by Sharon Ritchie

Events and Information Evenings coming up!

Please read the information below for details on information evenings and events coming up for students and their families.

Thinking About University? A guide for students, parents and whānau.

This guide is to support New Zealand students and their whānau when thinking about studying at one of New Zealand's eight universities. It is a starting point to help you plan how to successfully move into university life. Once you've had a look at this website, you can visit each university's website for more detailed information.

https://www.thinkingaboutuni.nz/

Included are 2022 semester dates, information on how and when to apply for accommodation, scholarships, and allowances—along with an idea of what to expect from university life.

MoneyHub - ultimate checklist for Year 13 students.

  • Every year, tens of thousands of Year 13 students leave school without fully being prepared for university or other tertiary education. They have put this guide together for one reason – to make sure students have the best start in life after school.
  • Covering what they consider to be the core foundations for transiting from school to tertiary study. With the belief that students finishing Year 13 and completing the majority of these suggestions below, will be well prepared for next year.
  • It doesn't matter what your plans regarding study are; this guide sets out eleven must-know action points to getting ahead of the game. 

https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/year-13-checklist.html

Otago Pacific Peoples' Fono

University of Otago invite Pacific students and their families in Years 12 and 13 to join them on campus to find out more about studying at the University. See the attached image for event details.