Year 10 Information Evening

Monday 8th June 2015

Prayer for GuidanceLEADER:

Teach me FatherTo do your willOpen my mindAnd let me seeThe way I should liveThe way I should be

Help me understandThe things I readGive me knowledge Of the things I need

Give me the guidance to follow

Give me the strength to lead.

Live Jesus in our hearts

ALL : FOREVER

AGENDA1. Prayer and Welcome Mr Anthony Byrne

Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12

2. WACE Overview Mr Anthony Byrne (ATAR / NON-ATAR) Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12

3. Religion & Life Mr Jarrad Quartermaine Head of Religious Education

4. English & Drama Mr Adam Kealley Head of English (Term 2)

5. Science Courses Mr Cyrus Naseri Head of Science

6. Mathematics Courses Mr Geoffrey Jamieson Head of Mathematics

AGENDA cont…8. Humanities Mr Chris Allanson Humanities HOLA

9. Physical Education & Mr Rod Rainer Outdoor Education Physical Education HOLA

10. IT Courses Mr Michael Roche Director of IT

11. Course Selection Mr Anthony Byrne

Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12

Year 11 Handbook 2016

• Trinity College course offerings Year 11, 2016- Minimum prerequisites p 9 &10- Religious Education p 11- English p 12- ATAR Courses & General Courses- Vocational and Education Training Programmes

• General Information- Change of timetable 2016 – students can now select

7 subjects- WACE 2016 requirements p 35- Public university entry p 37- Notre Dame Australia p 38- TAFE Training WA entry p 39 - 42- Other key contacts p 43

Timeline for course selection 2016

INTERIM DATESWEEK

2.4 Year 10 Career Carousel

2.4 Student Assembly – commence Head of Learning Area

talks providing background to subject offerings (PART A)

2.6 Student Assembly – commence Head of Learning Area talks providing background to subject offerings (PART B)

2.8 Year 10 Semester 1 Examinations

2.8 Curriculum Handbook distributed to parents/students.

2.8 Year 10 Information Evening for Year 11 2016 (8th June)

3.1 Student eligibility for Year 11 courses determined from

Year 10, Semester One results.

2016 Your Future

• Pathways- University- TAFE & Employment

• Which option(s) do you intend to take?

• Alternative Entry to Universities

WACE 2016

To achieve a WACE in 2016: Achieve Category 3 in OLNA or previously via

NAPLAN Complete a minimum of 20 course units or the

equivalent. Ten units or the equivalent at Year 12.

Two Year 11 units from an English course and one pair of Year 12 units from an English course.

One pair of units in Year 12 from each of List A and List B. (Page 7 of the handbook)

Achievement Standard: Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades or higher in

Year 11 and Year 12 units (or equivalents) including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalents).

Completion of at least four Year 12 ATAR courses or of a Certificate II or higher VET qualification

Minimum literacy and numeracy requirement demonstrated through OLNA

WACE 2016

WACE 2016 Endorsed programs and/or VET credit

transfer, can reduce the required number of course units.

All students (whether they have achieved the WACE or not) will receive a WASSA Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement – a record of all courses and or programs completed.

Increasing levels of difficulty

What Courses Are There?• ATAR

for students who are aiming to go to university and will need to sit an external exam which will get them an ATAR.

• General for students aiming to enter further training or the workforce straight

from school. These are not examined.

• Foundation for those students who need extra support to meet the literacy and

numeracy standard by the end of Year 12.

• Preliminary have been developed for students who have been identified as

having a learning difficulty and/or an intellectual disability.

Course Selection• Meet WACE requirements• Select up to seven courses in Year 11 and in

Year 12 Breadth, independent learning & WACE requirements

• Religion & Life – complete four units in Year 11 & 12 ATAR bound students must select ATAR R & L

• English requirement – complete four units in Yr 11 & 12

• Breadth of study - List A and List B requirement (p. 7)• Trinity College minimum prerequisites (p. 9 & 10)

Pay attention to the prerequisites Where prerequisite has been met choose the higher course where possible BE REALISTIC

• A minimum of four courses at ATAR level for ATAR calculation – most students will have at least 5.

• Consider the value of a Certificate Two course in your combination of 7 courses

• Study line only available for ATAR bound students

• Private Candidature – Now extremely limited (Mature age entry and Collaborative Curriculum Assisted Framework for Language Offerings (CCAFL).

• University entrance and prerequisites

• Maximise TAFE entry – (pg. 39 – 42)

Course Selection

RELIGION &

LIFE

• For students entering Year 11 in 2016, Religious Education in their senior school years will be delivered through the teaching of specific units of the Religion and Life course. Students will study TWO units of Catholic content (one per semester) during the year.

• All students undertaking an ATAR course (4 or more ATAR subjects) must select Religion & Life: ATAR units 1 and 2.

WACE COURSES 2016

Alternative pathway to receive WACE at Trinity College

RELIGION AND LIFE GENERAL

Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4

Religion and Life General

• The Religion and Life General course provides students with opportunities to learn about religion and explores the relationships between religion, society and individuals. It examines the nature of religion and how it offers individuals and their communities an understanding of the world around them.

• Students develop an understanding of ways in which people discover, understand and express their religious beliefs. They explore one or more religions and investigate the characteristics of religion, origins, foundations, cultural influences and development over time. They analyse the role religion has played in human affairs and explore issues of concern to religion.

WACE COURSES 2016

Recommended pathways to receive WACE and a Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College

RELIGION AND LIFE

ATARYear 11 Year 12

Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4

WACE EXAMINATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT ATAR SCORES ARE ATTAINABLE FOR THOSE COURSES

IN RED

Religion and Life ATAR

• The connections between religion and life occur in many areas of human activity. Religion motivates and influences how people interact with each other and the world around them.

• Students employ research and learning skills that enable them to use a range of primary and secondary sources to investigate the interplay between religion and life.

Choose a pathway that is suited to your interests yet is also commensurate with your

ability.

BEING REALISTIC

WILL ENSURE A SUCCESS!

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• With the new Courses, students have three basic options within the English Learning Area:– ATAR Literature– ATAR English– General English

• A further Course is available for students with particular difficulties with English:– Foundation English

• Only ATAR Literature or ATAR English lead to a WACE examination in Year 12 and can be used to form an ATAR.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

Typical pathway to receive

WACE English Competency and a

Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College

ATAR ENGLISH

Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• ATAR English

• This is expected to be the most popular course for boys at Trinity. It is a challenging course that will prepare students for the rigours of tertiary education.

• Students study a wide range of texts: fiction (short stories, plays and novels), non-fiction (expository texts and speeches), visual (feature film, television and documentary), media (feature articles, news, advertising and propaganda) and digital (online texts).

• Students must realise that English is a discipline in itself – there is content and a range of skills that need to be learned and rehearsed.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

Alternate pathway to receive

WACE English Competency and a

Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College

LITERATURE: ATAR

Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• ATAR Literature

• Typically enrolled in by students with stronger skills in English and a genuine interest in literature.

• It is a natural progression from 10.1 English – but students with strong results in 10.2 English are also welcome.

• While technically not ‘harder’ than English, students study fewer texts in greater detail, which allows for deeper exploration of each text. There is also a greater emphasis on theoretical approaches to literature.

• Students study poetry, prose and drama texts only.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

‘Non-ATAR’ pathway,

typically for students heading to TAFE,

work or undertaking a Cert IV course.

ENGLISH: GENERAL

Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• General English

• Students study a range of fiction, non-fiction, visual, media and digital texts, as per ATAR English, but with a focus on texts from everyday and workplace contexts.

• Smaller classes typically allow for greater one-to-one assistance.

• Students enrolled in Cert IV courses, and are absent due to work placements, will need to demonstrate flexibility and independence to successfully manage this course, although of course they will be supported by the teacher.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• Atypical Pathways

• Students, under some circumstances, may change between ATAR English and ATAR Literature, or General English and ATAR English, up to the census date in Year 12.

• Students must, however, study a complete pair of units in Year 12.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

• Foundation English

• There is a further Course available for students who do not achieved the requisite scores in the OLNA, and are not perceived as likely to in Year 11.

• Typically, this refers to students with particular or significant learning difficulties.

• Such students will be identified by the College and enrolled in this course after discussion with the Learning Support team, the student and their parents.

