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Telephone: 03 5282 8988
Lara Secondary College
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Issue 8 - 2015
CYBER CATS REPOPRT
College Calendar
May
Hello I’m Eden and this is Shikara. On Thursday the 23rd of April, 25
Year 7 students got the opportunity to go to the Geelong Simonds
Stadium to go to Cyber Cats.
We met two Geelong Cats players Cameron Delaney and Corey Enright.
18th
STUDENT FREE DAY— Whole School PD Day
19th
Year 8 Term 2 Sport—Football, Netball and
Badminton
19th
GPAC Take Over—Year 10 CS, Year 11 & 12 VCE
Drama
We also had about 15-20 minutes to take photos and talk to the
players.
20th
Almost halfway through the day there was a police officer Robbie
Noggler. He came and talked to us about grooming, sexting,
pornography, cyber bullying and the law for an hour or so.
Year 10 Outdoor Ed—3 day Overnight Hike, Cape
Otway to Johanna Beach
20th
Top Arts Excursion—Year 11 Studio Arts, Ian
Potter National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
21st
Our group of Eden, Shikara, Bec and Jade picked ‘Bystanders’ and we
did it based on a girl getting bullied, while the bystander just sits there
and watches her being bullied, online, in pain. Jade was the victim, Bec
was the bully, Eden was the bystander and I, Shikara, was the narrator.
Year 10PP Immigration Museum Excursion,
Melbourne
21st
ELO Great Outdoors Orienteering, You Yangs
We made the video until 2.50pm and then we did one more survey. By
the time we finished it, it was time to come back to school.
22nd The Big Issue, Senior Applied Learning—
Melbourne
The Cyber Cats is about teaching children to be safe online and to put a
stop to cyber bullying.
At the start of the day we got given an iPad each to do a survey on
ourselves. Then after that the Cats players did a little text role play. It
was about a boy just talking to another 13 year old boy randomly and
giving out all his details.
About near the end of the day we got in groups and we picked topics
like bystanders and consequences. We then made an iMovie.
Overall, the day was fabulous and people learnt a lot of things about
how to be safe online.
1.30pm—3.15pm
22nd Year 7 Science Excursion—Melbourne Museum
and Royal Botanical Gardens 9.00am – 3.15pm
Shikara & Eden
Upcoming Events
MAY
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26th Connnections Community Sports Leadership—Etihad
Stadium.
28th Applied Learning PDS Fitness—Mini Golf Fundraiser at
A Maze’N Games.
28th Year 9 Cybershorts, Cyberbullying Presentation
12.00pm—1.15pm.
We’ve recently created a Lara Secondary College official Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/LaraSecondaryCollege.
‘Like’ us to keep in touch with some of the fantastic events happening at our
college and to celebrate the achievements of our students.
Sascha Foster (ICT Admin Leader)
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Lara Secondary College
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Issue 8 - 2015
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’
REPORT
STAFFING CHANGES
This week we welcome to our school a new member of staff,
Mr Murray Kidd. Mr Kidd is a highly experienced teacher of
Science and Physics and brings with him further skills and qualities
which will enhance our work in ensuring that we focus closely on
supporting students in their literacy development across all areas
of the curriculum. Ms Gunning had a fitting farewell on Friday –
her work also celebrated at assembly by the Year 12 Physics
students. We wish her well in her new role at Deakin University.
We also welcome back Mr Galtry from his leave and acknowledge
the excellent work of Ms Kelsey Lucas who has done a superb job
in Mr Galtry’s absence.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY FOR STAFF
A reminder that next Monday, May 18th is a student free day to
enable teaching staff to further their work on ensuring high
quality instruction in every classroom. We are very fortunate to
have secured the services of Janelle Wills from the Marzano
Institute in Brisbane. The day will be used to enhance the work
that we have already started in 2015, in Robert Marzano’s Art and
Science of Teaching framework. This aligns to and enhances our
Professional Learning Community work, adding to the rigour of
our work to always ensure we maximize student learning
outcomes. Our support staff will be engaged in team
development with consultant Greg Sperling. We welcome Greg
back to Lara Secondary in a very different role to his original
position as our inaugural Principal.
