Year 10 Parent/Carer Information Session

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Presenter:Mr Nathan Shonhan

Deputy Principal

Acknowledgement of Country

Presenter:Mr Nathan Shonhan

Deputy Principal

I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands from which we meet on, and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Year 10 Parent/Carer Information Session

AGENDA:

1. Who are the Senior Schooling team?

2. What does 2021 look like for your child?

3. What’s happening this term?

4. Question and Answer Time.Presenter:

Mr Nathan ShonhanDeputy Principal

Welcome

• Thank you for choosing Woodridge High!

• Aim of this session.

• Every student succeeding!

Senior Schooling TeamRole Name

Principal Mrs Kathleen Janecek

Deputy Principal – Senior Schooling Mr Nathan Shonhan

Head of Department – Year 10 Mrs Ronnie Jukic

Head of Department – Senior Schooling Mrs Kim Tonges

Year 10 Coordinator Mrs Sarah Coutts

Guidance Officer (Year 10) Mrs Nicola Swayne

Guidance Officer (Year 11) Mrs Jess Reilly

Youth Support Coordinator Mrs Jo Legg

Industry Liaison Officer Mrs Di Dunkley

Learn more about our support services here:https://woodridgeshs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/student-services-and-support-programs

What does 2021 look like for your child?

Overview:

• Pathway Options

• Senior School Expectations

• The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

• Assessment in the QCE system

• The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)

• Where to go for advice and help

Pathway Options…

Years 7-10

Australian Curriculum

Years 11 & 12

QCE system

University bound

ATAR:

1. Best 5 General Subjects

2. Best 4 General Subjects + 1 Applied or 1 VET Cert III/IV/Diploma

Personalised Pathway

- Mix of General & Applied Subjects

- VET Certificate Courses

- Apprenticeship or Traineeship

- TAFE Programs

Work or Vocational Pathway

Pathway Options…

Remember when thinking pathways:

• Not every student’s pathway will be the same

• One pathway is not right or wrong, but suited to the individual student

• The industry, educational and training landscapes are constantly changing

• There are multiple pathways to achieve a career goal

• Post schooling destinations are specific to the career goals of each student ie University, TAFE, employment.

Pathway Options…

Apprenticeships and Traineeships:

• School-based or Full-time options.

• Available to every student.

• Must meet a minimum academic and behaviour expectation (school-based).

• Interviewed by ILO for readiness for workforce.

See Mrs Di Dunkley for more information.

Senior School Expectations

100% of students graduate at the end of Year 12 with a QCE or QCIA.

QCE = Queensland Certificate of Education

QCIA = Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement

Senior School Expectations

Study

- Several tutorials and homework club options available to attend.

- All students should complete between 10 - 15 hours of personal study a week.

Behaviour

- Student Code of Conduct 2021 must be complied with at all times.

- PB4L – positive celebrations and reinforcement.

- The full and correct uniform must be worn at all times (including going to and from school).

Attendance

- 95% minimum attendance.

- Every minute, every lesson, every day.

- Medical certificates must be provided for missed assessment.

Academic Progress

- Year Level Head of Department tracks each student’s performance.

- Student’s may be expected to follow an academic success plan to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Queensland’s Senior School qualification is:

Internationally recognised

Achievement based

Flexible ― letting you choose what, where

and when you study.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)

Assessment in the QCE system…

General Subjects:

- 3 internal assessments and 1 external assessment

Applied Subjects:

- 4 internal assessments

Essential English and Essential Mathematics:

- 3 internal assessments and 1 common internal assessment

VET Certificates and Diplomas:

- Individualised assessments to collect evidence against each unit of competency

University pathway…

Those wishing to pursue an academically rigorous university pathway must meet the following prerequisites:

Minimum of B in all Year 10 subjects;

Where this hasn’t been met, a SETP and pathway review may occur.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

• The ATAR is a fine grain rank order of students between 0.00 and 99.95.

• QTAC will calculate ATARs based on:• Students best 5 General subjectsOR• Student’s best results in 4 General subjects + Applied

subject or VET course.

• In addition, an English subject must be studied to be ATAR eligible.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

What do you need to know for students wishing to go to university:

1. Subjects they can study to become ATAR eligible.

2. How the ATAR is calculated.

3. QTAC applications (done in September of Year 12).

4. University entry requirements and scholarships.

Diploma Courses

There are a range of Diploma Courses available for our students to study while at school.

Did you know – a Diploma course can assist a student in gaining entry in to university!

For more information see Mrs Di Dunkley (Industry Liaison Officer)

Where to go for advice…

University Guidance - Guidance Officer:

TAFE, Diploma, SAT guidance/assistance - Industry Liaison Officer:

Transition to work - Youth Support Coordinator:

General Pathway Assistance - Year Level Head of Department:

Mrs Ronnie Jukic

Mrs Nicola Swayne

Mrs Jess Reilly

Mrs Di Dunkley

Mrs Jo Legg

Mrs Kim Tonges

What’s happening this term?

Overview:

• Year 10 Parent/Carer Information Session

• Senior Subject and Careers Virtual Expo

• Connecting With Careers (CWC) Interviews

• Senior Education and Training Plan (SETP) Interviews

• Year 11 & 12 Subject Selection.

Senior Subject and

Careers Virtual Expo

19 August

Connecting With Careers

(CWC) Interviews

3 September

Parents/carers and students are only required to

attend their virtual 20 minute interview that day.

Bookings are required via this

link: https://tinyurl.com/y5vkofwh

- Interview with your student’s Connect teacher.

- Discussions around strengths, opportunities

and career pathway conversations.

- Attend from the comfort of your own home via

Blackboard Collaborate (Ultra) (same platform

as students use for classes and as the subject

expo!).

Senior Education and Training Plan

(SETP) Interviews

15-18 SeptemberAll Year 10 parents/carers must book an

appointment via SOBS (information will be

emailed to you).

- Interview with a member of admin.

- Completion of the SETP.

- Completion of Year 11 & 12 Subject Selection.

- Face-to-Face (COVID-19 guidelines pending).

What is SETP?

Overview:

State Schools ensure that students develop a Senior Education and Training Plan (SETP), in partnership with their parents.

The SETP maps out a plan of action to put students on track for success in Senior Secondary, Post-School Education and Work.

Year 11 & 12 Subject Selection

- Subject Selection Handbook- Issued to student’s during CWC week.- Electronically available on website after CWC.

- All currently enrolled Year 10 students must complete a Subject Selection form by end of this Term.

- Who can help you and your student?- Guidance Officers, Year Coordinators, Heads of Department, Subject Teachers,

Connect Teachers, a wide range of our support staff, and your SETP Interviewer.

Summary of what’s happening this term

• Senior Subject and Careers Virtual Expo 19 August, 3:00pm

• Connecting With Careers (CWC) Interviews 3 September, book an interview online (SOBS)

• Senior Education and Training Plan (SETP) Interviews 15-18 September, book an interview online (SOBS)

• Year 11 & 12 Subject Selection Due by end of term (during SETP interview)

In Summary…

• Who is here to help you and your child.

• What does 2021 look like…. So many pathways…

• What do I need to do to set my child up for success in 2021?