Sporting News
SPORTS AWARDS
Sports Awards are on Tuesday 22nd October in the school hall.
Presentations will start at 5:30pm until 7:00pm.
Invitations will be sent out next week.
Upcoming events:
NZSS Clay Target- 27th September- 1st October
NZSS Mountain Biking- 7th October- 10th October
NZSS Road Cycling- 29th September- 1st October Careers Information
American Summers Opportunity 2025
Applications for the 2025 American Summers IENA camp program are open. As young people throughout New Zealand are weighing up their options for their future endeavours, we think an American Summer is such a fantastic opportunity for them. If you want to know more about what an American Summer Camp looks like? Check out my video here, showcasing the camp I’ve spent the last 3 years at. American Summers IENA has been around since 1996, we know the camp game better than anyone else! Below is a rundown of the perks we offer.
AMERICAN SUMMERS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: - You get paid! Minimum of $2,250 USD. This is the highest earning regardless of age, skills or experience (approx. $3700 NZD)
- Program price: $525 NZD broken into 2 simple fees.
- What else do you get:
Free food and accommodation while at camp;
4 months (123 days) medical insurance;
30 days prior to camp and 30 days after camp to travel and sightsee America;
Visa sponsorship. IENA – American Summers is your visa sponsor (not a 3rd party). We have been a Visa sponsor since 1996;
30 year’s experience. Our staff have years of experience in the American camping industry;
Top-level customer service and support from today till you return from camp in September 2025!
- 3rd Party costs:
Visa fees – $185 USD paid to the US Consulate (don’t need to pay for this till you are placed and when visa appointments start in early 2025) – plus costs to get to the US Consulate in Auckland;
Flights to the USA, your camp and home or out of the USA (don’t need to pay for these till your placement and visa is approved. You have plenty of time to save)
Police check - just wait for us to send you the instructions.
Learn more on our website: https://americansummers.com/
Whitecliffe College – October Holiday Programmes
Whitecliffe College is delighted to share our October Holiday Programmes with you for our Auckland Central, Auckland Manukau and Wellington campus’. Whether it’s fashion, IT, fine arts, jewellery design, digital media + design, we would love to see students exploring our campuses and discovering our pathways. More information can also be found at: https://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/whitecliffe-holiday-programmes-oct-2024
Worley Engineering Scholarship 2025
Worley is excited to announce that they have opened their scholarship for 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity for students in their final year of secondary school who are committed to starting a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Hons) in 2025. Worley New Zealand is passionate about supporting our communities and want to help pave the way for the future of New Zealand. The Scholarship’s aim to help students “Unlock Brilliance”, in alignment with their core values. They are proud to support aspiring engineers across New Zealand, with a specific focus on women, Māori and Pacifica, and those passionate about sustainability. They are committed to empowering people of all backgrounds, believing that “We are Stronger Together”, and are here to support you in your journey towards a career in engineering. Worley NZ are providing three scholarships to students who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled to start their engineering degree in the year 2025. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are committing to study as a full-time engineering student in one of the following disciplines:
· Chemical, Process & Materials
· Civil / Structural
· Mechanical
· Mechatronics
· Electrical & Electronics
Online applications are open 13 September – 13 October 2024.
Applications can be made by following this link: https://worleyparsons.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=NEW00JD&tz=GMT%2B12%3A00&tzname=Pacific%2FAuckland
University of Otago Māori Health summer school scholarships
The University of Otago have two summer school scholarships they are offering to tauira Māori who are interested in pursuing health careers and may need some extra help with physics or chemistry before starting university: - The WHAI Physics scholarship supports Māori students interested in a career in health to prepare for the PHSI 191 ‘Biological Physics’ paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year. It covers tuition fees and residential college accommodation for the duration of the JumpSTART Physics programme, as well as continuous support through the PHSI 191 paper and HSFY. For further information about the WHAI Physics Scholarship and application process, visit https://www.otago.ac.nz/mhwdu/kahikatea/whai-physics-scholarship-support-through-jumpstart-and-phsi-191
- The WHAI Chemistry scholarship supports Māori students interested in a career in health to prepare for the CHEM 191 ‘Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health’ paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year. The WHAI Chemistry Scholarship covers tuition fees for CHEM 150 as well as residential college accommodation for the 2 week on-campus component of the programme. Recipients will also receive continuous support through the CHEM 191 paper and HSFY. For further information about the scholarship application process, visit https://www.otago.ac.nz/mhwdu/kahikatea/whai-chemistry-scholarship
Applications are open now until November 15th, 5:00pm. There will be multiple recipients for each scholarship.
