Term 3, Week 8, 6th - 10th September 2010

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Term 3, Week 8, 6th - 10th September 2010


	Australian Stories.com Are you an Australian Story Writer? Plays, Scripts, Poems, Novels or Short Stories? Promote yourself and your writings on the web through Australian Stories. Put yourself on the map and be found. Australian Stories.com is an independent website dedicated to promoting writing and writers in Australia. This site includes a database of stories written by young and emerging writers, a range of useful links for writers in Australia and an Events calendar dedicated to Writing Competitions. Australian Stories.com is now accepting submissions from writers of short stories, plays, poems, scripts, novels, fiction and non-fiction works. Accepted scripts will be published in their online showcase. http://www.australianstories.com/ Calling All Writers.... 21D is a new not-for-profit creative outlet for emerging writers. They publish original fiction, non-fiction articles, poetry, photography and artwork. Issue 1 - Journeys * Where have you been? * Where are you going? * What are you doing now? 21D welcomes submissions on the theme of 'Journeys'. They are looking for original fiction, non-fiction articles, poetry, photography and artwork. The first issue of 21D will be published online, as a PDF booklet, and a printed magazine in October 2010. Submissions Closing Date: 14th September 2010 Publication Date: October 2010 Publication Type: PDF booklet; Online magazine Printed magazine For further details and submission guidelines visit http://www.twentyoned.com.au/index.html Vision Australia Further Education Bursaries Applications for 2011 Further Education Bursary Awards are now open. In 2011, Vision Australia will award Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision. Vision Australia's Further Education Bursaries are awarded to people who for financial reasons may not be able to fully participate in further education, providing adaptive technology to assist their studies. Applicants must be enrolling to study in at least Certificate IV at a TAFE or an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at University at the start of the year or be already enrolled in such a course (preference may be given to those beginning or in the early stages of a course). The closing date for 2011 bursary applications is Friday 29 October 2010. Details and application information can be found at http://www.visionaustralia.org/info.aspx?page=1161 The Girls' Programming Network Want to learn how computers really work? Want to write programs that do what you want? Want to improve your programming skills for Software Design and Development? Want to meet other girls also interested in IT? Then the Girls' Programming Network is for you! The Girls' Programming Network (GPN) is run by girls and for girls. The tutors are a mix of University IT students (from the University of Sydney and others) as well as professional software engineers. GPN is targeted at academically gifted girls in years 9–12 who are interested in IT. When you come to GPN you'll meet the tutors (us!) and other students and learn the basics of computer programming in Python as well as cool bits of computer science. We'll also have fun, eat food and do some other activities. We'll be meeting once a week to have fun learning more Python skills, developing games and doing other awesome IT-related projects. You can join the Girls' Programming Network at any time just by registering and then coming along! If you have any queries about the program, please email gpn@it.usyd.edu.au or ring Dr. James Curran on 9036 6037 or 0431 013 320. http://www.it.usyd.edu.au/~gpn/index.shtml Newcastle Uni Industry Scholarships The University of Newcastle Industry Scholarship Scheme (UNISS) is an opportunity for students to make significant contributions to the work environment and at the same time experience the culture and ethics of the workplace. The UNISS program is usually structured so that students are either on placement with their Sponsor company or studying. This allows students to focus on one aspect of their program at a time. One of the key elements of the UNISS Program is the one year full time placement with the Sponsor company. This gap year either occurs in third or fourth year, depending upon the length of the student's undergraduate program. During this placement, students take on a meaningful role within the organisation, undertaking all the responsibilities associated with being a practising professional. This intensive experience, combined with a world-class qualification from the University of Newcastle, provides UNISS graduates with an advantage in an increasingly competitive employment market. It is this unique combination of high