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Prayer for GuidanceLEADER:
Teach me FatherTo do your willOpen my mindAnd let me seeThe way I should liveThe way I should be
Help me understandThe things I readGive me knowledge Of the things I need
Give me the guidance to follow
Give me the strength to lead.
Live Jesus in our hearts
ALL : FOREVER
AGENDA1. Prayer and Welcome Mr Anthony Byrne
Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12
2. WACE Overview Mr Anthony Byrne (ATAR / NON-ATAR) Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12
3. Religion & Life Mr Jarrad Quartermaine Head of Religious Education
4. English & Drama Mr Adam Kealley Head of English (Term 2)
5. Science Courses Mr Cyrus Naseri Head of Science
6. Mathematics Courses Mr Geoffrey Jamieson Head of Mathematics
AGENDA cont…8. Humanities Mr Chris Allanson Humanities HOLA
9. Physical Education & Mr Rod Rainer Outdoor Education Physical Education HOLA
10. IT Courses Mr Michael Roche Director of IT
11. Course Selection Mr Anthony Byrne
Deputy Principal Year 8,10 &12
Year 11 Handbook 2016
• Trinity College course offerings Year 11, 2016- Minimum prerequisites p 9 &10- Religious Education p 11- English p 12- ATAR Courses & General Courses- Vocational and Education Training Programmes
• General Information- Change of timetable 2016 – students can now select
7 subjects- WACE 2016 requirements p 35- Public university entry p 37- Notre Dame Australia p 38- TAFE Training WA entry p 39 - 42- Other key contacts p 43
Timeline for course selection 2016
INTERIM DATESWEEK
2.4 Year 10 Career Carousel
2.4 Student Assembly – commence Head of Learning Area
talks providing background to subject offerings (PART A)
2.6 Student Assembly – commence Head of Learning Area talks providing background to subject offerings (PART B)
2.8 Year 10 Semester 1 Examinations
2.8 Curriculum Handbook distributed to parents/students.
2.8 Year 10 Information Evening for Year 11 2016 (8th June)
3.1 Student eligibility for Year 11 courses determined from
Year 10, Semester One results.
2016 Your Future
• Pathways- University- TAFE & Employment
• Which option(s) do you intend to take?
• Alternative Entry to Universities
WACE 2016
To achieve a WACE in 2016: Achieve Category 3 in OLNA or previously via
NAPLAN Complete a minimum of 20 course units or the
equivalent. Ten units or the equivalent at Year 12.
Two Year 11 units from an English course and one pair of Year 12 units from an English course.
One pair of units in Year 12 from each of List A and List B. (Page 7 of the handbook)
Achievement Standard: Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades or higher in
Year 11 and Year 12 units (or equivalents) including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalents).
Completion of at least four Year 12 ATAR courses or of a Certificate II or higher VET qualification
Minimum literacy and numeracy requirement demonstrated through OLNA
WACE 2016
WACE 2016 Endorsed programs and/or VET credit
transfer, can reduce the required number of course units.
All students (whether they have achieved the WACE or not) will receive a WASSA Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement – a record of all courses and or programs completed.
Increasing levels of difficulty
What Courses Are There?• ATAR
for students who are aiming to go to university and will need to sit an external exam which will get them an ATAR.
• General for students aiming to enter further training or the workforce straight
from school. These are not examined.
• Foundation for those students who need extra support to meet the literacy and
numeracy standard by the end of Year 12.
• Preliminary have been developed for students who have been identified as
having a learning difficulty and/or an intellectual disability.
Course Selection• Meet WACE requirements• Select up to seven courses in Year 11 and in
Year 12 Breadth, independent learning & WACE requirements
• Religion & Life – complete four units in Year 11 & 12 ATAR bound students must select ATAR R & L
• English requirement – complete four units in Yr 11 & 12
• Breadth of study - List A and List B requirement (p. 7)• Trinity College minimum prerequisites (p. 9 & 10)
Pay attention to the prerequisites Where prerequisite has been met choose the higher course where possible BE REALISTIC
• A minimum of four courses at ATAR level for ATAR calculation – most students will have at least 5.
