your friendly year advisers’ quick guide to the senior campus...classroom and most importantly to...

Your Friendly Year Advisers’

Quick Guide

to the Senior Campus

Year 11 2019

Transition Week

What do your Year Advisers do?

Your Year Advisers are like surrogate parents for your year group, accep ng

responsibility for your learning and welfare while at school. We work closely with

the school's student services team and your classroom teachers to make sure you

are coping with the workload and trying your best. We are here to support you

and your parents should you need to discuss any problems or issues. We also get

to help you with the fun stuff like The Sydney Experience, the Formal and

celebra on prepara ons.

Who’s Who???

Principal Brad Germon (relieving)

Deputy Principal Greg Glanville (relieving)

Counsellor Fern Champion / Vanessa Thompson

Year Advisers Dave Mar n and Wendy Orman

Librarian Sonya Langelaar

Technology Nick Wisemantel and Garry Stokes

Careers Adviser Pauline Webber (relieving)

Student Services Lee Ralston

Aboriginal Contact Kim Morris, Mason Ping

Girls Adviser Marion Johnson

LAST / Disability Provisions Jann Smith

Your Teachers

English / Drama ‐ Deborah Carrall (Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

English Advanced

English Extension 1 and 2

English Standard

English Studies

Drama

CLASS TEACHERS

Casey Andersen

Cate Dunn

Alan Groth

Marion Johnson

Jann Smith

Matt Horne

Mathematics / Science ‐ Matt Avery (Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

Mathematics Standard

Mathematics Advanced

Mathematics Extension 1 and 2

Biology

Chemistry

Earth & Environmental Science

Investigating Science

Physics

Marine Studies

Science Extension

CLASS TEACHERS

Linda Elliott

Melissa Horne

Wendy Orman

Don Robertson

• Annette Sanders

Mario Schumacher

Scott Waring

HSIE ‐ Kim Morris (Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

Aboriginal Studies

Ancient History

Modern History

History Extension

Geography

Business Studies

Economics

Legal Studies

Society & Culture

CLASS TEACHERS

Lynn Graham

Jenny Summers

Matt Horne

David Martin

Jann Smith

Anthony Thomas

PD / H / PE ‐ Deb Cougle (Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

Dance

PD / H / PE

Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation (SLR)

CLASS TEACHERS

Leisa Beavis

Brian Belic

Tom Freeman

Gemma Lawton

Creative and Performing Arts / Languages ‐ Geoff Pelley (relieving Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

Music 1

Photography, Video and Digital Imaging

Visual Arts

French Beginners

Spanish Beginners

Japanese Beginners

CLASS TEACHERS

Melissa Laurantus

Frances Martin

Narelle Richardson

TAS ‐ Nick Wisemantel (Head Teacher)

SUBJECTS

Community & Family Studies (CAFS)

Design & Technology

Engineering Studies

Food Technology

Industrial Technology ‐ Metal

Industrial Technology ‐ Timber

Software Design & Development

Textiles & Design

Information Processes and Technology (IPT)

CLASS TEACHERS

Ann Belcher

Greg Glanville

David Lewers

Tania Morton

Lee Ralston

Garry Stokes

Greg Webber

VET ‐ Greg Glanville (Head Teacher) (C, M, IDT, F)

SUBJECTS

Construction (C)

Furniture Making (F)

Hospitality (H)

Information & Digital Technology (IDT)

Metals & Engineering (M)

Work Studies (WS)

CLASS TEACHERS

Ann Belcher (H)

Pauline Webber (WS)

David Lewers (C M F)

Hannah Beattie (H)

Tania Morton (H)

Lee Ralston (H)

Greg Webber (C M)

Nick Wisemantel (M C)

What is the Adult Learning and Working

Environment (ALWE)?

There are many elements to a genuine adult learning and working environment,

as illustrated in the model below.

The heart of the Adult Learning and Working Environment (ALWE) at Great Lakes

College Senior Campus is the concept of Quality Relationships, based on mutual

respect, developed and nurtured between students, staff and parents/carers.

Where to go for help

Disability Provisions

If you have a diagnosed disability or feel that you might require extra support when completing exams and assessment tasks, have a chat to Jann Smith in the English faculty.

