Careers Events in Term 3, 2012

Term 3 is an important and busy time for senior boys (Years 10, 11 and 12) and their parents. The Newington Careers Expo is fast approaching and will be held on the first Tuesday back, Tuesday 17 July commencing at 6.30pm.

On the following Tuesday, Tuesday 24 July, the Year 10 Subject Information Evening will be held from 6.00pm in Prescott Hall and the Function Room.

Finally, the Year 12 Tertiary Options Evening is scheduled for Wednesday 25 July from 6.00pm in Prescott Hall. Please be sure to add these important dates to your calendar for Term 3.

Careers Expo 2012

The Newington Careers Expo (Tuesday 17 July) is well into its final stages of planning. The event will involve more than 40 Old Boys and parents sharing their education and career journeys with senior and their parents in Prescott Hall from 6.30pm. In Centenary Hall, attendees will be able to wander around the Careers Expo, collecting information on tertiary options and talking with more than 50 tertiary institutions and organisations including private colleges (JMC Academy), universities (ACU), industry professional bodies (Ernst & Young), as well as volunteer organisations (Lattitude Global Volunteering).

Senior boys (Years 10, 11 and 12) are expected to attend the Careers Expo events in both Prescott Hall and Centenary Hall and wear school uniform. Car parking will be available at the Stanmore campus from 6.00pm (subject to good weather conditions). Click here for a summary program for the Expo. The final program will be available to collect at the door on the evening.

Year 12 Tertiary Options Evening 2013

On Wednesday 25 July 2012 from 6.00-7.00pm in Prescott Hall, Year 12 boys and parents will have the opportunity to:

• Collect copies of the University Admissions Centre 2013 Guide for Year 12 and other useful publications
• View presentations covering:
• Overview of the application process for university admissions 2013
• Alternative pathways to university—having a Plan B in 2013
• Bonus ATAR opportunities
• Alternative entry schemes
• Deferred study options including GAP Years and volunteer opportunities

If you would like to make further enquiries or to make an appointment, please contact me on 02 9568 9429 or email: j.breden@newingtoncollege.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