Welcome to Daylesford Secondary College 2016 Senior Learning Community Information Night Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour Principal: Mr Graeme Holmes Acting Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail

Senior Learning Community Managers Mrs Angela Olver Ms Natalie Kirby Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Options for Years 11 and 12 VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) You can include a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) in VCAL or VCE Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Choose studies that… Interest and challenge you You have performed well in during previous years Meet your future career requirements and study needs You will enjoy Choose subjects that form a balanced program Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

VCE Information

Choosing a Year 11 VCE Course Students must choose 6 subjects from: Unit 1 and 2 VCE units – including one English subject VET ONE Unit 3 & 4 VCE units Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Choosing a Year 12 VCE Course Students must choose 5 subjects from: Unit 3 & 4 VCE units – must include an English VET units Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Qualifying for the VCE You need to pass a minimum of 16 units You must pass at least three units of English In order to receive an ATAR score, you must satisfactorily complete a unit 3 & 4 English sequence Plus three sequences of Units 3 and 4 level studies (3 Year 12 subjects) – either VCE or VET Attendance requirements also apply Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

VCAL Information Mr Sean Coleman

VCE doesn’t suit all students What about VCAL? Considering VCAL? Read the VCAL section of the booklet Need to be aware of the need for ‘Structured Workplace Learning’ Speak to MIPs/Careers tonight Follow the instructions on the subject selection form Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

VCE VET Studies Give training in specific vocational areas Count towards VCE and VCAL Competency based assessment Some have scored assessment/exam Can lead into TAFE courses Costs / deposit involved – see subject selection booklet for more information? Not all VET subjects are offered from DSC and additional travel may be involved – this will mean students will have to get themselves to and from their course Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Distance Education Distance education? Is available only for subjects not running within the school system Students doing Distance Education need to be self motivated and able to manage their time very effectively. Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Video Conferencing Video conferencing has been offered as an alternative option for delivering and receiving courses in the past. This may also be an option in 2016.

Careers Advice Careers & MIPs Coordinators Ms Marg Cattanach Mrs Bronwyn Barlow Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Course Selection General Advice Be realistic but don’t underestimate yourself DSC has outstanding success in helping students achieve their full potential Aim High Keep options open and be aware of course requirements Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Why include a Year 12 Subject in Year 11? Challenge and confidence builder Gain experience for Year 12 studies with organisation, writing skills, SACs and exams Access to a wider subject choice Gives you 6 Unit 3 and 4 subjects Can help boost your ATAR score Don’t forget some Year 12 subjects require Units 1 and 2 studies. Seek advice from subject teachers first Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

How is the ATAR used? Used by universities and TAFE colleges to compare and select students Primary means of selection in 50% of courses Used to some extent for selection into 78% of tertiary courses Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

The ATAR and scaling If you would like more information about this please read the VCAA VCE handbook: /index.aspx /index.aspx Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Sources of Help Teachers, subject advisors Parents Senior Learning Community Leaders: Mrs Angela Olver and Ms Natalie Kirby Acting Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail Careers and MIPs coordinators: Ms Marg Cattanach and Mrs Bronwyn Barlow Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

The Selection Process Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

The Selection Process for Year 11 and 12 students Hand in your preliminary selection form to the General Office by 3.30pm on Wednesday 5 th August 2015 Final course counseling will follow Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour

Thanks for attending this evenings Year 11 and 12 Subject Selection Information Evening for 2016 subjects Teaching Staff are now available for more information on particular subjects Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour