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Issue No. 27 - 24th October 2014
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We don’t stop going to school when we graduate.
Carol Burnett
Yesterday we had the final
YEAR 12 farewell assembly.
Parents and friends of year
12 gathered to congratulate
them and bid them all the best
for the future.
There were a number of
speeches, from present School
captains, reflection from year
12 students and my farewell
speech.
Over the coming
weeks we will share these
Year 12 Final Assembly 2014
Congratulations on your Graduation from ALKIRA.
Graduating Class of 2014, Family and Friends of Year 12, Members of Staff, Students of the school.
Welcome to this historic day; The Graduation of our Foundation students from Year 12.
Early in 2008 I was approached by the Ed. Department to help with the development of the Private/Public
partnership in Schools Project.
Now late in 2014 I am preparing to farewell our first cohort of students. How fast time has flown
Being appointed the foundation Principal in the July of 2008 was a real privilege. The adrenalin rush
cannot be described. It has not stopped; but now it is tinged with nostalgia.
In Feb 2009, 93 students, 17 Staff, I platypus and 10 Council members came together to create Casey
Central Secondary College.
The following year we changed our name to ALKIRA Sec College and occupied a pride of place in the
Community. We have not looked back since.
In March of 2009 we had the official “Welcome to Country” ceremony performed by Murrindindi at which
all the key players from the Government, Education Department, Abi Group, Council and Students were
present. Work had finally begun. Like the peeling of an onion, the school began to develop, layer by layer,
and with excitement akin to seeing a new baby, I visited it every week to acknowledge the additions and
review any modifications
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6 years later Alkira, which started life as Casey Central
Secondary College, is a light House school. A beacon
in the City of Casey. A school of first choice for our
community. A proud State School celebrating
public education: equity, justice, inclusiveness
and opportunity.
Our original 93 students has grown close to a
1000 and will be well over that next year.
Today is a Day of mixed emotions; Both of
happiness and sadness. Happiness because we
are celebrating the graduation of our Frist Year
12s. along with their achievements. Sadness
because this is the end of this part of the journey.
Now begins your new journey.
Graduates be proud of the fact that you are
graduating from ALKIRA a school which has given you
the necessary skills, experiences and opportunities to look
at life in the face.
You have been excellent role models for the years to follow and you have set the tone for the College.
I hope that the Skills you have developed, and the experiences you have enjoyed while at Alkira have
provided you with the courage to dream and to pursue your goals.
The world is certainly a different place from when I graduated, and will continue to be a different place;
but what does not change is your Values; You have developed Values which will support you through
any challenges you face and you have developed a network of friends who will support you in time of
need.
Values of Respect, Integrity, Care and Excellence - Compassion. These values will never let you
down. You have already developed them while at Alkira. Always do what is morally right and believe in
yourself, but most importantly respect yourself and those around you.
Your teachers and I are very proud of you. You may be exiting Alkira, but you cannot exit our hearts and
our world. We will always remember you as the very first students to progress through Alkira.
Aim high. Be confident in your abilities and don’t allow anyone to put you off. As Dr Seuss says:
Today you are you!
That is truer than true!
There is no one alive who is you-er than you!
As ALKIRA stands for BIG SKY, I urge you to think beyond the obvious and reach for the Sky. As the old
saying goes “Reach for the Moon and you may fall among the Stars.”
During your time at Alkira we have become an International school with links to China, India, Korea,
and Singapore, with Viet Nam on the horizon. We are recognised as a Confucius Institute School. Alkira
has spawned a Sports Academy and an Umpires Academy. It has established a strong VET/VCAL/VCE
curriculum with sound links to Feeder Primary schools at one end and Universities at the other; along
with industry, TAFEs, Veterans Associations and Service Clubs.
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We are in control of our own destiny and so we built a Hairdressing Salon and a Dance Studio the
latter in anticipation of a Performing Arts Academy.
In the New Year we will be building a revamped Hospitality Centre. Our High Achievers group
continues to flourish and we will be seeing the results in a couple of years.
