From Term 4, Newington College will be running a Water Polo academy for students in Years 4, 5 and 6 (Primary) and Year 7 (Secondary). The academy will start on Friday 12 October at 7.00pm, at the Newington College Pool.
Students interesting in enrolling or finding out more about the academy should contact:
Carol Stephens
mcstephens@bigpond.com
0409 994 749
Lindsay Cotterill
Academy Co-ordinator
Haven’t bought a cookbook yet? Been meaning to put one away for your son but haven’t as yet? Want to stock up on some early Christmas presents? Here is your chance. The wonderful Newington Cookbook will be on sale until the end of Term 3—buy one for $40, 2 for $75 or 3 for $110. Please click here for more details.
The 2012 Newington College Age Championships will be help on Tuesday 11 September at Sydney Park. A bus will depart Stanmore Road at 3.40pm and will drop students back at school at 5.00pm. Boys are asked to change in W8 before departing.
Under 14s will do one lap of the Newington Invitational Course (2km), while Under 16s will do one and a half laps (3km) and Opens will do two laps of the course (4km). The event is open to all Newington boys.
Adam Hellyer
Sports Coordinator
As part of the community of IB World Schools, Newington is committed to building and sharing good quality professional development opportunities for IB Diploma Programme teachers in New South Wales and the ACT. Over the last term, we have hosted two Teacher Support Days on behalf of the ACT/NSW IB Coordinators’ Network.
Our first was for teachers of Theory of Knowledge in June and held in Prescott Hall. This day attracted 23 TOK teachers from NSW, the ACT and Queensland and provided an excellent forum for swapping ideas, building knowledge and providing great opportunities for making professional connections.
The second day, held last Friday, was organised specifically for teachers of DP Economics and was the first opportunity for teachers from the ACT and NSW to discuss the new subject guide and gain professional updates. Participants had the opportunity to hear a presentation from a senior Economist from the World Bank Sydney Office, who outlined a range of development challenges faced by Pacific Islands. In addition, presentations from Ms Julia Shea and Dr Jeremy Hall demonstrated our commitment to building professional collaboration among DP teachers.
Ms Briony Morath
IB Diploma Programme, Teaching Staff
On Friday 24 August the Inaugural Exhibition at the Concordia Gallery, Dacchi Dang: Artist as Explorer, officially opened to a crowd drawn from all cross sections of the Newington College community. Dang’s work, inspired by his own experiences as a Vietnamese asylum seeker, featured a combination of photography, video and installation art across four different spaces. Dealing with an intrinsically controversial subject matter, the decision to host Dang’s work as the inaugural exhibition was a bold one and indicative of College’s commitment to producing real and tangible debate on the important issues facing our society.
The exhibition was opened on the night with speeches from Nick Vickers, Coordinator of Alumni Relations at the UNSW College of Fine Arts, and Professor Patricia Hoffie, Dang’s own mentor from the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Afterwards, Dang himself spoke a few words, telling of his own inspirations behind the exhibition and the journey that led him to Newington College in 2012.
Those who witnessed the exhibition will speak of its telling imagery and considered comparisons between bustling Saigon and the modern Australian cityscape. This artistic analysis was complemented by his series of black and white photographs depicting the multiple points of view of an Australian refugee processing centre. In showing perspectives from both the side of Australian officials and the refugees themselves, Dang has been able to bring meaning and emotion to what has become such a polarised national debate.
However, perhaps the most thought provoking piece was Dang’s shelter installation, where an audio loop broadcasting numbers in Vietnamese boomed over a makeshift ‘shelter’ for refugees made from old and empty bags of rice sewn together. The artwork was meant to reflect Dang’s own experience waiting for his number to be called to be put onto a boat bound for Australia. Few can deny the incredible individual journey of Dacchi Dang, who will soon complete his Doctorate in Philosophy at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.
The event’s organisers, particularly the Head of Visual Arts Mr Andrew Thompson, must be congratulated on bringing this inspiring exhibition to the Newington College community. Now, the Concordia Gallery looks forward to its next exhibition—149: Watching Time Take Form. The exhibition, which opens Wednesday 5 September and runs until Saturday 15 September, and promises to be an artistic reinterpretation of Newington’s own archival objects on the eve of our Sesquicentenary celebrations.
Pictured above (L-R): Andrew Thompson, Dacchi Dang, Nick Vickers and Patricia Hoffie. Below: a photo gallery from the opening evening.
