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SEAMS
Strengthening Engagement and
Achievement in Mathematics and Science
Do you want to meet other students with similar interests, be
inspired and discover the possibilities maths and science 98%
have to offer? of 2019 participants
SEAMS gives you the chance to: recommend
HOW DOES IT WORK? SEAMS
• Get a head start on your maths and science VCE
As a SEAMS participant you will
subjects
be invited to attend two SEAMS
• Attend camps at Monash University and the
camps during the year, in January
University of Melbourne during your school
and July. The camps are held on campus at Monash
holidays
University or the University of Melbourne.
• Connect with other students who share your
interests, and make new friends You will stay for two nights at a university residential
• Experience university life first-han college with fellow students from across Victoria.
• Explore the options available for your future You’ll participate in interactive workshops and
• Get ongoing support online and invitations to academic sessions to prepare you for Maths Methods,
special events throughout the year Chemistry and Physics VCE subjects. You will also
• Participate in e-mentoring. have the chance to take part in fun activities that will
help you get to know your fellow SEAMS participants.
All meals and activities are provided, and there is no
cost to participate.
January camp dates for 2020 During the year you will also have the option to
participate in the Access Monash E-Mentoring
Year 11: 20 – 22 January at Program. You will be matched with an experienced
Monash University Monash University student who will help you set goals
for the future and work to achieve them.
Year 12: 21 – 23 January at the
University of Melbourne SEAMS was developed by Monash University, the
University of Melbourne, John Monash Science
School, Elizabeth Blackburn Science School and
independent experts.
monash.edu/access/seams
Being part of the SEAMS program was extremely
beneficial and exciting. I had the opportunity
to get a head start on my maths and science
subjects and meet many people with similar
interests. It was interesting exploring the
University and getting involved in tons
of joyful activities during the camp.
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MASEERA MATE
YEAR 11, CRANBOURNE
SECONDARY COLLEGE
PROGRAM OUTCOMES HOW DO I APPLY?
There are two parts to the SEAMS application. Both must
be completed for your application to be considered.
said they would • Part A: Complete both sides of the application form
97% recommend SEAMS
to other students
attached to this information pack and submit it to the
SEAMS office by Friday November 201 . To submit,
you can scan the form or take a clear photo of it and
email it to seams.enquiries@monash.edu. You can also
felt the program had mail it to the address on the form. Applications sent by
96% increased their
knowledge in science
mail must be posted by Friday November 201 to
ensure they reach our office by the due date.
• Part B: Fill out the online component of the application
at monash.edu/access/seams by Friday 1 November
201 .
felt more confident about maths
89% attending the program
When you have submitted both Parts A and B, your
application will be complete.
said they were looking forward
96% to further engaging in the
SEAMS program
felt the program had increased
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90% their knowledge in Maths
Methods
Please feel free to contact us at any time for
further information about the program.
seams.enquiries@monash.edu
monash.edu/access/seams
Monash University and the University of Melbourne reserve the right to alter information, procedures, fees and regulations contained in this document. Please check the
Monash University website for updates (monash.edu). All information reflects prescriptions, policy and practice in force at time of publication. Published October 2019.
CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C / The University of Melbourne 00116K
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
PRIVACY AND YOUR INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
When a student applies to participate in the SEAMS Students will stay at a Monash or University of
Program, Monash University collects information Melbourne residential college. They will be allocated a
about them and their parents/ guardians. To view the bedroom with a lockable door and their own keys, and
privacy statement, which includes information about have access to shared bathroom and toilet facilities.
how this data is collected and used, visit: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.
monash.edu/privacy-monash/privacy-collection-
statements SAFETY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION
For the purposes of the SEAMS program, where Supervision will be provided by the University of
context allows, references in the privacy statement to Melbourne and Monash University staff, as well as
Monash University should be read as referring to both university student ambassadors. All staff and university
Monash University and the University of Melbourne. In ambassadors hold a current Working With Children
relation to University of Melbourne, references Check.
to ‘privacyofficer@monash.edu’ should be read as
‘privacy-officer@unimelb.edu.au’. SEAMS organisers will use the information you provide
in the attached medical information form if a student
STILL AND MOVING IMAGES is involved in a medical emergency. All information is
held in confidence. This medical form must be cur ent
SEAMS participants may be photographed and/or when the camp is run – please let us know if there are
filmed during program activities. Monash University
any changes.
may use these images or recordings for promotional
purposes such as on websites, in press releases or in Parents are responsible for all medical costs if a
promotional material. If participants do not wish to be student is injured on a SEAMS excursion unless the
photographed or recorded, this will be respected if participating university is found liable (liability is not
they make their wishes known at the time. automatic). Parents can purchase student accident
insurance cover from a commercial insurer if they
ACCESS TO INFORMATION wish to.
