prayer welcome / introductions tonight’s program

St Joseph’s Catholic College

Year 12 2015 Information Night

Agenda

• Prayer• Welcome / Introductions • Tonight’s program

Prayer19th Century English writer John Ruskin wrote: The entire object of true education is to make people not merely to do the right thingsbut to enjoy them;not merely industrious;but to love industry;not merely learned;but to love knowledge;not merely pure;but to love purity;not merely just,but to hunger and thirst after justice.

PrayerWhat will they do next?The end of secondary school.Commencement.The beginning of the next stage.What will it be? Seniors preparing to graduate.It is time for them to decide.What will they do next? God who is present alwaysto love and comfort us through every ending,to love and to lead us into every beginning,you know their hearts and minds;you know their abilities and needs.Guide them in this time of transition.

PrayerSome are ready and eager to go on their way to further study, Some will enter the work force.Others will sign up for the Defence Forces.Some will be apprentices learning a skilled trade.Some have the luxury of a gap year.Others face the necessity of work to pay for tuition. Some know what they want to do and are ready to do it.Others don’t know and need time set aside to figure it out. 

God who is present always,Guide these seniors, as they decide what to do next.Guide them through their ending of secondary school.

To have high but realistic expectations of their talents.Guide them into the beginning of their futures,Wherever and whatever they may be.Guide them in and through this time of transition.Amen.

Our Vision

A dynamic Christ-centred community of learnersnurturing holistic development through

Agenda

• Prayer• Welcome / Introductions • Tonight’s program

Agenda

• Prayer• Welcome / Introductions • Tonight’s program

Program

• Principal Address• Highlights of 2014• Recap: How do I get an NTCET?• Senior Subject Choices• Expectations at Stage 2• Careers Pathways• SACE Student Portal• Questions • Individual counselling• •

Recap: How do I get the NTCET?

Completing the NTCETStage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2

10 10 10 10 10

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10 10

10 10

10 10 10 10 10

10 10 10 10 10

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Personal Learning Plan

10 Credits

Literacy from a range of English subjects

20 Credits

Numeracy from a range of Maths subjects

10 Credits

Subjects and courses from a wide range of options 100 Credits

(Electives)

Subjects and courses from a wide range of options 60 Credits

(Compulsory) (Compulsory)

NTCET PatternA total of 200 credits must be achieved to receive the NTCET

Each Semester length subject is worth 10 credits

A total of 140 credits must receive a ‘C’ grade or better across Stage 1 and 2

All of the subjects in the COMPULSORY sections of Stage 1 must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better to meet these requirements (PLP, Literacy, Numeracy)

A further 60 credits must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better at Stage 2

A further 40 credits of ‘Free Choice’ must achieve a ‘C’ grade over Stage 1 and 2

Course RecognitionOther courses can be recognised in the NTCET

e.g. VET qualifications, Community Learning

VET units can be used in the ‘Free Choice’ subject areas

Competencies from a MAXIMUM of two Certificate I qualifications can be used towards the NTCET

A nominal 70 hours of VET will earn 10 credits

SATAC Entry To be eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)

90 credits must be completed at Stage 2 of which 60 must be from Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS)

All but Stage 2 Community Studies, one version of the Research Project and modified subjects are TAS (Tertiary Admission Subjects) subjects

For university entrance, students require NTCET At least 90 credits of study in TAS and Recognised Studies at

Stage 2

Example of NTCET Pattern

Personal Learning Plan

Biology Biology English Communications

English / Literacy  History Workplace Practices

Mathematical Applications

English / Literacy HistoryCommunity

StudiesIntegrated Learning

Mathematics / Numeracy

Mathematics / Numeracy

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

(Electives) (Compulsory)

Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2(Compulsory)

Example of NTCET - ATAR Eligible

Personal Learning Plan(Yr 10)

A10

Chemistry(Yr 11)

B10

Chemistry(Yr 11)

B10

English Communications(Yr 12)

20

English(Yr 11)

B10

Biology (Yr 11)

C10

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

10

Mathematical Applications(Yr 12)

20

English(Yr 11)

B10

Biology(Yr 11)

B10

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

10

Biology(Yr 12)

20

Mathematics(Yr 11)

C10

Mathematics(Yr 11)

B10

Cert III Christian Ministry & Theology

10

Chemistry(Yr 12)

20

(Electives) (Compulsory)

Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2(Compulsory)

Example of NTCET with VET

Personal Learning Plan(Yr 10)

A10

Cert II Agriculture(Yr 11)

10

Cert II Agriculture(Yr 11)

10

English Communications(Yr 12)

20

English(Yr 11)

B10

Cert II Agriculture(Yr 11)

10

Cert III Christian Ministry & TheologySuccessfully completed

10

Mathematical Applications(Yr 12)