LARA SECONDARY COLLEGE ACKNOWELDGED FOR HIGH
PERFORMANCE
This week, Faye Smith, (Assistant Principal) and I presented at the
South Western Principals’ Conference at Etihad Stadium in
Melbourne. The invitation to present, as the only Year 7 – 12
school, was an acknowledgement once again of the work our
school is undertaking in the development of an effective
Professional Learning Community. We should all take great pride
in this achievement, which is the result of work led by our Senior
Leadership Team and passionately undertaken by each individual
teacher in our school community to ensure that we are closely
monitoring student learning and ensuring that all students are
successful.
ANNUAL REPORT 2014.
Our Annual Report for 2014 is now complete and will be available
on our school website after School Council ratification on May
28th. The report outlines our achievements in a new format with
the inclusion of four sections: Student Achievement, Student
Engagement, Student Wellbeing and Productivity. If you would
like a hard copy of the report please don’t hesitate in contacting
our office.
Lyn Boyle
Principal
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
It is always fabulous to catch up with families and share the
success of their child, and discuss ways to further improve
the outcomes for each student. If you were unable to
attend the interviews during this time and would like the
opportunity to speak to the staff, please contact the
appropriate teacher and organise a meeting time so that
this can take place. The opportunity to speak about the
learning taking place is an invaluable discussion, and helps
to provide ongoing and coordinated support for each
student.
UNIFORM
A reminder for all families that students are expected to be
wearing correct uniform to school. Staff have been
discussing with the girls the appropriate length of their kilts
being knee length or longer. Leggings or skins are not part
of the Lara Secondary College uniform and should not be
worn as an alternative to kilts or trousers. Socks are to be
plain with no slogans or branding, and can be either black
or white in colour.
IMMUNISATIONS
A number of the Year 10 students were not present for the
immunisations due to sporting commitments. We have
been able to organise a catch up session for those who
were not immunised. This will take place on the 30th July,
the same date as the immunisations for the Year 9 students, and the second round of immunisations for the Year
7’s.
ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING
Please remember that students are not required at school
on Monday due to this being a staff professional
development day. All staff will be involved so the office will
not be manned on this day.
YEAR 7 EXCURSION
Next Friday, 22nd May, all Year 7 students will be attending
the Melbourne Museum as part of their studies. Please
ensure permission forms have been returned and any
medical information updated for your child.
boyle.lyn.c@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Telephone: 03 5282 8988
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EXAMS
Exams for students in Years 10 and 11 will begin on Friday, 5th
June. School uniform must be worn and students should be
fully prepared with the correct equipment as well as arriving to
their exam 10 minutes prior to the starting time. More detailed
information and the exam timetable for Year 10 and 11
students will be coming home in the next couple of weeks.
Students in Year 9 will be having their exams in the week
beginning Monday 8th June. Exams for Humanities and Science
will take place in their class times. Their English exam will take
place on Thursday 11th June from 12 pm – 1:15pm, and Maths
will be Friday 12th June also from 12 pm – 1:15 pm.
SCHOOL SORES (IMPETIGO)
We have recently had students diagnosed with school sores, or
Impetigo. School sores are highly contagious and do require
medical treatment as they are an infection on the skin. They
can present as ringworm. If you believe your child may have
school sores please seek medical attention. If you would like
more information about school sores, the following link to the
Royal Children’s Hospital will help you; http://www.rch.org.au/
kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Impetigo_school_sores/
Tania O’Callaghan & Faye Smith
Ocallaghan.tania.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
smith.faye.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
100th Anniversary of the
Gallipoli Landing
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the Grand Bazaar were all highlights as the students, many of
whom were on their first international trip, soaked in the
country’s sights, tastes and smells.
We then headed to the Gallipoli Peninsula, and saw a variety of
War Memorials; The Turkish War Memorial, with a
performance from the Turkish National Guard. The British War
Memorial at Cape Helles, where soldiers were performing a
dress rehearsal for the following day’s commemorations and to
the Redoubt Cemetery, where many Australians were buried
after the second battle of Krithia in 1915. One student from the
small town of Dimboola, was able to visit the grave of a fallen
soldier from his home-town, and a teacher chaperone was able
to pay his respects to many men that saved the life of his
grandfather who was shot in this battle. It was a tremendously
moving experience. It was also a beautiful day, and became
very hard to picture that so much loss and death had occurred
in a part of the world that was so serene; turquoise waters,
green grass and blue sky interrupted only by ancient castle
ruins and seaside views.
