Now we are seniors!

Learning PartnershipLearning Partnership

StudentStudent

TeachersTeachers Family/GuardianFamily/Guardian

At MARSDEN we At MARSDEN we CARECARECo operateCo operateAchieveAchieveRespectRespectEngageEngage

Why are you here?????Why are you here?????To get an HSC?????To get an HSC?????

To get an ATAR for uni?????To get an ATAR for uni?????

To get into a good TAFE course?????To get into a good TAFE course?????

To get a job/apprenticeship?????To get a job/apprenticeship?????

Because my family said I have to???Because my family said I have to???

Where are you going?

Set Goals – uniTAFEworkimprove to 2nd rank in mathsbeat Alex in PDHPE

Arrange an interview with the careers adviser

Important Dates - 2011 Exams Important Dates - 2011 Exams

Mon 14 May Half Yearly Exams commenceMon 14 May Half Yearly Exams commence

Mon 10 Sept Yearly Exams commenceMon 10 Sept Yearly Exams commence

Dates subject to change with noticeDates subject to change with notice

Engage in schoolEngage in schoolBe on time EVERY morningBe on time EVERY morning

Be on time to EVERY classBe on time to EVERY class

ALWAYS use your study time in the ALWAYS use your study time in the librarylibrary

ALWAYS listen and learn in classALWAYS listen and learn in class

Make appointments outside school Make appointments outside school timetime

Be organisedBe organised

Time ManagementTime ManagementStudy timetableStudy timetableStay up-to-date with all workStay up-to-date with all workInstigate a folder systemInstigate a folder systemMake summaries at the end of Make summaries at the end of

each topiceach topicUse the school diaryUse the school diary

Study EnvironmentStudy EnvironmentDedicated spaceDedicated spaceDeskDeskLightLightNoticeboardNoticeboardStudy timetableStudy timetableQuietQuiet

Active learningActive learning

Test yourself (or get someone else to Test yourself (or get someone else to do it)do it)

Teach or explain it to someone elseTeach or explain it to someone elseMake flashcardsMake flashcardsUse mindmapsUse mindmapsMake question and answer tapes Make question and answer tapes

(use your iPod)(use your iPod)

RevisionRevision Find out how you study bestFind out how you study best

Make summaries after each topicMake summaries after each topic

Practice essay writing/exam questionsPractice essay writing/exam questions

Focus on answering the questionFocus on answering the question

Read sample answersRead sample answers

Do past papers under exam conditionsDo past papers under exam conditions

Part time workIn year 11 ……………………

students wanting to go to university after school

should not work more than 8 hours per weekweekends preferredshould consider not working for Yr 12.

students wanting to go to TAFE after school

should not work more than 12 hours per weekweekends preferredshould continue working in Yr 12 but cut back to less than 8 hours.

Stress ReliefStress Relief

Quality sleep Quality sleep remove negative thoughtsremove negative thoughts

Sport & Exercise Sport & Exercise burn off stress, burn off stress, ++endorphinsendorphins

Healthy foodHealthy food X X caffeine & sugar caffeine & sugar √√ drink water drink water

Leisure Time Leisure Time go out, see your friendsgo out, see your friends

Manage your exams Manage your exams be prepared.be prepared.

NB:Endorphins make you feel good and boost your immune system.NB:Endorphins make you feel good and boost your immune system.

MHS Assessment PolicyMHS Assessment Policy

Assessment BookAssessment Book

Each subject lists:Each subject lists:

Task typeTask type Due dateDue date Course component assessedCourse component assessed Weighting of each task.Weighting of each task.

Dates in the Assessment booklet are subject to Dates in the Assessment booklet are subject to change if notified by the teacherchange if notified by the teacher

For every assessment taskEngage in healthy competition with friends

Complete tasks ahead of schedule to allow for reflection

Ask teachers to check your work

Back up computer work on a thumb drive

Hand it in on time.

N Awards

May be issued if a student ………

does not hand in an assessment task on the due date does not attend an examination makes a non serious attempt at a task is not meeting course outcomes.

The student will have 2 weeks to finish the task after the N warning has been issued. No marks can be awarded if an assessment is handed in late without a doctors certificate.

Assessment PolicyAssessment PolicySchool based assessmentSchool based assessment

Missed assessment tasks - with good Missed assessment tasks - with good reason eg Dr Certificate -estimate or reason eg Dr Certificate -estimate or substitute task may be issued.substitute task may be issued.

Receipt slipsReceipt slips Unfair advantageUnfair advantage Proven dishonestyProven dishonesty Special provisionsSpecial provisions Unsatisfactory ‘U’ determinations.Unsatisfactory ‘U’ determinations.

Calculation of the ATARCalculation of the ATAR

best 10 unitsbest 10 unitsmust include 2 units of Englishmust include 2 units of English influenced by school rank and HSC influenced by school rank and HSC

examexam

(Except VET courses 100% exam)(Except VET courses 100% exam)

Bonus points

Universities will give up to 5 bonus points towards a course if you have achieved excellent results in a subject(s) relevant to the course you intend to study.

