eNews Archive Issue 25 - 16 August 2018

On the following Sunday, we had the inaugural mother/daughter high tea which was yet another sold out P and F event. It is always sad when people miss out on an event; however, it is evidence of the high level of parent engagement and support in our school community.

We have a lot of 11 to 14-year-old students in our school (approximately 400 in fact) and below is a summary of a generalised view about what drives them and what is important to them. Of course, these will not apply to every child as there are always exceptions.

1. They care more about what their peers think than pretty much anything else. This is hard to take when you used to be the person that they thought knew everything. Social media provides our 11 – 14-year-olds with all the answers now. However, I would encourage you never to give up teaching them your values and insisting on what to wear, how to speak to people, and how to react appropriately in conversation.

    

2. They are horrified by what their bodies are doing. Pimples, body odour, developing too slowly, or developing earlier than others. The best advice: don’t draw attention to what’s happening, just be understanding.

    

3. They tend toward hyperbole. There’s a spider in the corner? Get ready for a wall-climbing, horror-movie-scream. Whether it’s due to limited life experience or the trying on of identities, young adolescents tend to exaggerate. More advice: don’t overreact, describe problems in a calm, rational way, maintain a sense of humour, and model the way a healthy person navigates life’s little surprises.

    

4. They are mortified by public praise. Early to mid-primary students may beam at being recognised, but that changes for this age group. Praise, as they still need it; but keep it low-key or less public.

    

5. They can’t be trusted with confidences. At this age, they can’t resist the temptation to share a juicy secret. Treat your young teenage daughters the same way you should treat the Internet: don’t share anything you don’t want made public.

    

6. They’re fascinated with you as a human being, but then they’re not. Young adolescents are emerging from being the centre of their own childish universe to becoming aware that other people see the world differently. Therefore, they may be intensely interested in teachers and love to share any personal information about their teachers that they have gleaned. Adolescence is all about identity formation and sometimes they will prefer their teachers or other adults (like a quirky aunt) to you. It is only transitory but still can make parents sad.

    

7. They are pulling away from their parents. This is a normal part of adolescence, but it’s at this time that they need adult guidance more than ever.

    

8. They are still children. One minute they’re having a serious discussion, the next they’re making rude noises. My advice is to take advantage of their enthusiasm and willingness to help, but don’t expect mature behaviour to last very long. They’re actually acting their age.

(I have adapted this from Principals’ Digests Volume 24 Number 18)

Ros Curtis 

Ausenco began in Brisbane, Australia in 1991, with a small team of talented engineers offering innovative solutions to the mining industry. Today they are a global company providing consulting, engineering, project delivery and asset operations, management and optimisation solutions to the minerals and metals, oil and gas and industrial sectors. They are based across 26 offices in 14 countries and many project locations.

This prestigious annual scholarship is valued at $4,000 per annum for the four years of university study and also includes opportunities for paid vacation employment and the potential for a Graduate position at Ausenco.  

An information session for students of Year 12 who are interested in applying for this scholarship will be held on Wednesday 29 August, 9:50am in the ILC (during period 1C). All students in Year 12 have been emailed a flyer which can also be viewed here (PDF 417.6KB).

The deadline for applications is 18 September 2018, and the awardee will be announced at the Prize Reading Assembly on 29 October and presented their scholarship at Speech Night on 13 November.

Karen Gorrie 

Come along and remember ALL are welcome – not just members of the St Margaret’s community.

September Holiday Camp for Years 7-9!

The Anglican Church of Southern Queensland’s Ichthus camping program is incredible – take a look at the website: http://aycf.org.au/camps/registration/.

In the second week of the September school holidays, anyone in Years 7-9 is invited to come along for 5 days of fun activities and challenge. A number of St Margaret’s students have attended Ichthus over the years and always return to school with a fresh outlook on God, the Church and life in general. September is for Years 7-9, January camp is for Years 4-7 and July camp is for Years 10-12.

You are welcome to contact the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland directly or The Reverend Canon Nicki Colledge on 3862 0716 or email: ncolledge@stmargarets.qld.edu.au for more information. 

A Prayer for the week ahead

God who knows my very heart,

Grant to me a kindness of spirit, a gratitude for life and a desire to bring peace.

Show me my neighbour, open my eyes to see the blessings and the needs of those around me.

May I be a blessing to my neighbours, both near and far.

Make me a channel of your peace in this world, where I live and beyond.