• This course is not available for selection by students.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

BEING REALISTIC WILL ENSURE SUCCESS!

Students should choose a pathway that is suited to their interests yet is also

commensurate with their ability.

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

ATAR DramaRationale

• Drama is a vibrant and varied art form found in play, storytelling, street theatre, festivals, television, interactive games and performance art.

• It allows you to take on roles and enact real and imagined events.

• It enables you to engage others through performance.• Drama is a shared human experience that entertains,

informs, communicates and challenges

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

ATAR DramaStructure of the syllabus

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair.

Unit 1- Representational, realist drama

Unit 2- Presentational, non-realist drama

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

ATAR DramaOrganisation of content

The course is divided into three content areas:

• Drama language• Contextual knowledge• Production and performance

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

ATAR DramaStructure of assessments

• 50% written- essays, critical reviews, performance reflection & design briefs

• 50% practical- improvised/devised scenes, monologues & scripted work

ENGLISH LEARNING AREA

ATAR DramaBenefits of Drama

• Performance opportunities- Year 11 Drama Production (12 Angry Men 2014 & Skate 2015) Catholic Performing Arts and Drama Showcase Evening

• Alternative classroom environment• Develops personal skills• Builds confidence, empathy and understanding about human

experience, identity and belonging• Excellent opportunity for those wishing to pursue the arts in

the future (WAAPA, Bachelor of Arts)

MATHEMATICS

SENIOR SECONDARY MATHEMATICS

PATHWAYSSenior Secondary Mathematics

Year 10 Grades Year 11 Units 1 & 2

Year 12 Units 3 & 4

Course 1a A, B

Specialist & Methods Units 1 & 2

(3ABMAT & 3ABMAS)

Specialist & Methods Units 3 & 4

(3CDMAT & 3CDMAS)

A – C Methods

Units 1 & 2 (3ABMAT)

Methods Units 3 & 4 (3CDMAT)

Course 1b A – C Applications Units 1 & 2 (2CDMAT)

Applications Units 3 & 4 (3ABMAT)

Course 2 A

A – C Essentials

Units 1 & 2 (1DEMAT)

Essentials Units 3 & 4 (2ABMAT)

Course 3 A – C

HAVE NOT PASSED OLNA NUMERACY

Foundation Units 1 & 2 (1BCMAT)

Foundation Units 3 & 4 (1DEMAT)

ATAR

NON-ATAR

Students who do not pass the OLNA

numeracy test cannot study an ATAR Maths

course.

The Foundations course is designed to assist students pass the OLNA Numeracy

assessment.

Year 10 Maths 1a. results versus Maths 3AB results

Year 10 Maths 1a. results versus Maths Specialist 3AB

Science Department

Year 11 Courses for 2016

provides students with a wide range of further study pathways and careers including:

engineeringenvironmental scienceMedicinedentistry pharmacy

Chemistry – ATAR Course

ChemistryTrinity Prerequisites

‘A’ or a ‘B’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,

or an ‘A’ in Course 2 year 10 Science

A high level of Mathematics from Year 10 is desirable.

Physics – ATAR Course provides students with a wide range of further study pathways and careers including:

Science engineering medicine & dentistry Astronomy & cosmologytechnology.

Physics Trinity Prerequisites‘A’ or a ‘B’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,

or an ‘A’ in Course 2 Science

A high level of Mathematics from Year 10 is desirable.

Human biologyatar course Provides students with many different occupations in fields such as:

science education medical and paramedical fieldssport sciencesocial work.

Human biologyTrinity Prerequisite

‘B’ or a ‘high ‘C’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,

or‘B’ in Course 2 year 10 Science

Biology – ATAR Course provides students with a variety of further studies pathways and careers in:

agriculture, food and marine sciences

environmental rehabilitation, biosecurity, quarantine, eco‐tourism and conservation.

biologyTrinity Prerequisite

B’ or a ‘high ‘C’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,

or‘B’ in Course 2 year 10 Science

University Prerequisites for all science Courses

Can be found in “Tertiary Institutions Service Centre” (tics) web site.

www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc

Possible additional courses on offer in 2016

Aviation - general course earth & environmental science - atar

may be offered if: a viable number of students select the course

SOCIETY

& ENVIRONMENT

SOCIETY and ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT OPTIONS YEAR 11 2016

1.ATAR COURSES Units 1 and 2– Accounting and Finance– Economics– Geography– Politics and Law– Modern History

2.GENERAL COURSES Units 1 and 2– Economics

Pre-requisites- Minimum 55% in Humanities for Semester 1. Accounting and Finance also a C in Course 2 Mathematics.

Economics – need to be able to recognise relationships between variables. No essay writing in the traditional sense but students are required to complete MCQ, analysis of economic data and complete sectionalised extended responses.

Accounting and Finance – need to have a sound mathematical background. Once you have mastered the accounting rules, you need to apply them using realistic data.

Geography – more emphasis on practical application of geographic concepts. Involves field work completed during excursions and camps in both year 11 and 12.

Modern History – Students need to play the role of a detective and assess evidence to make conclusions. Assessment is made up of document analysis and essays.

Politics and Law – An interest in current affairs is useful. Students will be encouraged to keep up to speed with national affairs by watching programs such as Q & A. Ability to write analytically is important.

GENERAL COURSE

Economics – focus is on developing a sound economic literacy with regards issues such as managing credit card debt, superannuation, establishing investment portfolios…

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

2A – 3B PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES OF STUDY

• To attain entrance into UWA, Murdoch or ECU, almost all courses contain little, if any prerequisite subjects other than satisfying English competency.

• The major faculties within each university that contain prerequisites are the Science and engineering faculties which in most cases requires a minimum level of mathematics.

• Reality is, probably 99% of you in this room don’t know what you want to do when you are older and the minority that do will probably change their mind anyway.

COURSE OPTIONS

You do not have to study PE Studies just because you want to become a PE teacher – it’s about studying subjects that will help you maximise your ATAR score and increase the chances of getting into the desired university course!

Many of our previous students are currently studying to be a doctor or lawyer – PE Studies was their best subject after scaling and gave them the opportunity to pursue this career pathway.

PAST RESULTS

• From 2008 - 2014, the average scaled mark for Trinity students studying PE Studies has been 72.4% - that’s 13% above the state average.

• In 2009, Trinity College were ranked as the number 1 school in the state with students filling 8 of the top 11 positions in the state! – Their marks for the course after scaling ranged between 90 – 100%

• In 2011, 2012 and 2014 Trinity College were also ranked as the number 1 school in the state with two students last year ranking in the top 10 students in the state.

• Remember, your goal in the WACE exams is to maximise your score and over the past 7 years, almost 100% of all students who have studied PE Studies have included it as one of their best 4 subjects with over 80% using it as their top subject.

WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES?

THE STUDY OF 5 MAIN AREAS;

1. Biomechanics

2. Sport Psychology

3. Exercise Physiology

4. Motor learning and coaching

5. Functional Anatomy

BIOMECHANICS

• The study of motion and the effects of forces relative to the human body.• Knowledge and understanding of these principles allow us to discover

why certain athletes can jump, throw, run and strike better than other athletes– What is it that allows Tiger Woods to strike the ball better than most golfers? – Why is it that Christiano Ronaldo can kick a ball harder and with more

accuracy than others despite similar physical attributes?

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

• The study of how psychological factors influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.

• Allows athletes to optimise performance by;– Increasing motivation– Improving self confidence and self image– Improving concentration levels– Regulating levels of arousal

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

• Refers to an applied science that describes the body's response and adaptation process to maximise human physical potential.

• In this unit we will investigate;– How the body responds to training – we know we get fitter when we

train hard, but what's happening inside your body to allow this?– The role nutrition plays in athletes preparing and competing in

competition – sports drinks, carbohydrate loading etc

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

– The study of sports, their components of fitness and how we can specifically train to improve speed, agility, strength, power and cardiovascular endurance

– The effects of training at altitude, in the heat and in the cold• How our athletes managed to prepare for the Athens Olympics

MOTOR LEARNING AND COACHING

• In this unit we will investigate;– Different leadership styles– The coaching process– Attributes of an effective coach– The role of feedback– Movement analysis

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY

• In this unit we will investigate;– The structure and function of the human body

• Musculoskeletal system• Respiratory system• Circulatory system

COURSE STRUCTURE

• YEAR 11– 30% practical– 70% theoretical

• YEAR 12– 30% practical

• Preferred school sport that reflects one of the listed options.

– 70% theoreticalPlease note YOU choose your sport to be assessed on in the WACE – this

choice ismade from a list of the following 10 sports;

1. AFL 2. Cricket 3. Volleyball

4. Soccer 5. Hockey 6. Tennis

7. Badminton 8. Netball 9. Touch Football

10. Basketball

WHAT DOORS WILL OPEN????

• Studying Physical Education is not just for those students who think they want to become PE teachers!

• It is also not just for those students who are talented sportsman.• Here is a list of professions where knowledge and understanding in this subject area can

take you;– Physiotherapy – treatment and management of injuries– Exercise Rehabilitation – Designing exercise programs to improve injured peoples rate of

recovery and reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence– Worksite Health Promotion – working for major corporations to improve health and lifestyle

through modifications to diet and exercise habits– Sport and recreation management – player and club manager, development officer– Occupational Health and Safety – Prevention and management, risk analysis– Sport Psychologist – working with sporting clubs to improve performance through modification

of psychological factors– Exercise Physiologist – writing training programs for major sporting clubs– Biomechanist – analysing sporting technique to improve performance for sporting clubs– Professional coach – sporting team– Occupational Therapy – Work specific treatment of injury– Sports Trainer – acute injury management– PE Teacher– Nutritionist – Providing nutritional advise for major sporting teams, research, obesity, training

programmes– Personal Trainer -

Certificate II Sport & Recreation – Outdoor Education

ATAR or CERTIFICATE STUDENTSCaters for both streams

Possible break from the stress. Chance to get hands on experience. External qualifications.

Nationally recognised Something to aim for and look forward to.

Year 11 OEDSailingEnvironments and EcosystemsFirst AidWater RescuesPower boating course

40% Theory & 60% PracticalCompetency based

Competent or Not Competent.

Year 11 Provide equipment for activities Organise and complete daily work activities Respond to emergency situations Apply first aid Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions Develop and update knowledge of the sport, fitness and recreation

industry Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills Follow work health and safety policies Demonstrate snorkelling activities Minimise environmental impact Use and maintain an overnight site Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment Perform basic water rescues

Year 12 Minimise Environmental Impact Apply first aid Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions Work effectively in sport and recreation environments Follow work health and safety policies Demonstrate snorkelling activities Select, set up and maintain a bike Demonstrate off-road cycling skills Demonstrate basic cycling skills Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment Demonstrate simple kayaking skills Perform basic water rescues Use and maintain an overnight site Respond to emergency situations Communicate effectively with others in a sort environment

The Good Stuff!Camp – Dampier

5 Day self reliant camp 1600km North of Perth Leadership and self management assessments

through; Sailing, diving, fishing & beach camping

External Qualification Rec. Skippers Ticket Cert II Sport & Rec Snr First Aid Bronze Medallion

Deep Sea FishingBoatingWater SkiingWakeboardingJet SkiingDiving

Your RST is a legal requirement.

Anyone enjoy;

Year 12 Cert II – Outdoor Recreation

The Wilderness Natural SurroundingsHuman Impact &

SustainabilityOutdoor Leadership

Mountain Biking – CAMP Enjoy the best WA Trails

Open water Paddling

What you’ll achieve by Dec 2017

Cert II – Sport & RecreationCert II – Outdoor RecreationSenior First Aid CertificateRecreational Skipper’s TicketBronze Med.

Why? Where can it leadCert II Sport and Recreation / Outdoor

Recreation Recognised by Dept Education & Training Great on CV for Job applications Demonstrates dedication & work ethic

External instructors – work opportunitiesExcellent lead in course to

Instructor/TeachingHands on ExperienceTravel Opportunities as Instructors

Camp America

Bridging options - TAFE students

IT COURSES

Course Counselling Sessions

• Week 3.1 – 3.5. Counsellor will establish interview time via your son

• Ideal if parent/guardian can attend counselling session

• Prior preparation essential – What subjects? What possible course – are there any subject prerequisites?

KEY FIGURES

Mr Russell Hinks

Career Advisor

Mr Doug Simpson

VET Cordinator

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