The Future Widening Participation programs, such as the Creative Writing Excellence Program, USC’s are supported through both University and Commonwealth HEPPP funding and are a commitment with the aim of continuing to build an aspiration for higher education, particularly among those who might not otherwise have the opportunity or awareness. Aspire UWA The University of Western Australia Outreach Aspire UWA supports students with academic potential, but facing significant challenges, to achieve their higher education goals. Description Aspire UWA supports students with academic potential, but facing significant challenges, to achieve their higher education goals. Through formalised partnerships with 21 secondary schools in metropolitan Perth and 31 regional and remote schools across Western Australia, the university and school communities are working together to address traditionally low transfer rates to higher education. Since commencing with 600 students in 2009, Aspire UWA has grown significantly with over 7,000 students participating in activities in 2013. Hands-on activities, delivered in schools and on campus, immerse middle school students in diverse disciplinary areas and provide insight into the opportunities tertiary studies offer. These messages are reinforced in the later years of high school through study skills, motivational and revision workshops. Residential camps are a significant feature, delivering rich, intensive experiences to over 1,000 metropolitan and regional students since 2009. Students with an interest in medicine or dentistry receive support through the Choose Medicine Choose Dentistry Rural/Broadway School Leaver Pathways. These programs provide an entry pathway for students from regional and identified metropolitan schools, who are sometimes the first from their school ever to enter into these disciplines. Specialist support is provided to all Indigenous students by the School of Indigenous School Outreach Program, which offers a wide range of activities aimed Studies’ High specifically at encouraging and supporting these students. Key strengths are the cultural leadership provided by the School of Indigenous staff and the strong relationships Studies’ formed with families, communities and organisations. Objectives Aspire objectives are to work in partnership with schools to raise aspirations for UWA’s higher education by: improving the motivation and attainment of students in LSES communities encouraging and supporting Indigenous students in culturally appropriate ways supporting school staff through professional development workshops and scholarships engaging parents and the wider community.
The Future USC’s Widening Participation programs, such as the Creative Writing Excellence Program, are supported through both University and Commonwealth HEPPP funding and are a commitment with the aim of continuing to build an aspiration for higher education, particularly among those who might not otherwise have the opportunity or awareness. Aspire UWA The University of Western Australia Outreach Aspire UWA supports students with academic potential, but facing significant challenges, to achieve their higher education goals. Description Aspire UWA supports students with academic potential, but facing significant challenges, to achieve their higher education goals. Through formalised partnerships with 21 secondary schools in metropolitan Perth and 31 regional and remote schools across Western Australia, the university and school communities are working together to address traditionally low transfer rates to higher education. Since commencing with 600 students in 2009, Aspire UWA has grown significantly with over 7,000 students participating in activities in 2013. Hands-on activities, delivered in schools and on campus, immerse middle school students in diverse disciplinary areas and provide insight into the opportunities tertiary studies offer. These messages are reinforced in the later years of high school through study skills, motivational and revision workshops. Residential camps are a significant feature, delivering rich, intensive experiences to over 1,000 metropolitan and regional students since 2009. Students with an interest in medicine or dentistry receive support through the Choose Medicine Choose Dentistry Rural/Broadway School Leaver Pathways. These programs provide an entry pathway for students from regional and identified metropolitan schools, who are sometimes the first from their school ever to enter into these disciplines. Specialist support is provided to all Indigenous students by the School of Indigenous Studies’ High School Outreach Program, which offers a wide range of activities aimed specifically at encouraging and supporting these students. Key strengths are the cultural leadership provided by the School of Indigenous Studies’ staff and the strong relationships formed with families, communities and organisations. Objectives Aspire UWA’s objectives are to work in partnership with schools to raise aspirations for higher education by: improving the motivation and attainment of students in LSES communities encouraging and supporting Indigenous students in culturally appropriate ways supporting school staff through professional development workshops and scholarships engaging parents and the wider community.
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