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Westbourne College Sydney

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8088 0719

Address: Harris Street 2007 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.westbournecollege.com.au

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25.01.2022 Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners of the lands that include the Sydney Innovation and Technology Precinct and the living culture of the traditional custodians of these lands. We recognise that the traditional owners have occupied and cared for this country over countless generations and celebrate their continuing contribution to the life of Sydney. #WestbourneCollegeSydney #InnovationandTechnologyPrecinct #EoraNation #GadigalPeople

25.01.2022 Places are limited at Westbourne College, early expressions of interest are advised. 2021 Applications are now closing having been three times oversubscribed. To find out more about Westbourne’s unique brand of academic excellence and the opportunities on offer for 2022 entry, please simply drop us a line at [email protected], or call our team on 02 8088 0719.

25.01.2022 We are pleased to bring you our latest blog: 'Preparing your Extended Essay: Research Skills' written by our very own Dr Maja Milatovic, Manager of Student Experience and English Teacher at Westbourne College Sydney. The Extended Essay (EE) is part of the ‘inner-core’ of the IB Diploma Programme and effectively prepares you for conducting independent research and university demands for autonomous learning. Read more on how to prepare at:... https://hubs.ly/H0BgN3H0

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the Westbourne School's students on their outstanding results for the May 2020 IB Diploma exams. Westbourne's students received an average 37.3 IB points (95.45 ATAR). Half of Westbourne graduates scored 38 IB Diploma points (96.45 ATAR) or more, the minimum requirement for entry to Oxford.

22.01.2022 Exclusively Years 11 and 12 Westbourne College Sydney is exclusively for Years 11 and 12. Our focus is to prepare our students for tertiary study and their careers in STEM. From day 1 our students are treated as individuals and young professionals. To us, Years 11 and 12 aren’t the end of our students schooling journey, but the start of their tertiary studies and future careers. That is why our Year 11 and 12 students (as with our sixth form students in the UK) are free to ...choose their own business attire to wear to school and our classrooms include business-like work spaces that are designed to prepare students for their lives in University and beyond. #Year11 #Year12 #STEM

21.01.2022 UK Orientation Week. An incredible opportunity uniquely for early applicants to Westbourne Sydney. Students who have successfully had a 2022 Year 11 place confirmed by 1 April 2021 will be invited to join our ten day Orientation Week at Westbourne UK. https://hubs.ly/H0BgN7l0

20.01.2022 Westbourne does not aim to be all things to all people. Westbourne students will already have made their choice to pursue global careers in STEM-related sectors. We offer IB Diploma subjects to ensure that our students achieve this goal. The following six core subject groups will be taught alongside critical thinking skills (TOK), leadership and social responsibility (CAS) and research skills (Extended Essay). ... From 2022 subject choice will be extended to include Computer Science, Economics, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese and German. *Higher Level Maths. *Higher Level Science 1 Choose from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology *Higher Level Science 2 - Select a second science, from Physics, Chemistry and Biology to support your focus on a favoured STEM sphere. A future medic for example would be advised to select, Biology & Chemistry, an engineer Physics & Chemistry. *Standard Level English - The effective communication of ideas is crucial to career success. *Standard Level Business Management- An essential grounding for future leaders. Learn to analyse, discuss and evaluate business activities at local, national and international levels. The course covers a range of organizations from all sectors, as well as the sociocultural and economic contexts in which those organizations operate. *Spanish or Chinese - Facilitating the widest global access for STEM careers, Mandarin and Spanish, alongside English, are the languages of the 21st century. https://hubs.ly/H0zjMFl0 From 2022 subject choice will be extended to include Computer Science, Economics, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese and German.

