1. Information evening
Andrew Julie
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2. Expectations for Senior
Attendance = Results
Period 0 8:00AM Starts
Organisation & study patterns
Constant Monitoring of own QCE/ outcomes
Establishing a pattern of behaviour
Optimising leadership opportunities
Carnival Attendance
Community Service
International Ambassadors
Leadership Camp
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3. ALL OUR PATHWAYS LEAD TO SUCCESS
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4. OPTIONS
WE OFFER
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
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5. When thinking Pathways, think….
The educational and training landscapes is constantly changing.
There are many ways to get to your career goal
University is not always the most suitable way to reach your career goal.
The number of students going to university straight from Year 12 is in rapid decline
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7. Our EXPECTATION : 100% Exit with QCE or QCIA
Queensland Certificate of Education for all mainstream students whether academic or vocational pathway
Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement for Students with a diagnosed intellectual disability 50% classes accessed via individualised program
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8. Queensland Certificate of Education
Queensland’s senior school qualification is:
internationally recognised
achievement based
flexible ― letting you choose what, where and when you study.
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9. You need 20 credits Sound Level of Achievement, Pass or equivalent
but a maximum of 6 credits from Preparatory courses of study
at a set standard
in a set pattern
20 credits
and meet literacy and numeracy requirements
at least 12 credits from completed Core courses of study plus an additional 8 credits from a combination of any courses of study
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To gain a QCE

10. Literacy Requirement
Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects:
English
English Extension
English Communication
English for ESL learners or
C or above in the QCS Test
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11. Numeracy Requirement
Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects:
Maths A
Maths B
Maths C
Pre-vocational Maths OR
C or above in the QCS Test
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12. Tracking Your Progress
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13. Fee Paying Subjects
There are a variety of subjects/programs on offer that require payment to the school.
These subjects/programs are electives only.
Each subject/program that carries a fee will have the INVOICED FEE listed with the subject information in the subject handbook.
Fee-paying subjects/programs may only be selected by students whose fees are either completed in full or up-to-date. Centre-pay is not an option for elective subjects.
Once selected, the fee for the subject must be paid in full by the due date listed in the subject information of this booklet.
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14. Fee Paying Continued Due Date Thursday Nov 2, 2017
Failure to make full payment by this date will result in student being asked to choose an alternative subject/program that does not carry a fee
Payment plans are not offered on any fee-paying subjects/programs
Refunds are not available once the student has commenced the subject/program.
Invoiced beginning September holidays
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15. Share of Projected Employment Growth Nov 2012 – Nov 2017
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(% of total growth)

16. MULTIPLE WAYS TO UNIVERSITY these days….
OP Eligible and do well enough OP 1-15
Certificate III courses SR 68 = OP 14/15 (must meet prerequisites)
Certificate IV courses SR of 74 = OP 12
Diploma courses SR of 82 = OP 9
AMEB Level 7 SR of 84 = OP 8
Bonus Point Schemes
Alternative Entry (e.g. Stars, In- house Uni Prep, Cert IV Adult Tertiary)
Combination of any studies as long as student satisfies course prerequisites.
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17. OVERALL POSITION (OP)
A ranking from 1 (best) to 25 used by universities to determine entrance
Students must study 5 or 6 Authority (OP) subjects studied across Year 11 & 12.
Students ‘best’ 20 semesters are counted
5 subjects x 4 semesters = 20
NO subjects are weighted more than others- they’re all equal
School subjects results are scaled using QCS group test result
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18. MORE ABOUT OP
A Minority of students need to be OP eligible (41% state wide)
Those exiting directly into fields such as medicine, dental, law, psychology and other high end professional industries should be consistent A/B students. (OP1-7)
Students need to more than just pass subjects - they should excel. A student can pass (C) ALL their OP subjects and get an OP
If higher(worse) than an OP 15?
Should have a Cert III/Diploma in there too.
OP is NOT the only way
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19. Ways to Enhance an OP and University Options
We offer senior extension subjects such as Extension English, Extension Music, Maths C
We encourage OP students to access GUESTS, UQ, START QUT, Head Start SCU or Bond Uni ‘student for a semester’ programme and other tertiary pathways programmes with guaranteed entry.
Some choose to take up school-based traineeships or complete a vocational certificate as well as being OP eligible.
Complete a Certificate III or a Diploma as well? Lots do as a back up.
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20. SELECTION RANK
All students who are NOT OP are automatically Selection Rank
All school subjects and certificates count towards a Selection Rank and are ‘weighted’ according to result and difficulty of subject.
A student can potentially have several different Selection Ranks.
Mix of Authority- registered, Authority and VET certificates subjects studied in Year 11 & 12.
Any Certificate I or better no matter where it’s studied counts towards a student’s Selection Rank
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21. Selection Rank Students
The majority exit into:
TAFE for Diplomas / Advanced Diplomas
Private Training Providers/Colleges for Diplomas
Apprenticeships and Traineeships for Certificate III Industry qualification
Full time employment
Some move directly into university to complete Associate Degrees and Bachelor Degrees depending on the university and course
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22. Vocational Certificate Courses
We offer Certificate III Courses in
Health Services Assistance
Business Administration
Fitness
Early Childhood Education and Care
Screen and Media
Tourism
Certificate IV Music
We offer Certificate II Courses in
Information Digital Media and Technology(I & II) Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Sport & Recreation Salon Assist & Retail Cosmetics(Wed ‘sport’)
Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways Hospitality
Furniture Making ( Woodwork) Engineering (Metals)
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23. Diploma of Business
offered here at school to OP and Non- OP students (separate application process to school subjects)
Considered a higher qualification than Year 12
Can be used for university entrance
equivalent to OP 9
Runs during ‘sport’ time so students can use as a ‘top up’ or drop a subject
Special rate of $1990 ( payment plan available)
first year credit for articulated university courses and therefore cheaper and quicker option
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24. School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Schools Program
Study Cert I/II/III at TAFE or other RTO 1 day a week. Various entry dates.
VETis considerations
See Senior Schooling and Careers Dashboard on RSHS website under Quicklinks - Senior
School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship
We offer a huge range of SATs-industry start
Paid work combined with training and school
Obtain an industry qualification which counts
QCE credits
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25. Value Added Certificate Courses
Certificate I, II & III, Diploma, TAFE courses, School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, University student for a semester courses All attract QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION Credits
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26. Senior Grading
You are graded on a 10 point scale within each Level of Achievement (LOA)
From 1 the lowest to 10 to highest
A = Very High Achievement (VHA) 1 to 10
B = High Achievement (HA) 1 to 10
C = Sound Achievement (SA) 1 to 10
D = Limited Achievement (LA) 1 to 10
E = Very Limited Achievement (VLA) 1 to 10
So a VHA 10 is a lot better than a VHA 1...
An SA 10 is a lot better than an SA1…..
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27. 20 Student A What OP are they getting?
Technical Studies Very High 1 (A-) Drama Sound 6 (C) Modern History Sound 1 (C-) English Sound 3 (C) Maths A Sound 8 (C+) HPE Sound 3 (C)
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What OP are they getting?

28. Student C
Geography High 9 Drama High 5 Home Economics Sound 8 Maths A Very High 1 English High 10 Biology Sound 8
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What OP are they getting?

29. Student D
Economics Very High 4 Maths B Very High 3 BCT Very High 1 English High 5 FTM High 4 Accounting Very High 5* * Top student in cohort
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What OP?

30. Student E
Modern History Very High 4* Extension Music Very High 6* English Very High 5 Biology Very High 7* Ancient History Very High 4* Legal Studies High 10 *Top student in the cohort
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What OP?

31. ADVICE to ALL Be realistic when selecting subjects
Be aware you can pass all your subjects and still get and OP (not useful at all)
Be aware there are many ways to get into a university courses NOT just OP; Selection Rank, Vocational Education Certificates, Diplomas, Bridging , GUESTS and other pathways programmes
Research- Tertiary Prerequisites book, uni web sites, Open Days, GOs, HODs, teachers
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32. Where to from here?
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33. Senior Subject Selection !
What are you good at?
What do you enjoy doing?
Consider all the SS pathways available
What are my pre-requisite subjects ? (Which subjects must I do in Year 11 and 12 to satisfy requirements for certain uni courses ?)
Consult QTAC tertiary prerequisites 2018 booklet
Consider all the post - Year 12 pathways (Cert III, Diploma, Uni degree, Defence Force)
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34. Be Aware Of Your Options for after Year 12
Further Education
Explore your study options (University, TAFE or other training provider) –
courses offered, entry requirements, cost of courses etc.
Training
Apprenticeships, Cadetships, traineeships, on-the-job training etc.
Work
Explore the occupations and industries that interest you
Research where the most vacancies are in your area of interest
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35. Citizenship and Uni fees
Australian : fees are arranged through HECS – pad back through tax once earning $55 000/year
International students : pay international fees upfront
NZ citizens who came to Australia as a child and have lived here for 10+ years – are now given a FEE-HELP loan which is paid back once in the workforce
NZ citizens who have lived in Australia for less than 10 years – pay same fee as Aussies but do so upfront each semester
See for more details and updates
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36. Scholarships at Uni
Academic Excellence (usually also require some community service or leadership role)
Sport ( Qld or Australian rep – each Uni has sports they focus on)
Indigenous (see Ms Beckworth or Mrs Barnwell for assistance in arranging your certificate of Aboriginality during Year 11)
Equity (low family income, parent on Family Tax Benefit)
Industry (some industries such as engineering, accounting and surveying have their own scholarships)
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37. Work-ready skills - now for P-T job and later after Year 12/Uni/TAFE
Communication
Team Work
Problem Solving
Initiative and Enterprise
Self-Management
Willing to learn
Computer/Technology use
Planning & Organising
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38. Where can I go to for more information?
Job Guide online
My future
Job Outlook (trends, wages)
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
CareerOne (Saturday Courier Mail)
GC City Council
Attend Career Expos and University & TAFE Open Days
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39. Where Can I Go To Get Help?
Guidance Officer (Mrs Barnwell)
Student Pathways Centre (Mrs McDonald, Mrs Allen)
Teachers
Family, Friends, Sports Coach
Websites mentioned in this presentation
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40. Student Interview Process
Begins Term 2 - Week 8
By PROMOTE Class – in small groups
Interviewed by HOD (MS) Mr Pearce or GO Mrs Barnwell
Discussing
Career Aspirations
Pathway options
Appropriate subjects (suit your ability/skills and likely pathway)
HoD approvals (Year 10 results may affect Year 11 options)

41. Subject Expo
Andrew Julie
Year