For more information see the Marsden High School website

Plan your marksPlan your marksJamesJames LeeLee

UnitsUnits HSC Marks HSC Marks HSC Marks HSC Marks

/100/100 /100/100

BiologyBiology 2 2 70 70 8080

Bus Studies 2Bus Studies 2 70 70 8080

English AdvEnglish Adv 2 2 70 70 8080

Mathematics 2Mathematics 2 70 70 8080

Mod History 2Mod History 2 70 70 8080 Visual ArtsVisual Arts 2 2 70 70 8080

ATARATAR 59.0559.05 82.25 82.25

Destinations of MHS studentsDestinations of MHS students

Traditionally:Traditionally:

about 50% enter uni about 50% enter uni (statewide 30%)(statewide 30%)

about 35% enter TAFE about 35% enter TAFE (statewide 25%)(statewide 25%)

about 10% go directly to work or about 10% go directly to work or apprenticeshipsapprenticeships

about 5% go overseasabout 5% go overseas

Tertiary coursesTertiary courses

C’wealth Supported StudentC’wealth Supported Student $0-$4,355 per year for National Priorities: Maths, Science $0-$4,355 per year for National Priorities: Maths, Science

and Statistics.and Statistics.

$0-$5,442 per year for Arts, Education, Humanities, $0-$5,442 per year for Arts, Education, Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Nursing, Visual & Performing Arts.Nursing, Visual & Performing Arts.

$0-$7,756 per year for Computing, Health, Agriculture, $0-$7,756 per year for Computing, Health, Agriculture, Built Environment, Surveying and Engineering. Built Environment, Surveying and Engineering.

$0-$9,080 per year for Accounting, Administration, $0-$9,080 per year for Accounting, Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Commerce, Economics, Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.Veterinary Science.

Census dates for payment Census dates for payment Semester 1 - 31 March Semester 1 - 31 March Semester 2 - 31 AugustSemester 2 - 31 August

(20% discount for up front payment)(20% discount for up front payment)

International StudentsInternational Students up to approx $34,000 per year for Arts, Education, Nursing, up to approx $34,000 per year for Arts, Education, Nursing,

Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Visual & Performing Arts.Languages, Visual & Performing Arts.

up to approx $35,000 per year for Maths, Accounting, Commerce, up to approx $35,000 per year for Maths, Accounting, Commerce, Administration, Statistics, Computing, Health, Agriculture, Built Administration, Statistics, Computing, Health, Agriculture, Built Environment, Science, Surveying, Engineering and Economics. Environment, Science, Surveying, Engineering and Economics.

up to approx $44,000 per year for Law, Medicine, Dentistry and up to approx $44,000 per year for Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.Veterinary Science.

NB: Not all university courses are open to International students. NB: Not all university courses are open to International students. Prices are approximate as they vary across universities.Prices are approximate as they vary across universities.

Student Learning EntitlementStudent Learning Entitlement

All Australian citizens, New Zealand All Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent visas will receive a permanent visas will receive a

SLE SLE

equivalent to 7 years full time study equivalent to 7 years full time study

in a Commonwealth supported place. in a Commonwealth supported place.

Financial AssistanceFinancial Assistance Institution Equity ScholarshipsInstitution Equity Scholarships

For students who do not receive Centrelink For students who do not receive Centrelink payments but can show financial hardshippayments but can show financial hardship

Student Start up ScholarshipsStudent Start up ScholarshipsPaid directly by Centrelink to eligible students no Paid directly by Centrelink to eligible students no

need to applyneed to apply

See the UAC book or website for more informationSee the UAC book or website for more information

Educational Access Scheme Educational Access Scheme

Extra marks for:Extra marks for:

Disrupted schoolingDisrupted schoolingFamily circumstancesFamily circumstancesIllnessIllnessYouth Allowance.Youth Allowance.

Make someone at the school aware of your Make someone at the school aware of your circumstances as soon as possible, and start circumstances as soon as possible, and start collecting evidence.collecting evidence.

How can I prepare for uni?How can I prepare for uni?

study hard to maximize study hard to maximize choicechoice

know what ATAR I need know what ATAR I need be prepared for special be prepared for special

entry requirements entry requirements investigate scholarshipsinvestigate scholarshipsattend Open Days.attend Open Days.

Applying to TAFEApplying to TAFE

TAFE Application Form TAFE Application Form

2012 Fees and Charges 2012 Fees and Charges (pa)(pa)

Certificate IV $984 Certificate IV $984

Diploma $1308Diploma $1308

Advanced Diploma $1570Advanced Diploma $1570

All course are $53 for those receiving govt assistanceAll course are $53 for those receiving govt assistance

What should I do now?What should I do now?For TAFEFor TAFE – –

investigate options investigate options

seek casual work in your area of seek casual work in your area of interest interest

enrol in a TVET course in 2013enrol in a TVET course in 2013

talk to people in the field.talk to people in the field.

What should I do now?What should I do now?

For Work

make contactsseek casual work in your area of interest

let people know you will be looking for work.

TimelinesTimelines

University preferences - end Sept University preferences - end Sept

High demand TAFE applications - end High demand TAFE applications - end Oct. Oct.

Useful websitesUseful websitesUAC UAC www.uac.edu.au

TAFE TAFE www.tafensw.edu.au

NSW Board of Studies NSW Board of Studies http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

HSC On Line HSC On Line www.csu.hsconline.edu.au

McDonalds Maths tutoring McDonalds Maths tutoring mcdonalds.com.au/about-us/students-and-mcdonalds.com.au/about-us/students-and-teachersteachers

Further SupportFurther Support

Year Adviser – Ms HowesYear Adviser – Ms HowesDeputy Year 11 – Ms PaczkowskiDeputy Year 11 – Ms PaczkowskiSchool Counsellor – Ms VivSchool Counsellor – Ms VivCareers Advisers – Ms Symons, Ms HartCareers Advisers – Ms Symons, Ms HartSubject teachersSubject teachers

QuestionsQuestions………………………………

Please note that all dates Please note that all dates and fees in this and fees in this presentation are correct presentation are correct at the time of at the time of presentation but are presentation but are subject to change by the subject to change by the governing authority.governing authority.