Alkira has produced and will continue to produce Students the Parents and community can be very
proud of. Young ladies and gentlemen like you, who are ready to take their place in the wider world.
You have helped generate strong House spirit; for which all the sub school leaders are grateful. You
have been willing to participate in events and this was evident in the recent Enduro competition.
Now some advice from the OLD MAN!
Never forget your manners’ especially two very IMPORTANT words:
PLEASE and THANK YOU!
Dress for the job you want not the job you have.
In this age of Social media, you may have over 500 friends on Facebook, but only 1 or 2 true friends.
They are precious; hold them dear. They will be the ones who will tell you the truth and stick by you
in time of trouble.
Take time to find out who you are. Stop and connect with the universe. Don’t get drowned in Social
Media and don’t let social media control your lives.
Don’t forget to thank all your teachers from grade 1 to year `12. Especially year 12
To the teachers who took you on Camps and international tours and cultural experiences.
To the teachers who gave up their holidays and stayed back to support you.
To the teachers who were still there even though you may have been a pain in class.
Thank your parents and guardians who always wanted the best for you and supporting the school
to achieve it status it enjoys today.
So in the words of Nelson Mandela during his inaugural Presidential Speech:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
On behalf of all of us here today, I wish you all the very best in all your future endeavours.
It is ‘Goodbye’ from me and hope that our paths cross one day.
Ian McKenzie
Principal
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CALENDAR
October
2014
Term 3 & 4 - 2014
• 27th - 28th: Cathedral Ranges Camp Outdoor Education
• 27th Oct - 21st Nov: VCE Year 12 Examination Period
November
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4th: Melbourne Cup – Public Holiday
10th - 17th: Year 11 Exams
11th - 13th: Outdoor Leadership CAMP – Year 10
19th: - Year 9 Werribee Zoo
- Valedictory Dinner
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December
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1st - 12th: Head Start
3rd: Year 12 Physics Excursion
8th - 10th: Grade 6 Orientation Program
11th: Alkira Presentation Night
• October 31st - 2014:
Yr. 11 and 12 students due date for booklist orders
• November 20th - 2014: Yr. 11 and 12 collection day for books
• December 12th - 2014: Yrs. 7 – 10 students due date for booklist orders.
• January 22nd - 2015:
Yrs. 7 – 10 collection day for books
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SOD TURNING CEREMONY
On Friday the 17th of October at 9:30am, the Senior VCAL students held a sod turning
ceremony. This was attended a number of staff, Mr McKenzie and veterans from
RAEME, the Vietnam Veterans Association and the Cranbourne/Dandenong RSL.
All the special guests
Nathan, Den, Ashlee, Alicia, Amy, Terrence, Mrs Scott and
Mrs Venables all read out parts of this ceremony. Special
speeches were also made by John Wells OAM - president of the
Cranbourne/Dandenong RSL, John Boothroyd - past president
of RAEME and Phil White OAM – president of the Vietnam
Veterans Association of Victoria, Education Team.
Students Braydn and Jessie, accompanied by Rob Lowe and
John Wells were the ones who turned the first sod. The shovel
was then handed onto the Year 11 VCAL students – Tayla and
Stephen.
John Wells
The ceremony was followed by refreshments and the
presentation of certificates to the veterans by the students. It
was a very special morning and as John Wells said “this was the
first school he had been to that had held such an event”.
By Mrs Nicole Scott.
Jessie and John Wells panting the Lone Pine
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COWARR SUB - SCHOOL
Newsletter Report
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You
can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your
own, and you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll
decide where to go.”
Year 12 Celebrations
Dr Seuss
This week marks the last week of school for our year 12 students.
We would like to congratulate all of our year 12 students for all of
their efforts over the time they have been here. All of the Cowarr
teachers are excited to see what your future holds!
VCE Exam Study Tips from
Cowarr Teachers
Ms Walsh: “Reread both your novels for English.
Memorise short quotes from the texts.”
