08 Oct 2011
Applications open now for the University of Newcastle summer schools!
The Girls Choices Summer School and LIVE IT! (for boys), held at the University of Newcastle, are four day residential programs for Year 9 students from equity target groups across NSW who are commencing year 10 in 2012.
The Girls' Choices Summer School (4 – 8 December 2011) aims to expose students to the range of study and career options that exist for HSC graduates with Maths and Science subjects.
LIVE IT! (11–15 December 2011) is designed to help student's build upon their potential to succeed in years 10, 11 and 12.
Participants will experience life on campus - just like a real uni student. This involves staying on campus, following a timetable and completing activities inside real university lecture theatres, laboratories and classrooms. Participants will also undertake field trips to local organisations to see their possible future careers in action. Along with meeting the equity criteria, students should be willing to be challenged, experience new things and explore new opportunities.
How much does it COST? – both LIVE IT! (for boy's) and Girls Choices Summer School is supported by Commonwealth Equity funds with most expenses covered, including accommodation, all meals and excursions. Students do have to pay a non-refundable attendance fee of $80 (Incl. GST). They are also responsible for all travel costs to and from Newcastle. In cases of financial hardship, assistance will be considered on written application.
Applications close on 1 July 2011 and require Teacher and Principal support of the application.
For more information or to download the application forms: visit www.newcastle.edu.au/aimhigh or phone (02) 4921 6547 or alternatively contact MHS Lynette Howle, Community Engagement Officer on 65681066.