Term 1 Issue No. 2 10th April 2015

Inside this Issue Careers Expo

Hobsons Course Finder: - Year 12 Survival Tips - Uni Myths Debunked - Five Advantages of

Apprenticeships & Traineeships - How Facebook Can Help (or Hurt)

a Student’s Job Prospects

Year 10’s at Flinders University

Lattitude Global Volunteering - Information Session - Online Information Sessions

Best of Times Short Story Competition

Macquarie Photography Prize

Smartphone Apps to Help with Studying

A Career in Radiation Oncology

Defence Jobs Australia YouTube Channel

Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

Google Science Fair

My Future: Information for Parents

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Rosie Creators Award

AIE Industry Experience Day

Minerals Tertiary Education Council

DIRT TV Video Competition

Uni of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus Info Sessions

TafeSA Courses in Government

IoT World Forum Young Women’s Innovation Grand Challenge

Rural Career Guide

My Job App

Exam Study Tip

Hope & Home Gap Year Volunteering in Asia

Aust Veteran’s Children Assistance Trust Scholarships

International College of Hotel Management (ICHM)

Adelaide Tuition Centre

Careers Expo 2015

Wednesday 1st July, 6.00 – 7.30 pm at the Debourg Performing Arts Centre. Come along and speak to representatives about further study and career pathways:

Tertiary Study

Traineeship and Apprenticeship Information

Gap Year and Exchange Information

Industry Information

Hobsons Course Finder: Year 12 Survival Tips

http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/Latest-news/Getting-into-university/Year-12-survival-tips#.VO0GvvmUeW4

Uni Myths Debunked http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/Latest-news/Beyond-university/Uni-myths-debunked-graduate-careers#.VQfAmY6Ud40

Five Advantages of Apprenticeships and Traineeships http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/Latest-news/Getting-into-university/Five-advantages-of-apprenticeships-and-traineeships

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How Facebook Can Help (or Hurt) A Student’s Job Prospects http://wwwmycareermatchcomau.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/y/AB8E37E9197582C4/C682680BFFCCCB7C4415EB25BE999822

Year 10’s at Flinders University On Tuesday March 24th the Year 10 House leaders were invited to a Leadership Forum sponsored and hosted by Flinders University. The event went for the whole day and students got to see quite a bit of the University campus and the extensive building that is taking place to further develop the facilities available to current students. http://flindersfuturefocus.flinders.edu.au/major-projects/new-plaza-student-hub/

In the words of the students; “Today was…………….extremely inspiring, interesting, entertaining, educational, a unique opportunity, eye opening.”

The forum involved listening to a number of guest speakers and taking part in some team building activities. Again in the words of the students…….

”I liked…...it a lot, I’m very inspired, the magician, Vinh’s talk, the activities on the grass, the team activities, bonding with everyone, the inspirational speeches.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtQdjTd4Znw

Vinh Giang the most popular speaker spoke about being able to see things from a different perspective, ridding yourself of negative influences and following your dreams with passion.

Congratulations to all of the students who represented SHCS in a very positive manner and made the most of the wonderful opportunity that the day gave them.

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Lattitude Global Volunteering Information Session Adelaide: Tuesday 12th May, 6pm Find out more about Lattitude as staff, returned volunteers and parents of returned volunteers give short presentations and they are then available to answer any questions

or further discuss your options afterwards. Application deadline for next year’s placements is Friday 5th June, 2015. Interviews will then be conducted in July; further details will be forwarded to each applicant closer to the time. Flyers are available from the careers office. http://www.lattitude.org.au/index.php?nodeId=29

Lattitude Volunteering Online Information Sessions Lattitude run a series of interactive online sessions that provide information about the volunteering abroad options available. Lattitude staff will run through the program and will leave time for any questions. Times are in AEST.

- Volunteering in the UK: Wednesday 22nd April, 7pm - Lattitude Introduction: Wednesday 29th April, 7pm - Volunteering in Canada: Monday 4th May, 7pm - Volunteering in Asia (Vietnam, Japan, China): Monday 11th May, 7pm - Volunteering in the Pacific & Africa (Fiji, Vanuatu, Malawi): Monday 18th May, 7pm - Lattitude Introduction: Thursday 28th May, 7pm

http://www.lattitude.org.au/index.php?nodeId=201

Best of Times Short Story Competition The Best of Times short story competition #19 is now calling for entries of humorous short stories (any theme) up to 2500 words. First prize: $500, second prize: $100. Entry fee is $10 per story. Entries close 31st May. http://spiky_one.tripod.com/comp19.html

Macquarie Photography Prize 2015 Entries close Monday 30th June. The Macquarie Photography Prize is a global photography competition that offers $20,000 in prizes. The categories for this year’s competition are TRANSPORT, ANIMALS, OPEN and ARTHOUSE. $8 per photo to enter.

http://www.australianartsales.com.au/MacquariePrize/Macquariephotograhyprize.html

Smartphone Apps to Help with Studying This article features some smartphone apps that can help students to improve their study habits. http://blog.aias.com.au/index.php/study/making-technology-work-for-you-effective-apps-for-smart-study/

A Career in Radiation Oncology Students interested in a career in radiation oncology or those exploring their

options can use this site to gain better insight into the field of radiation oncology and what the job entails. Students are able to read career stories and learn how to start a career in this field. http://www.acareerinradiationoncology.com.au/

Defence Jobs Australia YouTube Channel The Defence Jobs Australia YouTube Channel is the organisation’s sole video channel. The site can be of use to future ADF applicants to research job roles and get an understanding about life in the Defence Force.

https://www.youtube.com/defencejobsaustralia

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Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry This website focuses on the range of careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. It includes a list of available apprenticeships by state, career guidance, and more detail about the industry as a whole. Find South Australian apprenticeships: http://www.signcareers.com.au/search_apprenticeships_sa

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize This prize is awarded for a short film of 1-3 minutes that best expresses a scientific concept or tells a scientific story in an accessible and engaging way. Entries should be made by 1st May. https://eureka-entry.australianmuseum.net.au/school-science/sleek-geeks-science-eureka-prize-%E2%80%93-secondary

Google Science Fair 2015 The Google Science Fair is an online science competition that invites people aged 13-18 to submit and conduct their own experiments. Prizes include overseas trips, scholarships and more. Submission deadline is Tuesday 19th May. https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/

My Future: Information for Parents If you are a parent wanting to assist with your child’s career development, my future’s information for

parents may help you. Visit the website http://www.myfuture.edu.au/assist-your-child

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day 9th May Find out more about studying natural health at Endeavour College by talking to academics

and touring the campus. Contact: 08 7201 4100 http://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/

Rosie Creators Award 2015 Females between 12-20 years old are invited to enter the Rosie Creators Award. The award’s theme is ‘Respect’ and entries can be submitted in four categories - writing, photography, video and activism. Entries close Monday 20th April. http://rosierespect.org.au/award/

AIE Industry Experience Day Adelaide: 15th April Visit the Industry Experience Day to find out more about careers in game development, 3D animation and visual effects. Register: http://www.aie.edu.au/articles/industry-experience-day-15th-april-2015

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Minerals Tertiary Education Council An online resource about careers in the minerals industry that features courses, webinars, a degree and career guide and more. http://www.mtec.org.au/

DIRT TV Video Competition

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University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus Info Sessions The University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus offers courses in areas such as agriculture, natural resource management and animal production. They are holding information sessions for future students and their families until 15th April. Contact: Sue Jenkin – 08 8313 7660 or suzanne.jenkin@adelaide.edu.au http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/events/event30941.html

TafeSA Courses in Government TafeSA are offering courses in a variety of areas of Government from Certificate III to Diploma level. These courses are offered on campus and online.

http://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/applications-open

IoT World Forum Young Women’s Innovation Grand Challenge Round 1 Submissions Due: Monday 18th May

The IoT World Forum Young Women’s Innovation Grand Challenge is a global innovation challenge open to young women between the ages of 13-18. The aim of the challenge is to recognise, promote, and reward young innovators as they come up with new uses for “Internet of Things” technologies. Competitors are required to create a new idea on how technologies from the Internet can improve education, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, retail, transportation, smart cities or find new solutions that can cut through many industries. http://iotchallenge-cisco.younoodle.com/

Rural Career Guide The Rural Skills Australia website has a really interesting and interactive Rural Career Guide to find out about job, education and training opportunities in rural industries. http://www.ruralcareers.net.au/

MyJob App The MyJob app and website provides easily accessible information for students looking for work. Information provided includes:

What you need before you get a job

How to find a job

How to work out what skills you have

How to write a resume, cover letter and key selection criteria

Interviews The MyJob app is available for free on iOS and Android. http://www.myjobinfo.com.au/about

TSFX Exam Study Tip #2: Homework and Study Banks This tip outlines the benefits of participating in regular study, and suggests a study schedule for students in years 11 and 12. http://www.tsfx.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/HSC-2015-Study-Tip-2.pdf

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Hope and Home Gap Year Volunteering in Asia Hope and Home offers a range of programs for people interested in undertaking volunteering in Asia as part of their Gap Year. They run projects in Nepal which include volunteering with orphanages, teaching English, and volunteering with

medical centres. For more information contact info@hopenhome.org http://www.hopenhome.org

Australian Veteran’s Children Assistance Trust Scholarships 2015 Applications open Tuesday 18th August and close Saturday 31st October The Australian Veteran’s Children Assistance Trust, provides scholarships based on need and merit to children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen or women to study at TAFE, university, or a private college. http://www.avcat.org.au/Aboutus/OurScholarships.aspx

International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) Recently Tessa Rochford from ICHM visited our Year 11 Business Studies students to speak about careers in hospitality and the relevant courses at ICHM. They run a Career Week for interested students on 6th- 10th July and 28th September – 2nd October. They

also have a very generous scholarship. For more information see www.ichm.edu.au or grab a brochure from outside the careers office.

Adelaide Tuition Centre Year 12 holiday revision courses and UMAT prep courses April 13th – 15th and July 6th – 8th. www.adelaidetuition.com.au

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Disclaimer: Statements on careers and courses included in this newsletter are not necessarily those of SHCS. ie: The text of notices on courses and industry prospects may be taken directly from their correspondence/publicity material. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________