Lead me to discern your voice in this world, through the actions and cries and laughter of others.

May I become more child-like, more trusting and more active in my life for you.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

With every blessing on you and your homes this week,

The Reverend Canon Nicki Colledge 

Its significance is far reaching and occurs during ‘Ekka week’ when many boarder families are in town for various events associated with the Royal Queensland Show. Boarder parents invite the day parents who have provided significant support for their daughter throughout the year. The BSG, led by Jane Garland, organised the event, alongside Sandra Johnson and our Garden Room assistants. Without a doubt, it was a huge success and all parties involved are already looking forward to this event next year.

“The Boarders’ Support Group Cocktail Party is such a special evening and allows the Boarding Community to thank the day families for all that they do in supporting our girls and enriching their experiences at school. We are so lucky to have such beautiful families in our girls’ lives.”

Jane Garland - President of the Boarders’ Support Group and mother of Annabel and Olivia Garland.

Dimity Harris 

• The Assessment Calendars are located on the Year level pages of the St Margaret’s POD and will include all due dates for assignments and exams.
• Students are expected to submit assessment on or before the due date. All assessment will have conditions clearly stated on the task including the due date, checkpoints, where applicable, and instructions about the submission of work.
• An extension may be requested if there are valid grounds to do so. A student must apply to the Head of Faculty by completing a Request for an Extension form. This form can be accessed from the Academic Hub page of the St Margaret’s POD and must be submitted five days prior to the due date. A medical certificate must be supplied in Years 10-12 in the event of illness. If a request for more than one extension is required, a student must apply to the Dean of Studies (Years 7-9) or Dean of Pedagogy (Years 10-12) by completing a Request for an Extension form and further consultation may be required.
• If there is a valid reason for the non-submission of an assignment or inability to attend an exam on the set date, such as illness, a student must also complete the Request for an Extension form. A medical certificate must be supplied in Years 10-12 in the event of illness. The Dean of Pedagogy and HOF will determine an alternative due date to hand in the assignment or complete the exam.
• To ensure equity and examination security no examinations will be allowed prior to scheduled examination times. For students who will be absent for scheduled exam block examinations in Years 11 and 12, they must negotiate alternative arrangements with the Dean of Pedagogy.

Years 11 and 12 Exam Block

Years 11 and 12 Exam Block for Term 3 is now available for students on their year level POD pages.

Jo Butterworth 

All students have copies of Assessment Calendars for this term and they are also available on the POD and in Parent Lounge (in the reporting area). It is important to note that assessment is held in the last week of school. All girls are required to attend school until the last day of term to complete all assessment.

Student Goal Setting

Across the Secondary School in the last few weeks, the girls have been setting goals in relation to a reflection on how they went last Semester and by setting personal learning goals with Academic Advisors or Form Teachers to enhance their learning path.

During this process the girls have been asked to think deeply about what the assessments, numbers and letters mean to them as a student. It has been a very worthwhile experience for us as educators to learn from the girls how they think about themselves and the purpose of education they are taking part in. Much of our conversation has been around the concept of the girls as individuals reflecting on what to get better at, what they need to do. However, when it came to writing goals the girls became very focussed on the outcome, the end mark.

“Beautiful Failures” by Lucy Clark contains a whole chapter about competition in education. Through reading this book and working with the girls, we have challenged them to re-look at their goals and to switch them from being mark focussed to goals that are behaviour and process focussed. For example, changing from “My goal is to get an A in Maths” to “My goal is to fully understand the content of my maths class, and if I don’t understand I will ask questions so I don’t get left behind. I also promise to pay 100% attention in class”. For as Lucy Clark writes:

“Paying attention and a willingness to ask questions leads to a thorough understanding of content, and thorough understanding content adds to enjoyment, and enjoyment leads to intrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation leads to a love of learning.” (page 78)

Nicole Devlin 

Last week, the school announced the 2019 Senior Leaders, as well as the Year 11 students who will attend the 3-day Sony Camp at Churchie. I would like to acknowledge all our Year 11 students on how they demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence during this time.

As part of the student leadership process, one of the questions asked of the Year 11 girls who have applied for these positions was “How they will deal with disappointment if they are not successful in being selected?” Dealing with disappointment is an important life skill. In fact, you often learn more about yourself through these unexpected disappointments.