• Consider the value of a Certificate Two course in your combination of 7 courses
• Study line only available for ATAR bound students
• Private Candidature – Now extremely limited (Mature age entry and Collaborative Curriculum Assisted Framework for Language Offerings (CCAFL).
• University entrance and prerequisites
• Maximise TAFE entry – (pg. 39 – 42)
Course Selection
• For students entering Year 11 in 2016, Religious Education in their senior school years will be delivered through the teaching of specific units of the Religion and Life course. Students will study TWO units of Catholic content (one per semester) during the year.
• All students undertaking an ATAR course (4 or more ATAR subjects) must select Religion & Life: ATAR units 1 and 2.
WACE COURSES 2016
Alternative pathway to receive WACE at Trinity College
RELIGION AND LIFE GENERAL
Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
Religion and Life General
• The Religion and Life General course provides students with opportunities to learn about religion and explores the relationships between religion, society and individuals. It examines the nature of religion and how it offers individuals and their communities an understanding of the world around them.
• Students develop an understanding of ways in which people discover, understand and express their religious beliefs. They explore one or more religions and investigate the characteristics of religion, origins, foundations, cultural influences and development over time. They analyse the role religion has played in human affairs and explore issues of concern to religion.
WACE COURSES 2016
Recommended pathways to receive WACE and a Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College
RELIGION AND LIFE
ATARYear 11 Year 12
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
WACE EXAMINATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT ATAR SCORES ARE ATTAINABLE FOR THOSE COURSES
IN RED
Religion and Life ATAR
• The connections between religion and life occur in many areas of human activity. Religion motivates and influences how people interact with each other and the world around them.
• Students employ research and learning skills that enable them to use a range of primary and secondary sources to investigate the interplay between religion and life.
Choose a pathway that is suited to your interests yet is also commensurate with your
ability.
BEING REALISTIC
WILL ENSURE A SUCCESS!
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• With the new Courses, students have three basic options within the English Learning Area:– ATAR Literature– ATAR English– General English
• A further Course is available for students with particular difficulties with English:– Foundation English
• Only ATAR Literature or ATAR English lead to a WACE examination in Year 12 and can be used to form an ATAR.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
Typical pathway to receive
WACE English Competency and a
Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College
ATAR ENGLISH
Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• ATAR English
• This is expected to be the most popular course for boys at Trinity. It is a challenging course that will prepare students for the rigours of tertiary education.
• Students study a wide range of texts: fiction (short stories, plays and novels), non-fiction (expository texts and speeches), visual (feature film, television and documentary), media (feature articles, news, advertising and propaganda) and digital (online texts).
• Students must realise that English is a discipline in itself – there is content and a range of skills that need to be learned and rehearsed.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
Alternate pathway to receive
WACE English Competency and a
Competitive ATAR score at Trinity College
LITERATURE: ATAR
Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• ATAR Literature
• Typically enrolled in by students with stronger skills in English and a genuine interest in literature.
• It is a natural progression from 10.1 English – but students with strong results in 10.2 English are also welcome.
• While technically not ‘harder’ than English, students study fewer texts in greater detail, which allows for deeper exploration of each text. There is also a greater emphasis on theoretical approaches to literature.
• Students study poetry, prose and drama texts only.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
‘Non-ATAR’ pathway,
typically for students heading to TAFE,
work or undertaking a Cert IV course.
ENGLISH: GENERAL
Year 11 Year 12Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• General English
• Students study a range of fiction, non-fiction, visual, media and digital texts, as per ATAR English, but with a focus on texts from everyday and workplace contexts.
• Smaller classes typically allow for greater one-to-one assistance.
