University scholarships

It is now the season to be applying for scholarships, with many university scholarship applications now open. This includes the University of Canterbury’s newTa Kakau a Māui scholarships to celebrate their 150th anniversary: UC has 150 brand new scholarships for 2023 and 2024 for full fees for whole degree, open to students at a South Island school, decile 1-7, which means Hagley students can apply.

Kim Swann will be offering assistance to students with applications during the University Group sessions – please give Kim your name if you are interested, or come along to the session this Thursday lunchtime in the Careers Room.

Tertiary Pathways study options

For those thinking of studying at tertiary level in 2023 we have a number of programmes with Semester 2 intakes having just begun. Please be in touch with transitionsteam@hagley.school.nz if you have any enquiries about late enrolments into these courses.

· Academic writing and study skills (TRNS001) course: Classes are during the day on Tuesdays and Fridays at Hagley College.

If you are wanting to develop skills and confidence in reading and writing for tertiary study but do not want to undertake a full-time preparation course, Hagley’s paper may be the right option for you. The course offers an introduction to tertiary study including familiarisation with UC learning systems: Hagley 001 students have access to UC library resources and we use UC Ako Learn as our online platform, giving an opportunity to gain the skills and familiarisation with university systems without having to use any of your tertiary fees-free entitlement or student loan.

For students intending to enrol in the University of Canterbury’s Certificate in University Preparation, you can opt to do this paper (TRNS001) with us, gain UC credit transfer for the course, and then complete the full certificate at UC at a later date.

· Numeracy for Engineering & Physical Sciences (13EPS) runs on Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm. This half-year course prepares you for the Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) mathematics course TRNS007 Mathematics, which leads into an Engineering or Science degree.

· FastPath into Engineering and Product Design: A 3-stage pathway preparing you for study. For those over 20 years of age looking to start first year Engineering or Product Design at UC in Semester 1 2023, we offer a three-stage course in collaboration with the university.

Stage 1 classes are in our After 3 programme, with this year’s course running 22nd June - 4th November. This course features a blend of online and face-to-face delivery, and includes visits to UC to meet teachers from Stage 2, the UC Transitions programme:

Pre-UC Mathematics course (Tuesdays 5-8pm)

Pre-UC Physics and Maths integrated course (Wednesdays 5-9pm. 2 hours additional online)

The pre-requisite for FastPath is NCEA Level 1 Math, with algebra fundamentals.

Stage 2 involves courses at UC with the Transitions programme from November 7th, and is followed by Stage 3 in February 2023 where student advisors in the UC College of Engineering will design a customised first year course of study based on your Stage 1 and 2 performance and your future aspirations. There are a range of engineering and product design disciplines to choose from. Work experience will be taken into account.

NCEA and UE information

Below are some infographics outlining the requirements for NCEA qualifications, as well as some links to introductory clips about NCEA and University Entrance. Please contact us if you have any questions about qualification requirements:

· Michaela Heenan (our NCEA administrator)

· Tutors and Year Advisors

· Careers staff – Kim Swann and Claire Jones

· Tertiary Pathways staff – Liz McNeill and Emma Lumb.

What’s needed for NCEA?

What’s needed for University Entrance?