WELCOME TO YEAR 10 & 112018
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
SCHOOL VALUES
VALUES
Relationships: We communicate openly, honestly and respectfully allowing us to have meaningful connections with each other in the community and beyond. We foster a culture of optimism, collaboration and celebration.
Courage: We are courageous in our approach to managing change; embracing physical, moral and intellectual challenges; and standing up for what we believe. Courage enables us to understand our strengths and act accordingly.
VALUES
Creativity: We approach learning and teaching with creativity as our cornerstone. We are imaginative, inventive and entrepreneurial. We are open to and champion new ideas and new ways. Intellectual curiosity: We engage proactively with the world; determined to better understand, reflect upon and questions ourselves, our experiences and the society in which we live. We are critically engaged and curious about all that we encounter and learn.Engagement in life: We learn how to connect with others, manage the highs and lows and reap the rewards of our commitment by our purposeful engagement in all aspects of school life. We are motivated to participate and respond to changes in our world.
MISSION
We inspire Lauriston girls to be courageous lifelong learners and to deepen their outlook as ethical and compassionate young women seeking to resolve new-world problems while working collaboratively as responsible, global citizens to shape their world.
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS
MEETING THE CHILD SAFE STANDARDS
• Strategies to embed organisational culture of child safety• A child safety policy or a statement of commitment to child
safety• A child safety code of conduct• Screening, supervision, training and other human
resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse• Procedures for responding to and reporting suspected
child abuse• Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child
abuse• Strategies to promote child participation and empowerment
TEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURYATC21S PROJECT FOR AUSTRALIA, FINLAND, SINGAPORE AND USA
• Creativity and innovation• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making• Learning to learn, metacognition
Ways of Thinking
• Communication • Collaboration (team work)
Ways of Working
• Information Literacy (includes research)• ICT Literacy
Tools for Working
• Citizenship –local and global• Life and career• Personal and social responsibility- including cultural awareness and
competence
Living in the World
(Binkley, Erstad, Herman, Raizen, Ripley and Rumble, 2010)
NEW JOB CLUSTERS IN AUSTRALIA
JOB CLUSTERS
•Generators: jobs that require a high level of interpersonal interaction in retail, sales, hospitality and entertainment.
•Coordinators: jobs that involve repetitive administrative and behind the scenes process or service tasks.
• Informers: jobs that involve professionals providing information, education or business services.
•Carers: jobs that seek to improve mental or physical health or wellbeing of others.
JOB CLUSTERS
•Artisans: jobs that require skill in manual tasks related to construction, maintenance or technical customer service.
•Designers: jobs that involve deploying skills and knowledge of science, mathematics and design to construct or engineer products or buildings.
•Technologists: jobs that require skilled understanding and manipulation of digital technology.
WORK SMARTS FOR 2030
SMART LEARNERS
•Advances in technology and access to data will lead to a constantly changing work landscape.
•Workers will spend 13 hours per week learning.
•Workers will update and use new knowledge.
•Workers will analyse and interpret information.
SMART THINKERS
• To activate and fully utilise STEM skills effectively, enterprise skills including problem solving, critical thinking and communication will be of prime importance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills will be more important.
• Workers will use their problem solving skills 12 hours per week; judgement and critical thinking skills 15 hours per week; written communication skills 15 hours per week; interpersonal skills 7 hours per week; verbal communication skills 7 hours per week.
SMART DOERS
•Young people will need to work with a more entrepreneurial and independent mindset.
•There will be less management, less organisational coordination and less teaching per week.
•The future workforce will need to be more autonomous and self directed, working on tasks independently with less supervision and support from managers.
WORK SMARTS FOR 2030
SERVICE AND ACTION PLAN
PURPOSE OF OUR SERVICE AND ACTION PLAN
To promote our School values we first encourage all students to consider the question ‘What kind of world do I want for myself and others?’ We aim to teach our students that they can play an active role in bringing about positive change in local, national and international communities.
