Celebrating Our Year 12 Students

We are so proud of our Year 12 students who have begun receiving early entry offers from universities across NSW. These offers are a wonderful recognition of their hard work, dedication and the positive contributions they have made both at school and in the wider community. It’s exciting to see their future pathways taking shape, and we look forward to celebrating more offers in the weeks ahead.

Moolarben Spirit Regional Awards

Last week, two of our St Matthews students, Kayla Morrisey and Emerson Colley, attended the Moolarben Spirit Regional awards. Kayla and Emerson had previously been awarded at our school presentation night for their outstanding commitment, service, and leadership to not only our school but the local Mudgee Community. Both Emerson and Kayla are wonderful representatives of our school and we are very proud of them both. Congratulations to Kayla who was announced as the Regional winner of the Senior Category.

Thinking about further study? Why you need a USI

What is a USI?

Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) is your personal education number required for all nationally recognised study, including university and vocational education and training (VET).

You need a USI if you are:

• studying nationally recognised vocational
• education and training (VET)
• seeking a VET student loan
• a higher education student seeking Commonwealth
• financial assistance e.g. HECS-HELP loan or
• enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place
• a higher education student graduating.

How do you create your USI?

It’s easy – you only need 5 minutes and verifiable identification e.g. a birth certificate, drivers licence or passport to create a USI via the USI Student Portal.

UAC Undergraduate Application Highlights Career Tips for Students

• Early Bird Application Deadline: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 (to avoid higher late processing fee) Universities Admissions Centre
• HSC & ATAR Release: Thursday, 18 December 2025 — ATARs released from 9 am, HSC results from 6 am
• Start building your resume now – include school activities, volunteering, part-time work, and sports involvement. This can all be created on our St Matthews Careers page through your student log in
• Practise your interview skills – confidence and preparation make a big difference.
• Keep an eye on the Careers Google Classroom/Noticeboard for opportunities, job ads, and scholarships.

Jacinda Tink | Transition Coordinator