Belridge Secondary College eNewsletter

Year 12 Important Information and Events

Some important events are approaching for the Class of 2020

As you are aware, some important events for Year 12s are approaching; The Farewell Breakfast, Final Assembly, Big Day Out, Graduation Ceremony and for some, ATAR exams. Please make a note of the following important events in your diary:

Mock ATAR exams	25 September to 4 October (inclusive)
WACE Practical exams	26 September and 5-9 October. for Physical Education/Drama/Dance
Exam Tour of Prendiville Catholic College	13 October
Exam Tour of Woodvale SC	14 October
Leavers Breakfast	16 October @ 7.30am in the Café
Final Assembly	16 October @ 8.45am in the Gym
Big Day Out	16 October @ 10.00am
Reports emailed	20 October
OLNA results (if applicable)	21 October Letters can be collected from front office from 8am till Noon. Any uncollected results will be mailed.
Graduation Ceremony	29 October NEW VENUE Kingsway Christian College Auditorium
WACE written exams	2 to 19 November

It is extremely important that parents
do not book holidays during exam periods

Graduation and Big Day Out

Invitation letters for the Big Day Out and graduation will be mailed shortly. Please keep your graduation tickets safe, as they must be presented at the door to gain entry. A reminder to return your permission slip/medical forms and payment of $15 asap. Payment by cash or EFTPOS.

University Scholarships

Students who would like to apply for a university scholarship should visit the universities website for opening dates and criteria.

2021 TAFE Applications

The online application process for full time courses with TAFE are now open.
Apply via https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/

- Round 1 applications close on Friday 4 December 2020
- Round 2 applications close Tuesday 4 January 2021

Year 12 Lockers

Please remember to empty your lockers. Once your locker is empty please report to Senior School Student Services.

Fuel your future after high school

Find out what support you can get from Centrelink to help steer you to success.

Whatever adventure you’re going on after school, you’ll want to be ready for the journey. Just like the scouts say, "It pays to be prepared".

Centrelink has payments for students and trainees to help you with the costs of doing uni, TAFE or an apprenticeship.

If you’re doing full-time study or an Australian Apprenticeship, you might get Youth Allowance as a student. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student or full time Australian Apprentice, you might get ABSTUDY.

If you’re looking for work after school, maybe including part-time study, you might get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.

See what payments and services you can get using the Payment and Service Finder. You can even get an estimate of how much your fortnightly payment could be. To get an estimate, you’ll need to enter in information like your parents’ income and where you’ll be living.

Even if you’re not quite sure what course you’ll do next year, apply early. You can apply up to 13 weeks before your course starts. This way you’re more likely to have your payment when you need it.

Getting through your last year of school and taking that next big step can be stressful. If you’re struggling or want to speak to someone, you can contact headspace. They have mental and physical health support for young people. You can also use the Payment and Service Finder to find services in your area.

Ask your questions on Facebook

If you have questions about your eligibility and how to claim, you can ask Services Australia online. Connect with Student Update on Facebook or Twitter. You can ask questions and stay up to date on what’s happening.

Keep in mind, you shouldn’t share personal details in a public space like social media.

You can also subscribe to get email updates on the latest news for students and trainees. Delivered to your inbox, you get the information that affects you while you’re getting a payment.

Information accurate as of August 2020.

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