Alex Fleming
Online Media
Following the marking of HSC Trial examinations, all boys will be made aware of their final assessment rank in each subject. If they are unsure, they should confirm these details with the teacher concerned prior to the end of term. Final assessment ranks will also be stated on the final Year 12 reports.
All boys must log onto Students Online via the Board of Studies website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au using their BOS number and PIN. They should check that all details, including their address, are correct. Boys that have lost their PIN will need to contact the Board of Studies directly in order to have a new PIN issued.
Assessment ranks will be available via Students Online following the final HSC examinations on Thursday 8 November. It is imperative that all boys check that their assessment ranks are correct. Any anomalies must be reported to Ms Shea, Head of Curriculum, immediately.
Boys must check their HSC examination timetable carefully. If boys misread the timetable and fail to attend an examination, they will receive a mark of zero for that particular exam. Parents can download a copy of the HSC examination timetable here. Boys that are unable to attend an examination due to illness must contact Ms Shea (9568 9310) on the morning of the examination.
Students may lodge an appeal if an illness or misadventure suffered immediately before or during an HSC examination has affected their performance. The decision to submit an illness/misadventure appeal and the responsibility for doing so rests with the student, except where the student is too ill to do so. Boys must make the Presiding Officer aware of their intention to submit an illness/misadventure appeal prior to the commencement of the examination. Illness/misadventure appeal forms are available from the Presiding Officer or Ms Shea.
No mobile phones or notes of any form are to be taken into the examination hall.
Teaching staff will be available to assist boys in Term 4 up until their HSC Examination. The best time to contact staff is during the time of their normal Year 12 classes. It is best to contact staff via phone or email prior to coming into school for assistance so that no misunderstandings arise.
HSC results will be made available on Wednesday 19 December.
EAS Applications must be lodged with UAC by Friday 28 September. Any boys that have experienced long-term educational disadvantage due to circumstances beyond their control or choosing, which has seriously affected their educational performance in Year 12 should apply. Forms may be downloaded from here.
Ms Julia Shea
Head of Curriculum
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday
8.00am – 4.30pm
Holiday Trading
Wednesday 2 October 2012 9.00am–4.00pm
Thursday 3 October 2012 9.00am–4.00pm
Friday 4 October 2012 9.00am–4.00pm
Next Saturday Trading
Saturday 13 October 2012 8.00am–12noon
Blazer Re-Braiding
If you wish to have your sons blazer re-braided at the end of term 3, you will need to:
• Have the blazer dry cleaned, leaving the dry cleaners labels attached to the blazer
• The blazer is required to be in the shop on the morning of Thursday 20 September 2012
The Senior Farewell concert has become a significant event in the Music Department calendar. This concert is a meaningful way to acknowledge the contribution to Newington of our Year 12 musicians. Our five senior ensembles; the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, the College Choir, Stage Band and Chamber Strings, will each perform 15-20 minutes of repertoire in our most ‘traditional’ concert setting of the year.
Repertoire will include movements from Haydn’s Farewell and Dvorak’s 8th Symphonies, the first movement of Johan de Meij’s Lord of the Rings, Alfred Reed’s El Camino Real, the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and a mixed bag of gospel, pop and folk choral works.
If you enjoy being inspired by the amazing talent of our most advanced ensemble musicians, this is a concert not to be missed.
Senior Farewell Concert: Thursday 13 September 2012 at 7.00pm
Centenary Hall, Newington College.
Last Friday 31 August, spectators drawn from across the Newington Community gathered to witness the Newington College Cadet Unit Final Parade for 2012. The parade was an official farewell to the Senior Cadets who have ably led the Unit over the past 12 months, as well as the culmination of boys’ efforts as they make final preparations for Annual Camp later this year.
Captain (AAC) Rodney Wood opened the Parade with a minute of silence for the Australian soldiers recently fallen in Afghanistan, a humbling moment amidst the excitement of boys standing on the precipice of manhood. It was a reminder for all our cadets that with leadership comes responsibility, commitment and a common duty to our society.
The welcome address was then followed with the Headmaster’s address from Dr David Mulford, who spoke of the fantastic opportunities and leadership initiatives that the NCCU afforded to Newington College students.
It is a statistic recited regularly—yet with good reason—that the NCCU is the oldest Cadet Unit in the country, and having formed in 1869 is older than the Australian Army itself. Newington College has a long and incredibly proud tradition of Cadets, built upon founding principles of leadership, accomplishment, and pushing oneself to the absolute limit. The discipline and hard work displayed on the parade ground will reveal itself at Annual Camp, where cadets are given the opportunity to test themselves both individually and as part of a unit.