Mrs Lavis: “Colour code your notes – they should
be in dot point form and stuck all over your
bedroom so that they are the last thing you see
before you go to bed. (Your brain will process
them while you sleep) Happy studying!”
Mr Chaplin: “Get a start on your study early and
be prepared. It will save a lot of stressing trying to
collect notes and material from missed classes and
allow you to stay calm during the exam period.”
Mr Tu: “Study together, not against each other.
Collaboratively learning is one of the most effective
way for revision. Students can question each
other, teach each other, use each other examples
to discuss a difficult concept; and it is more FUN
knowing what others think & understanding
of concepts learnt in class - “Success is not an
individual, but it is a culture”
Mr Wylie: “Find what works for you, everyone is
different and takes in information differently, once
you’ve figured that out, use it to your advantage”
Ms Lim: “Make sure you have all the equipment
ready! Eg: for Further Maths, have a watch, pens,
pencils, sharpener, eraser, ruler, full battery in the
calculator”
Good luck!
Fond Farewell - Yr. 12 Cowarr students
To use an old cliché … Doesn’t Time Fly’. Four years ago, I came
to Alkira as a Sub-School Leader and commenced teaching the
Cowarr all boys English class and the Cowarr all girls English
class. Now, these students are all Yr.12’s; finalising the last week
of their secondary education prior to formal examinations. I
reflect upon these years proudly, seeing each student develop
into mature and caring young adults. I hope you carry the
capacities of RICE into your future years as you have at Alkira.
Good luck for all your future endeavours; academic and social.
The next phase of your journey awaits …
Mr. Paul Looker
Cowarr’ Sub-School Team
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Year 7 Adrian Kopilas, Adele Batten, Emily Kerr, Kristian Kopilas
Year 8 Jack McGuffie, Jake Barnard, Jemma Innes, Tayla Chung
Year 9 Brandon Benc, Amber Davidson, Bree Kelly, James Tomich
Year 10 Hayley Emery, Rebecca Shield, Tim Golding, Trey Freeman
Year 11 Ryan Quirk, Sarah Lord, Taylor Noel, Jordan Gooiker
Year 12 Jomo Santos, Taleisha Hill, Jess Bowler, Ashley Patrick
Over the past few days, students
have participated in the annual
‘Alkira Enduro’ as part of Health and
Physical Education Week. The team
beep test competition saw the four
sub-schools (Towera, Malloo, Cowarr
and Yaan) fight it out for top honours
in each year level. On the final day the
best student runners from each year
level combined to create an all stars
team for their respective sub-schools
to compete against the four all-star
teacher teams. Thank you to Mr.
Chiswell and the Health and Physical
Education team for organising such a
great event.
Matthew Roberts
Domain Leader Health and Physical
Education
Mr. Kerr, Mr. Stevens, Ms. Evans, Ms. Firbank
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Booklists and resources for 2015
START ODERING NOW!
Ordering books and resources for 2015 via Campion is now open. Hard copies of the booklist have
been distributed to students during pastoral care. Online booklists are available on our school
website under the enrolments tab.
For students doing Yr. 11 and 12 subjects in 2015, All booklist orders need to be placed online via
the school website or returned to school by Friday October 31st.
You will able to collect your order at the school on Thursday November 20th from 2.00pm –
6.00pm in the Dance studio, access is via the top staff car park.
This is to ensure you have your books for Head Start, which is December 1st
For Years 7 – 10, your final ordering date will be December 12th and collection day will be January
22nd from 9am - 2.45pm in the Foyer of the Red building.
If you choose to order online, our school code is CZ4B
For any further information, please contact:
Campion Education (Berwick)
Factory 1, 5 Intrepid Street, Berwick 3806
Hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (extended hours
during the back to school period)
Customer Service Phone Number – 1300 433 982
Email – [email protected]
Year 7/8 Novel Buy Back
The novel’s Seedfolks and Boy have been removed from the booklist for 2015. The College is
offering a $5.00 credit on Compass for any copies that are in excellent condition. Please take
any copy that you think qualifies to Ms Griffiths in the library and she will assess the quality
of the book. Please note that Compass credits will not be available until the 2015 school year.