Toi Ohomai Secondary School Leaver Scholarships
We’re welcoming applications for our Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Secondary School Leavers scholarships for 2025. This scholarship encourages local school leavers to pursue a vocational qualification with Toi Ohomai and financially assists with their fees or learning resources. Several scholarships are available. Please note that the application criteria no longer requires students to be nominated by their school, however, applications must include two references from people who know the applicant well and can testify to their attributes and the Award Criteria. Link: https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/about/toi-ohomai-secondary-school-leav
Mobile Health Group | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural New Zealand Health Scholarships
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is partnering with Mobile Health Group to offer our rural youth financial support in their pursuit of health studies. The four scholarships (with at least one targeted at Māori/Pasifika students), each valued at $5,000, will be offered to any rural secondary student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study in Nursing, Medicine, or allied health-related courses at any New Zealand Universities, Polytechnics, or PTEs. Supporting the rural youth in these communities is a crucial solution to reducing the rural healthcare worker shortage. The closing date for applications is 5pm, 30th September 2024. For more information on how to apply and the eligibility criteria, see:
https://htrhn.org.nz/news-media/scholarship/
Survey & Spatial NZ Scholarship
Survey & Spatial NZ offers an annual scholarship of $1500 for school leavers intending to enrol in a tertiary surveying or spatial qualification. Students within the Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo region can apply, with a 31/12/24 closing date for applications. See the notices in Career Central for more information and an application form.
Mercury Apprenticeship Programme
Mercury has recently re-introduced a four-year apprenticeship programme for people looking to build a career within the mechanical or electrical trades. They are looking for four apprentices (two mechanical and two electrical) where the successful applicants will work towards achieving a Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) or a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4). This programme is open to school leavers (who have achieved NCEA level 2 literacy and numeracy) or those looking to embark on a new career path. The start date is flexible based on the successful candidate’s availability. Link: https://careers.mercury.co.nz/jobdetails/ajid/5h2u8/Apprentices-Electrical-Mechanical,36060.html
Advance Education Medical Industry Pathway Summit
Considering a career in the Medical Industry? Want to get first hand insights about the workplace reality and income potential from different roles from those who are working within it? The Medical Industry Pathway Summit is FREE for students and has just gone live. It involves interviews with active medical professionals who share their journey, industry insights, day to day realities, income expectations at the various stages, and insight into the roles they serve. Link: https://www.advanceeducation.nz/medical-industry-pathway-summit
Rural Health Career Webinar
We would love to invite you to join us for our Rural Health Career Promotion programme Webinars! Do you have a current student interested in studying health? Or do you have students not yet certain about what they want to pursue after high school? We have 11 webinars all focused on a different career in health, presented by current tertiary students studying those degrees. Medicine, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine, Midwifery and more! These informal webinars are a great way to get some information about the varying health careers, and a channel to ask questions and get quick answers. For more information and to register interest, please see here: https://forms.gle/3VKJh3xp6jEH9Dcr6
Upcoming Course Planning Sessions
Massey University – 16 October
University of Otago – 23 October
Please register with Mrs Trent in the Careers Office
University of Auckland Course Planning
To assist prospective students in preparing for their first year with us, we have recorded comprehensive course planning advice for all our 2025 undergraduate programmes, except for Law. Information regarding the Law programme will be finalized in the coming weeks, with the planning video expected to be completed by the end of August. We aim for this resource to be invaluable for students in planning their first year, selecting courses, and staying informed about all enrolment details. Go to: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/undergraduate-study-options/information-for-parents/course-advice-2023.html
Studying Health Science or Biomedical Science next year?
MoneyHub has published a detailed guide for Year 13 students planning to study Health Science or Biomedical Science at Otago or Auckland University. Our detailed guide has been prepared by two top-performing 4th year Auckland Medical School students and is the first of its kind in New Zealand:
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/tips-for-studying-biomed-and-health-science.html
Must-Know NCEA Resources for Year 11-13
Looking for quality NCEA preparation resources? MoneyHub offers over ten invaluable tools to guide students towards achieving merits and excellence. Perfect for gearing up for internals and externals. Explore now: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/resources-for-ncea-students.html
Scholarships
MoneyHub has compiled a comprehensive guide to scholarships for students planning to start university in 2025. Available at MoneyHub Scholarship Guide, this resource lists scholarships from all universities, along with exclusive opportunities for Maori, Pacific, and International students. The guide, updated regularly, includes application tips and deadlines, helping students easily navigate the scholarship process.
Looking to learn a trade or explore apprenticeships?
Check out MoneyHub's comprehensive guide, a must-read for anyone considering an apprenticeship. Visit MoneyHub's Apprenticeship Guide to learn more:
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/apprenticeships.html
Looking for a part-time job?
Check out MoneyHub's newly updated Student Jobs guide! With over 60 employers and valuable job application tips, find your next opportunity here: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html
CV Writing and Interview Preparation
Discover MoneyHub's invaluable resources for CV writing (https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/cv-template-students.html) and interview preparation (https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/common-job-interview-questions-students.html). These tools are designed to empower students in their job application journey. Explore and step into the job market with confidence!
Money Guide
MoneyHub has crafted a comprehensive guide for students, designed to provide essential tools and knowledge for building a healthy relationship with money. Explore it here:
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/money-in-a-nutshell.html
Any business wanting to host a student for work experience?
Every year we are funded to put out 70 of our senior students on voluntary work experiences. From these work experiences come some amazing things….... confidence, a sense of belonging, the knowledge that they can add some value, learning about industries that they know very little about and sometimes the opportunity of potential employment. Everything that is learned on a work experience contributes to a future decision and learning work ready skills are vital for life beyond school. Do you know a business that would like to host a Taupo-nui-a-Tia College student for a 10-day work experience? If this is something that you would like to know more about, please contact Nicola Thomsen, Gateway Coordinator, e-mail: [email protected]
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