TECHNOLOGY
Supervisors will stay overnight at the accommodation.
As part of the program students will have access to External doors to the accommodation are locked
Monash University IT, including computer and can only be accessed with the electronic
accounts and the internet. All students must have tags allocated to students with their keys. The
permission from their parent/guardian to access accommodation has staff on site 24 hours per day.
University IT.
Internet access is provided for academic and STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
administrative purposes. The University provides To participate in SEAMS students need to adhere to
no censorship for anything students may access. all behavioural guidelines imposed by the university in
Students and their parents/guardians may be held relation to SEAMS. All students must:
accountable for excessive internet usage; however,
if internet use is for academic and administrative • Not consume or have in their possession any
purposes related to the SEAMS program, use is alcohol or drugs at any time during the program. If
unlikely to be excessive. students consume or are found with alcohol or
drugs, appropriate disciplinary measures will be
Please read the Monash University Acceptable Use of taken including informing parents/guardians and
Information Technology Facilities by Students policy:
police.
monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_f le/0009/1092699/ • Remain on university/accommodation grounds at
Information-Technology-Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf all times unless supervised by a university staff
member or student ambassador involved in the
program.
• Follow directions and instructions given to them by
university staff members and program volunteers.SEAMS APPLICATION FORM
This is Part A of your SEAMS application. You must also complete the online
component of the application for Part B. For details see the ‘How to apply’ section of
this information pack.
Please detach and complete both sides of this form and return it to Access Monash no later than
Friday 15 November 2019.
Scan this form or take a clear photo of it and email to: seams.enquiries@monash.edu.
Or mail to: SEAMS, Access Monash, G06, Building 6, 29 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton, 3800.
Please mail before Friday 8 November to ensure it is received by the due date.
CONSENT FOR STILL AND AUTHORISATION OF ACCESS TO
MOVING IMAGES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Please tick one box:
o I have read the Monash University Acceptable
Use of Information Technology Facilities by
I consent to Monash University, the University
of Melbourne or any person acting on behalf Students policy at: monash.edu/__data/assets/
pdf_file/0009/1092699/Information-Technology-
of the universities to take photographs, film,
Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf and agree to the
or other pictorial and audio recordings of my
conditions of use for the computer accounts
child in any medium (Material) and to use, being issued to the below named student. I
reproduce, publish, communicate, enhance, accept responsibility for any charges associated
modify, adapt or broadcast the Material (or any with excessive internet access.
part of the Material) in any form (including CD/
DVD, website, publication, poster, presentation) PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
for advertising, marketing, informational or
promotional purposes and/or teaching and o I have read and understand all the information
provided in this pack. I allow my child to join
research purposes. I acknowledge that the
SEAMS and to participate in the associated
universities own copyright in the Material.
activities including but not limited to the camp
I DO NOT consent to Monash University, the programs.
University of Melbourne or any person acting on
behalf of the universities to take photographs,
film, or other pictorial and audio ecordings of
my child.
Student’s full name:
Student’s school:
Parent/guardian’s full name:
Parent/guardian’s signature:
Date:
Please turn over to complete form.SEAMS STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION
SEAMS staff will use the information you provide below if your child is involved in a medical emergency. The
information will not be considered during the application and selection process. All information is held in confidence.
This form must be current when your child attends the camp – please let us know if there are any changes.
Student’s current medical information
Student’s full name: Date of birth:
School name: Year level in 2019:
Parent/guardian 1 full name: Parent/guardian 2 full name (if applicable):
Parent/guardian 1 contact numbers Parent/guardian 2 contact numbers
Business hours: Business hours:
After hours: After hours:
Name of person to contact in an emergency: Emergency contact numbers (if different to above)
Business hours:
After hours:
Student’s Medicare number: Are you an ambulance subscriber?
