Keep up to date with upcoming Info Sessions, Open Days, Exchanges, Volunteering Opportunities, Workshops, Blogs and more.

University Liaison and Tertiary Provider visits to CGHS:

• UC Liaison staff – will be here on Thursday 20th June in the Library at Break 2 for Open Day Planning. 

Courses:

Street Talk Defensive Driving Courses June

Held at Christchurch Girls' High School on Mon 10th , Thu 13th , Mon 17th and Thu 20th 3.20-5.20pm. 

Cost $175(includes driving session). NB Anyone with demerit points can complete this course. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up at another course. 

Click here to enrol or txt 027229 8018 or email office@fde.co.nz

Youth Alive Trust - Plunket Babysitting Course 

Friday 12th July 2019. Whether you’re already babysitting the neighbours' kids or your younger siblings or want some credibility when looking for a babysitting job - this day is for you! Course covers expectations of a babysitter, the child and family, safety, play and basic first aid by a trained Plunket facilitator. Costs $30. Hosted by Youth Alive Trust in New Brighton. Register here or visit their FaceBook page. 

Agriventures Programme

This is an all-expenses paid three-day programme (10th-12th July) at Lincoln University for year 11 and year 12 students. Students will be able to experience the career opportunities that lead from Lincoln Uni first-hand through industry visits, workshops and opportunities to talk with current students and lecturers. Contact agriventures2019@gmail.com for application forms and further enquiries.

Info Sessions and Tertiary Open Day Updates:

• Otago University Faculty of Law Careers Eventwill take place in Christchurch at the University of Otago, Christchurch Beaven Lecture Theatre on Monday 10th June, 7 – 9pm. Register your interest here. 
• UC Science Summer Camp, 1st-5th December 2019. This is a 5-day event for Yr 12 students interested in studying science at university. The camp will be based in Christchurch at UC’s Ilam campus. Find out more here. 
• Ara Open Day on Thursday 13th June 2-5pm.
• University of Canterbury Parent Information Evening (Hui Tairanaga) Wednesday 5th June . Presentations start at 6.30pm. Register here.  
• University of Canterbury (UC) Open Day – Rā Tōmene – Thursday 11th July. Register here.  
• Lincoln University Open Day – Fri 19th July. 
• Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) Open Day – Fri 23rd August. If you did not fill out a Keep in Touch card at the Liaison meeting, then register here.  
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Open Day – Sat 31st August. 
• NZ College of Chiropractic – please note that the Bachelor of Chiropractic is a four-year professional degree. There is a pre-requisite year of specific health science courses which must be completed before entering the College. Their recommended prerequisite programme is the Diploma in Applied Science (Pre-Chiropractic Pathway) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). 
• NZ College of Chiropractic Open Day – Saturday 11th May & 12th October. 6 Harrison Road, Mt. Wellington, Auckland. 

Information from Tertiary Providers:

NASDA (National Academy of Singing & Drama Art)

Students who wish to apply to NASDA please be aware that applications to audition for 2020 close 9th August 2019 with auditions being held in Christchurch on the 13th – 15th September. Apply here.

Victoria University of Wellington

New Bachelor of Communication degree in 2020. This will include core courses across all majors; 5 majors – Intercultural Communication, Literary & Creative Communication, Media Studies, Political Communication, & Science Communication to choose from as well as minors across the arts and sciences. Find out more here.  

UC Live on Campus in 2020

UC are offering Tours of their Halls of Residence. Book here. Tours will be held most Fridays April-September.

UC Science

If you are interested in Antarctica, geography, mental health & nutrition and UC’s Science outreach activities take a look at the brand new UC Science Blog which features up-to-date news and insights from labs, field stations and beyond. View here. 

UC Scholarships for First Year Students

For more information click here  then go to the ‘Fund Your Studies’ PDF at the bottom of the page for more information.

Otago College of Education

Teaching programme applications open on 1st May and close by 31st August. Find out more here. 

Otago University Parent Information Evening

 Wednesday 19th June at the Addington Event Centre Silks Lounge 6.30pm - 8.45pm.  

Otago University

Yr 13 Maori students who are interested in a career in health. Otago University are offering their Otago REACH Scholarship for a three day on Campus experience. Applications close 15th June. Find out more here.  

Otago University Campus Tours

Campus Tours run Monday – Friday between 9am and 3pm for prospective students and their families. Book here.  

Auckland University

New Bachelor of Design degree in 2020 – this will begin next year and will only accept 100 students into the first year. Register interest here. 

Community Programme in Christchurch at GirlGuiding New Zealand.

The aim of the programme is to provide pop up adventures & experiences for girls, aged 5-17 in the Christchurch community who are not members of GirlGuiding New Zealand. We aim to give girls amazing experiences in a range of industries, leaving them feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take the world by storm. We love working with experts in the field so that girls get an informative and educational experience.
This initiative was started in Auckland at the beginning of 2018 and due to its success, we have bought it to Christchurch.
We would love to give your girls an opportunity to take part in these amazing adventures. It may be of interest to those girls boarding who may be looking for something to do at the weekend.
We have an exciting line up of events coming up in June including:

• Operation Animation: A collaboration with Animation Station allowing girls to become director for the day as they learn stop motion animation.
• Shred the Slopes: The ultimate girls day at the mountain! A behind the scenes look at how Mt Hutt is run, gear hire, lift pass and lesson with a professional to bring out your inner adventurer. This experience is for beginners and girls aged 10 – 18. 

In the pipeline we also have collaborations with:

• Ethique Beauty: A workshop and talk from the CEO Brianne and her entrepreneurial journey.
• Woman in Construction: A workshop from Woman in Construction and a speaker who is dominating this male dominated field.
• Christchurch Adventure Park: Get ready to learn how to mountain bike like a pro with this beginner’s guide to Mountain Biking.

Find out more here. 

Useful Sources

The Careers page, found on OnStream under Students, has now been updated – there are several useful links for students and parents to click on. These will take you to sites that include those that help with Job Search, creating a CV, Tertiary study and Scholarship information, and future pathways. There are also subject guides to University Study which are useful when thinking about what subjects are required or recommended by Universities for their Degrees.

Careers Insight is a useful email subscription and may be worth a look if you are interested in the future of work and where our teenagers may be headed in the future. The newsletter links to the CareersNZ website. Subscribe here.  

MoneyHub website is a useful tool for students thinking about Tertiary education and how this can be funded – a link can be found on OnStream under Students and Careers or Visit MoneyHub here. This will take you to each Universities website but also go through valuable information and tips on how to apply.