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Get a head start with Step Up Into Teaching

Sydney Catholic Schools and the Australian Catholic University are once again teaming up for the Step Up Into Teaching program, providing high school students the chance to experience university life, gain early entry into teaching courses and receive credit towards their degree.

Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) is an early entry university program run by the Australian Catholic University (ACU), offering high school students considering a career in teaching a head start on their learning journey.

Students participating in SUIT have the opportunity to study one or two modules equivalent to university level units while completing their high school studies.

Modules include: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures (EDEZ105) which develops students’ understanding of, and respect for Indigenous culture; and Digital Cultures and Capabilities (EDEZ104), which helps students understand the influence of digital technologies on contemporary life.

Students who pass their SUIT studies will receive an offer to study a Bachelor of Education degree at ACU and can receive credit (recognition of prior learning) for one or two specified units in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching courses.

Studying university subjects through the SUIT program is also HECS free – ACU and Sydney Catholic Schools are this year providing 40 funded places for students, 30 more than in 2021.

Dr Kate O’Brien, Director of Education and Research at Sydney Catholic Schools, said the increase in funded places is a reflection of Sydney Catholic Schools’ commitment to supporting growth in the teaching profession.

“Teaching is a wonderful profession where you see everyday how you support the development of a young person’s character and where you can positively make a difference on a student’s life” – Dr Kate O’Brien

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Early birds are soaring high

Year 12 students at St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove are proving they haven’t let a pandemic slow them down, with more than half of the class of 2021 already receiving early entry uni offers.

One hundred and one of the 165 Year 12 students at the college have been invited to study at institutions across the country in 2022, including at Australia’s two leading Catholic universities, Australian Catholic University and The University of Notre Dame Australia.

Through early entry programs, school leavers can secure a place in courses prior to taking their final exams, based on criteria which can include their Year 11 results, extracurricular activity and personal circumstances.

With St Ursula’s having reported a similar amount of offers at this stage last year, it represents a fantastic achievement for students and teaching staff alike.

Tomorrow’s leaders

Mary Leask, Principal at St Ursula’s, said the college was exceptionally proud of how hard the students have worked.

“It’s uplifting and inspiring to know that these students have been empowered by their education to continue their learning journey and work towards their dream careers,” Mrs Leask said.

“It also gives the girls a great confidence boost and scope of choice of where to study.”

One hundred and one students have received early university offers so far, with that number expected to grow in the coming weeks.

Mrs Leask said the students deserve enormous credit for the way they have navigated the disruptions of what has been a challenging year.

“It’s a testament to their dedication and perseverance – not just this year, but throughout their years of education” – Mary Leask

“To already see so many of them about to take a big step towards their future and the goals they hope to …

Get a head start with Step Up Into Teaching

Early birds are soaring high

Tomorrow’s leaders

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