St Peter’s College, Cranbourne An active learning community

“Active learning” means students engage with the material, participate in the class and collaborate with each other. (Stanford University) This means that we expect students to actively participate in their subject selection

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options PRECAL New in 2019 . This Course is designed to offer students a taster of VCAL in Year 11 Accelerated Designed for students who wish to study 6 subjects in VCE . For students who excel in one area of study VET Two options – Block Release or within the Timetable Electives Up to 4 different electives may be studied Languages No longer compulsory but highly recommended

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options Semester 1 Semester 2 English – Which level ? English –Which level ? Religion Science Humanities Maths ? Which level ? Maths – Which level? Elective Option 1 Elective Option 2 Elective Option 3 Elective Option 4

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options P 81 in handbook

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options Maths

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options English Semester 1 Semester 2 English – Which level? English – Which level ? Religion Science Humanities Maths ? Which level Maths – Which level? VET within Timetable Languages

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options Foundation English English Foundation English ( VCE) Reading and Comparing Essentials of English Film Study Communication and the Workplace Issues Communication and Technology Public Speaking Reading and Creating Foundation English gives 2 units of VCE – Buffer . Not excluded from VCE in yr 11

Ecology Eastern Traditions Servant Leadership Philosophy and Ethics Year 9 into 10 – So many Options Religion 2 periods per week Religious Education Youth Ministry Madjitil Moorna Ecology Eastern Traditions Servant Leadership Philosophy and Ethics Faith in Action Mission of Evangelisation Choir Regular participation in Mass Church , Triune God

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options Electives Health & Physical Education Physical Education Applications Health & Human Development Science Life Science Physical Science The Arts Art Dance (West only) Drama Music Performance Photo and media Visual Communication design Humanities Commerce People and Power Social Justice Technology Explore Food Product Design Food in Context Metal Fabrication Robotic Vehicle Systems Textiles Languages French Japanese

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Accelerated EVERY VCE Is there a subject you are doing particularly well in this year? Is there an area that you are really interested in and would like to study in greater depth? Do you have an idea of your pathway after secondary school? There are many opportunities for you to continue to follow your interests in Year 10. One of these is to choose to complete an accelerated study as part of your elective options. Not all are recommended

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Accelerated I can study a subject which really interests me. I will learn about the demands of Year 11 and Year 12 in one subject rather than in five subjects. I may gain a 10% boost to my ATAR score by having six Year 12 subjects rather than five. You need to be able to commit to an increased workload for your VCE subject and be motivated to keep on top of both your Year 10 and VCE subject requirements.

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VCE or VET VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education These are in-depth studies extending what you have been learning in Years 7 to 9. VCE is generally required if your intended career requires university studies. VET – Vocational Education & Training These are in-depth studies which have a more hands-on focus allowing you to apply your learning in practical situations. VET subjects lead to trades, university, and work. See p128 of the curriculum handbook for VCE subjects and p114 for VET subjects

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET I like learning by doing things I think that I might have an interest in a career which is “hands on” Some of the VET subjects sound really interesting I can use some VET subjects to qualify for VCE units and to contribute to my ATAR score. If you do an off-campus or block-release VET you will miss some classes and have to catch up on missed work in study periods.

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET Music Industry (East campus) Information, Digital Media & Technology Sport and Recreation Building and Construction ( West Campus) Electro technology ( West Campus) Engineering (West Campus) There are also a wide range of VET subjects available off campus at local TAFEs.

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET Timeline: Last Week Term 2– Curriculum Handbook distributed to students in Tutor Group 17th July – Careers Session 24th July – Futures Expo – Web preferences Open . 26/27/30/31 July – Year 9 and 10 Subject Interviews 3rd August – On-line Web Preferences closes – subjects must be entered by this date. This is also the final deadline for submitting signed “Print Receipts.” They are to be signed by student, parent and learning advisor. Late Term Four – Students notified of subjects they will be studying for Head Start 2018

Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Webpreferences Follow the prompts to complete on line selection