An interesting notion we are familiar with in the education of girls is the inclination of girls who are neurodivergent to mask or hide their condition symptoms. This can be understood in a broader sense of the transition to being a teenager wanting to fit in and consequently copying peers. I thus enjoyed this following article from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools that begins:

“Neurodiversity doesn’t need fixing. It’s just your brain. It is your state of existing. There is nothing to fix. It is wonderful the way it is.” - Emily Rushton

Emily Rushton in Navigating Neurodiversity shares research and experience to support parents in understanding the journey for a neurodiverse girl “ it is not only challenging for her; it is equally hard for the adults who love her and know her to be wonderful just as she is. How can they ensure that she will confidently turn her neurodiversity into her superpower?”

(Find The Connected Girl on Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify .)

Next Thursday evening 12 June (7pm), parents and carers of Years 9 & 10 are invited to join a webinar facilitated by Consent Labs - “ Supporting Parents to understand Consent ”. This webinar is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of the P&F, indeed an opportunity to consider how we as a village raise our girls. Knowing that your daughters are currently learning about respectful relationships and consent (in the PDHPE curriculum) opens the dialogue for you to explore this topic through meaningful conversation informed by research and young people’s experience. Helping your daughters to have the conversations they wish to have but at times do not know how to start themselves allows them to make informed decisions and develop her voice and autonomy. It is not too late to sign up. Please see the link in this Bulletin.

Next Friday we look forward to Year 7 celebrating their mid-year of their first year of highschool in a Winter Wonderland. Details have been provided and link also in the Bulletin. Funds raised will help the education of students at The School of St Jude in Arusha Tanzania. We thank families for your continued support and partnership as we together make a difference in the lives of others.

Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal

Assessments are also not just about the learning gained, but are also part of the learning process and occasions where students are developing the behaviours and attributes that support learning. When we surveyed Year 7 and 8 at the start of the year they told us that they know how to study, and yet are not always confident that they are using really effective  study strategies or drawing on a wide repertoire of strategies.

Assessments are therefore learning opportunities to try new strategies and build the attributes to support learning well beyond a single test. Our staff are providing targeted lessons in Year 7 and 8 about how to study different kinds of contents and prepare for different learning experiences. Through explicit instruction, practice in engaging with study strategies in class we hope to support our students to become confident and resourceful learners, able to draw on a repertoire of practices that support their learning at the College and beyond.

I hope all families enjoy the long weekend and that our students are able to strike a healthy balance of rest, enjoyment and engagement with their learning over a well earned three day weekend.

Alison Boyd-Boland

Director of Teaching and Learning

A key focus of the recent workshops has been cyberbullying - what it looks like, how it can affect others, and most importantly, what steps students can take if they or someone they know is experiencing it. Students were engaged in open discussions around appropriate online behaviour, strategies for managing difficult digital interactions, and the importance of speaking up and seeking support when needed. These workshops fit in with our Visible Wellbeing SEARCH Pathways 'Attention & Awareness' and 'Coping'.

We encourage you to take a moment to chat with your daughter about what she has learned in these sessions. A simple conversation at home can reinforce the messages we've shared at school and help her feel supported in managing her digital life with confidence and kindness.

Please see attached resources that will help you to start and guide a conversation with your daughter.

Cyberbullying quick guide

Ms Lindsay Bennett

Positive Behaviour Advisor

Michael Harvey
Social Justice Leader

Career News June 5

UNSW

Year 12 Info Evening: Your Journey to UNSW (Online)

10 June

6-7pm

To help students prepare, join UNSW at  one of the Year 12 Info Evenings to learn about admission pathways, scholarship tips and more. They’ll  also hear from current UNSW students about uni life and how classes work.

What to expect:

UNSW will cover the following key areas:

Choosing your dream degree at UNSW; UAC preferencing 101

Pathways to UNSW: Gateway Admissions Pathway

Pathways to UNSW: Nura Gili

Pathways to UNSW: UNSW College

Scholarships

Co-Op Program

Hear from current UNSW students with Q& A style forum

Register your interest here .

Year 12 Info Evening: Your Journey to UNSW (On Campus)

12 June

6-8pm

Discover your unique journey to uni and how to get there. Topics covered include:

how to preference your dream degree in UAC, scholarship application tips and tricks, and how you can show you are more than just your ATAR.

Attendees will also get a real taste of uni life. Hear firsthand from current UNSW students, and enjoy an evening of conversations with Industry Partners and UNSW faculty members.

What to expect:

UNSW will cover the following key areas:

Choosing your dream degree at UNSW & UAC Preferencing 101

Pathways to UNSW: Gateway Admissions Pathway

Pathways to UNSW: Nura Gili

Pathways to UNSW: UNSW College

Scholarships

Co-Op Program

Hear from current UNSW students with Q& A style forum

From 7pm - chat with industry partners and UNSW faculties.

Register your interest here .

The CoOp Program provides recipients with many advantages financially, academically and in terms of outstanding work placement opportunities.

To find out more I recommend you attend the information webinars explained below.

UNSW 2025 Co-op

Career Chat - Business

1 July

6-7pm

The world of business spans a huge range of career opportunities from the Finance Sector (Management, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Assurance Services, Management Consulting, Investment/Merchant Banking, Financial/Securities Trading etc), Marketing Sector (Digital Media, Brand/Product Coordination, Business Development, Market Research, Consumer Insights Analysis, Consultancy, Media Liaison / Sales and Marketing Coordination etc.) and even the Maths Sector (Actuarial Analysis, Business Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Big Data Analysis, Insurance/Credit Analysis, Risk Assessment, Policy Analysis, Environmental Modelling, Wealth Management etc.)