20

English(Yr 11)

B10

Cert II Agriculture(Yr 11)

10

Cert III Christian Ministry & TheologySuccessfully completed

10

Cert III Agriculture(Yr 12)Successfully completed

20

Mathematics(Yr 11)

C10

Mathematics(Yr 11)

B10

Cert III Christian Ministry & TheologySuccessfully completed

10

Cert III Agriculture(Yr 12)Successfully completed

20

(Electives) (Compulsory)

Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2(Compulsory)

Senior Subject ChoiceMark Pickham

Stage 2 SubjectsStudents study 5 full year subjectsCompulsory:

Certificate III Christian Ministry & Theology

ElectivesStudents may choose the other 4 subjects2 electives must be Stage 2 subjectsFor University Entrance (ATAR) students need

to complete 4 full year Stage 2 subjects and another semester of study at Stage 2 level

Subject Choices9 Learning Areas in NTCET/SACE

ArtsBusiness, Enterprise and TechnologyCross DisciplinaryEnglishHealth and Physical EducationHumanities and Social SciencesLanguagesMathematicsScience

Delivery?In house subjects – delivered at St Joseph’s

College

Northern Territory Open Education Centre (NTOEC)

Subjects studied / offered at St Joseph’s 2014/15

English English Pathways (NTOEC) Mathematics Numeracy (NTOEC) Certificate III CMT PLP Biology Chemistry History Physics (NTOEC) Scientific Studies (NTOEC) Physical Education Community Studies Workplace Practices (NTOEC) Music Workshop (NTOEC) Others from NTOEC

Stage 1 Stage 2• English Communications• English Pathways (NTOEC)• Mathematics Applications• Certificate III CMT• Biology • Chemistry• Physics (NTOEC)• Physical Education• History• Integrated Studies• Work place Practices

(NTOEC)• Music Workshop (NTOEC)• Others from NTOEC

VETiSCharles Darwin University offers Certificate I-III courses Most courses will be run in two week blocks at the end of

Terms 1-3Courses offered in 2014 are;

Cert I Agrifoods Cert I Automotive (Vocational Preparation) Cert I Hospitality Cert II Automotive (Vocational Preparation) Cert II Business Cert II Construction Pathways Cert II Rural Operations Cert III Children’s Services Cert III Christian Ministry and Theology

These courses can go towards the NTCET

Expectations of Students at Stage 2Mark Pickham

Work / School Balance

YearHome Study Hours per Session

Sessions per week

12 2 – 3 5 or 6

• 33 Weeks!!!• Students work hard at school – strong work ethic• Students have to complete study at home• Students need ‘down time’• Work commitments need to be realistic ‘rule of thumb’ is 10 hours per week!• Work can be exhausting• We will support you

CareersTracy Lefevre

Future Careers counselling service The Vision: To have a dedicated Careers room where

information on pathways, universities, job guides, careers, etc. will be available for students to access.

A qualified Careers Practitioner will be on hand to answer questions, assist in research and provide career guidance.

Assistance with resume writing, e-portfolios, cover letters, job applications.

SACE Student Portal

SACE Student Portal

Monitor progressLinks Page

Where to from here?Student Counselling with parent (book in

tonight) collect selection formOther subjects will be taken through NTOEC

Think carefullyConsult widelySelect wisely

Subject choices must be submitted by Friday, Week 8 of Term 3

Questions?

Remember in 2015 you have only 32 weeks of

schooling to go!!!!

Thankyou

for coming

Completing the NTCETStage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2

10 10 10 10 10

10

10 10

10 10

10 10 10 10 10

10 10 10 10 10

.

Personal Learning Plan

10 Credits

Literacy from a range of English subjects

20 Credits

Numeracy from a range of Maths subjects

10 Credits

Subjects and courses from a wide range of options 100 Credits

(Electives)

Subjects and courses from a wide range of options 60 Credits

(Compulsory) (Compulsory)

Areas of Study and Learning

Personal Learning Plan

10 10 10 20

English/Literacy

1010 10 20

English /Literacy

1010 10 20

Mathematics /Numeracy

1010 10 10 10

(Electives) (Compulsory)

Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2(Compulsory)

Bishop Eugene asks, ‘that all students in Catholic schools develop an understanding and acceptance of Catholic teachings, values and practices and

the following of the Person of Christ.’3.5 Sharers of the Vision

Accordingly, students from Transition through to Year 10 have access to the Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum –

Journey in Faith.This is accompanied by the Human Sexuality Programme

Made in the Image of God.

Religious Education lessons are programmed from these documents and integrated where possible to bring about

authentic learning.

Agenda

• Prayer• Welcome / Introductions • Tonight’s program