The following day, the students visited a local Turkish School
and met pen-pals that they had written to in the lead-up to the
trip, students also met John Eren, the State member for Lara,
and State Minister of Veteran’s Affairs, who also came out to
visit the school. Students loved the opportunity to get a taste of
school-life in another country.
That night we left for the commemorative service. Students
camped out under the stars, before we were shuttled down on
buses to the heavily secured North Beach where the Dawn
Service was held. To be part of 10,000 Australians and New
Zealanders, was truly a memorable experience that I will simply
never forget. I, with many others, felt very proud to be part of
such a special occasion and you could feel a real connection to
the land, in which so many Australian men had met their fate.
As a Humanities teachers, it was also a very special experience
to be able to see original trenches, the cliffside bunkers, and
craters caused by shell blasts that dotted the landscape. We
also attended the commemorative service at Lone Pine, with a
few students having the opportunity to meet Prince Charles,
Prince Harry and the Australian Prime Minister.
Although the trip was a special occasion to mark the 100th year
of the Gallipoli Landing, the Victorian and Federal Governments
also run yearly competitions, where students are selected to
travel to Turkey, France and Egypt to visit site’s of significance
in the WW1 and WW2 campaigns. I highly encourage any
student to apply (there are always positions for teachers as
well) so that they can learn more and experience history firsthand. Please see me for more details.
Recently, I was very privileged to attend this year’s 100th
Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing. I was chosen as 1 of 12
teacher chaperones from around Victoria, responsible for the
health and safety of 80 students. The students represented the
broad range of Victorians that were involved in World War One,
with students from a variety of backgrounds. All students were
carefully selected from more than 600 that entered the
state-wide contest.
Cheers,
We arrived in Istanbul and had a whirlwind tour of an amazing
city. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, The River Bosphorous and
http://webplayer.clickview.com.au/?p=bPBAW
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David Mitri
Year 9 Program Leader
Please click the link below to view a Live Interview on 25/4/15
at Gallipoli featuring Mr Mitri and student Andrew King from
the Victoria Schools Group.
Telephone: 03 5282 8988
Lara Secondary College
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SUCCESS PASS CHAMPIONS
Year 7:
Kiara M 7F,
Reily G 7E
Year 8:
Rebecca J 8F, Jai B 8D
Year 9:
Jesse R 9D, Molly W 9C
Year 10:
Jaime- Lee McM 10P, Teagan S 10P
Year 11:
Kailey D 11A
Year 12:
John N 12C
FLY BZ
On Tuesday the 5th of May our senior
students were visited by Australian rap group
“Fly Bz”. The group members are uncle and
nephew ‘Clik Fablice’ and ‘G-Storm’, who
have called Australia home since 2007 when
they came here as refugees. They use rap and
hip-hop to tell their story, including times of
immense struggle living in refugee camps in
Tanzania and Burundi. They shared an
important message with our students, that
education and knowledge is powerful, and
that no matter how we may appear on the
outside, inside we are all the same. Many
students remarked that the session helped
them realise how fortunate they are to have
the opportunities that they do from being
able to grow up in Australia. The group will be
appearing on the TV show ‘X-Factor’ in the
coming weeks, so keep an eye out for them!
Hands On Learning
On Friday May 8th the Hands On Learning (HOL) team met
with Roger Fisher from Frankston High School to show him
what the program is and how it runs. Roger had a glowing
endorsement of the program and the students and staff
involved. He also commented that “students really appear
to be gaining a great deal from their exposure to the trade
experiences”. The photographs are of the lockers at the gym
and Rob working with Bailey D and Jonathan McQ on a new
gate to allow the school mini bus to more easily access the
garage area. The guys concreted, cut metal and designed
the new gate. These are great examples of the benefits that
both the school and the students get from the Hands On
Learning program. Congratulations to Mark, Rob and the
HOL team.
IMPACT OF VIDEO GAMING
We believe that a positive collaboration between parents/
carers, students and Lara Secondary College greatly
enhances every student’s opportunity to realise their
potential both academically and in their own personal
growth.