OUR GOAL
• Our goal is to integrate community service, student initiated service, global excursions, students exchanges and educational partnerships
• Involve participation in experiential and reciprocal learning which respects that each individual can learn from each other
• Develop global perspectives and citizenship. Strengthen relationships, cultural understanding and acceptance
• Develop collaborative and interdisciplinary projects
• Enable students to engage in real-world problem solving
• Expose students to current social issues enabling them to develop understanding and guiding them to meaningful action
• Support students by enabling them to clarify their ideas, define clear goals, develop an action plan, evaluate their success
• Support engagement with people from the community to better understand their perspectives
• Build partnerships and learn to collaborate with others
TIM WATSONVICE PRINCIPAL – LEARNING AND INNOVATION
ACTIVE AND ENGAGED LEARNERS
DI WOOD, VICE PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
• ALL Year 10 and Year 11 students are expected at roll call at 8.20am.
• Year 11 students may leave after lunch if they have do not have a lesson Period 5 . Otherwise students finish school at 3.20pm.
• Uniform
• Mobile Phone Use
• Absences• Please email [email protected]
• Year 10 and 11 Parent/Teacher/Student InterviewsTuesday 15 May 2.00pm-8.30pm
• Learning Communication Portal•Handbooks•Teachers emails•Academic results
• Newsletter – Senior School•Commentary on weekly events in the Senior School•Important dates for the next two weeks
COMMUNICATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES
•Students are encouraged to make the most of the many opportunities offered to in the Senior School
• Co-curricular• Music • Sport• House Events• Interest groups• Community Service• Leadership positions: Tutor guides, SHINE
and SRC • Duke of Edinburgh
MUSIC AT LAURISTON
Music at Lauriston
Open Ensembles•Anthem Choir: Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm•Symphonic Band: Friday 7:30am-8:15am•Senior Chamber Strings: Monday 1:05pm-1:55pm•Percussion Ensemble: Wednesday 1.30pm-2.15pm•10-12 Guitar Ensemble: Wednesday 1.30pm-2.15pm
Music at Lauriston
Auditioned Ensembles• Lauriana (auditioned 10-12 choir): Wednesday 7.30am-
8.15am & Thursday 1.30pm-2.15pm
• The Trebelles: Friday 1.30pm-2.15pm
• Other chamber groups will be formed according to the girls currently involved in the music program
THE SOUND OF MUSIC: May 2, 3, 4, 5Some places available for ensemble members!!
LAURISTON SPORT
GSV WEEKLY SPORTTERM 1 Indoor Cricket
SoftballTennis
TERM 2 HockeyNetballAFLWater Polo
TERM 3 SoccerVolleyballBadminton
TERM 4 BasketballCricket
*TRAININGS – Tuesday morning 6.50am-8.00am
*MATCHES – Wednesday afternoons 3.00-6.00pm
GSV CARNIVAL SPORTTERM 1 Swimming & Diving
TERM 2 Cross Country
TERM 3 Track & Field
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AEROBICS Friday – 7.15-8.00am@ LGS (Dance Studio)
PERSONAL TRAINING Tuesday – 3.20-4.20pm@ LGS (Gym)
RUNNING CLUB Tuesday & Friday 6.45am-8am @ Kooyong Park
REC SWIMMING Thursday – 6.30am-8.00am@ LGS (Pool)
YOGA Thursday – 3.20pm-4.20pm@ LGS (Dance Studio)
CO-CURRICULARROWING Term 3, 4 & 1
SNOWSPORTS Term 2 & 3
NETBALL All Year
More information about locations and fixtures can be found on the Lauriston Team App
LAURISTON SPORT
GSV WEEKLY SPORTTERM 1 Indoor Cricket
SoftballTennis
TERM 2 HockeyNetballAFLWater Polo
TERM 3 SoccerVolleyballBadminton
TERM 4 BasketballCricket
*TRAININGS – Thursday morning 6.50am-8.00am
*MATCHES – Monday afternoons 3.00-6.00pm
GSV CARNIVAL SPORTTERM 1 Swimming & Diving
TERM 2 Cross Country
TERM 3 Track & Field
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AEROBICS Friday – 7.15-8.00am@ LGS (Dance Studio)
PERSONAL TRAINING
Tuesday – 3.20-4.20pm@ LGS (Gym)
RUNNING CLUB Tuesday & Friday 6.45am-8am @ Kooyong Park
REC SWIMMING Thursday – 6.30am-8.00am@ LGS (Pool)
YOGA Thursday – 3.20pm-4.20pm@ LGS (Dance Studio)
CO-CURRICULARROWING Term 3, 4 & 1
SNOWSPORTS Term 2 & 3
NETBALL All Year
More information about locations and fixtures can be found on the Lauriston Team App
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Year 10
•Tutor•Year Level Coordinator• Academic Adviser
YEAR 10
Marina LeggattYear 10 Coordinator
Penny Brown10A Tutor
House Coordinator Andrews
Vicky Snell10I Tutor
House Coordinator Irving
Jodie Mitchell10M Tutor
House CoordinatorMitchell