academic standards and relevant, meaningful industry experience that makes UNISS the leader in preparing professionals for their role in industry. UNISS scholarships are tax free and fully funded by industry. Applications close Friday 8 October 2010 For details and an application form go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/industry-scholarships/avaliable-scholarships/ Basair's School Holiday Flight Camps Basair's Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays - You may even go for your first solo flight! Basair is pleased to offer the following series of camps for the upcoming school holidays. These camps are a great way to get into flying, see what it's all about, and make serious progress towards gaining a pilot's licence. You'll have your own logbook at the end of the camp with flying hours logged - either towards a Private pilot Licence, or a Commercial Pilot Licence if you'd like a career as an airline pilot! Two different camps are available: Camp 1 is for someone who has never flown before, and takes you through all the basic manoeuvres and up to basic traffic patterns around the airport. Camp 2 follows on from Camp 1 with advanced traffic work, and right through to your first solo flight if you reach the required standard. Camps are available at both Bankstown and Cessnock Camp 1 – 27th -1st October Camp 2 - 4th -8th October Visit http://www.basair.com.au/index.php/news-a-events/flight-camps.html for details, costs, and applications. Australian Academy of Beauty Therapy Information Evenings The Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa Therapy has been dedicated to teaching the highest professional standards of Beauty Therapy for over 30 years, and is registered with VETAB as a RTO (Registered Training Organisation), and City and Guilds London (International accreditation). The Academy is able to offer VET FEE-HELP through the Australian government where all your course fees are paid in full (diploma only). Small relaxed and friendly classes, competency based assessments, beautiful modern facilities, the latest in equipment and teaching techniques, the latest curriculum, proximity to transport, a strong work experience program, and the Principal also running leading day spas, ensure students have the latest, most up to date and relevant training possible. The Academy is holding information evenings for future students to learn more about their courses: Bella Vista - 7pm Wed 15/09/2010 North Strathfield - 7pm Wed 15/09/2010 Bookings are essential and can be make online at http://www.australianacademyofbeautytherapy.com/enrolments/information-evenings?loc=1 www.australianacademyofbeautytherapy.com National Young Writers' Festival - 30th September - 4th October 2010 The National Young Writers' Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle. It is the country's largest gathering of young and innovative writers working in both new and traditional forms including zines, comics, blogging, screenwriting, poetry, spoken word, hip hop music, journalism, autobiography, comedy, songwriting and prose. NYWF presents 'writing' in its broadest sense through panels, discussions, workshops, launches, performances and readings. NYWF gives young writers a place to present their work and share ideas, to learn about the industry in which they write and to meet with like-minded people in a friendly festival atmosphere. Check it out at http://www.youngwritersfestival.org/index.php 2010 Physics in Industry Day Hosted by CSIRO - How will science and technology (and society and psychology?) determine the urban transport infrastructure of the far future? It's not about "green" energy/fuels - that's been done to death elsewhere. Assuming that propulsion has been dealt with, how will our urban transport infrastructure appear in a couple of decades or more from now? At the very least, the choice to speed will have been taken away with electronically governed cars, but will they fully drive themselves? Before you shout "No! Never!", think forward to my 70th birthday in 2037 when society may give me a choice: either get off the roads or buy a self-driving car. The ageing population could be the biggest driver in driving. The program will explore the range of possible futures for cars as well as all forms of public transport. Student Research Poster competition with $1000 first prize – be entertained by the ever popular "speed sell" session where each student promotes their research – in 60 seconds!! When: Thursday 11th November Where: CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Bradfield Road, NSW 2070 Registration opens 8:30am for 9:00am program start (sharp!) http://physics-industry.com/index.html Charles Hawker Scholarships 2011 The Charles Hawker Scholarships, valued at up to $60,000.00 over four