20.01.2022 Westbourne College Sydney are delighted to be an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for 2021 and beyond. You can see our brand-new page on the IB’s website at: https://hubs.ly/H0BgD-Y0... #IBWorldSchool #IBDP

19.01.2022 Unlike in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, students in the NSW public school system do not have the opportunity to undertake the IB Diploma Programme. Part of Westbourne College Sydney’s mission is to contribute to Australia’s future success by making STEM careers more attractive and appealing to the widest possible student base. A number of academic, cultural, gender and socio-economic full and partial scholarships are awarded annually to ensure a balanced and div...erse intake. Keen to learn more? Start a conversation with us at [email protected]

18.01.2022 The IB Diploma's Inner Core: At the same time as studying the academic subjects, there are other compulsory core elements designed to develop you into an all-round leader of the future. This is an aspect of the IBDP that greatly distinguishes it from other curriculums - it enhances your suitability for the top universities and helps shape you into a well-rounded applicant.... *Theory of Knowledge (ToK) *Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) *Extended Essay (EE) Together these subjects teach: critical thinking skills (TOK), leadership and social responsibility (CAS) and research skills (Extended Essay). Over the coming days we will post more about the Inner Core and how this differentiates our students and prepares them for university and beyond. #TOK #CAS #EE

18.01.2022 Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Explained: The first of the inner core IBDP elements is called Theory of Knowledge (ToK). This course often starts as the most confusing of the IB Diploma subjects but often ends up as a student’s favourite element of the programme. Essentially, Theory of Knowledge asks the question: ‘How do you know what you know?’.... This question is examined alongside the academic disciplines so that the whole programme provides a holistic, organic experience. The study of Theory of Knowledge will challenge your preconceived ideas, will develop your critical thinking and logical analysis and provide the stimulus to develop your intellectual capacity. To assist you to develop the skills needed to succeed in this study, ToK is taught over the two years of the programme and individual subjects often contain aspects of ToK investigation. The ToK course is assessed through an oral presentation and an essay. Usually, the essay title requires you to approach the topic reflecting two or more subject perspectives. Whilst, initially, the subject might sound abstract, the content of the course is grounded firmly in the academic subjects you study. The holistic nature of the programme facilitates a synthetic understanding of the various elements of the programme. The school will provide a tutor to assist your study and will set internal deadlines to ensure that you stay on course. Teachers will also guide you to ensure that you have an appropriate question and presentation at the end of the course. Explore three Grade A TOK Essays: https://hubs.ly/H0zjvmh0

18.01.2022 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) has made developing critical thinking a central focus of its programme and approach. Critical thinking plays an important role both in the classroom and everyday life, including being a key factor for determining individual and collective success in the face of complex global challenges. Quantitative findings indicate that IB students had significantly higher levels of critical thinking than their non-IB peersan ad...vantage that held even after relevant covariates were controlled for using regression approaches and propensity score matching. The critical thinking advantage seen in IB students was more pronounced in students that were in the later stage of the DP compared to those at the beginning of the DP. Overall, these results provide evidence that DP participation benefits critical thinking, as measured by a pre-validated critical thinking assessment. Read more: https://hubs.ly/H0BgN3c0 #CriticalThinking #TOK #EE

17.01.2022 Unlocking Oxbridge and Go8 Westbourne College Sydney students will have access to the same expert university guidance and support as their UK peers, with an additional natural focus on the Go8 and Ivy League. We are also working on a special collaboration with UTS, right next door. #UTS #Oxbridge #Go8 #IvyLeague #RussellGroup

17.01.2022 This video comes courtesy of Westbourne School, Westbourne College Sydney’s sister school in Penarth, Wales. Students at Westbourne College Sydney will be highly encouraged to spend a semester of their final two years at Westbourne School (once COVID-19 restrictions ease of course!). https://hubs.ly/H0zR4SV0... #WestbourneCollegeSydney #WestbourneSchool #StudentExchangeProgram

16.01.2022 As part of our CAS activities at Westbourne School, our IB Diploma Programme Students undertook an obstacle course in the Welsh countryside. Part of what makes the IB unique is it aims to provide a holistic education, which encourages students to excel not only in their studies but also in their personal growth. CAS activities like this one are just one part of developing the whole person. On a lighter note - how fun does it look?

