1. 00 INSPIRE EDUCATE BECOME Great men Salesian College Year Year 12 - 2016

2. The Year 12 Program Culmination of 13 years of education Very important year Academically Career focus Family Socially Greater subject choice VCAA rules and procedures

3. VCE Overview The VCAA regulates the VCE Must pass a minimum of 16 units: 3 of English including English Units 3 / 4 Our boys generally attempt at least 24 units Can include VCE and VET subjects

4. VET : Vocational Education and Training Direct and practical experience Complete two qualifications at once Delivered by the College Lead to Diploma courses at TAFE Nationally accredited Our VET subjects contribute to ATAR

5. The Year 12 Academic Program Religion and Society Unit 2 English Units 3 / 4 4 additional Units 3 / 4 subjects Monday Study Hall Friday Study Hall ACC Sport

6. Promotion to Year 12 Challenged where boys receive less than 50 in two or more Semester 1 subjects A ‘Show Cause’ process will soon start Boys involved should: Still complete the subject selection process Not assume they will be promoted

7. Key Questions Am I interested in it? Am I good at it? Do I have a coherent suite of subjects? Is this subject in the direction of my career aspiration?

8. Making Considered Choices Seek information to make informed decisions Assess strengths and weaknesses Think ahead when making choices Interest Capability Career

9. Strategies For Doing Well Start term 4 around week 6 this year! Establish study habits now that will ensure you reach your potential 2 ½ hours home study per night Work smart Organisation and commitment Balanced life Maths Tutoring – Monday

10. Advice Subject selection material (see ‘Learning’ section of College website) Heads of House Heads of Department Mr. Beurs (Pathways Co- ordinator)

11. Questions? Now… Back to Hall for Tea and coffee with College Hall with Heads of Department and senior teachers.