1. Welcome VCAL 2013

2. Reflection O Lord, Grant me your strength, so I will have courage in every situation; Grant me your love, so I will never give up on anybody; Grant me your wisdom, so I will show others the path to success; Grant me your mercy, so I will forgive those who have hurt me; Grant me your peace, so I will find the best in everybody; Grant me your hope, so I will never give up; Grant me your joy, so I will be thankful for all my blessings; And Grant me your grace, so you will always be at my side. Amen

3. Structure of VCAL Monday - School Tuesday - School Wednesday – VET/Work Placement Thursday - School Friday – VET/Work Placement

4. Subjects Literacy – Oral/ Written & Reading Literacy – Oral/ Written & Reading Numeracy Numeracy Personal Development Skills Personal Development Skills Unit One Unit One Unit Two Unit Two Work Related Skills Work Related Skills Unit One Unit One Unit Two Unit Two Industry and Enterprise Unit 1&2 – students need the textbook, it was on the booklist. Industry and Enterprise Unit 1&2 – students need the textbook, it was on the booklist.

5. Levels There are three levels of VCAL There are three levels of VCAL Foundation Foundation Intermediate Intermediate Senior Senior These levels do not correspond to year level. Students will be enrolled in the level that matches their abilities. These levels do not correspond to year level. Students will be enrolled in the level that matches their abilities.

6. VET VET is compulsory part of VCAL, students must complete the certificate that they are enrolled in to receive funding. VET is compulsory part of VCAL, students must complete the certificate that they are enrolled in to receive funding. Parents currently pay $300 toward the cost of TAFE/VET fees, the school covers the remainder of the cost (it costs approx $2400 for a VET course) Parents currently pay $300 toward the cost of TAFE/VET fees, the school covers the remainder of the cost (it costs approx $2400 for a VET course) If students are removed from the course or do complete the course for any reason parents are liable for the full cost of the course. If students are removed from the course or do complete the course for any reason parents are liable for the full cost of the course.

7. Expectations on Students Work Placement/Experience This should already be organised. Students are responsible for their own work placements. They will need to take a Log Book with them.

8. Expectation cont: Attendance – students are expected to have 90% rate Attendance – students are expected to have 90% rate VET course – will take place on a wed or Fri, students are responsible for travel and course work. VET course – will take place on a wed or Fri, students are responsible for travel and course work.

9. Expectations cont: Behaviour – students are expected to follow the school behaviour guidelines. Behaviour – students are expected to follow the school behaviour guidelines. Materials to class – students are expected to bring appropriate materials to class. Materials to class – students are expected to bring appropriate materials to class.

10. Study Habits The key to success at the senior level, is a combination of hard work and excellent homework habits.The key to success at the senior level, is a combination of hard work and excellent homework habits. Time management is the key to successful work completion.Time management is the key to successful work completion. The following habits will help:The following habits will help: Have a quiet work area free from interruption Have a quiet work area free from interruption Set yourself goalsSet yourself goals K eep a record of all work and when it is required in the student diary K eep a record of all work and when it is required in the student diary Begin work when it is set and work consistently from that time. Allow enough time to complete each task.Begin work when it is set and work consistently from that time. Allow enough time to complete each task. Make a list of priorities so you know which tasks come firstMake a list of priorities so you know which tasks come first Organise your time so that nothing is left to the last minuteOrganise your time so that nothing is left to the last minute

11. Uniform Students will be expected to wear full school uniform while at school. If they are required to wear sports uniform a letter will be sent home to inform parents.

12. Parental Support Ask Questions Ask Questions Assist in organisation Assist in organisation Listen Listen Make life easier Make life easier Guide in a work life balance Guide in a work life balance Remind Remind

13. Careers coordinator: Mrs Pauline Jakobovic (pjakobovic@crcmelton.com.au) Careers activities: Careers activities: Careers newsletter Careers newsletter Vocational testing Vocational testing Careers counselling Careers counselling Pathway planning Pathway planning Subject selection Subject selection Career and course exploration Career and course exploration University open days University open days