by jan kershaw

Discretionary Entrance: This has been a very challenging year for students and their teachers.

Careers Website

/ Sep 10, 2020

In response, and to better support students with the ability to succeed in university study, most NZ Universities are changing the approach they have for entry requirements.

Discretionary Entrance

The Discretionary Entrance regulations administered by NZQA enables students who have completed Year 12 in a New Zealand secondary school or equivalent, to enter universities without having met all of the University Entrance requirements. Students applying to go to University who have not achieved University Entrance this year should contact the Admissions Teams of their chosen University. These teams, will give advice and support on study options, including Discretionary Entrance, depending on their circumstances.

Hall of Residence Applications for Otago and Canterbury, close on Monday 15 September.

If you have not applied for a Hall of Residence, applications close on Monday for the 1st round of selection.

We need HELP

The Careers Department is trying to put together a list of professionals and trades people, who would be happy to have a wonderful St Bede's student undertake some work experience with them.

If you think you could support our school in this way, we would love to speak to you more about it.

Please Contact the Careers Department, ph: 03 375 0647 or jkershaw@stbedes.school.nz

Update on Nursing Requirements at ARA

We are pleased to confirm that entry requirements for the Ara Bachelor of Nursing will follow the stipulations of the Ministry of Education & NZQA regarding 2020 University Entrance.

Therefore, for students who are completing NCEA Level 3 in 2020, the Bachelor of Nursing entry requirements will be as follows:

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:

12 credits at Level 3 in each of:
English or an *approved literacy subject
Biology or physical education or chemistry
One other subject from the list of approved subjects*
Numeracy* - 14 credits at Level 1 or above

*NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/

As previously mentioned, entry requirements for our Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Midwifery, & Bachelor of Medical Imaging will not be reduced at this time but we will advise further if anything changes.

If your students have any questions, or would like assistance applying to Ara, please contact engagement@ara.ac.nz or your Youth & Community Development Representative.

Lincoln University

Lincoln Open Day - Tuesday, 22 September 4.00-8.00pm

Go and find out how Lincoln's specialist, land-based qualifications can grow into amazing careers and explore their campus.

There will be sessions hosted by lecturers on the many sub degree, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications offered, and visitors will be able to find out more about their fantastic free study options.

Registrations are open, and all you have to do is fill in the registration form here and Lincoln will send you a QR code for checking in on the night.

Please note this event will only take place under Alert Level 1, and will not be rescheduled again.

Medicine - check out the UCATS

What you need to know about UCATS...

Medical Interviews and Effective Communication Skills Workshop

Head-start early training - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE Event

ENROL TODAY (Limited Spots)

19 & 26 September 2020, 10:00am - 4:00pm AEST

View other dates and locations

University Scholarships for Year 13 Students

MoneyHub has updated its directory of hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start University in 2021.
The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list.

The URL is https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html

A wonderful leadership opportunity

for those of you looking at getting into Health Sciences...

The Youth Advisory Council are offering a volunteering opportunity for young people aged 16-24 years old.

They are recruiting new members to join them next year to be part of the exciting projects they have planned.

The Youth Advisory Council is a group of people aged between 16-24 years old that advocate for young people in the Canterbury Health System. They are passionate about the youth voice being heard. As a council, they give youth input into CDHB projects, provide health resources for youth, run a talk series, and host events and other projects.

There are a number of things happening at ARA...

Upcoming Application Closing Dates for 2021 Study
Degrees

Nursing - 30 September

Broadcasting Communications - 30 September

Social Work - 31 October

Certificates

Animal Management - 30 October

Animal Technology - 30 October

School Shorts Competition

Calling all aspiring filmmakers - New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara School Shorts competition is back! If you’re at high school in the South Island and you’ve got cinematic ambitions, here’s your chance to create a short video, show it to an audience at Reading Cinemas and be in to win awards and cool prizes. Submissions are due by 1 October. Click here for further details.

Click here for a School Shorts poster

Evening Ara Application Sessions

Over the next few months ARA will be hosting several Ara Application Sessions. This is relevant to all prospective students.

Students are welcome to come along to find out more about the application process, have questions answered, and get advice on completing their application.

City Campus Christchurch

Thursday 17 September, 5:30pm
Thursday 15 October, 5:30pm

Click here for more information, or to register

Information and Preparation Events - Christchurch

Ace of Trades Careers Evening - 8 September
An Audience with Metro News - 14 to 17 September
Social Work & Human Services Information Session - 16 September
Creative Design Portfolio Workshop - 7 October

Architectural Studies Portfolio Workshop - 8 October

Manawa Campus Tours

This is an opportunity to tour the Manawa Campus during the school holidays. It is suitable for anyone interested in checking out the new facilities for midwifery, medical imaging, and nursing.

Manawa Campus tours are available on:

Monday 28 September at 1:30pm
Tuesday 29 September at 10:30am

Click here to request.

Thinking of heading South to SIT next year....

They are having an open day