welcome to daylesford secondary college 2016 senior learning community information night respect ~...
TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Daylesford Secondary College
2016 Senior Learning Community
Information Night
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Principal: Mr Graeme HolmesActing Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail
Senior Learning Community Managers
Mrs Angela Olver
Ms Natalie Kirby
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Options for Years 11 and 12
VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)
VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)
You can include a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) in VCAL or VCE
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Choose studies that…Interest and challenge you
You have performed well in during previous years
Meet your future career requirements and study needs
You will enjoy
Choose subjects that form a balanced program
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
VCE Information
Choosing a Year 11 VCE Course
Students must choose 6 subjects from:
Unit 1 and 2 VCE units – including one English subject
VET ONE Unit 3 & 4 VCE units
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Choosing a Year 12 VCE Course
Students must choose 5 subjects from:
Unit 3 & 4 VCE units – must include an English
VET units
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Qualifying for the VCE
You need to pass a minimum of 16 units
You must pass at least three units of English In order to receive an ATAR score, you must
satisfactorily complete a unit 3 & 4 English sequence
Plus three sequences of Units 3 and 4 level studies (3 Year 12 subjects) – either VCE or VET
Attendance requirements also apply
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
VCAL Information
Mr Sean Coleman
VCE doesn’t suit all studentsWhat about VCAL?
Considering VCAL? Read the VCAL section of the
bookletNeed to be aware of the need for
‘Structured Workplace Learning’ Speak to MIPs/Careers tonightFollow the instructions on the
subject selection form
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
VCE VET Studies Give training in specific
vocational areas
Count towards VCE and VCAL
Competency based assessment
Some have scored assessment/exam
Can lead into TAFE courses
Costs / deposit involved – see subject selection booklet for more information?
Not all VET subjects are offered from DSC and additional travel may be involved – this will mean students will have to get themselves to and from their course
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Distance Education
Distance education? Is available only for subjects not running within the school system
Students doing Distance Education need to be self motivated and able to manage their time very effectively .
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Video ConferencingVideo conferencing has been offered as an
alternative option for delivering and receiving courses in the past.
This may also be an option in 2016.
Careers Advice
Careers & MIPs Coordinators
Ms Marg Cattanach
Mrs Bronwyn Barlow
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Course SelectionGeneral Advice
Be realistic but don’t underestimate yourself
DSC has outstanding success in helping students achieve their full potential
Aim High
Keep options open and be aware of course requirements
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Why include a Year 12 Subject in Year 11?
Challenge and confidence builder
Gain experience for Year 12 studies with organisation, writing skills, SACs and exams
Access to a wider subject choice
Gives you 6 Unit 3 and 4 subjects
Can help boost your ATAR score
Don’t forget some Year 12 subjects require Units 1 and 2 studies.
Seek advice from subject teachers first
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
How is the ATAR used?
Used by universities and TAFE colleges to compare and select students
Primary means of selection in 50% of courses
Used to some extent for selection into 78% of tertiary courses
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
The ATAR and scaling
If you would like more information about this please read the VCAA VCE handbook: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/schooladmin/handbook/2014/index.aspx
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Sources of HelpTeachers, subject advisors
Parents
Senior Learning Community Leaders: Mrs Angela Olver and Ms Natalie Kirby
Acting Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail
Careers and MIPs coordinators: Ms Marg Cattanach and Mrs Bronwyn Barlow
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
The Selection Processhttp://www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
The Selection Process for Year 11 and 12 students
Hand in your preliminary selection form to the General Office by 3.30pm on Wednesday 5th August 2015
Final course counseling will followRespect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour
Thanks for attending this evenings Year 11 and 12 Subject Selection Information Evening for 2016 subjects
Teaching Staff are now available for more information on particular subjects
Respect ~ Honesty ~ Cooperation ~ Courtesy ~ Endeavour