Depression, Stress & Anxiety

It is very common for students to suffer from stress, anxiety & depression during Year 11 and 12. Don’t suffer in silence. Talk to your Head Teacher Student Services (Lee Ralston), your Year Advisers (Wendy and Dave), the School Counsellors or your teachers if you have any concerns. We are all here to help.

Struggling to keep up / falling behind / help with assignments

Talk to your teachers about tutorial times and help at lunch times and during your study periods. Your friendly Year Advisers can also help you to organise this. Come and have a chat.

Career advice, subject choices, university information

Your Careers Adviser Janelle Evans is the best person to talk to. Her office is in the foyer of the library. Make an appointment or just drop by. Janelle is also available to meet with your parents. Just ask.

Financial assistance

If you are having serious financial difficulties in paying for course fees, excursions etc, have a confidential chat to your Deputy Principal Brad Germon. He can help you to set up a payment plan and possibly help out with some of the cost.

Opportunities

Excursions

You will be offered the chance to go on a range of excursions. These excursions are a valuable method of gaining a greater understanding of your course content. Your participation is recommended and in some cases is mandatory.

Year 11 Sydney Experience

A 4 day trip to Sydney in December to participate in programs and courses that will support your preparation for the HSC. This excursion helps you to strengthen friendships, get to know your teachers outside of the classroom and most importantly to have fun. Approximate cost is $450. This excursion covers some of the mandatory topics of the HSC program.

SRC & Leadership Opportunities

The Senior Campus has a very strong tradition of student leadership, giving students the opportunity to have their voice heard on how they would like the school to run. All students are encouraged to get involved with the SRC. If you have any questions about the SRC, see Hannah Beattie MC demountable.

The Formal

One last hurrah – A committee of your peers will get together in Term 2 of your final year to plan the format for your celebration. All students are welcome to join this committee. Your Year Advisers will assist with the paperwork and logistics but it is largely up to the student body (within certain limits) to determine how you will celebrate the end of your school career.

Year 12 Jumper

As you begin Year 12 you will be asked to vote on a range of jumper / jacket designs that will individualise your year group. Opportunities to work on the jumper design committee will emerge in early Term 4 2019. Your Year Advisers will assist with paperwork and the logistics of the process.

Important Information

Attendance

Your attendance is marked every lesson and stored electronically. You are expected to have a minimum attendance rate of 95%. This means that of the 200 school days each year you must attend at least 190 of them and you must attend all timetabled lessons on the days you are present at school. If you are absent, an explanation is required from a parent / caregiver. If you are having problems with extended absences, get help early.

Assessment Task Submissions

To make them easy to identify, all your assessment tasks will be given to you on gold paper and they will contain all the submission details you need to know. Hand in all assessment tasks, unless otherwise stated by your teacher, through the assessment tasks post box in the print room opposite the staff rooms before 9am sharp on the due date. They will need to have a blue cover sheet on them which you can get from the print room or from the Senior Campus website. (http://www.glcsenior‐h.schools.nsw.gov.au/forms‐and‐letters/assessment‐forms). The cover sheet must have your student number and course on it. Late assessment tasks, without a good reason, will attract a zero mark. You will be given an ‘Assessment Policy’, please refer to it and make yourself familiar with it.

Major Projects

Be aware that the following courses feature a Major project during Year 12. Major projects are just really big assignments that you will work on for most of the specific course. Major projects cannot be completed at the last minute and require consistent effort throughout the entire year in order to complete them on time.

Art – Visual Arts Project Diary (VAPD) plus body

of work.

Design & Technology – Major Design Project

(MDP)

Tex les – Major Project

Industrial Technology – Major Project

Extension 2 English – Major Work

Society & Culture – Personal Interest Project

(PIP)

Ancient History (Extension) – Research Project.

Work Placements

Vocational Education & Training (VET) Courses will require you to participate in mandatory work placement. It will be up to you to complete set tasks when on work placement and to catch up on classwork missed when you return to school. You must give your teachers advance notice that you are going on work placement.

VET Courses that include work placement: Hospitality, Construction, Metals & Engineering, Information Technology, Business Services, Retail, Tourism, Entertainment, Electro Technology, Hairdressing, Child Studies, Automotive, Human Services, Primary Industry and Financial Services.

