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INSPIREEDUCATEBECOME

Great men

Salesian College

Year 10 - 2016

The Year 10 Program

• Transition into senior years• Support and direction

towards VCE• Broad experience of

subjects • Cater for boys’ needs in a

creative and challenging way

• Develop their life skills

The Year 10 Program

• Core Subjects taken for the whole year

• Religious Education (including Eucharist)

• English or VCE Literature or VCE Foundation English

• Year 10 Maths Methods or General Maths or Advanced Maths or Alternative Maths

• Sport

The Year 10 Program

Core Subjects taken for a semester by all students:

• Science• Humanities• Physical Education

The Year 10 Program

• Elective subjects taken for a semester

• The Arts (1)• Technology (1)• Free Choice (3)• LOTE and VCE subjects = two

elective choices

Promotion to Year 10

• Challenged where boys receive less than 50 in two or more Semester 1 subjects

• A ‘Show Cause’ process will start in Term 3

• Boys should:• Still complete the subject

selection process• Not assume they will be

promoted

Units 1 / 2 VCE Studies

• Biology• History• Health and Human Development• English Literature• Business Management

Units 1 / 2 VCE Studies

• High performing students• 85% in corresponding Year 9 subject• 80% average in all other Year 9

subjects• Subject will not appear on Web

Preferences if criteria not met• Strictly enforced• Appeal process for students who

just miss out

Units 1 / 2 VCE Studies

• A challenge for capable students

• Early start to VCE

• ATAR score

Key Questions

• Am I interested in it?• Am I good at it?• Does it link with my VCE program in

2016?• Am I capable of starting VCE early?• Is this subject in the direction of my

career aspiration?

Making Considered Choices

• Seek information to make informed decisions

• Assess strengths and weaknesses• Think ahead when making choices• Interest• Capability• Career

Selecting a Course Of Studies

• Boys interested in VCE Science should select the supporting Year 10 Elective

• Students wishing to do VCE Physics or Chemistry must do corresponding Science electives in Year 10

Strategies For Doing Well

• Establish study habits now that will ensure you reach your potential

• 1.5 Hours home study per night• Homework Club – Monday &

Wednesday (Mannix Campus)• Maths Tutoring – Monday (Bosco

Campus)

Advice

• Subject selection materials (see ‘Learning’ section of College website)

• Year Level Coordinators• Heads of Department• Mr. Beurs (Pathways Co-ordinator)

Questions?

• Now…Back to the College Hall for tea and coffee with Heads of Department and senior teachers.