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Dear parents and Students
Expressions of interest are sought from Years 10-12
Students in 2015 (Current year 9-11 Students)
Alkira Secondary College are seeking expressions of
interest for an upcoming tour of Gallipoli and the Western Front to take place from the
26th March 2015 – 10th April 2015 to coincide with the centenary celebrations.
The Tour will be 16 days and include
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Tour polo shirt
Return economy class international airfares: Melbourne / Istanbul // Paris /
Melbourne
Current airlines taxes:
One-way economy class internal airfare: Istanbul / Paris
guided tour of Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica of St Sophia, Turkish
Islamic and Art Museum, Topkapi Palace
Eceabat (Gallipoli area)
Eceabat with English speaking guide tour of Old Anzac front line positions, Lone Pine,
Nek and Anzac Heights, Chunuk Bair, Rhododendron Ridge, northern outposts, Ataturk
memorial and cemetery of the 57th regiment
Full day guided tour to Anzac Cove, North Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Beach Cemetery and
driving tour of the Gallipoli Coast
Eceabat – Istanbul via Troy
Paris - Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise, Louvre
Coach Paris to Lille via Compiegne and Peronne
Armistice Wagon and Historical de La Grand Guerre, Fromelles site
Lille- Ypres – Lille
Flanders Fields museum, Zonnebeke, Broodseinde, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hill 60,
Messine Ridge
Menin Gate ceremony
Lille Amiens via Pozieres, Albert, Sailly le sec, Villers Bretonneux
Pozieres, La Boiselle, Somme 1916 museum in Albert, Bray sur Somme and le Hamel
Amiens – Paris via Villers Bretonneux
The Franco Australian museum, Adelaide Cemetery
The approximate cost at this stage will be as about $7000 (based on 12 students) – the more
students of course the cheaper it will be. Maximum students will be 20.
If you would like to take part in this tour of a lifetime please fill out the form below and drop it in at
the office or see Mrs Venables in the Malloo Sub School – office 2
Expression of interest – Gallipoli & Western Front Tour 2015
Yes I am interested in joining the Gallipoli tour in 2015
Name
Year level 2015
PC Teacher
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Simply
• Register on the Sustainable School Shop website
- www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
SUSTAINABLE
scHooL
SHOP
second-hand textbook
& uniform trading systems
• List Wanted & For Sale Ads (Browsers tell each other what
they require and what they have to sell).
• The school's book and uniform lists are loaded into the
system to make the Ad listing process easy, fast
and accurate.
• Assistance is provided to accurately price items.
Buy and Sell
second-hand Textbooks
second-hand Uniforms
• Our Ad Matching service shows you
- Exactly the right items to buy
- Who has the most items you need
- The cheapest items
• Buyers contact Sellers, and arrange where and when
to trade.
• Excellent email and telephone helplines are provided:
1300 683 337
Also Buy & Sell
Pricing Guide
• Calculators
• Like New
70%
• Sporting items
• Excellent
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• Musical items
• Very Good
50%
• Electronics & DVD's
• Good
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• Stationery
• And lots more
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
ABN 55 114 136 211
Alkira
Secondary College
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CAREER NEWS
CAREER NEWS
Friday 24 October
REMINDER: VTAC CHANGE OF PREFERENCE
A further reminder to all Year 12 students who made timely applications to VTAC that you
can make changes to your preferences up until THIS Friday 24 October 2014 at 5.00pm.
After that you will not be able to access your preferences until Monday 24 November 2014.
The VTAC website is VTAC.
What if you think you won’t get a place at university?
