University Course Planning

Our University Course Planning sessions are well underway, a reminder to our Year 13 students who intend to undertake further study next year - Make sure you have signed up for the correct University session at the Careers office.  We will touch base with students closer to the date confirming which time they need to visit.

Here is a list of upcoming sessions:

StudyLink presentation: Wednesday 28 August

If you are planning to study in 2025, come along to hear the Studylink team speak and learn all about student allowances, student loans and more - on Wednesday 28 August 1.30pm, held in the school hall.  Whanau are welcome to attend too, note they will need to sign in at the school front office first.

Bring your questions! And make sure you mark the 28 August in your calendar now.

Lincoln University Navigate ki Aoraki - Maori and Pasifika Whanau day 2024

On Wednesday 31 July a small group of TGC Māori and Pasifika students attended the Lincoln University Careers Day, Navigate ki Aoraki, held at K'aute Village Fale in Hamilton. 

After a warm welcome, Matasiva Taula introduced the team of liaison staff, who provided insights into the campus, available programs and support services.  A third-year Lincoln student shared her personal experiences, including her life as a student, adapting during her first year, and the benefits of having held a scholarship throughout her studies.

The event featured two student challenges: the first involved painting a small canvas to express their thoughts about leaving for university.  The second challenge was to complete a planning book with tasks designed to help them prepare for further education.

Hands-On at Otago Applications are open for 2025!

This is a unique opportunity for students from our school (who will be in Years 12 and 13 in 2025) to come down and experience a week of Otago student life.

If you haven’t heard about Hands-On at Otago before, students stay on campus in one of their residential colleges and choose a subject to study for the week. There are 25 subjects on offer, from across Business, Health Sciences, Humanities (Arts) and Sciences. They’ll learn from their world-class academic staff, meet students their age from schools across the country and participate in a huge range of activities that will challenge and inspire them for the year ahead.

Hands-On will run from Sunday 12 January to Friday 17 January 2025. It’s important to note that they tend to receive more applications than they have places available, so they encourage students to put time and effort into their applications, and share with them why they should be offered a place. Their application is often the deciding factor in their acceptance.

Want to know more about the programme? Head online: otago.ac.nz/hands-on-at-otago

Here you’ll find videos, info on costs, scholarships (there are lots of these available and they really encourage all students to apply for one), fundraising ideas, accommodation information, transport options and more. However, if you have more specific questions, feel free to contact one of their team: hands-on@otago.ac.nz – they are always happy to help.