Careers Diary

Newington Careers Expo & ONU/Parents Career Evening—Thursday 13 June 2013, 6.30pm-9.00pm.

1. Exhibitors from TAFE, universities and colleges in NSW and ACT and some from interstate will be showcasing post-Year 12 study options
2. GAP Year organisations and other Training Provider organisations
3. Old Boys and Parents providing insights and advice for boys in Years 10-12 about their working profession and educational requirements

Year 10 Career Assessments Interview Dates

All Year 10 boys who undertook the Career Assessment program will be allocated a 30 minute interview time with a Careers Counsellor from Career Avenues. Interviews will be held on the following days in Term 1 – 6,7, 13, 22, 25 and 27 March; 8 April and 6 May. Boys are encouraged to invite a parent to attend the interview session with them to go through the detailed Careers Report. A copy of a sample report is available on SPACES in the Careers section. To access, click here. Confirmation of interview times will be provided to boys and parents in the coming weeks.

Overseas Study Options 2014 and beyond

An information session will be organised later in Term 1 for students in Years 10-12 and parents interested in finding out more about UK and US tertiary studies options. To express your interest to attend the information session, please send an email to Mr Jamie Breden.

ADFA Education Award

I would encourage current Year 12 Boys who hold rank as a CUO to apply.

The Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award comprises of a laptop computer and certificate for you, and a plaque of recognition for your school. There are up to 100 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force which will be presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to ADFA. The ADFA Education Award is unbonded, which means there is no obligation to accept an offer to attend ADFA, nor is the ADF obliged to offer appointment to an award winner. Applications close 28 February 2013. Click here for more details.

Tax File Number Applications

Boys aged 13 years old or over and still at school are eligible to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) through the school. Applying for the TFN through the school requires less paperwork and is a quicker process. Please see Mr Jamie Breden to collect TFN information and an application form.

If you would like to make further enquiries or to make an appointment, please contact me on 02 9568 9429 or jbreden@newington.nsw.edu.au. The P & F Careers Centre is located next to the Year 12 Centre, Level 1, Rae Building.

Mr Jamie Breden
Careers and VET Coordinator