As adults, we are all well aware that life will have its fair share of disappointments and frustrations. At home, reacting to these stressful situations might start with shouting, hiding or feeling sorry for oneself. At school and in the girls’ future careers, these types of behaviours could in fact harm their reputation.

We must remember that decisions will be made but, it is the individual’s final decision and choice on how they behave and react. Individuals are encouraged to do the following if they find themselves disappointed:

Have a positive mindset – realise that not all things will go your way all of the time; look for something positive.

Adjust your goal – if you are disappointed that you did not reach your goal, that does not mean the goal is unreachable in the future.

Record your thoughts – writing allows your negative feelings to be expressed and released.

Smile and support those who have been successful – this shows a lot more about your character if you can rise above your disappointment and continue to be the best person you can be.

“Disappointments are just God’s way of saying: I’ve got something better, be patient, live life and have faith.”

Anonymous

Nikki Townsend 

Being part of a team is such a valuable experience. Learning to share successes and failures is part of the experience and the support provided by the group after loss is just as important as the shared joy from a win.

Special mention must be made of the Pre-Prep and Prep students who, for some of them, it was their first time competing in a whole school competition. It was evident from their joy, excitement and enthusiasm that they relished the day from lining up at the starting line, collecting a ribbon after they stepped across that finish line, interacting with the ‘big’ girls and just being ‘amongst it’.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Year 6 girls displayed their leadership skills and abilities as they helped organise the younger students in their House into their races and ball games.

After the final calculation, Kendall took home the trophy for the track events, Milton took the trophy for the field events and “The Mace Cup” trophy for the ball games. Well done to these teams. 

The carnival provided an authentic experience for the girls to practise the art of winning and losing graciously. All girls were winners as they happily accepted the outcome of their events and the final results. Each girl should feel proud of their performance.

Thank you to Ms Richards, Ms Rowe and Mrs Edwards for their organisation. Thank you to all Primary school staff for supporting the girls and events. Thank you also to the Year 6 parents who worked tirelessly to provide a barbecue lunch on the day. It was wonderful to see so many parents, relatives and friends of the girls attend and support them. Both the staff and girls appreciated your attendance. We now look to next week when many of the girls will compete in Andrews Cup Athletics on 23 August. 

Downey Park Netball
It was wonderful to watch many of the Downey Park netball teams play their final games on Saturday. Congratulations to all the girls for their commitment to the long season. Thank you to the families and coaches for their support of the girls.

Teams 14, 15, 16 (non-competitive teams) played their last game last Saturday and received their medals for their efforts. Out of the 11 Years teams, Team 14 will play their last fixture round this Saturday. Teams 12 and 13 are finished for the season, missing out on making the semi-finals by 1 point; a great effort! Of the 12 Years teams who include some Year 6 players, Team 10 are finished. Team 11 girls will play their last fixture round this Saturday and are currently sitting 2nd and will play semi-finals the following week.

To celebrate the conclusion of a long season, a break-up will be held this Friday (17 August) at Windsor Park. Students will be transported on the school bus. The break-up will include a sausage sizzle, Karen’s Krazy Kapers, blow up obstacle course, team awards and cake. The break-up will finish at 5:30pm for parents to pick up students. Thank you to Gayle Coutts for supporting the Primary girls throughout the season and in anticipation of the break-up. 

Young Families’ Service
The Reverend Canon Nicki Colledge and St Margaret’s School offer Sunday Church a few times a term where ALL AGES are welcome to come and celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere. We use the traditional communion service with a contemporary feel. It is a comfortable way to participate as a family. Children of all ages are welcome to be present for the sacrament celebrations. Morning tea is shared after the service and it is a great way to gather together within the school community faith life.

The dates for Young Families’ Services are Sunday 19 August, Sunday 16 September, Sunday 14 October (Pet Blessing in Garden) and Sunday 4 November. All start at 9am.

Upcoming Events
Sunday 19 August: Young Families’ Service, 9am
Thursday 30 August: Book Character Parade, 9:15am
Friday 31 August: St Margaret’s Primary Breakfast, 7am
Friday 31 August: Years 5 and 6 Arts Spectacular, 6:30pm
Saturday 8 September: St Margaret’s Race Day
Sunday 16 September: Young Families’ Service, 9am
Tuesday 18 September: Choral Concert, 6:30pm

Angela Drysdale 

Encorah performance at St Mark’s Anglican Church

Thank you to Encorah who were involved in the St Mark’s church service held last Sunday morning in Clayfield. The girls made a wonderful contribution to the service!

