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Melissa Bray Education Consultant: Learning Platform Management & Digital Learning. “St Josephs Catholic College is a shining example of commitment to innovation in learning and outstanding digital pedagogy. Staff seek to prepare students to become good digital citizens; equipped to safely and competently navigate digital landscapes, and develop necessary 21 st century fluencies. Students enjoy engaging in rich learning experiences through interactive digital learning environments that amplify learning in each curriculum area. St Joseph’s is certainly an exciting place to learn!” Nicola Scattini studying in last semester of Biomedical Science at James Cook University, Townsville. "St Josephs didn't just educate me academically but taught me morals, responsibility and how to treat people with respect. I wouldn't be the same person I am today if I hadn't attended St Joseph's College for a majority of my schooling years." Testimonies 2

Prayer Welcome / Introductions Tonight’s program 3

What is OUR vision for St Joseph’s College, Katherine? Basically…Who are we and what are we about? Prayer 4

Quality Street are all different: they would not be Quality Street if they were all the same. And when I come to meet the Maker of all this QUALITY, he will not ask me: “Why weren’t you Mother Teresa?” He will be asking me if I have grown as the person he called me to be. In Catholic schools we are not called to try to make people into something that they are not, but to invite people to be and to grow as who they already are. Let us be people of quality! Let us do the ordinary things of life in an extraordinary way! Let us make extraordinary use of our ordinary talents, because we are all called to be FULLY ALIVE, to be saints of God. 5

And so we thank you, Lord, for making us people of quality. We pray that we may use our gifts well and not keep them unused, unwrapped, because a gift is no good unless it is shared. We thank you that we are people of quality whom your hands have made. May you be blessed forever! Amen A dynamic Christ-centred community of learners nurturing holistic development through 6

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Principals Address Why choose St Joseph’s Catholic College for Senior Years? Understanding the NTCET Pattern and more! Senior Subject Choices Life balance – school / work / recreation VETis - some options Careers Questions Individual counselling 9

Why Choose St Joseph’s Catholic College? ‘Seamless’ Transition Year 10 to Year 11 Holistic Education – Intellectual, Physical, Social & Spiritual (Digitally Savvy / Creativity / Personal Drive / Collaboration / Team Work / Flexibility / Adapt to change / Ethical and Moral / The Qualities of Jesus) Identity as a St Joseph’s Catholic College Student Pastoral Care - Educating the whole person - The three way partnership: Staff, Parents and Students - Teacher student ratios - When it is not working we work together to sort it out Small vs Large Schools Choice of Pathways: - University - VET and Apprenticeships - Workforce 10

NT Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) Ms Kylie Murphy 11

Completing the NTCET 12

NTCET Pattern A total of 200 credits must be achieved to receive the NTCET Each Semester length subject is worth 10 credits A total of 140 credits must receive a ‘C’ grade or better across Stage 1 and 2 All of the subjects in the COMPULSORY sections of Stage 1 must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better to meet these requirements (PLP, Literacy, Numeracy) A further 60 credits must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better at Stage 2 A further 40 credits of ‘Free Choice’ must achieve a ‘C’ grade over Stage 1 and 2 13

Course Recognition Other courses can be recognised in the NTCET e.g. VET qualifications, Community Learning VET units can be used in the ‘Free Choice’ subject areas Competencies from a MAXIMUM of two Certificate I qualifications can be used towards the NTCET A nominal 70 hours of VET will earn 10 credits 14

SATAC Entry To be eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 90 credits must be completed at Stage 2 of which 60 must be from Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS) All but Stage 2 Community Studies, one version of the Research Project and modified subjects are TAS (Tertiary Admission Subjects) subjects For university entrance, students require NTCET At least 90 credits of study in TAS and Recognised Studies at Stage 2 15

Example of NTCET Pattern Personal Learning Plan Biology English Communications English / Literacy History Workplace Practices Mathematical Applications English / LiteracyHistory Community Studies Integrated Learning Mathematics / Numeracy Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology (Electives)(Compulsory) Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Compulsory) 16

Example of NTCET - ATAR Eligible Personal Learning Plan (Yr 10) A 10 Chemistry (Yr 11) B 10 Chemistry (Yr 11) B 10 English Communications (Yr 12) 20 English (Yr 11) B 10 Biology (Yr 11) C 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology 10 Mathematical Applications (Yr 12) 20 English (Yr 11) B 10 Biology (Yr 11) B 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology 10 Biology (Yr 12) 20 Mathematics (Yr 11) C 10 Mathematics (Yr 11) B 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology 10 Chemistry (Yr 12) 20 (Electives) (Compulsory) Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Compulsory) 17