□ Yes (please indicate member number):
□ No
Medical/hospital insurance fund name and number: Year of last tetanus immunisation:
Tetanus immunisation is normally given at age five (as Triple Antigen or CDT) and 15 (as ADT)
Medical conditions and disabilities Allergies
Please indicate if your child experiences any of the following: Please indicate if your child has any allergies:
□ Asthma □ Sleepwalking □ Penicillin
□ Blackouts □ Travel sickness □ Other drug (please specify):
□ Diabetes □ Physical disability □ Foods (please specify):
□ Dizzy spells □ Other (please specify): □ Other allergy (please specify):
□ Fits of any type
What special care is required? What special care is required for these allergies?
□ Heart condition
□ Migraine
Medication Dietary requirements
Please provide details of any medication your child is taking, including Please give details of any foods that your child cannot eat for medical
name of medication, dose and when and how it is to be taken: or religious/cultural reasons:
Medical consent
Where the university staff are unable to contact me, or it is otherwise impracticable to contact me, I authorise University
staff to:
• Consent to my child receiving any medical or surgical attention deemed necessary by a medical practitioner.
• Administer such first-aid as the sta f-in-charge judges to be reasonably necessary.
Parent/guardian’s full name:
Parent/guardian’s signature:
Date:SEAMS PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Please provide the following information, which will help us to design and administer the
SEAMS program effectively.
Student name:
School name:
Parent/guardian 1 Parent/guardian 2
Name: Name:
Contact phone number: Contact phone number:
Email address: Email address:
Education Education
Please indicate your highest level of education: Please indicate your highest level of education:
□ Postgraduate degree □ Certificate I – III □ Postgraduate degree □ Certificate I – III
□ Bachelor degree □ Year 12 □ Bachelor degree □ Year 12
□ Associate degree □ Year 11 □ Associate degree □ Year 11
□ Diploma/advanced diploma □ Year 10 or below □ Diploma/advanced diploma □ Year 10 or below
□ Certificate IV □ Certificate IV
Occupation Occupation
Please select your current occupation from the following list: Please select your current occupation from the following list:
Education Trades Education Trades
□ University lecturer □ Mechanic □ University lecturer □ Mechanic
□ Teacher – secondary □ Carpenter □ Teacher – secondary □ Carpenter
□ Teacher – primary □ Plumber □ Teacher – primary □ Plumber
□ Early childhood worker □ Cabinet maker □ Early childhood worker □ Cabinet maker
Health □ Builder Health □ Builder
□ Doctor □ Electrician □ Doctor □ Electrician
□ Nurse □ Nurse
□ Paramedic Administration & Professional □ Paramedic Administration & Professional
□ Health administrator □ Executive assistant □ Health administrator □ Executive assistant
□ Pharmacist □ Office manager □ Pharmacist □ Office manager
□ Pharmacy assistant □ Secretary/receptionist □ Pharmacy assistant □ Secretary/receptionist
□ Aged care worker □ Manager □ Aged care worker □ Manager
□ Customer service/call centre □ Customer service/call centre
Law Law
□ Lawyer □ Other professional office □ Lawyer □ Other professional office
□ Judge position e.g. Marketing, Sales □ Judge position e.g. Marketing, Sales
□ Law Clerk Retail □ Law Clerk Retail
Finance □ Shop manager Finance □ Shop manager
□ Bank manager □ Retail assistant □ Bank manager □ Retail assistant
□ Bank teller □ Bank teller
Hospitality Hospitality
□ Accountant □ Accountant
□ Hospitality worker □ Hospitality worker
Technical & Scientific □ Hospitality manager Technical & Scientific □ Hospitality manager
□ Lab worker □ Lab worker
□ Engineer Unpaid work □ Engineer Unpaid work
□ IT professional □ Carer □ IT professional □ Carer
□ Homemaker □ Homemaker
□ Other (please specify): □ Other (please specify):
□ Not currently in paid employment □ Not currently in paid employment
If you are not currently in paid work but have had a job in the last If you are not currently in paid work but have had a job in the last
12 months, or have retired in the last 12 months, please select your 12 months, or have retired in the last 12 months, please select your
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