• Students enrolled in Cert IV courses, and are absent due to work placements, will need to demonstrate flexibility and independence to successfully manage this course, although of course they will be supported by the teacher.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• Atypical Pathways
• Students, under some circumstances, may change between ATAR English and ATAR Literature, or General English and ATAR English, up to the census date in Year 12.
• Students must, however, study a complete pair of units in Year 12.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
• Foundation English
• There is a further Course available for students who do not achieved the requisite scores in the OLNA, and are not perceived as likely to in Year 11.
• Typically, this refers to students with particular or significant learning difficulties.
• Such students will be identified by the College and enrolled in this course after discussion with the Learning Support team, the student and their parents.
• This course is not available for selection by students.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
BEING REALISTIC WILL ENSURE SUCCESS!
Students should choose a pathway that is suited to their interests yet is also
commensurate with their ability.
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
ATAR DramaRationale
• Drama is a vibrant and varied art form found in play, storytelling, street theatre, festivals, television, interactive games and performance art.
• It allows you to take on roles and enact real and imagined events.
• It enables you to engage others through performance.• Drama is a shared human experience that entertains,
informs, communicates and challenges
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
ATAR DramaStructure of the syllabus
The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair.
Unit 1- Representational, realist drama
Unit 2- Presentational, non-realist drama
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
ATAR DramaOrganisation of content
The course is divided into three content areas:
• Drama language• Contextual knowledge• Production and performance
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
ATAR DramaStructure of assessments
• 50% written- essays, critical reviews, performance reflection & design briefs
• 50% practical- improvised/devised scenes, monologues & scripted work
ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
ATAR DramaBenefits of Drama
• Performance opportunities- Year 11 Drama Production (12 Angry Men 2014 & Skate 2015) Catholic Performing Arts and Drama Showcase Evening
• Alternative classroom environment• Develops personal skills• Builds confidence, empathy and understanding about human
experience, identity and belonging• Excellent opportunity for those wishing to pursue the arts in
the future (WAAPA, Bachelor of Arts)
SENIOR SECONDARY MATHEMATICS
PATHWAYSSenior Secondary Mathematics
Year 10 Grades Year 11 Units 1 & 2
Year 12 Units 3 & 4
Course 1a A, B
Specialist & Methods Units 1 & 2
(3ABMAT & 3ABMAS)
Specialist & Methods Units 3 & 4
(3CDMAT & 3CDMAS)
A – C Methods
Units 1 & 2 (3ABMAT)
Methods Units 3 & 4 (3CDMAT)
Course 1b A – C Applications Units 1 & 2 (2CDMAT)
Applications Units 3 & 4 (3ABMAT)
Course 2 A
A – C Essentials
Units 1 & 2 (1DEMAT)
Essentials Units 3 & 4 (2ABMAT)
Course 3 A – C
HAVE NOT PASSED OLNA NUMERACY
Foundation Units 1 & 2 (1BCMAT)
Foundation Units 3 & 4 (1DEMAT)
ATAR
NON-ATAR
Students who do not pass the OLNA
numeracy test cannot study an ATAR Maths
course.
The Foundations course is designed to assist students pass the OLNA Numeracy
assessment.
provides students with a wide range of further study pathways and careers including:
engineeringenvironmental scienceMedicinedentistry pharmacy
Chemistry – ATAR Course
ChemistryTrinity Prerequisites
‘A’ or a ‘B’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,
or an ‘A’ in Course 2 year 10 Science
A high level of Mathematics from Year 10 is desirable.
Physics – ATAR Course provides students with a wide range of further study pathways and careers including:
Science engineering medicine & dentistry Astronomy & cosmologytechnology.
Physics Trinity Prerequisites‘A’ or a ‘B’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,
or an ‘A’ in Course 2 Science
A high level of Mathematics from Year 10 is desirable.
Human biologyatar course Provides students with many different occupations in fields such as:
science education medical and paramedical fieldssport sciencesocial work.