High Tea and Open Morning Performances

Thank you to the Sculthorpe String Quartet and Akari Komoto who performed at the recent P&F Mother Daughter High Tea event held in Eton Hall, and the Open Morning held on Thursday in the Arts Centre Foyer. The girls assisted in creating a special atmosphere for the guests attending. I know that all in attendance very much appreciated the girls’ contribution to these events.

Change of Date for Private Music Students’ Recital

Please note there has been a change of date for the upcoming Private Music Students’ Recital. It will be held on Tuesday 28 August in the Arts Centre Foyer (and not 29 August as previously advertised).

Music Support Group

The next Music Support Group meeting will be held on 4 September at 5:00pm in the Primary Music Room (second floor of Chaseley). Parents from both the Primary and Secondary Schools are welcome to attend.

Brad King 

• Year 7i - 6th
• Year 7ii - 2nd
• Year 7iii - 1st
• Year 8i - 6th
• Year 8ii - 3rd
• A Grade - 4th
• Open Pairs - 3rd

A huge thank you to Ms Nikki Anderson for her coordination of all teams, all Coaches and Captain, Paris Hall for their tireless effort with the girls.

Winter Sports

Winter Fixtures

Round 4 of Winter Fixtures saw our teams travel down to St Hilda’s early on Saturday morning. It was an exceptionally successful morning with six out of eight Netball teams, two out of two Hockey teams and three out of five Volleyball teams all recording a win. Our Tennis teams had a much more difficult morning with only the Senior B team recording a win. This week signals the half-way point of the season; therefore, I urge all teams and their team members to remain consistent in their attendance and application to training to ensure all girls perform to the best of their ability.

This week’s fixtures see Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School travel to our venues, except for our Hockey teams who will be playing at the Ipswich Hockey fields. The weekly schedule is available to download via the Secondary Sport POD page or by clicking here (PDF 253.6KB).

Club Netball

Congratulations to our Club Netball teams who finished their season on Saturday 11 August, including our non-competitive NetSetGo teams, who had a fabulous introductory season with St Margaret’s Club Netball receiving their medallions. On Saturday 18 August, six teams will play their final games, while another two teams commence their first round of semi-finals. Good luck to all teams.

A reminder that the Club Netball break-up will be held on Friday 17 August at Windsor Park from 3:30–5:30pm. This will be a fun-filled afternoon including an inflatable obstacle course, games, sausage sizzle and cake, as well as Coaching awards.

Water Polo

St Margaret’s will once again be competing in the Brisbane Water Polo Incorporated Junior 2018/19 Season and will be entering teams in the Under 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 Year divisions. If your daughter is interested in joining the St Margaret’s Water Polo Club, an ‘Information and Registration Letter’ is available by clicking here (PDF 356.9KB). If you are new to the sport and would like to see what it is all about, you are invited to join all girls in Years 6 – 11 at the ‘Come and Try’ session which will be held on Saturday 25 August. For details on this session, please click here (PDF 337.6KB).

Upcoming Events:

• Friday 17 August – QGSSSA Athletics Warm-up Meet
• Friday 17 August – QGSSSA Tennis Fixtures v IGGS at Sandgate Tennis Centre
• Saturday 18 August – Winter Fixtures v IGGS at Home venues; Hockey teams to travel to IGGS; Rowing Regatta at Wyaralong

Helen Lobegeiger 

Lisa Smith

Visual Art Coordinator 

La Boite Theatre’s Young Artists Company

Since February, Olivia Garland (Year 10) and I have had the privilege of being part of La Boite Theatre’s Young Artists Company (YAC). The group consisted of ten secondary school aged girls, all of whom had very different personalities, but shared a passion for the arts and a love for the stage.

Over the five months we had together, Liv and I worked tirelessly with the other eight girls and our incredibly talented and inspiring mentor, Director, Playwright, Author and Education Producer Claire Christian, to not only learn and perform in a theatre, but to create the theatrical piece as well. As an ensemble, we decided to base our work around the theme of feminism, as is something we were all passionate about and very much in the media at present. The product of our hard work and determination was Ten Letters, a devised drama that discussed ten different things that we, as young women, felt we needed to say. It was amazing to have had the opportunity, at such a young age, to develop a work with other like-minded people about issues of great significance in our society. YAC will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our lives, as we have not only met some incredible people, but have learnt how to be the best and truest versions of ourselves.