If any of these sound like an area you might be interested in pursuing for your career join UNSW's Business Careers Chat.

Hear from academic coordinators, Co-op alumni, and current scholars as they share their experience of

working and studying in the Business sector and answer any questions you might have about the

experience.

Please register your interest for this event here

Co-op Career Chat - Engineering

2 July

6-7pm The Engineering sector encompasses a huge range of careers and specialisations from Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical, to Biomedical, and Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy.

If you like to design, create and problem solve, and these sound like an area you might be interested in pursuing for your career, join the CoOp team for an Engineering Careers Chat.

Hear from industry partners and sponsors, Co-op alumni, and current scholars as they share their experience of working and studying in the Engineering sector and answer any questions you might have about the experience. Please register your interest for this event by using the provided link.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-co-op-career-chat-engineering-tickets-1373852803719?aff=

Co-op Career Chat - Technology

3 July

The Technology Sector spans a huge range of career opportunities, from software development, digital technologies and cyber security to business process design & analysis, network design, enterprise system development, and beyond

If any of these sound like an area you might be interested in pursuing for your career join UNSW for a Technology Careers Chat.

Hear from the academic coordinators, Co-op alumni, and current scholars as they share their experience of working and studying in the Technology sector and answer any questions you might have about the experience. Please register your interest for this event by using the link here .

UNSW Portfolio Entry Info Sessions ( Term Break)

15 July (in-person) or 16 July (online)

Discover how to gain early entry through the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme. At UNSW events, students will learn how to craft a standout portfolio for degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) or Engineering. To register for the in person event use the link found here and to register your interest for the online event go here .

UTS, Sydney

Early Entry Scheme Information Session

UTS’s Early Entry scheme opened on June 4 and closes on Septembe r 8 . To find out more UTS is hosting an Applying to UTS - Early Entry Program Info Session on 11 June from 5-6pm that will walk you through the early entry application process. Use the link here for more information and to register your interest for this event.

University of Wollongong

Ace your Early Admission Application Webinar

30 June

UOW Early Admission is an  early offer program for students completing Year 12 in 2025. This webinar is your chance to ask any questions and find out how to get an offer to uni before you sit your first exam. Registrations are essential using the link found here .

Western Sydney University

Open Day

6 July

Register now for WSU’s Open Day, explore theParramatta South campus and chat 1:1 with staff and students. For more information go here .

University of Sydney

University of Sydney: HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12)

Registration Open for July Classes

Every successful HSC begins with preparation. During the July Term break USYD is hosting a comprehensive program of HSC preparation courses. The courses are led by an experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. Students choose which area they’d like to focus on and attend just one course, or sign up for multiple courses to get comprehensive support across an entire HSC subject. To find out more and to register your interest use the link found here .

Music Audition Information Session

10 June

Join USYD Music Audition Information Session on 10 June to take the opportunity to receive tailored advice from academic staff. You will also gain valuable insights about the audition process, which is a crucial element of a student’s application to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.  At this online event, you’ll hear from Professor Matthew Hindson, Deputy Head of School, Deputy Dean, Associate Dean (Education).Don’t miss this opportunity to discover where study at the Con could take you, and how to make your audition shine. To Register your interest use the link found here .

Year 12 Information Evening 2025

11 June

Join USYD  online for an exclusive information evening for Year 12 students and their caregivers to answer questions about joining the Sydney University community next year. Hear from staff to learn about university entry, scholarships, study options, accommodation options, interstate-specific information and more. Get expert advice on entry requirements and the application process from UAC and the Sydney Future Students team Have your questions answered during the live Q & A at the end of the session. Use the link here to register your The

Year 12 Gadigal Open Night

12 June

USYD are inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 11 and 12 along to a special evening at the Gadigal Centre. This isa chance to experience the Gadigal community, explore your options, and get  information.

On the night, you can:

Tour the Gadigal Centre and get a feel for the space

Explore the wide range of degrees and programs offered

Learn about entry pathways and scholarships

Discover the support available through the Gadigal Centre

Get a step-by-step guide to applying for uni through UAC

Meet  staff, connect with current students, and hear their stories

Receive expert advice on entry requirements and how to apply

Gadigal Open Night is your opportunity to connect, ask questions, and get inspired about your future at the University of Sydney. To register your interest use the link found here

University of Sydney:Regional and Remote Entry Scheme Webinar

24 June

Regional and Remote Entry Scheme is for students who reside in regional or remote areas. Hear about the great benefits offered, including entry on a reduced ATAR and a range of ongoing support throughout your studies. Find out what you need to know about eligibility criteria, how to apply, scholarships for regional students and more. To register your interest for this webinar use the link found here .

2026 Scholarships for Bachelor of Construction Management

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) have scholarships on offer for Year 12 students interested in studying a Bachelor of Construction Management( Project Management) The scholarships provide successful applicants with cash payments throughout their studies, as well as complimentary student membership to AIQS.Please use the link found here for more information.

Future Doctors Australia -

A 4 Day Program for ages 14 to 18

Register now for 22-25 January 2026.

Gaining medical work experience is helpful for young people considering a medical career. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.

NIE has developed Future Doctors Australia to provide young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. For more information, including cost, use the link found here.

Australian Patisserie Academy

Utilising the professional kitchens of TAFE NSW, the Academy team alongside international guest chefs, ensure you emerge with a dream patisserie skill set. From the art of cake decorating to baking sourdough, pulling exquisite sugar ribbons to creating one-of-a-kind chocolate show pieces, the Academy is dedicated to preserving the art of patisserie. Classes are short, flexible and constantly changing to reflect industry trends. So whether you’re a passionate weekend baker or master chocolatier, there’s a course that’s your perfect mix. For more information use the link found here .

Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser