year9 2013 information night 2012
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Year 9 (2013)
Subject Information
Night
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Ms Michaela Beard
Year 8 Coordinator
Welcome
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Miss Michaela Beard
Year 8Year Coordinator
OPENING PRAYER
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OPENING PRAYER
God, source of wisdom, bless our daughter as she moves towards a new future, smooth her path and let her see new possibilities.
Gift her with an open mind and enthusiasm for learning as she makes the transition to Stage 5 of her educational journey.
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OPENING PRAYER
Jesus, our brother, you embraced life fully each day, aware of yourself and your need of God’s blessing.
Be with us that we will choose our subjects wisely and move into Year 9 with renewed energy and passion for our learning. Empower us to be responsible 21st century learners.
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OPENING PRAYER
St Angela Merici ~ Pray for us
St Ursula ~ Pray for us
Amen
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Tonight’s Agenda
Principal’s Address Ms Anne AndersonCollege Principal
Stage 5 CurriculumMrs Connie FrinoTeaching and Learning Coordinator
Stage 5 Mathematics Pathways Mrs Evelyn ZaczekMathematics Coordinator
The Subject Selection Process Mrs Kath MacDougalCurriculum Administrator
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Principal’s Address
Ms Anne Anderson
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Expectations1. Be committed to your learning
2. Add something to the community
3. Live the Ursuline values of “Unity” and “Action”
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Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Mrs Connie Frino
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Record of School Achievement(RoSA)
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The RoSA will:
Provide an ongoing, cumulative record for students until they leave school.
Report results of moderated, school-based assessment in the form of grades.
Teachers use the Course Performance Descriptors to determine an A – E grade at the end of Year 10.
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The RoSA will:
Introduce optional, online literacy and numeracy tests for school leavers.
Provide the opportunity for students to incorporate extra-curricular achievements.
Be available to ALL eligible students upon the completion of their schooling.
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
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Curriculum RequirementsSTAGE 4 STAGE 5
YEARS 7/8 YEARS 9/10Catholic Studies Catholic Studies
English English
Mathematics Mathematics
Science Science
PD/H/PE PD/H/PE
History, Geography Australian History, Geography
Language Elective 1 (200hr)
Technology Elective 2 (200hr) OR
Elective 2 / 3 (100hr each) Music, Visual Arts
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Elective Courses
Human Society and Its Environment
Commerce
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FoodTechnology
Design and Technology
Textiles Technology
Information andSoftware Technology
Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)
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Drama
Visual Arts
Creative and Performing Arts
Music
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Languages Other Than English
Japanese
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Choosing ElectivesWhat do I want to
learn about?
What am I good at?
What do I enjoy?
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Ensuring Success
Success is related to: Realistic goals Using lesson time wisely Completing all class work A consistent and well paced
study program Recognising the importance of
assessment
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Mathematics Coordinator
Mrs Evelyn Zaczek
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Mathematics
Stage 5Year 9 and 10
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Stage 5
5.1 5.1/5.2
5.2/5.3
Year 9 and 10
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5.1 Level
Basic level
School Certificate set at this level but only assesses the Working Mathematically component
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5.1/5.2 Level
Middle level Covers all of 5.1 topics Working at a faster pace
than 5.1 Additional topics studied
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5.2/5.3 Level Advance level Assumed knowledge of 5.1
work Covers all 5.2 topics Covers 5.3 topics necessary for
Year 11/12 Mathematics and Extension courses
Must achieve a high standard in Year 8 to be offered a position in 5.2/5.3 level
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Class Allocation
Students will be placed in classes according to their achievements at the end of Year 8
This includes classwork and performance in exams
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Stage 6Mathematics Courses
Years 11 and 12
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5.1/5.2
GeneralMathemati
cs
Stage 6 pathwayfor 5.1/5.2 students
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General Mathematics
Algebra Measurement Data Analysis Probability Financial Mathematics
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Stage 6 pathwaysfor 5.2/5.3 students
5.2/5.3
GeneralMathematics
MathematicsMathematicsExtension 1
MathematicsExtension 2
(Year 12 course only)
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Curriculum Administrator
Mrs Kathleen MacDougal
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