There are many alternatives. Some suggestions are:
 Contact your Career Practitioner
 Apply for a related TAFE course if you have not done so already
 Apply for a course at Monash College or MIBT (see VTAC Guide)
 Complete a Diploma in Tertiary or Foundation Studies – e.g. at Monash
University, RMIT and Victoria University
 Nursing - complete a Diploma of Nursing at TAFE
 Try for a Negotiated Offer in January (see VTAC website)
 Aim for a Supplementary Offer in January (see VTAC website)
DIPLOMA OF APPLIED FASHION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology is a one-year program that focuses
on developing technical skills in patternmaking, garment construction and design, including
CAD. The program is delivered in 40 weeks and followed up with a 10 week industry
placement. Students learn how to analyse colour, style and fabric requirements to satisfy a
design brief and plan for production, based on current industry standards.
The course serves as an excellent pathway qualification into two premier Fashion degree
programs offered at Box Hill Institute- the Bachelor of Fashion and the Bachelor of Fashion
Merchandising. Find out more at
http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/local/Pages/DEFA5.aspx
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Issue No. 27 - 24th October 2014
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NEWS FROM MONASH UNIVERSITY
 Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTs)
The Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) is designed as an alternative pathway to university
study. The program is particularly suited to students requiring additional learning support in
their first year of study. The DoTS pathway equips students with the skills to write essays,
undertake research, solve problems, think critically, develop projects, and communicate their
ideas more effectively. This pathway opportunity is offered at the Peninsula campus and
the Berwick campus of Monash University. Providing a direct pathway to Monash
University, successful completion of DoTS allows students to apply to progress to the
second year of over 30 Monash University degrees. Students will have the flexibility to
choose a stream that interests them from Arts, Business, Education or Nursing. It is this
stream that forms the first year of their degree, and determines which Monash degree they
can pathway into.
The advantages of the DoTS pathway:
 it’s a pathway into the second year of your chosen degree
 it’s an opportunity to explore academic options if you are uncertain about future
career directions
Entry requirements
To be considered for entry, applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian
Certificate of Education (VCE), or equivalent, and have attained a minimum English score of
25 (or 30 in EAL) and a minimum ATAR score of 50. Depending on the DoTS stream, there
may be additional pre-requisites. Visit http://www.monash.edu.au/study/options/pathways/diploma-tertiary-studies/ to
find out more!
 Business and Economics
1+1 doesn’t always = 2! Everybody knows one plus one equals two. But, when we’re talking
about a double degree at Monash, the maths is even simpler.
A standard bachelor degree is three years, but in most cases students can graduate from a
double degree in four years. Combining a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business or
Bachelor of Economics with another degree, opens up a world of possibilities. Students can
study a language, a second profession, a completely different area of business, or other
areas they may be interested in, such as engineering, medicine, arts, law, and more.
So how does it work? All Monash courses include compulsory core units (which students
must do) and electives (which students can choose based on their interests). In a double
degree, the compulsory units in one degree make up the electives in the other, and vice
versa. So students will still study the core units to complete each course, but the units they
study will count towards both degrees.
Monash offers combined degrees across all faculties and disciplines. Some examples of
popular combinations include Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor
of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
For more information on the double degree offerings visit Business & Economics
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DIPLOMA SCREEN AND MEDIA (RADIO AND TELEVISION)
The Diploma Screen and Media (Radio and Television) is a practical introduction to radio
and television presenting, and a pathway for students to try their hand at media production.
In summary –
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This is a one-year course based at the Chadstone Campus
Students produce a magazine style show for Channel 31 called HIT TV
Students produce radio shows in the Holmesglen Radio Studio
This is a highly practical course offering experience both on air and behind the
scenes
Pathways for graduates include  Advanced Diploma in Radio at Australian Film Television and Radio School
 Bachelor of Screen at Holmesglen Institute (Waverley Campus)
 Bachelor of Media or Film at Deakin University, RMIT, Swinburne and La Trobe
University
 Entry level employment via industry work placements
For more information visit
http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/programs/arts_and_design/animation,_screen_and_media/diploma_in_screen_an
d_media_radio_and_tv
NEWS FROM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
 New Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) in 2015
Are you interested in finance? The new Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) to be
offered at the City Flinders Campus could be the ideal course! The course gives students the
opportunity of undertaking an overseas study tour, industry placements, workplace-based
projects with authentic case-based scenarios, and the opportunity to take part in a
mentoring program. The VCE prerequisite studies are Units 3 and 4: study score of at least
25 in English (any); and 30 in Further Maths or 25 in Methods and Specialist Maths, and it is
anticipated that the clearly-in ATAR will be around 75. Find out more by visiting
http://www.vu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-commerce-applied-finance-bbco
 Bachelor of Youth Work
Youth Workers make a difference in young people’s lives! Graduates of Youth Work at VU
gain employment in a wide range of jobs including juvenile justice, housing, local
government, community recreation, outdoor education, drug & alcohol services, and
alternative education programs. Find out more about this course at
http://www.vu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-youth-work-abyw
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NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
 Pre-Vet Club
If you are interested in becoming a veterinarian, or want to explore what it is to be a
veterinarian, then the Pre-Vet Club is for you! Once enrolled in a Science degree at a
university, and if intending studying post graduate veterinary science, students are invited
to join the Pre-Vet Club. Visit Pre-Vet Club
 Pathway to Veterinary Science
Students often ask if Bachelor of Agriculture is a pathway option to the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM). The answer is yes! Students who complete a major in Production Animal
Health in their Bachelor of Agriculture degree can receive credit for up to 30 per cent of the
first year of the four-year DVM. A study plan for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine can be
found at Study Plan
This, and other pathways to studying Veterinary Medicine at Melbourne can be found at
Pathways to Veterinary Medicine
 Diploma of General Studies
Your pathway into a degree at the University of Melbourne! The Diploma in General
Studies is available to CSP students and provides a guaranteed entry into a University of
Melbourne degree based on graded average scores. Full-time students undertake four
subjects per semester for two semesters; part-time students undertake two subjects per
semester for four semesters. There are two semesters each year. All students must
complete the compulsory subject Academic writing and communication in their first
semester. Completion of the Diploma in General Studies gives students guaranteed entry
into the Bachelors of Agriculture, Science, Environments, Commerce and Biomedicine at the
University of Melbourne. The Diploma of General Studies is a one-year full time course
offered at Melbourne’s Dookie Campus. To find out more visit Diploma of General Studies
SCIENCE EXPERIENCE 2015
RMIT’s Science Experience is three fun-filled days of hands-on practical activities for
students entering Year 10 in 2015. This very popular school holiday program allows
Australia’s next generation of curious scientists to go behind the scenes and sample the
exhilarating world of science and technology. Students will perform experiments,
participate in field trips, attend university lectures and experience three days of student life
on campus.
Date:
Audience:
Cost:
Tuesday 20 January – Thursday 22 January
Students entering Year 10 in 2015
$115
For further information and to register visit Science Experience and/or Science Experience - RMIT
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UNIVERSITY TERMS
When students are looking in to university study, they often come across words or terms
they are unfamiliar with. So, here are a few of the more commonly used terms to help
students understand what is being talked about!
Associated Degree - an associate degree is generally a two-year qualification that is made up of two-thirds of a
bachelor degree, and may be offered by both TAFEs and universities. Students often use this as a stepping
stone to the full Bachelor Degree.
Assumed knowledge – refers to subjects the university recommends or prefers a student to have studied at
school before starting the course
ATAR – Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank – the figure used by UAC and VTAC to calculate the entrance
ranking for a university course
Bachelor Degree – the award/qualification a student gains when they have completed studies in an
undergraduate course, which takes between 3 or 4 years of full-time study. This is the traditional starting
point of a university qualification.
Bridging Course – an introductory course to help students achieve the preferred entry level to a degree, e.g. a
bridging maths course for students who do not have the preferred maths but need it to access a course
Census Date – the last day a student can withdraw from their university course and not owe fees
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) – a student’s enrolment in a university degree for which the
Commonwealth government makes a contribution towards the cost of that student’s education (formerly
known as a HECS place)
Credit – if a student has previously studied – perhaps at TAFE – and has Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), the
student may be able to receive credit for a subject or subjects in their course. Also often referred to as
Advanced Standing.