16.01.2022 Our founding school, Westbourne School in the UK comprises of 200 students from the ages of 2 18 years. Designed with the same small cohorts and personalised attention as our Sydney College, Our Westbourne School IBDP students have 50% of students achieving 38+ points (96.45 ATAR) and 90% graduating to Russell Group (the UK’s top 24 research universities including Oxford and Cambridge or equivalent international elite) universities. #ATAR Photo courtesy of Westbourne School, UK

16.01.2022 Be one of the 1st Incredible international opportunities for ambitious Year 11 & 12 students as Sydney’s newest selective STEM senior secondary college opens its doors. Applications for 2021 are closing soon. To learn more visit: https://hubs.ly/H0xCTK70 Photo Courtesy Westbourne School UK

15.01.2022 Joshua Roberts, a medical student at Queen Mary's University visited Westbourne School (our founding school in the UK) to offer advice to students embarking on their IB studies and on how to gain access to one of the top universities. On studying the IB, Joshua offered these tips: *Have a target amount of points in mind!- Then you can go about working to achieve this total. (not sure what IB Score you need? Check out the ATAR conversion at: https://hubs.ly/H0zRH9Z0... *Choose topics that you are enjoy and are good at. IB is not a time for experimenting. You must choose subjects that meet requirements for your course but also allow you have to the best possible chance of achieving total. *IB is hard work so be consistent in your efforts and try to do well in all assignments. *Research what is needed to achieve a top mark and ASK your teachers as they will know. *Try to complete all assignments as early as possible and meet your deadlines. You will need a lot of time to revise content for your exams. REVISION is essential. Prepare a revision timetable. Manage your content by using the syllabus for each subject. You can tick off what you do and don't know and this is a useful guide. *Work through many past papers until you can't stand the sight of them. Practice and exam technique is essential. *Complete CAS early. *Complete TOK early. See more

13.01.2022 With our students already having chosen to pursue careers in STEM, we have situated our school in the heart of the Sydney Innovation and Technology Precinct. The precinct is ideally located amongst world-class universities, hospitals, more than 100 research institutes, Australian Technology Park, the Defence Science and Technology Group, and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) Data61. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided b...y being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled: state of the art laboratories and a collaboration with UTS among the opportunities that await our students. Learn more about the precinct at: https://hubs.ly/H0BbZ3y0

12.01.2022 As with our UK counterparts, students at Westbourne College Sydney won’t wear uniforms in Year 11 or 12. Instead, our philosophy of treating students as young professionals means students will wear business attire in class. #WestbourneCollegeSydney #WestbourneSchool #BusinessAttire #YoungProfessionals #FutureReady

11.01.2022 Not sure if your child should study the IB or the HSC? Here is an excellent article outlining the differences between the two qualifications. https://hubs.ly/H0xplph0

11.01.2022 Everything you need to know about the International Baccalaureate Diploma: Year 11/12 offers a world of opportunities and of choice. Navigating the best path for future outcomes can be tricky, with university courses and career paths potentially determined by the subjects chosen at 16-17 years, it's worth getting to know the pro's and con's over every syllabus before you start! Westbourne is proudly an International Baccalaureate Diploma only. We believe in delivering one curriculum and delivering it well. In our view, we've picked the best, the one that gives the very best preparation for not just university entry, but for life. https://hubs.ly/H0zjvkD0

08.01.2022 Modern Methods. With a keen eye on the future, we fully embrace the IB and its philosophy of developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Regarded around the world as the ‘gold standard’ in secondary education, its forward-looking approach is the best possible preparation for students to succeed at university and to become leaders of the future in their chosen care...ers. The next century will be defined by rapid and seemingly unfathomable advances in STEM in general, and in biotech, mathematics and AI in particular. The unique Westbourne curriculum is specifically designed to provide our students with the greatest possible opportunities in these fields.

07.01.2022 Westbourne College Sydney puts the student at the centre of their own learning. We are a small community of learners where every teacher knows every student.

07.01.2022 Set in a unique environment in the heart of the Powerhouse/TAFE/UTS/ ‘Innovation & Technology’ Precinct, just ten minutes from Central. From state of the art lab access, rooftop basketball courts with panoramic city views, the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre and the brand new Darling Square Library to name but a few, students will have daily use of outstanding facilities.all within 5 minutes walk of class! #Ultimo #UTS #InnovationandTechnologyPrecinct #DarlingSquareLibrary Map courtesy of Dexus and Frasers Property Australia

07.01.2022 The Extended Essay (EE) Explained: The second core element is the extended essay. When you arrive at university you will be expected to write essays which are appropriately researched and referenced. You have no need to worry if you study the IBDP. All students are required to write a fully researched and correctly referenced essay of 4,000 words. This gives you a tremendous advantage when you go to university but also a sense of achievement and success when you complete your... essay. In total you will spend approximately forty hours compiling your research, structuring and writing your EE, each part of that process is supported. You are able to decide the topic for your research and you will receive guidance and support both from your fellow students and a designated teacher. Through the research process for the extended essay, you will develop skills in: formulating your appropriate research question engaging in a personal investigation of the topic communicating your ideas developing your argument. You will improve significantly your ability to analyse, synthesize and evaluate knowledge: key elements to success in university and, indeed, in life. To learn more about the extended Essay and download an example written by a Westbourne IB Graduate, awarded the full 34/34 visit: https://hubs.ly/H0zjvnG0 #ExtendedEssay #IBDP #EE

06.01.2022 Part of Westbourne’s mission is to make STEM careers more attractive and appealing to the widest possible student base. In particular, not enough young women are pursuing STEM careers. Westbourne will provide a small-class, highly supportive, gender-balanced environment for all of our students to shine and succeed. A number of cultural, gender and socio-economic scholarships will be awarded to ensure that we have a balanced intake reflecting Sydney’s unique make-up and dive...rsity. Learn more: Incredible international opportunities for ambitious Year 11 & 12 students as Sydney’s newest selective entry school opens its doors. Applications are now open. To learn more visit: https://hubs.ly/H0xpkN60 #STEM #WomeninSTEM #coeducational

05.01.2022 We are not a ‘school’ in a traditional sense. Westbourne College Sydney offers our students in Years 11 and 12 a professional/enterprise work environment with ‘city office’ format and tertiary facilities to deliver to our students a ground breaking ‘mixed secondary/tertiary’ experience without peer: providing an unmatchable, tangible context for their studies, university options and career planning. Our students will be treated just like their UK counterparts: with no uniform but a business attire dress code, individual, personal workstations, freedom to immerse themselves in joint projects with their UK colleagues and passionate highly skilled teachers, our sole goal is to prepare our students as leaders of the future, on the international stage, in STEM careers. #STEM #SecondaryTertiary #Year11 #Year12

05.01.2022 Year 11 and 12 are the arguably the most important years of a student’s education. That’s why we take our Students and parent’s trust very seriously. Our school is fully credentialed by NESA. Inaugural Principal of Westbourne College Sydney is Ken Underhill. Ken Underhill, led the success of Westbourne School, our sister school in the UK. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/H0xCR110

04.01.2022 Traditional Values. Established in 1896, Westbourne have a 124-year history of consistently enabling students to achieve outstanding grades in a highly supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We pride ourselves on offering the best blend of traditional values and modern teaching methods to prepare our students to succeed in a modern, global and increasingly competitive world. The traditional values at the heart of Westbourne life are highly valued and serve students well in their future careers. Particular emphasis is placed on leadership, integrity, mutual respect and teamwork. #1896 #Leadership #Integrity #MutualRespect #Teamwork