LIFE READY

The Life Ready course is a program that will run once a week (Tuesday period 3). It covers a number of areas relevant to young adults such as relationships, safe travel and drugs and alcohol. The Life Ready course is a mandatory 25 hour program.

Dress Code

The wearing of identifiable uniform and colours represents an important child protection requirement since we share our grounds with Tuncurry 7—10 Campus and the TAFE. Our legal obligation to protect all users of the campus site will override any objection to the wearing of uniform. All senior students are expected to wear senior dress code (uniform) at school and to school excursions.

Items of uniform should conform to the following guidelines:

Girls:

Plain navy skirt, mid length navy shorts, or navy slacks to be worn all year.

White knit collared polo shirt or button up shirt with school or college emblem.

Red sweater top, with V neck and school or College emblem.

Black enclosed shoes with leather uppers and short white socks. Stockings may

also be worn.

Boys:

Grey dress trousers or shorts. White knit collared polo shirt or button up shirt with school or college emblem.

Red sweater top, with V‐neck and school or college emblem.

Black enclosed shoes with leather uppers and short white socks.

Formal Occasions:

College tie for special occasions to be worn with dress shirt

Navy Blue Blazer with College logo. Both are available for loan from the

Administration office when needed.

Please note that some subjects (ie. Industrial Technology, Design and

Technology, Hospitality and Food Technology) require mandatory

wearing of enclosed shoes and Personal Protective Equipment. Failure

to do so will prevent students from participating in practical lessons.

Your Questions Answered By Current Year 11

Students

What is the work load like in year 11 and 12?

Pretty heavy. Quite stressful. Don’t leave work to the last second.

Is the work a lot harder?

Not much harder, just lots more of it. Depends on the subject. Organisation is the key.

Where do I sit at recess and lunch?

Start under the COLA in front of the Cafeteria (Canteen) and work it out from there.

What if I don’t know anyone in my class?

Don’t be shy, just start talking to different people. It can actually be a good thing as it helps you focus on your work.

And Other FAQ’s

What happens if I am sick on the day

.of an assessment task?

ALWAYS call the school before 9am on the day the task is due (6555 0555), get a doctor’s certificate and fill in an illness / misadventure form on your first day back at school. Forms are available from outside the print room.

What books and equipment will I need?

See the equipment list in this booklet.

What are “free periods”?

“Free” periods, or study periods as we prefer to call them, are spare periods on your timetable as a result of you doing a TAFE course, offline course or as a result of dropping a subject (Year 12). During these periods you are expected to be working or studying in the study hub or library. You may also seek assistance from your teachers and Careers Adviser during these times if they are available.

Can I arrive late and go home early if I have a “free” period?

Any time that you arrive late to school or need to leave early you must sign in / out at the Administration Office. After Term 1 in Year 11 if you have a free / study period during Period 1, you may get parent permission to sign into school at the Administration Office any time before 10am. You may also get parent permission to sign out early if you have a free / study period during Period 5. At no time can you leave during recess, lunch or periods 2 – 4 unless you have special permission from the Deputy Principal.

Can I drive to school?

Yes. Provided of course that you have a licence and you fill in a student driver form available from the Administration Office. Please note that you cannot drive your friends to school without obtaining special written permission. See Brad Germon for forms.

What do I do if I feel sick?

If you feel unwell you need to go to the Administration Office and contact will be made with your parent / carer to either pick you up or obtain their permission to drive yourself home.

Where do I get my new uniform from?

The following suppliers can sort out your uniform requirements:

Jungle Surf—86 Manning St, Tuncurry

Lowes— Shop T124, Stockland, Forster

Mystic Soul—Corner Kularoo Drive and Commerce Street Forster

How can I contact my teachers outside of class time?

E‐mail — you can contact your teachers via e‐mail at any time. Just ask them for their school e‐mail address.

SMS — While you won’t be able to SMS your teachers, your Year Advisers and the Careers Adviser will send you notifications and reminders from time to time in order to keep you up to date.

In person — Drop by your teacher’s staff room and use the phone at the door to see if they are available. Teacher names and staffroom phone numbers are on display outside the staffroom doors.