Digital technology has changed the landscape in which your
sons and daughters are growing up both at home and at
school; mobile phones, internet, social media and video
gaming to name a few.
The potential negative impacts of video gaming on your
child’s education can often be overlooked. Education about
these negatives impacts are important to understand from a
teacher, student and parent perspective. The flyer
advertised is an opportunity for you to learn more about the
impacts of excessive video gaming and also what you can do
at home to help. We would encourage you to book your spot
and attend this presentation.
Ben Johnson – Leading Teacher – Developing Positive
Behaviours
Please see Flyer on Page 10.
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Telephone: 03 5282 8988
Lara Secondary College
UPSTART COMPETITION 2015
The Upstart Challenge is open for all students and staff from
Years 7-12. This was promoted by Mr Thompson last Friday at
assembly. For younger students this project introduces them to
entrepreneurial thinking and to inspiring mentors from the
community.
Competition opens / rotational workshop 20th May -4.00pm 5.30pm at Skilled Stadium
Teams can be two or three people
Teams can include school staff and students from the same or
different schools.
Teams can enter multiple ideas or be a part of several teams
Entries need to be:
_ A written entry (500 words); or a
_ Three (3) minute video (preferred)
A panel of judges evaluate the ideas submitted and select a
minimum of 12 winning teams
Top 12 teams receives a $300 cash prize and go into the final
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LIBRARY NEWS
Some new books (Traditional
Format)
The Chelyabinsk meteor in
2013 caused more damage,
shock and injury than any
other meteor impact in
recorded history.
Go to : www.upstartchallenge.com.au to register your interest.
If you would like to be involved, please contact Mr Thompson
thompson.scott.g@edumail.vic.gov.au
In Molecules the author
goes beyond the 118
elements in the periodic
table to explore, through
fascinating stories and
stunning photographic
Imagery, what he considers
to be the most essential and
interesting of the millions of
possible chemical bonds.
The Disappearing Spoon and other
true tales of madness, love, and
the history of the world from the
periodic table of the elements
The periodic table is a crowning
scientific achievement, but it’s also
a treasure trove of passion,
adventure, betrayal, and obsession.
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Contains envelopes and pockets with removable archival
documents and samples. Contents include: The periodic table -Hydrogen -- Alkali metals -Alkaline Earth metals -Transition metals -Ordinary metals -Metalloids -- Nonmentals - Halogens -- Nobel gases -Lanthanides -- Actinides -Man-made
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I really enjoyed the writing workshop. I had a chance to
tell a story using my knowledge and things I learnt
during the workshop. Christine I. 10P
Elements Vault has a copy
of the letter Albert Einstein sent to President Roosevelt
regarding the potential use of uranium as a powerful weapon!
Maggie C. 10P
We already have one registered student who has read 15 books
this year and met the Challenge!
Any student who’d like to participate in this year’s Challenge
can come to the library to register.
Year 7 to 9 students need to read 10 or more books from the
Challenge List, year 10 students 5 or more.
Students who complete the Challenge will be given a special
treat at the end of the year.
GRLC ANZAC writing workshop
Year 10 Peoples and Places class had a guest speaker (Librarian
Frances Grant) from the Geelong Regional Library. The lady
spoke about WWI, she asked us questions such as : Why did we
think the war happened? What caused the war to start? What
teams were fighting? It was a great learning experience and a
fun class. Then before the session ended, we were asked to
write a letter, pretending we were a soldier or a nurse, to a
loved one back home. If we wrote a great letter it would be
published on the Geelong Regional Library website.
Teagan S. 10P
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Emily C. 10P
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Recommended Reading
The Candlestone ; 2 by Bryan Davis is a terrific book in the
“Dragons In Our Midst” series. Brandon M. 8F
Tigers’s Curse ; 1 by Colleen Houck was a very good book based
in India about 2 princes who had been turned into tigers. It is
an action-romance with the love triangle between Kelsey, Ren
and Kishan. It’s a great story line even if a little hard to get into
at first. It’s good for people who like reading about gods and
curses. Christine I. 9B
Recent additions to our Digital Library
http://larasc.lib.overdrive.com
Use your network login
Easy to use
Available 24/7
Variety of titles
No overdues
Spine Crackers Book Club
Our next meeting will be on
Friday the 5th of June. New
members are always welcome.