Human biologyTrinity Prerequisite
‘B’ or a ‘high ‘C’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,
or‘B’ in Course 2 year 10 Science
Biology – ATAR Course provides students with a variety of further studies pathways and careers in:
agriculture, food and marine sciences
environmental rehabilitation, biosecurity, quarantine, eco‐tourism and conservation.
biologyTrinity Prerequisite
B’ or a ‘high ‘C’ in Course 1 Year 10 Science,
or‘B’ in Course 2 year 10 Science
University Prerequisites for all science Courses
Can be found in “Tertiary Institutions Service Centre” (tics) web site.
www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc
Possible additional courses on offer in 2016
Aviation - general course earth & environmental science - atar
may be offered if: a viable number of students select the course
SOCIETY and ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT OPTIONS YEAR 11 2016
1.ATAR COURSES Units 1 and 2– Accounting and Finance– Economics– Geography– Politics and Law– Modern History
2.GENERAL COURSES Units 1 and 2– Economics
Pre-requisites- Minimum 55% in Humanities for Semester 1. Accounting and Finance also a C in Course 2 Mathematics.
Economics – need to be able to recognise relationships between variables. No essay writing in the traditional sense but students are required to complete MCQ, analysis of economic data and complete sectionalised extended responses.
Accounting and Finance – need to have a sound mathematical background. Once you have mastered the accounting rules, you need to apply them using realistic data.
Geography – more emphasis on practical application of geographic concepts. Involves field work completed during excursions and camps in both year 11 and 12.
Modern History – Students need to play the role of a detective and assess evidence to make conclusions. Assessment is made up of document analysis and essays.
Politics and Law – An interest in current affairs is useful. Students will be encouraged to keep up to speed with national affairs by watching programs such as Q & A. Ability to write analytically is important.
GENERAL COURSE
Economics – focus is on developing a sound economic literacy with regards issues such as managing credit card debt, superannuation, establishing investment portfolios…
• To attain entrance into UWA, Murdoch or ECU, almost all courses contain little, if any prerequisite subjects other than satisfying English competency.
• The major faculties within each university that contain prerequisites are the Science and engineering faculties which in most cases requires a minimum level of mathematics.
• Reality is, probably 99% of you in this room don’t know what you want to do when you are older and the minority that do will probably change their mind anyway.
COURSE OPTIONS
You do not have to study PE Studies just because you want to become a PE teacher – it’s about studying subjects that will help you maximise your ATAR score and increase the chances of getting into the desired university course!
Many of our previous students are currently studying to be a doctor or lawyer – PE Studies was their best subject after scaling and gave them the opportunity to pursue this career pathway.
PAST RESULTS
• From 2008 - 2014, the average scaled mark for Trinity students studying PE Studies has been 72.4% - that’s 13% above the state average.
• In 2009, Trinity College were ranked as the number 1 school in the state with students filling 8 of the top 11 positions in the state! – Their marks for the course after scaling ranged between 90 – 100%
• In 2011, 2012 and 2014 Trinity College were also ranked as the number 1 school in the state with two students last year ranking in the top 10 students in the state.
• Remember, your goal in the WACE exams is to maximise your score and over the past 7 years, almost 100% of all students who have studied PE Studies have included it as one of their best 4 subjects with over 80% using it as their top subject.
WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES?
THE STUDY OF 5 MAIN AREAS;
1. Biomechanics
2. Sport Psychology
3. Exercise Physiology
4. Motor learning and coaching
5. Functional Anatomy
BIOMECHANICS
• The study of motion and the effects of forces relative to the human body.• Knowledge and understanding of these principles allow us to discover
why certain athletes can jump, throw, run and strike better than other athletes– What is it that allows Tiger Woods to strike the ball better than most golfers? – Why is it that Christiano Ronaldo can kick a ball harder and with more
accuracy than others despite similar physical attributes?
