The University of Sydney and Campbelltown City Library Service have joined forces to provide local school students with support for their studies and transition to senior and tertiary education.
Three new programs will be held throughout 2018: an after school homework study centre, an information evening for parents and community and an HSC exam preparation day.
Mary Teague, Sydney University’s head of widening participation and outreach, welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the library and local students, families and community.
“As well as providing practical assistance and specific academic skills and knowledge, our programs are designed to demonstrate to the bright young people we work with that university can be a place for them,” she said.
“We need to engage with students early, as they’re beginning to make decisions about their futures, to help ensure they reach their full potential. We thank the library for its support of these initiatives, and look forward to working together throughout the year.”
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, said council was pleased to support initiatives which provided students with assistance and advice at what could be a challenging and stressful time in their school careers.
“Students in Campbelltown already benefit from our library service’s very popular HSC lecture series, in addition to other HSC student resources including the free online tutoring program, Studiosity, online data bases which cover a range of subjects, and quiet study rooms at our libraries,” he said.
“Council’s collaboration with the University of Sydney on these three new programs will provide extra support for our hard working local students, to help them reach their full potential.”
Homework Study Centre
Year 7 to Year 12 students are invited to drop in to Campbelltown’s HJ Daley Library for study support sessions during Term 2 and 3.
University of Sydney student volunteers, trained to prepare students for exams in one-on-one and small group study support sessions, will share their expertise in a range of subject areas and their knowledge and experience of school and being a university student.
Details:
4pm – 5.30pm
Monday 14 May until 4 June, and Monday 30 July until 24 September
HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown
No bookings necessary.
Parents and Community Information Evening
A Parents and Community Information Evening will be held at Ingleburn’s Greg Percival Library in June.
University staff and current students will answer questions and discuss degree and careers options, our new curriculum and the many pathways for entry into our courses.
A Year 10 subject selection seminar will explain subject selection and ATAR, and provide a presentation on mathematics as well as useful resources. Parents of Year 11 and 12 students will receive advice on how to support them during the HSC and ATAR with a focus on mental health and resilience, as well as information about scholarships and alternative entry pathways to university.
Details:
6pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 5 June
Greg Percival Library, Ingleburn
Light refreshments will be served.
To register, contact the University of Sydney on 8627 8515 or wpo.events@sydney.edu.au
HSCram – Exam Preparation Day
In October, HJ Dale Library will host HSCram, a free day of exam preparation workshops and small group tutoring sessions for HSC students. 
University of Sydney tutors will provide general support, share their experiences and helpful tips for success; and provide a range of study resources including subject syllabus and textbooks.
From 10am, two exam preparation workshops will be held: tips and tricks to maximise results, and how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls in the HSC.
From 11am, small group tutoring sessions will run every hour covering a range of subject areas including English, maths, science and Human Society and its Environment (HSIE). Practice papers and past exams will also be available for students.
Details:
10am – 3pm
Friday 5 October
HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown
Light refreshments will be served during the event.
Further enquiries: HJ Daley Library on 4645 4444 or the University of Sydney on 8627 8515.
To register for the parent and community evening visit https://parentandcommunitycampbelltown.eventbrite.com.au