To coincide with the 100th
anniversary of ANZAC we have
all tried to read a war story,
novel or factual book this
semester. Currently we are all
planning to read an eBook
from OverDrive.
Overdue Library Books
Many traditional books are overdue from last term. If you spot
any at home please remind students to pop them in their school
bag and return them to the library. Many thanks.
Ms Sartori
Library Manager
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Telephone: 03 5282 8988
Lara Secondary College
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Careerspace 6
Chef Apprenticeship at Little River Hotel
Ring Leanne or Kylie Trotter on
5283 1113 for details and to
arrange a work trial.
Email resume to
nbv24@iprimus.com.au
Where the Jobs Are
STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Maths) will be required in
75% of future jobs.
The Global Picture Growth
areas - green and
sustainable energy, personal
care. Bad News: Global
unemployment rate 50%, 2
billion jobs will disappear in the next few years as
“Mars” technology is put to work in
everyday life eg 3D printing of
prefabricated houses
Youth - According to Brotherhood of
St.Lawrence, 15-19 yo far less likely
than 20-24 yo to find work and also
more likely to exit (mostly due to
cutbacks). Often courses chosen don’t lead to existing
jobs. Yr 12 isn’t enough now
for a good job, especially for
girls. You must be prepared
to do further education.
An apprenticeship is a better
outcome in many trades and
industries than finishing year
12.
At the National Level – Growth Areas - Health and
Social Services, Education
At a Regional Level Growth areas - Construction,
education, agribusiness, property and business, health
and community services, transport, warehousing and
logistics.
Job Shortages- almost half are in Health Care and
Social Assistance
The Career Interest Explorer - Australian Apprenticeships
Pathways
This is a new resource to help students identify career interests
at a TAFE/apprenticeship/ traineeship level. Students can
discover which of 7 work types they identify with, and then can
search for related information. The resource aims to help
students refine their thinking about potential career pathways.
Go to www.aapathways.com.au/explorer
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Reminders
UMAT Register by 5 June; Test Date: 29 July
‘At Monash’ Seminars – Law 13 May, Teaching 14 May,
Health Science (Radiation Science, paramedics) 19
May, Nursing 26 May, Biomedical science,
radiography, nutrition/ dietetics 27 May, Engineering
28 May. www.destination.monash.edu/at-monash
Focus on University of Melbourne - Biomedicine 14 May,
Arts 20 May, Agriculture 21 May, Commerce 26 May,
Environments 27 May, Science 2 June, Law 4 June,
Engineering 11 June, IT 11 June, Music 24 June, and
VCA 25 June (most 6.30-8.30pm). Register at:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events.
igIdeas EXPO – a design program held during Melbourne
International Design Week, May 11-17. Universities,
TAFEs and independent colleges at the Careers Expo
on 14 May at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition
Centre. See: Event details »
Next Gen Youth Forum – Year 10-12s can get inspired by
like-minded individuals wanting to make a difference.
Speakers and workshops related to social justice and
leadership. Friday 22 May at La Trobe University;
Register interest at: next.gen@latrobe.edu.au.
CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE –
Students often wonder about careers in
sports medicine. This is your chance to
find out. Olympic Park Sports Medicine
Centre has the annual Careers in Sports
Medicine Evening - an introduction to
the world pf sports medicine for school
students. Covers sports medicine,
nutrition,
podiatry,
psychology,
massage therapy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology.
When: 7.15pm registration, 7.30-9pm, talks on Wed 27
May; Where: AAMI Park Stadium, 60 Olympic Blvd,
Entrance F, Gate 4, Corporate Entrance, Olympic Room 2
(see: www.opsmc.com.au for map); Cost: $25 per student
(parent/guardian
no
charge;
Enquiries:
events@opsmc.com.au; Registrations (essential): http://
www.trybooking.com/HCCF.
FOLIO PREPARATION COURSES – RMIT’s portfolio
preparation courses are intensive practical courses in the
holidays, designed to help those seeking entry to art,
design and architecture courses to produce their best
portfolio, as well as an overview of the industry and
selection procedures. Up-coming courses: adobe illustrator
and photoshop for fashion, Adobe InDesign for fashion,
design jobs, portfolio preparation in 3D product design,
graphic design, interior decoration, photography and visual
merchandising. Info: www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/page/
high_school_students. or ph: 9925 8111
Telephone: 03 5282 8988
Lara Secondary College
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU) – BE YOU AT VU – VU
offers certificates, diplomas and degrees, mainly at the
Footscray Park Campus. Year 10 and 11 students can find
out about VU by attending Be You at VU. Take part in
course and career specific workshops with current students
and staff, and explore your passions, interests and options.
Meet repres-entatives from each discipline area. When:
10am – 3pm, 8 July; Register and obtain more information:
www.vu.edu.au/be-you-at-vu.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MARINE CAREERS EXPO –
Find out about career options in
conservation and research and
education, consider what school
subjects could be helpful, and
examine tertiary options. Also find out
the latest information about career
diversity, training and volunteer
opportunities in the environmental and marine industry.
When: Exhibitor times - 9.30am-5pm, Wed 24 June;
Presentation times: 11am – 7pm (every 20 minutes);
Where: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Cnr King and
Flinders St; Cost: $20 before 4pm on 15 May, $25 after
that;
Bookings:
9923
5911,
bookings@melbourneaquarium.com.au;
Info:
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/schools.
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY INFO NIGHTS – Are you
looking for clarity in find-ing the next step forward in your
career investigation? If so you could attend an Information
Night at a Swinburne campus. When/Where: Croydon,
3-5pm, Tues 19 May; Wantirna 3-5pm, Wed 26 May;
Hawthorn: 4.30-6.30pm, Tues 2 June. Register here.
KEEPER/VET FOR A DAY – This program is
running in the June/July holidays. Are you
an aspiring zookeeper? Find out what it
takes to care for an array of animals at
Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open
Range Zoo. Who: Years 7-12; When:
Healesville – 30 June, 1, 7 and 8 July; Werribee – 30 June, 2,
6 and 8 July. Do you want to be a vet? Meet veterinary
staff at Healesville – 1, 2, 8 & 9 July; Info: www.zoo.org.au/
education/careers-programs; Bookings: 1300 966 784.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UPDATE – La Trobe now has two
Colleges – the College of Science, Health and Engineering,
and the College of Arts, Social Science and Commerce.
Among other things, this model allows collab- oration
across disciplines.
La Trobe is commencing to teach law in the JD in 2016.
Work integrated learning is being used more often in the Arts,
Social Science & Commerce College, with 22 subjects
having this as part of the program. It is expected that this
will continue expand.
Under the world QS Rankings for universities, La Trobe ranks
sixth in Australia for history teaching, seventh for
sociology and ninth for communications and media
studies. La Trobe is also in the top 100 universities in the
world in these areas. It is also in the top 200 in linguistics,
agriculture, psychology, account-ing and finance,
education, law and politics. In the Times Higher Education
rankings La Trobe is 75th in the world, up 25 on last year.
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The Aspire program is running again this year- applications
open on 1 June and close on 31 August. More details later.
SO YOU WANT TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE? If you want
to become a qualified architect, you need to study at
uni-versity for five years. Architecture degrees are offered
at Deakin (Geelong), University of
Melbourne, Monash (Caulfield) and
RMIT. You will usually commence with a
three-year Bachelor of Architectural
Design and then complete a two-year
Master of Architecture.
Deakin uses the ATAR to select students (currently around
70.00), Melbourne requires students to first complete the
three-year B. Environments (selected on ATAR, currently
around 85.00), Monash selects students on the basis of
their ATAR, a supplementary form and interview, and RMIT
selects on ATAR, an information kit and interview. Although
the required ATAR for Monash and RMIT are not specified
as they also use other selection criteria, the ATAR required
is high.
An alternative qualification which you are encouraged to
consider is the two-year Advanced Diploma of Building
Design (Architectural) offered at several TAFE’s (The
Gordon, Box Hill, Chisholm, Swinburne, RMIT). This
qualification, while not qualifying you as an architect, gives
graduates skills to work on designing quite major projects,
up to three-stories high. Employment prospects are quite
good. See: www.joboutlook.gov.au .
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