Jordan Small

Drama Captain

Delivery

• Pre-Prep orders will be delivered to the Pre-Prep Room.
• Prep to Year 3 orders will be delivered to Primary Reception, available for collection by the student or parent.

Collection

• Years 4 - 12 orders are available for collection from the Supplies Shop by the student or parent.
• Mixed orders can be collected from the Supplies Shop by the Senior Student

Please email: suppliesshop@stmargarets.qld.edu.au or phone 3862 0776 if you require assistance.

Terisa Arnold 

School Bus Updates: To receive important updates about the buses, please ensure you have downloaded the St Margaret's App (The POD) and joined the 'Bus Services' group.

Bus Payment Options: The service costs $4.30 each way (for both bus routes). For students using the service from near Bretts Wharf the cost is $3.00 each way. Bus ticket pricing is subject to an annual price increase.

Student ID card: Students are able to use their Student ID card to purchase their daily bus ticket. The Gap and Bulimba buses are fitted with a Samsung phone which will scan your child's Student ID card and this will charge your Flexischools account for an individual bus trip. Importantly, funds must be available on the Student ID card and it must be linked to your Flexischools account. To set up your account please visit: www.flexischools.com.au or call Flexischools on 1300 361 769 for assistance.

10 trip ticket: Alternatively, students are able to purchase a 10 trip ticket through Flexischools (www.flexischools.com.au) and collect the pass from the Finance Office.

Leah Saul 

These events could not be a success without the support of our generous prize donors. Thank you to McKinney’s Jewellers, Albion Fine Trades, Datacom, Blow Inn, Keri Craig Emporium, Brisbane Anti-Wrinkle and Skin Studio, Hamilton Lashes, Ascutz, Milo Macy, Tim Nicholls MP, Kennedy’s Timber, St Margaret’s School Supplies Shop, Sugarize, Pine Rivers Physio and Sports Care and the St Margaret’s P&F Association for all donating prizes to our raffle.

Special thanks must also go to Anthea Damman and Angela Pratt who did an outstanding job coordinating this event.

2018 St Margaret’s Race Day

The 2018 St Margaret’s Race Day tickets are SOLD OUT!

If you would like to register for the ticket waitlist, please contact the Development Office at: developmentandcommunity@stmargarets.qld.edu.au or 07 3862 0765.

2018 St Margaret’s Race Day Raffle

You could win a bottle of Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2012! The pick of the 2016 Penfolds Release wines, this 2012 Shiraz from the South Australian heritage icon and world’s most recognised Australian wine, has a reputation for superb fruit complexity and flavour richness. Valued at over $750, this 2012 vintage is unmistakably "Grange".

To buy tickets, please click here.

Whether you are attending the 2018 St Margaret’s Race Day or not, please support this important fundraising initiative by purchasing tickets in the 2018 St Margaret’s Race Day Raffle.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK

SAVE THE DATE – Tickets on sale soon

Guest Speaker: Dr Lavinia Codd, Advancement Manager, Queensland Brain Institute

When: Thursday 18 October 2018, 5:30pm–7:30pm (Cocktail)

Where: Price Waterhouse Coopers, Brisbane CBD

Tickets: Corporate dry bar $800 (for 10 people), $60 adult and $40 students (Years 10-12/tertiary)

Lara Pickering 

Reminder: Teacher selector statement
Teaching suitability assessments have been introduced to Queensland for all initial teacher education courses to assess if future students possess the desired qualities to become effective teachers. This statement is separated into two categories surrounding your interest in teaching children or young people and your involvement in personal learning and leadership activities. This statement must be submitted through QTAC. For further information is available at: https://www.qtac.edu.au/courses---institutions/teacher-entry.

University of the Sunshine Coast - Early Round Scholarships
The USQ Year 12 Early Round Scholarships are now open! Senior leaders can apply for the Future Community Leader Scholarship, awarded for community leadership or involvement and the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship, awarded for academic excellence. There are 50 scholarships available and applications close 31 August 2018.

UQ: Engineering and Computing Careers Evening
Do you want an exciting, fast-paced career with qualifications that enable you to work around the world, as well as the skills to solve both local and global challenges? Find out how you can have all this and more with a career in Engineering or Computing.