Example of NTCET with VET Personal Learning Plan (Yr 10) A 10 Cert II Agriculture (Yr 11) 10 Cert II Agriculture (Yr 11) 10 English Communications (Yr 12) 20 English (Yr 11) B 10 Cert II Agriculture (Yr 11) 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology Successfully completed 10 Mathematical Applications (Yr 12) 20 English (Yr 11) B 10 Cert II Agriculture (Yr 11) 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology Successfully completed 10 Cert III Agriculture (Yr 12) Successfully completed 20 Mathematics (Yr 11) C 10 Mathematics (Yr 11) B 10 Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology Successfully completed 10 Cert III Agriculture (Yr 12) Successfully completed 20 (Electives) (Compulsory) Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Compulsory) 18

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Stage 1 Subjects Students study six subjects each semester (12 in total) Compulsory English or Literacy for 2 Semesters Certificate III Christian Ministry and Theology for 2 Semesters Mathematics or Numeracy for 1 Semester (do two) Electives Students select from available electives to complete the pattern 20

Stage 2 Subjects Students study 5 full year subjects Compulsory: Certificate III Christian Ministry & Theology Electives Students may choose the other 4 subjects 2 electives must be Stage 2 subjects For University Entrance (ATAR) students need to complete 4 full year Stage 2 subjects and another semester of study at Stage 2 level 21

Subject Choices 9 Learning Areas in NTCET/SACE Arts Business, Enterprise and Technology Cross Disciplinary English Health and Physical Education Humanities and Social Sciences Languages Mathematics Science 22

Delivery? In house subjects – delivered at St Joseph’s College Northern Territory Open Education Centre (NTOEC) 23

Subjects studied / offered at St Joseph’s 2014/15 English English Pathways (NTOEC) Mathematics Numeracy (NTOEC) Certificate III CMT PLP Biology Chemistry History Physics (NTOEC) Scientific Studies (NTOEC) Physical Education Community Studies Workplace Practices (NTOEC) Music Workshop (NTOEC) Others from NTOEC Stage 1Stage 2 English Communications English Pathways (NTOEC) Mathematics Applications Certificate III CMT Biology Chemistry Physics (NTOEC) Physical Education History Integrated Studies Work place Practices (NTOEC) Music Workshop (NTOEC) Others from NTOEC 24

VETiS Charles Darwin University offers Certificate I-III courses Most courses will be run in two week blocks at the end of Terms 1-3 Courses offered in 2014 are; Cert I Agrifoods Cert I Automotive (Vocational Preparation) Cert I Hospitality Cert II Automotive (Vocational Preparation) Cert II Business Cert II Construction Pathways Cert II Rural Operations Cert III Children’s Services Cert III Christian Ministry and Theology These courses can go towards the NTCET 25

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Work / School Balance Year Homework per night Nights per week 101 ½ – 25 or – 35 or – 35 or 6 Students work hard at school Students have to complete study at home Students need ‘down time’ Work commitments need to be realistic Work can be exhausting We will support you 27

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Vocational Education & Training in Schools VETiS – This is where a Registered Training Organisation such as CDU or GTNT are funded by the NT Government to provide Cert I – III courses for NT secondary schools. 29

Structured Work Placement An agreement between an employer, student & parents and College where students undertake a work placement as part of a VETiS course, usually a 2 week block 30

School Based Apprenticeships School Based Apprenticeships – a business initiated opportunity that allows an apprentice to complete Year 12 while working on an apprenticeship on negotiated days. 31

Future Careers counselling service The Vision: To have a dedicated Careers room where information on pathways, universities, job guides, careers, etc. will be available for students to access. A qualified Careers Practitioner will be on hand to answer questions, assist in research and provide career guidance. Assistance with resume writing, e-portfolios, cover letters, job applications. 32

Where to from here? Student Counselling with parent (book in tonight) collect selection form Other subjects will be taken through NTOEC Think carefully Consult widely Select wisely Subject choices must be submitted by Friday, Week 8 of Term 3 33

Completing the NTCET 34

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Online Support Materials Useful Links 36

Thankyou for coming 37

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Areas of Study and Learning Personal Learning Plan English/Literacy English /Literacy Mathematics /Numeracy 10 (Electives) (Compulsory) Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Compulsory) 40

Bishop Eugene asks, ‘that all students in Catholic schools develop an understanding and acceptance of Catholic teachings, values and practices and the following of the Person of Christ.’ 3.5 Sharers of the Vision Accordingly, students from Transition through to Year 10 have access to the Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum – Journey in Faith. This is accompanied by the Human Sexuality Programme Made in the Image of God. Religious Education lessons are programmed from these documents and integrated where possible to bring about authentic learning. 41

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