The Thistle - An E-Newsletter of Scotch College, Perth, Western Australia

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Notre Dame's Twilight Tours

These Twilight Tours are a perfect opportunity to chat with current students and staff and enjoy an evening in Fremantle's West End. Take a tour of our unique town university and talk through any questions you may have about studying at this five-star rated university.

Date: Thursday 3 December & Tuesday 8 December 2020
Time: 5.30–6.30pm 
Location: Malloy Courtyard (ND2), 23 Mouat Street, Fremantle

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Architecture Summer School

Ever wondered what it's like to design cities, buildings and landscapes? Thinking of exploring architecture as a profession?  Get a taste of Notre Dame's new  Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) and find out what it's like to study, work, and create amazing built environments as an architect. 

Dates: 11–15 January or 18–22 January 2021
Cost: $380 per student (partial scholarships available for regional students and for students in need)

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UWA Application Help Day for School Leavers

Drop-in sessions are available from 10am–3pm on:

  • Monday 14 December 2020
  • Monday 21 December 2020
  • Friday 15 January 2021

Location: UWA Campu (view on campus map)

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Adventure Experience

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation

Earn your Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Bronze Adventurous Journey. Practice and qualify on a three-day weekend leadership voyage.

Dates: 11–13 December 2020
Location: Sailing from Fremantle
Cost: $500

January Holiday Classes

Academic Task Force

Start the new school year with confidence. For students going into Years 11 and 12, the ATAR Head Start Program provides an overview of the syllabus with an ATAR subject specialist.

Preview important concepts and get an academic boost for the year ahead. This is an excellent refresher for students who commenced the year's work in Term 4. Maximise your preparation with a course in Study Skills and Essay Writing. Learn effective study methods, time management, goal setting, reading strategies and stress management techniques. In our essay writing course, learn how to write great essays using a structure that you can adapt to any subject.

Mastermind

January Jump-Start Holiday Classes

Tuition options are available for all students entering Years 7–12, including NAPLAN. The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2021) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2020 syllabus that are vital for success in the new year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2021. The program will be face to face in physical classrooms as well as online virtual classrooms.

Dates: 18–23 January 2021

At the following venues or online:

  • Christ Church Grammar
  • Hale School
  • Online Year 11 & 12 programme

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Lattitude's Trans-Tasman Programme

2020 Leavers who may be considering a gap year can learn about Trans-Tasman volunteer opportunities in 2021 with Lattitude Global Volunteering. There will be two sessions for young people in Australia looking to volunteer in New Zealand. Meet with the Lattitude Global Volunteering team and learn how to get involved and make 2021 a year to remember. The events will be hosted on Zoom by Lattitude staff. Register for the session of your choice by following the event links below.

  • Wednesday 9 December 2020, 4pm AWST, Register
  • Sunday 13 December 2020, 4pm AWST, Register

Mr Peter  Frusher
Careers Advisor