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Compass Volunteer Video 2011 Launches at Showcase[8 December 2011]
At the Compass Showcase, our wonderful volunteers were recognised and thanked for their contribution in 2011. A number of volunteers were on-hand to receive the warm applause of the students, parents and teachers in attendance. More
A Fantastic Year For Compass Volunteers[8 December 2011]
2011 has been an outstanding year for the Compass volunteer programs. More
2011 Compass Showcase - a resounding success[1 December 2011]
The sun was shining, the carillon bells were ringing, Over 500 parents, school and university students and staff left this wonderful event with smiles on their faces. More
It's a wrap![17 November 2011]
11 movies produced by students who participated in the Compass Film Production and Editing program will make their world premiere at the 2011 Compass Showcase. More
Volunteers learn about University of Sydney pathways and scholarships[4 November 2011]
Volunteers have an important role in making connections to higher education study as a real option. The connection that the university students and school students make through our programs is key to building aspiration. More
How to make a scientist... Compass style[3 November 2011]
What is a tropism? How does a Venus Flytrap close so quickly? Have you heard of etiolation? Just ask student from one Compass's partner schools who participated in the 3-Phase science program; they'll know the answer. More
Connecting classrooms - The future of learning[3 November 2011]
In 2007, the NSW state government committed a large amount of funding to enhancing learning technologies available in public schools. More
'I am Jack': from victim to victor[3 November 2011]
50 students from Bexley Public School and 150 students from Condell Park Public School attended the Seymour Centre at The University of Sydney to see 'I am Jack' performed a stage adaptation of popular children's book with the same title by Susanne Gervay. More
Yagoona Public School Fair Day[3 November 2011]
The Compass program was invited to have a stall at Yagoona PS' annual fair day on 20th October 2011. More
Congratulations Corey Payne[3 November 2011]
The Compass Program would like to congratulate Corey Payne for the Young Alumni Award for Achievement received at the Annual Alumni Awards held last week at the Great Hall. More
Year 8 Experience Day, 2011[1 November 2011]
The annual Year 8 Experience Day went of with a bang, literally, thanks to the Communicators from the Faculty of Science! More
How does the University Vice-Chancellor design his Christmas card?[1 November 2011]
He asks a Compass partner school student of course! More