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Hello 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program Participants,
We'd like to wish you and your family safe and happy holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
The NYSF office will be closed from 23 December 2023 and will reopen on 02 January 2024. We ask that you direct any queries during this time to nysf@nysf.edu.au and we will be in contact when we return after our shutdown period.
In this update:
- Important STEM visit requirements
- A reminder of what to pack
- Contact numbers in case of an emergency
- Travel information and arrival to session
- Complete the EOI form for media opportunities
- A final reminder of your buddy, floor group, and constellation
Missed an email? Find all previous emails and information in the 2024 NYSF Information Hub.
Important STEM visit requirements
In order to attend some visits on program, NYSFers will need to meet the requirements of STEM visit hosts. Students not meeting specific requirements may not be able to participate.
Please carefully check the session outlines of your STEM visits on Whova for any forms, which may require your parent/guardian to give permission for you to attend. You will need to bring these with you to your session. You can also access forms via the Resources section on the app. These must be signed to allow you access to some visits.
Some visits may also require long pants, sleeves and enclosed shoes for safety reasons or photo ID for security purposes. Please ensure you bring all of these with you.
A reminder of what to pack
In addition to the information regarding STEM visit requirements above, we encourage you to check out the suggested packing list included in the Student Handbook, for all other items that are essential to pack for the program.
Duty phone numbers
From 2 January 2024, participants, parents, and guardians that need to contact the NYSF team in an emergency, can use the phone numbers below:
Canberra: 0485 931 401. Brisbane: 0485 931 402
We ask that all other non-urgent enquiries are directed to nysf@nysf.edu.au.
Travel and arrival information
Thank you for providing your arrival and departure information to the NYSF team. For further details with respect to travel we ask that you read the 2024 information for participants page and refer to the Student Handbook.
Please also keep an eye on your inbox for a dedicated travel and arrival email prior to the program commencing.
Complete the EOI media form
We often receive requests from local media outlets to talk to NYSF participants about their experience and to talk about their STEM interests. This could be a 5 minute conversation on the radio, an interview for a newspaper, or even a piece-to-camera on the news!
If you would be interested in being involved in this please complete the form.
Introducing your fellow NYSFers!
If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to download the NYSF event app, Whova. This will allow you to see your timetable for the program, and meet your fellow NYSFers including your buddy, floor group, and constellation!
Please refer to the copy of this email you received in your inbox for a reminder of your buddy, floor group, and constellation names.
Frequently Asked Questions
I can't see my personalised timetable on Whova. What do I do?
To see your personalised timetable on Whova, select 'Agenda' from the menu bar. You can then select your constellation group by clicking on 'Filter by tracks'. This will then display the STEM visits, activities, and experiences you'll be participating in during the program.
If you would like to build a compact view of your timetable, you can select a particular event and click 'Add to My Agenda'. This event will then be displayed in the 'My Agenda' tab on the Agenda page.
How do I find my specific STEM visit requirements?
To find your STEM visit requirements log onto Whova and select your STEM visits. Each will have a 'session overview' that will provide you with details about the visit and any requirements you need to know about.
Do I have to complete the EOI media form?
If you are interested in being involved with media opportunities during the NYSF Year 12 Program we encourage you to complete the EOI media form. Completing this form and nominating yourself for media opportunities is optional.
I can't see my buddy, floor group, or constellation name. What do I do?
If you are unable to see your buddy, floor group or constellation name, please contact us at programs@nysf.edu.au. If instead of a buddy name you received 'To be confirmed' or 'Unavailable', your buddy is still completing some of their information for the NYSF team. Rest assured you will be able to meet them when you arrive at the program!
Got a question?
Check out the Student Handbook or get in touch by emailing us at nysf@nysf.edu.au.
