Futures, Term 4 Week 2 2026

Year 12 SACE results

The Stage 2 SACE results are expected to be released on Monday 14 December. Students should ensure they are able to access the SACE Board website, including knowing their PIN, before this date so they can retrieve their results from 8.30am on release day.

National Careers Institute and School Leaver Information Service
The National Careers Institute has released a range of information and services designed to assist School Leavers, covering a range of topics to navigate post school options, both short and long term. This can be found here. The School Leavers Information Service is also available to students. This delivers more tailored support services via telephone or text. Interested parties can call 1800 CAREER (1800 227 337) or SMS ‘SLIS2020’ to 0429 009 435 for more information. The Your Career website has a range of tools and resources and is available here.

University Extension Programs

University Extension Programs (UEP) provide gifted and motivated Year 12 students with a challenge beyond the Year 12 curriculum, as they combine secondary school and university studies. Students accepted into one of the UEP, can choose to replace or supplement their Year 12 subjects with university courses (subjects). There are strict guidelines that Year 11 students need to adhere to, and meet, should they wish to apply. Further information about this was emailed to Year 11 students last term. If your child is interested in applying to study a UEP, the online Expression of Interest form is available on the Pulteney Futures website. Applications close tomorrow, Wednesday 20 October. Further information is available on the Pulteney Futures UEP website.

Hawker Scholarship

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $75,000 over three years. The scholarships are available to all Australian students. Selection is largely based on personal and academic qualities, as well as leadership potential, demonstrated through the contribution made to their school and wider community. Applications open in early November and close early December 2026. For further information, click here.

TAFE SA University Pathways

In addition to gaining a vocational qualification, studying at TAFESA provides a number of pathway opportunities to university, including credit towards a degree or dual offer courses. For further information about all TAFE vocational courses, click here and for specific information about university pathway courses, click here.

Camp America Adelaide Job Fair – Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am – 3pm

The American Institute for Foreign Study Australia are providing an opportunity for young people interested in taking a GAP year and exploring U.S. Summer camps at their upcoming Camp America Adelaide Job Fair. Students will meet with Camp Directors, explore the roles available and take a steps towards locking in their US Summer 2027 placement. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about camp life, and find out what Camp Directors are looking for. Students and families can explore a range of camps and roles all in one place, from waterfront and sports opportunities to performing arts, creative roles and more. This is more than just an information session. Students will have the chance to interview for roles on the day and could leave with their Summer 2027 placement sorted. To find out more, and to register, click here.

Preparation for life after Year 12

Parents who are keen to help their Year 12 child get ready for what’s next after Year 12 are invited to attend a free online webinar. Year 12 students are also able to attend an in-person event on December 4, from 9am – 12noon at the city campus of Flinders University. Both of these events are hosted by Alana Kilmartin, author and founder of Unserious Careers, who has presented to students at over 300 high schools across Australia and NZ. In the free 45-minute parent webinar, Alana will cover what to pay attention to in the first 3-6 months after school, how to handle concerns about AI and what to do if your child still isn’t sure what they want to do. The webinar is running on the 3rd, 8th, 18th and 23rd November. To register for the Year 12 parent webinar, click here.

If your child is interested in attending the in-person event, which is part workshop and part inspirational talk, further information and registration can be found here.

London International Youth Science Forum – July 2027

Applications are now open for the 68th London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), a two-week STEM experience bringing together 500 young people, aged 16–21, from around the world. Based at Imperial College London, the program includes talks from leading scientists, visits to research centres and universities including Oxford and Cambridge, research presentations, cultural activities and plenty of opportunities to meet other young people from over 80 different countries from around the world. The participation fee covers the total cost of the 14-day program. For further information and to apply, click here.

School Based Traineeship opportunity

The city of Unley Council is offering an opportunity for CURRENT Year 10 students to apply for a school-based traineeship. The successful applicant would work as part of the Community team at Unley, assisting with the delivery of community programs, events, youth initiatives and administrative activities, while developing valuable skills in customer service, communication, event coordination and administration. The applicant would commit to working 1 day per week while completing Year 11 and 12 and work towards completing the competencies for a Certificate III in Business. For further information, and to apply, click here.

Futures/Careers Website

The Pulteney Futures website has a great deal of general information for students (and parents) to assist in their career exploration, with links to many relevant sites. To view this, click here.  In addition, Pulteney students are also able to access the Study Work Grow website, which provides a large range of information, including several useful guides, outlining applying to university, applying to medicine, changing preferences, accommodation options, study success and more. Students have received an email, with a Pulteney ‘code’, to allow them to create an account and access the information.

If you have any questions regarding careers, please feel free to email me or phone 8216 5553.

Leeanne Johnston-Bryan
Coordinator of Futures