Double degree – a student can choose to complete a double degree – this integrates studies in two degrees
resulting in an award of two degrees, usually after a minimum of 4 years of study. Often also referred to as
Combined Degrees.
Defer – a student may choose to delay starting their course. Deferring an offer of a place might mean delaying
for 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. Deferment ensures the student is guaranteed their place in their selected course
Elective – a subject that is not core to the degree and is often from another faculty, e.g. a commerce student
might choose psychology (from the Arts Faculty) as an elective
Faculty – a department within a university devoted to a particular area of study – so, Faculty of Arts or Faculty
of Science
HECS-HELP – a loan scheme that assists students with a CSP place to pay their contribution. Students may
choose to pay their fees upfront and receive a 10% discount, or choose to defer payment via the HECS-HELP
loan scheme
Honours – many Bachelor degrees offer a fourth year – called an Honours year. The Honours year allows
students to further focus on a particular an area of interest. The Honours year can either be integrated into a
4-year Bachelor degree or be offered as a separate year after completion of a 3-year Bachelor degree
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Lecture – a period of teaching given by a lecturer to a large group of students in a lecture theatre; can often be
as many as 300 students in a lecture
Major study – an area within a course that allows in-depth study in a particular field. More than one major
may be allowed in some courses
Minor study – a grouping of subjects allowing a broader understanding of a few subjects, with less emphasis
on in-depth study
Prerequisite – a set of conditions – usually a completion of a subject – that must be met before enrollment in a
subject or course is allowed.
Transcript – this is the university academic record each student receives, like a school report
Tutorial – a period of teaching given to a small group of students – involving discussion and participation
UAC – Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) – all students wishing to study at universities in ACT and NSW
must apply online through UAC
Undergraduate – a student studying at university for a first level degree, e.g. a Bachelor degree
VTAC – Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) – all students wishing to study at universities Victoria must
apply online through VTAC
Workplace learning – practical training in a workplace, such as internships or practical work experience. This
is a hands-on experience – some universities call it Industry Based Learning or Work Integrated Learning
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JMC Academy Update: October 2014
JMC
ACADEMY
CREATIVE I NDUSTRIES
JMC Academy Workshops
JMC Academy will conduct its popular workshops in December. They are $10 and are inclusive of
lunch. All high school students are encouraged to attend the interactive and fun workshops which
allow them to gain an insight to their chosen field.
Audio Engineering and sound Production
Friday 12 December, 1 - 5pm
The audio workshop is an introduction to the environment of a digital
audio workstation. Students will be introduced to a professional
recording and mixing environment allowing them to learn about
basic mixing principles and mastering concepts. They will put these
into action by bouncing and burning their own CD.
Entertainment Business Management
Friday 19 December, 1pm - 2.30pm
The entertainment business management workshops allow those
students to be involved in an intimate presentation and Q & A with a
guest lecturer involved within the Music Industry.
Music Performance
Monday 15 December, 10am - 2pm
The music workshop is designed for those students wanting to work
in the music industry as an artist or songwriter. They will learn about
the basics of songwriting, melody and rhythm, as well as covering
elements regarding record production and copywriting.
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Film and Television
Friday 19 December, 10am - 2pm
The film and television workshop introduces students to various
applications within the Film and Television industry. Students will
plan and organize crew, then light, block and film a short piece. They
will participate in the editing and watch the mastering to a DVD.
Animation
Saturday 13 December, 10am - 1pm
The animation workshop introduces students to a cut out animation
in a digital environment. Using Adobe After Effects students are
introduced to some fundamental animation principles.
Games design
Saturday 13 December, 1pm - 4pm
The game design workshop aims to introduce various applications
within the gaming industry. Students receive and introduction to the
Unity game engine and student's models will be incorporated into a
playable game environment.
For further information regarding these workshops, please contact the Melbourne Student
Recruitment and Admission team on (03) 9624 2929 or at [email protected]
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