This Thursday the 19th of September we have Macquarie University visiting us for a big day of science with Years 5, 6, 10 and 12. Year 5 students will be immersed in all things space and visit the 7 metre high planetarium, Year 6 will build upon their coding skills with SPIKE robots, Year 10 students will experience a science fair with 8 superstars of science demonstrators and Year 12 biology students will have an immersive experience investigating shark DNA.

Following on from this, there will be a community science nighty held in the Branson Centre from 6pm - 7:30pm, for all ages and will include the planetarium, robotics and genetics along with a science expo. 

Please register here: MQ Community Science Night Registration

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Year 12 University Early Entry Applications

University early entry offers have started coming in and we extend a huge congratulations to students who have received an offer so far. Students remember to ensure you read the offer letters that may be attached to email you receive to ensure you understand the requirements. For many offers, they are conditional on you completing the HSC, achieving a minimum subject HSC band result or ATAR. We can’t stress the importance of keeping up good study habits and preparations for your HSC.

Students who have applied for early entry and haven’t heard anything yet, don’t worry, some universities have different offer rounds depending on when you applied, be sure to make a note of these dates and upcoming closing dates.

2024 - 2025 UNSW Medicine Mentoring Program

We have had 7 students accepted into the 2024 - 2025 UNSW Medicine Mentoring Program held jointly by the UNSW Rural Clinical Campus Coffs Harbour and the Mid North Coast Regional Training Hub. This is an amazing opportunity for students aspiring to have a career in medicine be mentored by the incredible faculty doctors, staff and medical students at the School of Clinical Medicine UNSW Medicine & Health Rural Clinical Campus.

Janine Ryan
Career Pathways Advisor