Following Dr Mulford, SUO James Grogin (12/LE) then approached the podium with the response on behalf of Cadet Leaders, before instructing all retiring CUOs and Warrant Officers to fall out. With a handshake and a salute, the senior cadets returned their swords to Captain Wood, signifying their resignation of post. After a slow march by the Cadet Leaders off the parade ground, Sergeant Matthew Serhon (11/FL) dismissed the cadets for the last time until they next meet for Annual Camp at the Colo River. Here, the younger cadets will learn whether they have the mettle to occupy the posts held by the leaders before them, and whether they are ready to take up the rigorous commitments that come with being a leader in the NCCU.
The Learning Enhancement Department is seeking volunteers to assist with Special Provisions across Year 7 to 12 throughout the year.
Volunteers may be required to supervise, read or scribe for students who receive Special Provisions in exams. The duration of exams is 1-4 hours, depending upon the subject and the provisions available to a student.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:
Rebecca Panagopoulos
(02) 95689542
Head of Learning Enhancement
Dear Parents and Guardians,
If your son uses public transport to get to school and he has lost his pass, or if you are moving over the holiday period please obtain a transport application or replacement form from Reception and complete and return it before Thursday 6 December so that his pass will be ready before he returns to school in 2013.
For boys who have been using Cityrail, State Transit and Suburban bus services this year, where there is no change to their address there is no need to re-apply.
State Transit, Cityrail and Suburban bus passes with be distributed as soon as they are received in Term 1. Students have a 2/3 week grace period when they can travel without a pass providing they are in full school uniform.
For the Eastern Suburbs, Cronulla, North Shore and Mosman/Annandale Bus service users, the 2013 passes will be processed as soon as your online payment is received.
To help with a smooth transition in the new school year, please lodge your application and payment before Friday 21 December so that the 2013 passes can be posted to you before the first day of Term 1 (Tuesday 29 January).
More information is available on the College website. Go to:
Dates: Monday 24 September – Friday 28 September
Time: 10.00am–3.00pm
Cost: $270 or $70 per day
Camps include: dodgeball, basketball, touch football, indoor cricket, swimming, soccer, as well as many other modified games.
There will also be an excursion to Fox Studios, where there will be the option of going to the movies or playing Tenpin Bowling.
To download the brochure, click here. To register, please go to www.sixstitcher.com.au/register.
Senior School
Year 10
Over the last two weeks our Year 10 boys have been covering prefect duties while most of Years 11 and 12 have been doing examinations. You may wish to ask them to share their experiences with you. Over the next 12 months they will have increasing leadership opportunities as they prepare to take responsibility for the student body in their final year. This will include Peer Support Training for all boys later this term.
We are fortunate to have an exciting and resilient story to share with Year 10 boys on Thursday 6 September. John Cantor will outline his experiences of adventure, failure and then success. Details can be found at www.johncantor.com.au and on his facebook page “John Cantor’s Brooks Range Traverse 2012.” John’s journey will also be featured on Australian Story in September.
Year 11
On Tuesday 18 September Year 11 will be attending a driver safety day (RYDA ) at Homebush. You may wish to visit their website here. Boys will be asked to arrive at school by 8.00am in blazer uniform and bring lunch/drinks with them. Full arrangements will be distributed later this week.
Students attend six sessions during the day—an overview of each session follows:
Stopping Distances: Demonstrating the impact of differing speeds, reaction times and vehicle traction on the time it takes to stop a vehicle, students are given the opportunity to travel in a vehicle, driven by a licensed driving instructor, as well as observe from outside.
Hazard Perception & Distractions: A high energy session familiarizing students with the most common crashes involving young people and how to avoid or minimize their impact.
Plan B: Alcohol, Drugs, Fatigue and Driving: An interactive workshop focusing on the impact that alcohol, drugs and fatigue have on driving ability.
Police: A Police Officer led discussion on the consequences of poor choices on the road, from the tragic human toll to the financial and legal ramifications.
Crash Survivor: A powerful presentation by a crash survivor who has a brain or spinal injury as a result of a vehicle crash.
My Wheels: Students learn about vehicle safety, covering such topics as ABS brakes, car maintenance and insurance.
Yr 12 Pastoral Conference
As part of the preparation for the final days of school a targeted pastoral conference/workshop will be run on Monday 10 September. This will consist of two key sessions. The first will be presented by School Liaison Police Officers in the Sydney South/West Division! They will give a graphic presentation that focuses on the need for safe partying and safe driving practices. If these practices are not followed the consequences can be horrific. This will be illustrated in a true story called “Sarah’s Party”. It depicts real life footage of an 18th birthday party. This was a scene of great celebration. The reality, however, was a tragedy underway. A combination of alcohol and inexperience resulted in a car accident later that night. The outcome was the death of Sarah and one of her friends, plus near fatal life changing injuries to another two of her friends. The impact on all involved at the party would last the rest of their lives. The key word is choice. We all have a choice in what we do. The choice made can have huge consequences, both positive and negative. It is therefore vital that the right choice is made.
The second session will be run by Heads of House with the boys in their House. The key objectives are the follow up of the alternative session, a reflection of each boys experience at Newington and how to finish up on a high. A series of focus questions were used to lead this discussion.
Paul Bourke
Head of Senior School
Class of 1987—25 Year Reunion
A windy, winter’s day on Saturday 11 August did not stop the gathering of the enthusiastic Class of 1987 Old Boys. On the banks of the Johnson Oval, cheering on the 1st XV didn’t go to waste with Newington winning 29–13 against Joeys. The win set the night off with a bang!
The game was followed by a tour of the College by Chaplain Michael Bennett (ON ’87), before the Class of 1987 hopped on the big Black & White school bus, and headed down memory lane.
The evening at 4143 at the James Barnes kicked off with alfresco pre-dinner drinks followed by a hearty meal. The smooth and relaxed atmosphere provided the perfect setting for the boys to catch up and reminisce. Keeping them on their best behaviour were their school masters, Jock Canning and Bernard Harris.
A special thank you goes to Con Dedes (ON ’87), Ben Loiterton (ON ’87), Chris Mavris (ON ’87) and Rhett Webster (ON ’87) for coordinating the event and making it a night to remember.
From the Archives
The A J Rae and L R D Pyke Centres, whose foundation stones were laid on Tuesday 4 September, represent a new vision for the ‘Quadrangle’ area at the heart of the Stanmore campus. In 1938, an earlier vision was revealed for the area, at that time occupied by a scattering of small buildings, many of them dilapidated.
The plan envisaged ‘completing’ the Founders Building with a wing south of the Tower to match the existing northern one; and modern colonnaded buildings further south and along Newington Road. These would join a new Assembly Hall and Clock Tower on the eastern side of the quadrangle. The new buildings would contain ‘…twelve classrooms, three science rooms, a demonstration theatre, rooms for woodwork, art, commercial work, wool-classing, locker-rooms and lavatories.’
This was to be the second stage of a grand plan for rebuilding the school: the first stage was the Wyvern House Preparatory School, now the Le Couteur Wing, which was then under construction. Unfortunately the scheme depended on the realisation of ‘a very handsome offer’ from an expected benefactor which did not eventuate. In time, however, aspects of the vision were realised, notably with the War Memorial classrooms and Science blocks in the 1950s and the Nesbitt Wing in 1961.
David Roberts
College Archivist
Morgan McDonald (11/MO), took up the challenge of representing NSW on a wet and muddy course in Adelaide on Saturday 25 August. Morgan won the Australian U18 6km Cross Country Championship (at the age of only 16) with a time of 20 minutes, 42 seconds to take out the title 12 seconds clear of second place. This is the fourth National title for Morgan, and the announcer at the course checked the records before telling the crowd he shared this honour with “Deek!”. Morgan is particularly unassuming and was back on the Cross Country course for Newington last weekend supporting fellow cross country team mate Mike Little. We can’t wait to hear more!
A number of Newington boys were triumphant in their Sydney Harbour AFL U16s Division 2 Grand Final. Glebe went through the season undefeated, culminating in a comfortable 40-point win over North Ryde. It was the last game of junior AFL for Zachary, Sam, Frankie, Robert and Sebanstian. It was a particularly poignant moment for Frankie as he has played 12 seasons and over 200 games for Glebe and is now a player life member. Now it’s up to Aidan, Thomas, Sam and Charlie to defend the title next year. Well done to all the boys.
Pictured Above:
Back Row (L-R): Aidan Sammut (9/MA), Zachary Kelly (10/PR), Sam Finckh (10/LE), Frankie Noble-Shelton (11/MA)
Front Row (L-R): Robert McDonald (10/FL), Thomas Ostinga (9/LE), Sam Clark (9/KL), Charlie Mannix (9/PR), Sebastian Fotea (10/PR)
At the end of June, Edmond Cheng (11/FL) entered the University of New South Wales Mathematics Competition. The results are out and Edmond has been awarded a High Distinction and $100—a well-deserved and outstanding result! Edmond will attend they prize giving ceremony at the University on Friday14 September.
Cross Country
Congratulations to (Morgan McDonald 11/MO) who won the U18 Australian Cross Country Championships in Adelaide on Saturday 25 August. He battled against adverse conditions and came out the other side 12 seconds clear of his closest rival, a young boy from Tasmania who won the World All Schools Cross Country (Under 18s).
Football
The 1st XI went down in the final of the CIS Cup game on Tuesday 28 August to St Pius. After a scoreless game in regular time the game went into extra time where a result couldn’t be determined. The boys were then in a situation where penalties would decide the winner. St Pius was able to convert, and took out the penalty shoot out 4-2.
Well done to all boys who represented the Newington 1st XI during the CIS Cup.
Photo courtesy of Zeljko Bedic. For more photos from the night, please see the Photo Gallery below.
Rugby
In an outstanding rugby contest the Newington 1st XV were able to overcome a gallant and determined Shore 1st XV in one of the most absorbing GPS rugby games seen at Stanmore. Needing to win to secure at worst a joint premiership, Newington came up against a Shore 1st XV willing to take the game to their more fancied opponents. Shore opened the scoring with a try, before Newington responded with two tries by hooker David Vea (12/MA) and No 8. Lachlan Cannell (12/FL). Just before half time Shore scored a smart try down the blind side and took a 14-10 lead into half time. Unfortunately, inspirational Newington front rower (Oscar Pryor Lees 12/MA) injured his knee in the first half and would not return for the second half.
Shore kicked a penalty early in the first half to lead 17-10. Newington Backs—through Matthew Hood (12/ME) and Alex Vlahos (12/MA)—combined to see Alex score in the corner, levelling scores at 17-17. At this point the supporters on the Johnson Bank were gifted with an incredible rainbow framing the game before their eyes, as if a sign of what to come (pictured above: photo courtesy of Robert Scott). Five minutes later (Joey Lussick 11/JN) scored a brilliant individual try to take Newington to a 24-17 lead. Shore to their credit scored a very patient try and scores were levelled at 24-24, heading into the final five minutes. An infringement by Shore saw Joey Lussick kick a penalty from the sideline, Newington 27-24 with four minutes remaining. International referee Nigel Owen then sent David Vea to the bin for a professional foul. Shore, sensing an opportunity, mounted wave after wave of attack and the Newington boys were forced to defend their line for 18 phases. Full time saw Newington edge out Shore 27-24.
A great game of schoolboy rugby from both teams, congratulations to the 1st XV teams from Newington and Shore.
Photo courtesy of Kerrie Beever. For more photos from the day, please see the Photo Gallery below.
SUMMER SPORT
Training for summer sports will start Week 9A, Monday September 10 and continue into Week 10B. Any boy who has not registered for a sport needs to see Mr. Dickens in the Sports Dept. immediately.
With camps coming up I thought I would give some tips for camping and first aid. While first aid kits are at all bases it is a good idea to pack a small kit to carry with you with a sling, heavy crepe bandage, non-stick dressing and wipes being the most useful.
Those of you on regular medication should continue with those meds at camp.
If you carry an epipen then pack it in a protected cover in a pocket of your backpack. Let your leader know where it is.
If you are asthmatic then please make sure to pack your reliever inhaler. Even if you haven’t used it in ages it is always important to carry one with you.
Hopefully all the boots have been worn in and are comfortable. Even so blisters can be so annoying so I think some moleskin or foam padding from Dr Scholl at the chemist work really well. They cost about $10 and can be cut to shape.
Vaseline is a staple. It’s cheap and is very useful on lips, blisters, dry hands or feet or chafed inner thighs.
Tummy upsets and dashes to a distant toilet in the middle of the night can hopefully be avoided by washing and drying hands well. Hand sanitizers are easy to carry and use but there is nothing like soap and water. Besides the obvious hand washing after the toilet—don’t forget to wash before you eat.
Keep well hydrated so don’t forget to refill your water bottle.
Pack a few energy bars for those long treks.
Insect repellent for mozzies, ticks and leeches such as the Bushman range or any which contain either Deet or Picaridin. Apply sunscreen first and then repellent.
Remember clip lock bags, a few safety pins, good quality fabric band aids, plastic gloves, salt sachets for leeches, hydralyte sachets for hydration, maybe some duct tape which has many uses and a pack of cards, always an essential for any camping trip.
Ms Margaret Bates
School Nurse
mbates@newington.nsw.edu.au
On Trolls and Avatars
This brave new world, or—some might say—crazy new world of cyberspace is constantly coming up with new concepts and words for us. An “avatar”—as I understand and have done for a while—is a virtual person that is you but not you that you create on the other side of the cyber-veil. In fact there are games and places you can permanently go and live, work, and recreate, as your avatar. For example you can marry another avatar. You can even buy virtual real estate and build mansions. In fact, I understand that some of these virtual worlds actually involve real currency exchanges for purchases.
However, I have learnt a new cyber word just recently. I have learnt about the “troll”. In Norse mythology trolls were ugly creatures that lurked in dark places and fought against goodness and light. They ate children, lived in small groups and craved darkness and isolation. If daylight fell upon them then they turned into stone.
A troll in today’s terminology refers also to an evil creature, yet human and unfortunately very real—a cretan who lurks in the “dark” places of cyberspace attacking people on Facebook or Twitter. The troll hides in the darkness of the presumed anonymity of the internet, sniping at others with ugly and destructive invective, inviting victims into “flaming”—exploding verbally in response to their attacks—which of course just add fuel to the conflagration.
This all makes me wonder whether a troll lurks within us all. Most of us have the internal resources and the moral self-control to keep the troll locked in its cave. Of course a school environment (or the work place) is ripe for the activity of trolls. I have heard of school communities where not just students have been attacked by peer-trolls who rip into them tearing them to pieces on the net but in some instances teachers come under attack.
I would however venture to suggest there are moments when we are all tempted to ‘attack’ someone ‘anonymously’ because we feel so strongly that we have been wronged by them, or they have annoyed us so much. A similar emotion is experienced when we encounter road rage, a fairly common experience in this city with its massive traffic jams and out of date road networks. But back to my question, “do we all have a troll lurking deep within us?”
I often wonder what Jesus would make of the digital age, especially the depersonalisation that is a by-product of social networking—we have never been more “connected” with others but also many are so lonely. We know so many people, our children have so many links but the worry is that they are superficial.
I would also want to humbly suggest that Jesus would warn us about the inner life, as he did the Pharisees. He would say that it is not so much what goes into us (whether it be food or internet images and communication) that is the issue—but rather what comes out of us that is the salient point of things. “What comes out of the person is what makes them unclean. For from within, out of peoples’ hearts, come evil thoughts…” (Mark 7:20-23) Now don’t get me wrong I’m not wishing to preach a moralistic sermon here—rather I want to suggest that we all need to be on the guard against allowing ourselves, and our children, to be caught up in discharging our annoyance, and anger and hatred through emails, throwing stones from a distance on Facebook and other cyberspace connections.
We need help with this and dare I finish this little piece by quoting another New Testament source, Paul: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (and heart). Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
Next fortnight I will be offering (with the help of others more learned in this subject area) some pointers on how to assist our kids to navigate this challenging new world of trolls and avatars.
Mr David N Williams
Chaplain
This week’s Artist of the Week is Tim Hauptman (10/FL).
Year 10 has been inspired by Surrealist Landscapes, and Tim created this fantastic charcoal work on Stonehenge 300gsm paper.
University Application information for:
• Elite Athlete and Performers Entry Schemes
• University Scholarship Programs (Click here for more info)
• ATAR Bonus points information
Year 12 – UAC Applications 2013 NSW/ACT
Unsure of what you need to apply for University Admissions 2013? Click here!
Online applications NOW OPEN. Click here to apply.
ATAR Bonus Points Information
The directory undergraduate bonus points reference edition 2013 is a new resource that has just been made available to Year 12 boys for 2013 university entry. The booklet provides an overview of Bonus ATAR points at the various institutions per HSC subjects and other schemes including Elite Athletes and Performers and Educational Access Scheme. Click here to get a copy.
What are Bonus ATAR Points?
Universities allocate bonus points in certain circumstances. Examples include performance in relevant HSC subjects, elite athlete and performers’ entry schemes, living or attending school in an area defined by the university, and consideration through Educational Access Schemes (see below). Bonus point schemes are different for each university, and often for each course at the same university. This means that your selection rank can be different for each course you list in your course preferences. For most Year 12 applicants, their selection rank for each preference is their ATAR. However, if universities allocate bonus points to you, then your selection rank for a preference = your ATAR + bonus points. Click here to read more.
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).
Mr Jamie Breden
Careers and VET Coordinator