Will White10K Tutor
House Coordinator Kirkhope
Jenna GraceAcademic Advisor – Year10
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Year 11
•Tutor•Year Level Coordinator• IB or VCE Coordinator
YEAR 11
Earl James Year 11-12 Coordinator
Carolyn Stone VCE Coordinator
Eirwen StevensonIB Coordinator
ANN BOYCEYEAR 11 CAREERS EDUCATION
THE LABOUR MARKET IS COMPETITIVE
Employers want proven skills and work experienceSo how can our students set themselves apart?• Look for opportunities outside the square• Develop skills • Make contacts and referees • Prove their worth • Develop an understanding of the job/work • Try different jobs
PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
There is a move towards “skills” not jobs
•Communication & teamwork skills •Creative problem solving •Adaptability •Reliability & motivation •Resilience • Innovative thinking
• Guest speakers, alumni and Careers night • VTAC website and Course search to obtain
list of courses.• University and Tafe websites to investigate
course structures, scholarship information and contact faculties.
• Attend Open Days, seminar series and Career Expos
• More work experience in term holidays.
Careers Research
Information on careers, courses, extra requirements, important dates and more!
• Available In School Newsletter under Career News
• Regular newsletter emailed to all girls in Years 10,11 and 12.
Careers News
VCE 2018Year 11 VCE Students
YEAR 11 VCE PROGRAMME
6 Unit 1/2 subjects + supervised study period
or
5 Unit 1/2 subjects + 1 x 3/4 subjects + supervised study period
VCE JARGONVCAA Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
SAC School Assessed Coursework
SAT School Assessed Task
GAT General Achievement Test (Wednesday 13 June 2018)
SEAS Special consideration and Special EntryAccess Scheme
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF THE VCE• The VCE is awarded on the basis ofsatisfactory completion of units according to VCE program requirements.
• The minimum requirement is satisfactory completion of 16 units, which must include:
• • three units from the English group, including a unit 3–4 sequence
• • at least three sequences of unit 3–4 studies other than English, which may include any number of English sequences once the English requirement has been met.
GATThe General Achievement Test is a test of general knowledge and skills in:• written communication• mathematics, science and technology• humanities, the arts and social sciences.
No special study is required for the GAT.
The VCAA will use students’ GAT scores as a basis for:• contributing to statistical moderation of school-based
assessment results• checking the accuracy of external assessment marking• calculating the Derived Examination Scores.
AUTHENTICATION
•Students must ensure that all unacknowledged work submitted for assessment is genuinely their own.
•Teachers may consider it appropriate to ask students to demonstrate their understanding of the task at, or about the time of, submission of the work. If any part or all of the work cannot be authenticated, the matter must be dealt with as a breach of rules.
LAURISTON’S ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
VCAA PRACTICE EXAMINATIONS
•Third week of the September holidays•ALL students studying a VCE 3/4 subject are expected to attend the practice exams in advance of any other commitments.
ABSENCE ON ASSESSMENT DAYS
VCAA SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Students may be eligible for Special Provision if, at any time, they are adversely affected in a significant way by:
• an acute or chronic illness (physical or psychological)• factors relating to personal circumstance• an impairment or disability, including learning disorders.
Students who are eligible for Special Provision are not exempt from meeting the requirements for Satisfactory Completion of the VCE, or from being assessed against the outcomes for a study.
The VCE Coordinator is the first point of contact regarding Special Provision.
VCE WITH LAURISTON HONOURS
An opportunity for students to extend their development and contribute to the School and wider community in both academic and non-academic areas of their education. The program recognises self-motivated students who undertake their commitments responsibly and independently.
• Applications due by Monday, March 5.• Application forms are available from the VCE Coordinator.
“SURVIVING” VCE
ACCOUNTABILITY CHARTS