What are ‘Wednesday Afternoons’?

The majority of Senior Campus students only have timetabled lessons from 8:40am ‐ 11:00am on Wednesdays. Lessons 3,4, & 5 are for students doing a course at TAFE or extension classes or hospitality ‘offline’. All other students need a sign out pass to go home to study or they go to the library or study hub to complete work, assessment tasks etc. Careers workshops are sometimes scheduled throughout the year on Wednesdays from 11:30am.

TECHNOLOGY ‐ Bringing Your Own Device

All users of technology at the Senior Campus are required to follow the DEC’s Responsible Use of Technology Charter. You are welcome to bring your own technology to the Senior Campus under the following conditions:

the Senior Campus accepts no responsibility for loss or damage,

the Senior Campus will only help you connect to the wireless – any other

technical issue is your responsibility,

use of the device in class is according to teacher direction, you will NOT be able to recharge your device at school, if you wish to use the Senior Campus internet connection you must have a device

that is compatible with our wireless system,

antivirus software needs to be installed, the device needs to have access to word processing software.

Wireless specifications

A device that is capable of supporting 802.11ABGN wireless protocol should be

able to be used.

In 2018 devices that only support 802.11BGN (2.4 GHz) will also be able to be used.

Please note that this is only to support devices that students already own and may

be turned off for technical reasons without notice.

If purchasing a new device you should ensure that it supports 802.11ABGN. (5GHz).

Further details on the school website

http://www.glcsenior‐h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ or

enquiries via email to [email protected]

Sport

There are no set sport periods like the ones you had in Years 7—10 but all students in Years 11 and 12 can participate in the following activities. Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country Carnivals and school representative sports teams. We strongly encourage you to attend and compete in all of these events.

Equipment List All subjects will require a range of basic stationery including pens, pencils, notebooks, ruler,

eraser, pencil sharpener, glue, scissors, highlighters. The following subjects

require extra equipment.

Mathematics – All courses

Geometrical drawing set (compass, protractor, ruler,

set squares)

Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+

Investigating Science


2 x 128 page A4 lecture books

Physics


Geometrical drawing set (compass, protractor, ruler,

set squares)


Chemistry



Biology



Earth & Environmental Science



Dance

Change of clothes for practical work.

Community & Family Studies

A4 folder

Loose leaf paper

Set of highlighters.

Hospitality

A4 folder

Loose leaf paper

Set of highlighters.

Full chef’s uniform (Fully enclosed leather upper shoes,

check pants, long sleeve white jacket, hat, necktie,

apron) This can be purchased through the school

and will be discussed during transition week. Some

2nd hand uniforms will be available.

Drama

Appropriate clothing (shorts or tights), logbook and

theory book

Textiles

A4 folder

Loose leaf paper

A range of fabrics (this will be discussed in early term 1)

HSIE

A4 Note book or folder

Highlighters, pens, glue and general

stationery

PDHPE / SLR

Note book or folder

Highlighters, pens, glue and general

stationery.

Construction, Industrial Technology, Design & Technology

A4 96 Page Exercise Book

Fully enclosed solid leather upper shoes

Optional PPE (glasses, hearing protection, apron/dust

coat)

Engineering Studies

Casio FX 82 AUt Scientific Calculator (purchased from

school)

Compass & set squares (purchased from school)

Purchase an Engineering Studies Workbook (purchased

from school – approx. $25)


Thumb drive (usb stick)

Protractor Rule

Metals & Engineering


Fully enclosed solid leather upper shoes

Long cotton trousers and long sleeve cotton shirt

Optional PPE (glasses, hearing protection, apron/dust

coat)

Food Technology

A4 notebook

Highlighters

White apron and hat (these can be purchased from the

Tuncurry Campus office) and shoes with solid

uppers (no exceptions).

Items available from the Administration Office:

Scientific Calculators Casio FX 82 AU+ ALARM Highlighters

A4 & A3 Art Diaries

French & Spanish Dictionaries Engineering Studies Workbooks

Lesson Times

Week 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Week 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1A

08:40 am – 09:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Period 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break 1

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 3

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Period 4

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Break 2

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Period 5

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

TAFE, Extension & Hospitality ‘offline’ classes

are held during these times.

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