Welcome to the final edition of VCE Insights for Term 3. It has certainly been a busy term for all VCE students and no doubt the break will give students an opportunity to recharge. In saying this, it is particularly important for the Year 12 students to maintain an effective study routine throughout the holiday period, so they are prepared for the trial exams and the upcoming end of year written exams commencing 31 October.

In this edition of VCE Insights, you will find comprehensive updates on current offerings from tertiary institutions across Australia, as well as details on key dates and academic schedules for the upcoming fortnight.

Mrs Tracey McCallum, VCE Coordinator

• Friday 21 September: Term 3 concludes at 3.20pm
• 3-5 October: Unit 3/4 Trial Exams
• Monday 8 October: Term 4 commences for all students
• Throughout September: Year 12 VTAC applications.

Below is a list of subjects with SACs and Outcomes scheduled over the coming weeks. Please note that subject teachers will communicate with your daughter regarding the specific date their SAC or Outcome will run.

Term 3 Week 10
Year 12 SACs

• Accounting
• Global Politics
• History Revolutions
• Studio Arts
• English
• Specialist Maths
• Physics
• Visual Communication
• Media
• Health
• Business Management

Year 11 Outcomes

• Psychology
• Physics
• Studio Arts
• Specialist Maths
• Math Methods
• General Maths
• Physical Education
• Japanese
• Media
• History – 20^th Century

Clock-On Sessions

Completing practice exams and questions is an important part of the preparation for the end of year VCE Unit 3 and 4 Exams. It is imperative that all girls sitting exams this coming November are well rehearsed.

Trial Unit 3 and 4 Examinations

Unit 3 and 4 trial examinations will take place in the second week of the school holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practise writing under timed conditions and to gain authentic feedback from their teachers before their final examinations. Students have received a hard copy of the trial examination timetable.

News from Deakin University

• Deakin Accelerate Information Evening

Deakin Accelerate is a rewarding VCE extension studies program, where students complete two first-year university units alongside their Year 12 studies, either on campus or online (via our Cloud campus). 70% of Accelerate students choose to study online as it allows them to fit their study around their VCE timetable.

Students in the program get the same benefits of a fifth or sixth subject contributing to their ATAR, plus they gain university experience and credit. Students and parents and career practitioners are invited to attend an Information Evening to learn about the 2019 Deakin Accelerate program. Attendees will hear from university experts and past program students, meet teaching academics, and find out about the application process.

Date:                Thursday 6 September 2018 (Melbourne Campus)
Time:               6.00pm – 7.30pm

Find out more and register at Deakin Accelerate

• Faculty of Arts and Education Information Sessions

1. Creative Arts and Design Folio Sessions

Gain handy tips and insights to enhance and develop your folio. Meet and connect with current Deakin students and see our amazing facilities. Students interested in photography, visual arts, animation, or design, should register soon, as places are limited.

Date:                Tuesday 11 September 2018 (Melbourne Campus)
Time:               5.30pm – 7.30pm

Register at Faculty of Arts and Education Information Sessions 

2. Teaching Information Session

Discover the rewards of studying a teaching degree at Deakin. This session will give students an overview of the undergraduate teaching courses offered at Deakin.  Attendees will hear from academics regarding course selection and entry requirements, learn about course specialisations and how the university supports students through their professional experience in Schools and in the Global Experience Program.

Date:                Thursday 13 September 2018 (Melbourne Campus)
Time:               5.30pm – 6.30pm

Register at Faculty of Arts and Education Information Sessions

• Step on Campus

Step on Campus provides students and their families an opportunity to take a personalised tour of Deakin University during the Term 3 school holidays. Participants will be offered a 45-minute tour with a current Deakin student and learn more about Deakin’s study areas, campus life and how to make the best transition into university. The school holiday program will be held at all four Deakin campuses: Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool.  Tours will be conducted at 10.00am and 12.00pm on the event dates listed below.

Dates:             
Wednesday 26 September & 3 October 2018 (Melbourne)
Thursday 27 September & 4 October 2018 (Geelong Waurn Ponds)
Tuesday 25 September 2018 (Geelong Waterfront)
Tuesday 25 September 2018 (Warrnambool)

Find out more and register at Step on Campus

• Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation may be the right study choice for students with the motivation, capability and personal attributes to be a great teacher.

The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation (Dip TEP) is an accredited AQF5 level qualification aimed at students who do not initially meet the minimum ATAR for teaching. The course has been developed as part of the Victorian Government’s Excellence in Teacher Education Reforms to ensure that disadvantage and diverse educational experiences are not a barrier to capable and committed people who want to pursue a career in teaching.

Successful completion of the Dip TEP will ensure that students graduate with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to undertake a rigorous undergraduate teacher education course. The Dip TEP supports students to meet the literacy and numeracy standards they will need in order to graduate with a teaching qualification and supports them to meet the demands of study at a higher education level. The course introduces them to contemporary issues in education and to teaching as a profession, including practical school-based placement.

The course is currently being offered by RMIT and VU Polytechnic.

News from Monash University

• Student Experience Day – Art Design & Architecture

Ever wondered what it’s like to study a creative subject at university?  If you’re in year 10-12 join us on Caulfield campus to experience what it’s like to be a Monash student.

There will be three free workshops available: students can choose from Art, Design, or Architecture.

Art: Take a guided tour of the Monash University Museum ofArt (MUMA) then participate in an immersive studio projectwhere students will be challenged to create a new work in response to what they have observed.  Students will also have the opportunity to talk tolecturers about their own art practice.

Design: Be ready to make, break and explore designideas with this interactive workshop that incorporates communication design, industrial design, and spatial design.

Architecture:  Do drones know this city more than people do? Take part in a hands-on group project to uncover some possible answers.

Date:                Saturday 15 September 2018
Time:               10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:             Monash Art Design & Architecture, Caulfield Campus

Register by Friday 7 September 2018 at Monash Art Design & Architecture Workshops

• Upcoming Inside Monash Seminars

Further details are available on registration at Inside Monash Seminars

• VCE Revision Lectures – September School Holidays

The Faculty of Science is offering VCE exam revision lectures in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths during the September holidays. All lectures will be held at our Clayton campus.

The lecture is only $10 (non-refundable), which includes a set of comprehensive revision notes to be used throughout the session. Register at VCE Revision.

Gap Year 2019

Bob Stewart Pty Ltd has two full time positions available for students wanting a working break, or working break & travel:

• Completing VCE / IB by December 2018
• Starting university studies March 2020

Positions 1 & 2:     Sales Professional

Starting December 2018 (can be from 6 to 14 months’ negotiable)

Responsibilities include

• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Sales and inventory analysis
• And working at various schools on campus events

Casual rates paid for all positions.

All candidates will be trained in the philosophy, skills and procedures needed for the smooth operation of Bob Stewart. Good workers will be offered on-going casual work when their university studies begin.

For more information or to submit your resume, email Robert Stewart:

robert.stewart@bobstewart.com.au

Applications close Saturday 15 September 2018.

Media and Journalism Degrees in Victoria
Many universities in Victoria offer media, media & communication, and/or journalism degrees, and some of these are listed below.  For a comprehensive list of courses (including double-degree options) visit VTAC.

CASPer Webinar

Students planning on sitting the CASPer for selection into a teaching course in 2019 are encouraged to register and sign up to a live webinar where students can post questions as the CASPer Team run them through an information session.  The webinar will take place on Tuesday September 11 2018 at 8:00pm AEDT for all applicants and test takers.   Register at CASPer Webinar

Monash Extension Information Evening

If you’re a high achieving Year 11 student, Monash Extension will give you a taste of Uni before finishing school – and you’ll be rewarded for it. You’ll complete two first year university subjects as part of your final year of school studies.

Monash is hosting an Information Evening for students and families to learn more about the Monash Extension program, which is designed specifically for high achieving students. Students will learn how an Extension Study contributes towards the ATAR; how students receive credit when starting university, as well as getting a taste for university life.

Date:               Thursday 25 October 2018
Time:               6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue:            Central One Lecture Theatre, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton Campus

Find out more and to register, visit Monash Extension Information Evening

Medicine at Bond University

Bond University offers a Medical program with the following key features:

• The shortest pathway to becoming a Doctor in Australia – four years and eight months.
• Students benefit from small class sizes meaning a more personalised experience.
• Gain extended exposure to basic clinical specialties through a number of placements.
• Students completing the medical program will be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in any state or territory in Australia or New Zealand.
• The Medical Program comprises of two parts:

1. Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) – 2 years, 8 months
2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) – 2 years

Both parts need to be completed, i.e. students cannot access the Doctor of Medicine (MD) without having first completed the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and they cannot practise medicine with completing these two sequential degrees

• Selection into the Medical Program requires:

1. VCE subjects: English/EAL, and Chemistry OR Maths OR Physics
2. Competitive ATAR: around 97
3. Psychometric testing(no UMAT required)
4. Interview: short-listed students will be invited for a MMI interview –Interview process

Frequently Asked Questions

• Applications for 2019 entry will only open in January 2019, with testing and interviews thereafter.  The program will only commence in May 2019.

Visit Bond University Medical Program to find out more.

Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health

The University of Wollongong (UOW) offers a 3-year Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health as a pathway to graduate medical studies. The course is designed to give high-achieving students an excellent preparation for graduate medical studies at UOW or other institutions. One of the strengths of the course is that there is a Foundations for GAMSAT subject in first year. This subject explores core content for medical school entry including academic literacy, critical thinking skills and an understanding of what it takes to be a successful health practitioner. It provides an excellent understanding of, and preparation for, the GAMSAT exam.

Also, in the first-year students will also study foundational anatomy, biology, chemistry, exercise physiology, nutrition, and effective communication in healthcare settings. In the second year, under the guidance of the course coordinator, students can tailor their interests by selecting one of eight study areas:

• Biomedical Research
• Exercise Science
• Health Informatics
• Health Practice
• Medical Radiation Physics
• Medical Science
• Molecular Medicine
• Nutrition

Applicants need an indicative ATAR of 95.00 and have must have studied mathematics and chemistry, with biology being highly recommended.  Students must apply through www.uac.edu.auand the UAC course code is 757500.

Find out more about eligibility for the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health at Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health at UOW.

For frequently asked questions about this degree, visit FAQs about Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science, and Health

Automotive Modern Apprenticeship Program
Applications are now open to those students considering a career in the motor industry and seeking an apprenticeship. Successful candidates will be offered full time employment at a dealer close to their home, and will also receive block training. Dealers involved in this program include Audi, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Land Rover, Skoda, and Volvo.

For more information on the dealers participating in this program and to access the application form, visit Vantage Automotive Apprenticeship Program.

Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria
Medical imaging technologists operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, such as MRI and Ultrasound, to produce radiographic images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury. Below are links to the specialised medical imaging areas, some of which are detailed in the Good Universities Guide: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Imaging Technology, So, you want to be a Sonographer?
In Victoria students can study specific medical imaging courses (also known as medical radiography or medical radiations or sonography) at the following universities: