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Notices – Grade 12
As you start one of your final CAS checks with your Tutor it is a good time to update your Student Information Form (or start it if you have not done so already!). Remember your Tutor will need this information when they write your references in a few months, and the more information you can give them about yourself the better.
Notices – Grade 11
A reminder to Grade 11 students that the University Briefing for Grade 11 students and parents has been moved from May 6 to May 18. This is to avoid a clash with Grade 11 Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please make a note of the date and remind your parents – we will start at 6 pm in the Glass Hall. All Grade 11 students should be there and all Grade 11 parents are invited. If you cannot make it you should see me well in advance. The briefing will be followed by an introduction to Challenge Week for your parents at 7pm.
Visits to school
Talk on Studying Psychology
Friday, 23rd April, 12.50, Science Lab 6
Dr Kristen Pammer from the School of Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU) will give an overview of the study of Psychology, in particular pointing out the difference between studying Arts Psychology and Science Psychology, and potential career pathways. This talk is appropriate for all students considering studying Psychology, whether or not they are planning on going to university in Australia. It will also be an opportunity for non-psychology students to find out more about ANU, which is Australia’s highest ranking university.
Menlo College, USA (www.menlo.edu)
Tuesday, April 27, 12.50, Science Lab 6
Menlo is a small, highly specialized college located in California in the middle of Silicon Valley. It has a very strong focus in undergraduate business courses with strong links to businesses in the area. It also offers a small number of liberal arts and mass communication majors. It calls itself “Silicon Valley’s Business School.” Menlo also offers financial aid and scholarships to foreign students.
Events Off Campus
University of Chicago, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Stanford University, Wellesley College and Yale University
Raffles Junior College, Friday 23 April 2010, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
All six universities are among the most selective US universities (you need a minimum of 39 points to apply and students who have been accepted to these universities are generally in the 42-45 point range.). Their presentation will focus on admission to highly selective US universities as well as the academic offerings and residential life at each of the institutions. All students and parents are welcome to attend. Registration is not required but this talk is very popular and fills up very fast – try to get their early if possible. See the poster on the Notice Board for the exact address of RJC.
Hospitality Education Fair
Saturday, 8 May, Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3, MR308, 2pm – 6pm
Representatives from six institutions in Switzerland and Australia that specialize in hospitality management will be available to talk about the programs at their institutions. See the poster on the notice board for more information.