YEAR General Information Evening

PROGRAM Welcome  Ms Kate Morris, Principal The Year 10 Program  Mr Sean Butler: Assistant Principal (Middle Years)  Ms Natalie Wood: Head of Middle Years

Year 10 Developing pathways through Exploration & Preparation

Keeping options open

You are here A TAFE Employment VCE Yrs 11 & 12 Yr 10 Yr 9 University Employment The journey ….. VCAL

Options/Expectations Employment: minimum age is 16 (full time) Apprenticeships/Traineeships: minimum = completed a sound Yr 10 TAFE: minimum = completed a sound Yr 10. Many courses require Yr 12, some with an VCAL: Depending on institution, can begin Yr10 or Yr11. University = completed Yr 12 with exams, generating an ATAR score

Course Structure Each student studies 12 Units over the year:  2 Units of English/ESL (one in each semester)  2 Units of Maths (one in each semester)  1 Unit from Humanities  1 Unit from Science  1 Unit Health & Physical Education  5 Units selected by the student to create their individual course

Mathematic Pathways

CORE SUBJECT CHOICES SCIENCEHUMANITIESLOTE Moving & Reacting Engineering the Future Mind, Body & Crime Environmental Engineering Geography American History International Legal & Political Studies Chinese French Greek Italian

SUBJECT CHOICES MATHSENGLISHARTS CAS technology Modelling & Analysis The Art of Essay Writing Literature Read Like a Writer Art Media Animation & Mulitmedia Class Instrumental Music Digital Photography Visual Communication & Design Ceramics Drama

SUBJECT CHOICES TECHNOLOGYPERSONAL DEVELOPMENTVET Metal by Design Furniture for Now Fashion Design Food & Nutrition Coffee & Cake ICT Information Products and Games Design ICT in Business Industrial Design Team Sports & Leadership Recreation and the Community Automotive Studies Media Creative Industries Electrotechnology Integrated Technologies Engineering Studies Hospitality Plumbing Sport and Recreation Business Building and Construction

Key Selection Criteria All Yr 10 units are pathways to VCE / VET options. HOWEVER.... Pre-requisite guidelines:  Science – Chemistry Physics & Biology  Music See Year Course Selection Handbook & online:

Choosing a VCE subject VCE subjects offered in 2013 are online: / Who Should Choose? Students who have demonstrated Excellent organizational skills A high performance in subject A sense of academic maturity Some indicators include Attendance Homework habits Attention and contribution in class Exam grades In % of Year 10 students are undertaking a VCE Unit

VET – What is it?  Two-year program combining VCE studies and accredited Vocational Education and Training.  Completion of a nationally recognised vocational qualification and the VCE at the same time.  Students undertake a Structured Workplace Learning placement.  There is a materials cost associated with each course.

VET as part of VCE  VET courses count as VCE Units o first year = Units 1 & 2 o second year = Units 3 & 4  All completed (1 st & 2 nd year) VET courses contribute to the ATAR, either through scored assessment (study score) or block credit (10% increment)

NHS VET options 2013 NHS VET Courses WHERE?  at Secondary College or Santa Maria College. WHEN?  Wednesday afternoons  Students will travel independently to the host school for a 1:30pm start. Student access to these courses will depend on timetable considerations in relation to other subjects selected.

Further information on VET  Mr Martin Ramsay - VET Case Manager

Work Experience Guides distributed in Term 4 To get the most, start planning NOW Use family contacts Valuable to evaluate career options.

Key Dates Year  Mon 30/07/12 Information Evening Distribution of course selection material  Fri 17/08/12 Individual Student Course Counselling Day No timetabled classes Subject Selections entered online  Mon 20/07/12 Subject Selections DUE online  Week 1 Term 4Course Confirmation day  Week 10 Term 4Pre-VCE Orientation workshops

Successful Completion of Year 10  Regular attendance at school (100% attendance in all subjects)  Satisfactory completion of all Year 10 units of study Full Promotion policy: Year Course Selection Handbook, pg 10.

Don’t Panic!  Intense counselling to come  Many “options open” courses available  Read unit descriptions to get a feel for your areas of interest  Check Maths & Science requirements for VCE & post secondary options

Where to from here  Read subject information online Read subject information online /  Prepare for course counselling  Talk to your teachers  Talk to current Yr 10 students  Attend Tertiary Open Days  FOCUS on Semester 2.  Students must bring their completed subject selection form as a discussion point for counsellors