Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Griffith University Open Day


Please see This Link for information about the GU open days at the Gold Coast and Nathan/Mt Gravatt.

Learner Licence Course


The next Learner Licence Program is scheduled for the second week of the school holidays from Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 1 October 2015.  This program is open to all Indigenous students 16 years of age and above who are currently at school or who are post-year 12s. Students who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging are encouraged to attend also.

 Students will need to complete the following mandatory documents:

  • Learner Licence Identification Checklist
  • Driver Licence Application/Renewal form
If you do not have sufficient identification (as per the attached pictures and paperwork), the following documents will need to be completed:

  • Queensland Residency Declaration (if unable to provide a bank statement, HCC or parents Pension card, TFN notification advice)
  • Customer Identity Declaration (if student does not have a key card – but school has known the student for more than 12 months, school can complete the verification of identity section)
If you have a medical condition (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, seizures, or any other severe medical conditions), this document will need to be completed by your medical practitioner:

  • Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver

Seijumi College


Seijumi College has sent schools an invitation for students in Years 10, 11 or 12 to join our Certificate II in Tourism or Certificate II in Hospitality - Wednesday afternoon program.
They have had a few applications, however insufficient to run the course.T hey would like to offer this program to the students who have applied, therefore they are now delaying the start date until 26th August. This will allow time for other students to apply in time for the new start date.
 While the programs are focused around tourism or introductory hospitality skills, the students develop additional research, writing and computer skills which have proven to be very beneficial to their school work.
These programs are subsidised by the Queensland Government, subject to meeting the VETiS eligibility requirements, and as such they do not charge the students any contribution fees. All students are supplied with a folder, pencil case, notepad, polo shirt and name badge at no additional cost.
If you feel you would benefit from this program please see Jenny in the Senior School Guidance Office.

QTAC


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QANTAS School Based Apprenticeship for Indigenous Students


School based traineeship opportunity with QANTAS for yr 10 Indigenous students:

Tax File Numbers


Many students start their first job (and lodge their first tax return) while still studying. This is the easiest way to lodge this tax time.
We’ve prepared the following summary and attached PDF, which the ATO encourage schools to share with students.
Started work? Lodge your tax return withmyTax - it’s easy
MyTax
  • is the fastest way to lodge
  • is easy to access (via tablet, smart phone or computer)
  • already includes some of your personal information (pre-filled from employers, banks, government agencies and more).*
How to lodge
  • Get your tax file number and your birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate ready.
  • Create a myGov account at my.gov.au
  • Phone the ATO on 13 28 61 and press 5 at the prompt to get your unique linking code.
  • In the myGov Services page, link to the ATO with the unique linking code.
  • Lodge your return through myTax by 31 October.
*Most pre-fill information is available in the last week of July, so it’s easier to wait until then to lodge. Then you only need to review the information, add any missing details and submit.
An e-mail with this information has been sent to school email addresses.

UQ Young Scholars Program


Designed to nurture and develop our future leaders, the UQ Young Scholars Program presents students with an exciting opportunity for academic extension and enrichment and is centred around igniting young change-makers' passions for leadership, academic achievement and community development in today's global society.

The 2015-2016 UQ Young Scholars Program involves:

  • A five-day (four night) Residential Camp at the St Lucia Campus
    (Sunday 29 November - Thursday 3 December, 2015)
  • A YSP Reunion at UQ Open Day (Sunday 7 August, 2016)
  • Online engagement activities and networking through the exclusive YSP Facebook group
  • YSP Newsletters
To ensure diversity in the Program and to allow each student to make their special contribution, UQ will select nominees from a wide range of schools, backgrounds and interest areas. Financial hardship should not be perceived as a barrier to participation. Program fee waivers and travel bursaries are available for students who are able to provide evidence of financial hardship.

The following link will take you to the UQ Young Scholars Program brochure and Application Guidelines.

I would appreciate it if you could pass on this information to Year 11 students who you believe will be strong candidates for the UQ Young Scholars Program.

Complete applications must be received by 4:00pm Friday, 7 August 2015.

For further information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars or contact the UQ Young Scholars Program Coordinator by email at youngscholars@uq.edu.au or phone (07) 3365 2835.
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