Date: Thursday 23 August
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: GHD Auditorium 200, Advanced Engineering Building (#49)

UQ: Pharmacy Experience Day Sunday 19 August 2018
Pharmacy Experience Day will be held at The Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102. It is an annual UQ showcase which invites students to discover where a Bachelor of Pharmacy can take them. Throughout the day guests will take part in practical laboratory experiments, as well as a range of other activities. Students will also be provided with a showbag and sausage sizzle. Please register for this event via: https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/experience.

Griffith University
2019 scholarship applications are open!
Each year, Griffith University provides more than 40 million dollars in direct financial support to help new and continuing students successfully complete their degrees. More than 600 scholarships are available to cover tuition, education and living expenses, and students can apply for multiple scholarships with just one application. Explore scholarship options and apply online at griffith.edu.au/scholarships.

The University of New England
Benefits of UNE Early Entry Direct:

Apply directly to UNE online

• No application fees.
• Know earlier (November) that you have a place at UNE to relieve the pressure of waiting for results, and let you plan your big move.
• No QTAC application required - Applying through UNE Early Entry does not prevent you from making another application through a tertiary admissions centre so it’s a great way to increase your chances of getting into the course you want.

Who can apply for Early Entry?
Early Entry is available for most UNE degrees, for current Year 12 students. For most courses you are offered you will also have the option to accept the offer and defer for up to two years. Apply via https://earlyentry.une.edu.au/apex/f?p=118:1 on or before Friday 28 September 2018.

Monash University
Audition preparation course – jazz and popular voice studies
This is a two-day course for jazz instrumentalists, jazz voice and popular voice students. Students will explore the performance and ensemble processes helping them build the skills required to audition for entry to the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. Students will learn what is expected during the auditions for our jazz and popular voice courses.

Event details
Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August 2018
Time: 10am–3pm
Location: Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Clayton campus
Cost: $330
Register at shop.monash.edu/audition- course-jazz-studies-and-popular-voice.html

Australian National University
ANU is changing how we do admissions, making it easier for students to apply to Australia's National University. Students wishing to commence at ANU in 2020 will apply directly to ANU in a single application that covers admissions, scholarships, and accommodation.

A pathway to medicine at ANU
The Bachelor of Health Science offers a pathway to the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) at ANU without having to sit the GAMSAT. At the end of their second year in the Bachelor of Health Science, up to 30 students will receive an offer of entry to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD), contingent upon their grade point average (GPA), an interview process and successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science. Ten of the 30 places in the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program are reserved for rural and Indigenous students from the Bachelor of Health Science.

Program details: QLD OP: 6 and other prerequisites apply. For further details on admission, fees and program requirements, visit the ANU Programs & courses website.

QTAC www.qtac.edu.au
QTAC applications for current Year 12 students opened on 2 August. All applications are submitted online via the QTAC website. Some courses have earlier closing dates and extra requirements. Please check the website for details.

The 2019 VTAC App is now available for download (or update) from your App Store
The free VTAC App offers offline access to CourseSearch and the Prerequisite and Course Explorer, with the advantage of personalisation, allowing you to save a shortlist of courses you are interested in. Any changes to course information are updated when the device is connected to the internet. To download the App for the first time – visit your App store; Search for VTAC and select Download.

University Open Days

James Cook University (JCU)
19 August 2018 (Sunday) - Townsville Campus
26 August 2018 (Sunday) - Cairns Campus

The University of Queensland (UQ)
19 August 2018 (Sunday) - Gatton campus, 9am-3pm

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
19 August 2018 (Sunday) - USQ Toowoomba
1 September (Saturday) - USQ Ipswich
7 September (Friday) - USQ Springfield

KEY DATES:

Wednesday 1 August
UAC (NSW Tertiary) - Applications opened
Early bird applications close Friday 28 September

Thursday 2 August
QTAC (Qld Tertiary) - Applications opened
Early bird applications close Friday 28 September

Monday 6 August
VTAC (Victorian Tertiary) - Applications opened
Close of timely applications: Thursday 27 September
Close of Scholarship applications: Friday 12 October

Sunday 19 August
UQ Pharmacy Experience Day, 9:30am-1pm
Register via: https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/experience

Friday 28 September
UNE Closing date Early Entry application

Monday 17 December
OP Advice Night UQ Centre, St Lucia campus, 4pm–7pm

Tuesday 18 December
QUT Real Decisions Gardens Point campus

Elizabeth Johnston