years, are the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia. Since 1991 the Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship Trust Fund has awarded approximatley 3.75 million dollars to 90 young Australians. These Scholarships are available to any Australian student undertaking a three or four year course of study approved by the Trustees. Undergraduate students who have commenced their studies are also eligible to apply for the scholarship. Successful applicants must study at one of the following nominated Australian universities or colleges. * Australian National University - ACT * Flinders University of South Australia - SA * University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA * Roseworthy Residential College * University of New England - NSW * University of South Australia - SA * Marcus Oldham College - VIC * University of Cambridge - UK Applications for the 2011 Hawker Scholarship open on Monday 6th December 2010 and close Friday 7th January 2011 Website: http://www.hawkerscholarship.org Application Form: http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/graphix/application.pdf Certificate III in Circus Arts Apply now for the Certificate III in Circus Arts. Combine circus training at The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) with academic studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. NICA encourages applications from young people with backgrounds in areas such as circus, sports acrobatics, trampolining, diving, performing arts, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, competitive sport or physical theatre. The successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent is the minimum required educational qualification. Students must plan to enter Year 11 or 12 in 2011. Applications for 2011 entry close on Friday 10 September 2010. For further details and an application form go to http://www.nica.com.au/CertIII_apply www.nica.com.au Australian College of Applied Psychology Information Evening If you’re thinking about studying psychology, it makes sense to do it at the only place in Australia that’s dedicated to teaching psychology and its applications. The Australian College of Applied Psychology’s new Bachelor of Psychological Science is now enrolling for 2011. • Two year fast track option • APAC recognised • CBD location • FEE-HELP available Find out more by attending our Information Evening: When: Thursday 23rd September 5pm – 6pm Where: Level 5, 11 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000 To register email info.acap@navitas.com or phone 1800 061 199 http://www.acap.edu.au/CoursesInformationRequest/SydneyInfoEvenings.html Australian Youth Mentoring Conference 2010 The Australian Youth Mentoring Network is delighted to announce Australia's 2nd ever Youth Mentoring Conference. The conference will look at the issues facing youth mentoring programs, practitioners and mentors and explore the direction mentoring is heading in Australia and overseas. Who should attend? Anyone with an interest in youth mentoring practice and theory including but not limited to mentoring program coordinators, managers, teachers, principals, youth workers, social workers, academics, sociology researchers, policy writers, and volunteer mentors. The keynote speaker will be Dr David DuBois, an Associate Professor in the Division of Community Health Sciences within the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is the co-author of many research articles into youth mentoring and the co-editor for the Handbook of Youth Mentoring. When: 10th -11th November 2010 Where: Radisson Resort, Gold Coast Flyer: http://www.youthmentoring.org.au/editor/assets/AYMN_Conference_Brochure_05_web.pdf Website: http://www.youthmentoring.org.au/events/details/?id=69 Free Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Alliance People Solutions are pleased to announce free pre-apprenticeship courses in Business Administration, Warehousing, and Hairdressing commencing in October: Business Administration at Canterbury starting 5th October Warehousing at Liverpool starting 5th October Hairdressing at Bankstown TAFE starting 11th October. If you are interested in any of these courses you must attend a relevent Open Day: Business Admin - 7th /14th & 22nd September, 10am Bankstown Office Warehousing - 13th /20th & 27th September, 10am PCYC Miller Hairdressing - 14th & 21st of September, 1.30pm Bankstown TAFE Book in for an information session by calling Heidi Guthrie on 1300 657 925 or email apply@alliancepeople.com.au If you want more information on the courses above please contact; Sydney courses:- Romy 0402 119 313 or Email : romy@alliancepeople.com.au http://www.alliancepeople.com.au/ QUT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program is Queensland University of Technology's premier offering for high achievers. Two hundred Scholarships will be awarded annually to OP 1 to 2 students in the $2.3 million Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program. In addition to the financial support, the Program allows you to make the most of your QUT experience by excelling in your studies, and through extra development opportunities, to build your leadership skills and professional networks. As a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar you will have access to benefits that will enhance your academic experience. You may like to extend your core studies by undertaking extra modules to develop your leadership or entrepreneurship skills. In the final year of your degree you can also be matched with an industry mentor who can guide you and provide encouragement in your chosen field of expertise. Further benefits will be offered throughout your time at QUT, to ensure you are prepared for the real world. Additional benefits may include: * an accelerated program of study * early access to research opportunities * the opportunity to represent QUT through the Student Ambassador Program. Applications close 26 November 2010. For more details and online application go to http://www.scholarships.qut.edu.au/commencing/vc_scholarships.jsp Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest The Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest is an opportunity for students around the world to learn about the Cassini mission to Saturn and earn the chance to ask the scientists working on the mission about their work. Students watch videos of Cassini team members (scientists, engineers, mission planners, science planners, etc.) as they advocate for one of the three proposed targets. Students are then asked to decide which target they think will yield the most interesting science results, and write an essay of up to 500 words justifying their selection. The winning entries will receive a certificate and participate in a web-based videoconference with Cassini scientists. Applications close Wednesday 27th October, 2010 For details, guidelines and application forms go to http://www.vssec.vic.edu.au/events/competitions/cassini-scientist-for-a-day/ Science Open Day Two of Australia's top science organisations – NMI and CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering – are joining forces for a Science Open Day. Our doors are open to all, so come along! * See hard core measurement, physics and engineering research in action * Learn how important accurate measurement is to everyday life * Hear about our research in measurement, physics, engineering and materials science * Chat with our scientists about their work * Discover pathways to a career in science Where: NMI, Bradfield Road, Lindfield, NSW 2070 When: 10 am to 4 pm Sunday 19 September 2010 For further details contact communications@measurement.gov.au or (02) 8467 3771. http://www.measurement.gov.au/Pages/OpenDay.aspx New University Pathway replacing Distinction courses next year. The NSW Board of Studies has announced that a new HSC-University Pathways program replacing Distinction courses commences at the beginning of 2011. The new program offers greater flexibility for highly able students to begin university study through a variety of delivery modes. The program gives students who have accelerated in at least one HSC course and achieved high level results an opportunity to apply for entry to challenging first year university subjects. Students undertake study of a university subject concurrently with completion of the HSC. A broad range of subjects will be available, including Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Higher Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, and Foundations of Law. The University of New South Wales, the University of New England and Macquarie University are delivering the program. On completion of their university subjects, students will receive relevant university credentials and appropriate cross-university credit. The program is independent of the HSC and subjects undertaken will not contribute to the HSC pattern of study or to the ATAR. The Distinction courses program concludes at the end of 2010. For more information, visit http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pathways.html $7 Million for Teacher's Scholarships in Areas of Need. The Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth, announced on 31st August that applications are open for 300 NSW Government teacher scholarships worth a total of almost $7 million. The Teacher Education Scholarship Program for 2011 will provide up to $23,000 each to students who agree to teach in hard to staff public schools for at least three years. Ms Firth said the scholarships attract some of the State’s most talented students to teach in areas like Western Sydney and regional NSW. "Scholarship holders receive financial assistance of up to $5,000 a year throughout their full-time studies, plus an additional $3,000 one-off grant when they begin their teaching career", said Ms Firth. Over four years (the normal duration of study) this amounts to around $23,000. "This is significant financial support for students committed to a future in our public schools as they work toward their teaching degree.Successful scholars are also guaranteed a permanent public school teaching position in an agreed location when they graduate." Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will get priority for up to 80 of the 300 scholarships. More information about the Teacher Education Scholarship Program can be found at www.teach.nsw.edu.au/scholarships or by calling the scholarship information line on 1300 301 435. Website: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/aboutus/ministerial/yr2010/mr310810_ts.pdf Illawarra Institute of TAFE - Course & Career Evenings These information evenings are designed for students in Yrs 10/12. The evening lasts for 2 hours and students complete a career assessment as part of the program. Parents are welcome. Date: Tuesday 14 September 2010 Time: 6pm – 8pm Venue: Wollongong Campus TAFE NSW, Block N.1.1 Date: Wednesday 15 September 2010 Time: 6pm to 8pm Venue: Shellharbour Campus TAFE NSW, Block A.G.08 Bookings are essential. Phone: 02 4229 0535 Course Info: Phone 131 601 Email: illa.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au Website: http://www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo Update Employers and recruiters are now employing apprentices and trainees from Western Sydney for jobs starting in 2011. Students and parents now have the chance to meet and chat with employers, recruiters and career advisors at the 2010 Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo on Tuesday 14th September 2010. This is a rare opportunity for students to talk directly and candidly with potential employers to find the right job and ignite their interest in a particular industry. Moreover, it gives them the opportunity to line up a job for 2011. Major exhibitors include Qantas, Integral Energy, Woolworths, Defence Trades, TAFE, and the Nepean Careers Forum. Many industry associations are recruiting on behalf of member businesses. Well over 1000 apprenticeships and traineeships are on offer. The Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo will be held at Penrith Panthers Exhibition Marquee, Mulgoa road Penrith on Tuesday 14th September 2010 from 5.30pm. Admission is free. The Expo is deliberately run into the evening (9pm) to allow for busy working people and parents. Students are reminded to bring to the event a pen, heaps of copies of their resume and not to forget to bring their parents along to the Expo. For more information, or to register your interest in future apprenticeships or traineeships with apprenticepower go to www.apprenticepower.com.au or e-mail info@apprenticepower.com.au or call 1800 297 762 Expo Enquiries to Ian Palmer 0419 018 232 or ian@schoolsindustry.com.au \| Term 4, Week 10, 13th - 19th December 2010 \| Term 4, Week 9, 6th - 12th December 2010 \| Term 4, Week 8, 29th November - 3rd December 2010 \| Term 4, Week 7, 22nd - 28th November 2010 \| Term 4, Week 6, 15th - 21st November 2010 \| Term 4, Week 5, 8th - 14th November 2010 \| Term 4, Week 4, 1st - 5th November 2010 \| Term 4, Week 3, 25th - 29th October 2010 \| Term 4, Week 2, 18th - 22nd October 2010 \| Term 4, Week 1, 11th - 15th October 2010 \| Spring Holiday 2010 \| Term 3, Week 10, 20th - 24th September 2010 \| Term 3, Week 9, 13th - 17th September 2010 \| Term 3, Week 8, 6th - 10th September 2010 \| Term 3, Week 7, 30th August - 3rd September 2010 \| Term 3, Week 6, 23rd -27th August 2010 \| Term 3, Week 5, 16th - 20th August 2010 \| Term 3, Week 4, 9th - 13th August 2010. \| Term 3, Week 3, 2nd - 6th August 2010. \| Term 3, Week 2, 26th - 30th July 2010. \| Term 3, Week 1, 19th - 23rd July 2010 \| Winter Holiday, 5th - 16th July 2010 (Week 2) \| Winter Holiday, 5th - 16th July 2010 \| Term 2, Week 11, 28th June - 2nd July 2010. \| Term 2, Week 10, 21st-25th June 2010 \| Term 2, Week 9, 14th - 18th June 2010 \| Term 2, Week 8, 7th - 11th June 2010. \| Term 2, Week 7, 31st May - 4th June 2010 \| Term 2, Week 6. 24th -28th May 2010 \| Term 2, Week 5, 17th - 21st May 2010 \| Term 2, Week 4, 10th - 14th May 2010 \| Term 2, Week 3, 3rd - 7th May 2010 \| Term 2, Week 2, 26th - 30th April 2010 \| Term 2, Week 1, 19th -23rd April 2010 \| \| What's New 2010 \| EventsCalendar 2010 \| \| Sponsors \| About Us \| Schools \| \| Return Home \| Post School \| Explore \| Careers Advice \| Careers Advisers \| Links \| Contact Us \|