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
• The study of how psychological factors influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
• Allows athletes to optimise performance by;– Increasing motivation– Improving self confidence and self image– Improving concentration levels– Regulating levels of arousal
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
• Refers to an applied science that describes the body's response and adaptation process to maximise human physical potential.
• In this unit we will investigate;– How the body responds to training – we know we get fitter when we
train hard, but what's happening inside your body to allow this?– The role nutrition plays in athletes preparing and competing in
competition – sports drinks, carbohydrate loading etc
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
– The study of sports, their components of fitness and how we can specifically train to improve speed, agility, strength, power and cardiovascular endurance
– The effects of training at altitude, in the heat and in the cold• How our athletes managed to prepare for the Athens Olympics
MOTOR LEARNING AND COACHING
• In this unit we will investigate;– Different leadership styles– The coaching process– Attributes of an effective coach– The role of feedback– Movement analysis
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
• In this unit we will investigate;– The structure and function of the human body
• Musculoskeletal system• Respiratory system• Circulatory system
COURSE STRUCTURE
• YEAR 11– 30% practical– 70% theoretical
• YEAR 12– 30% practical
• Preferred school sport that reflects one of the listed options.
– 70% theoreticalPlease note YOU choose your sport to be assessed on in the WACE – this
choice ismade from a list of the following 10 sports;
1. AFL 2. Cricket 3. Volleyball
4. Soccer 5. Hockey 6. Tennis
7. Badminton 8. Netball 9. Touch Football
10. Basketball
WHAT DOORS WILL OPEN????
• Studying Physical Education is not just for those students who think they want to become PE teachers!
• It is also not just for those students who are talented sportsman.• Here is a list of professions where knowledge and understanding in this subject area can
take you;– Physiotherapy – treatment and management of injuries– Exercise Rehabilitation – Designing exercise programs to improve injured peoples rate of
recovery and reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence– Worksite Health Promotion – working for major corporations to improve health and lifestyle
through modifications to diet and exercise habits– Sport and recreation management – player and club manager, development officer– Occupational Health and Safety – Prevention and management, risk analysis– Sport Psychologist – working with sporting clubs to improve performance through modification
of psychological factors– Exercise Physiologist – writing training programs for major sporting clubs– Biomechanist – analysing sporting technique to improve performance for sporting clubs– Professional coach – sporting team– Occupational Therapy – Work specific treatment of injury– Sports Trainer – acute injury management– PE Teacher– Nutritionist – Providing nutritional advise for major sporting teams, research, obesity, training
programmes– Personal Trainer -
ATAR or CERTIFICATE STUDENTSCaters for both streams
Possible break from the stress. Chance to get hands on experience. External qualifications.
Nationally recognised Something to aim for and look forward to.
Year 11 OEDSailingEnvironments and EcosystemsFirst AidWater RescuesPower boating course
40% Theory & 60% PracticalCompetency based
Competent or Not Competent.
Year 11 Provide equipment for activities Organise and complete daily work activities Respond to emergency situations Apply first aid Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions Develop and update knowledge of the sport, fitness and recreation
industry Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills Follow work health and safety policies Demonstrate snorkelling activities Minimise environmental impact Use and maintain an overnight site Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment Perform basic water rescues
Year 12 Minimise Environmental Impact Apply first aid Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions Work effectively in sport and recreation environments Follow work health and safety policies Demonstrate snorkelling activities Select, set up and maintain a bike Demonstrate off-road cycling skills Demonstrate basic cycling skills Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment Demonstrate simple kayaking skills Perform basic water rescues Use and maintain an overnight site Respond to emergency situations Communicate effectively with others in a sort environment
The Good Stuff!Camp – Dampier
5 Day self reliant camp 1600km North of Perth Leadership and self management assessments
through; Sailing, diving, fishing & beach camping
External Qualification Rec. Skippers Ticket Cert II Sport & Rec Snr First Aid Bronze Medallion
Deep Sea FishingBoatingWater SkiingWakeboardingJet SkiingDiving
Your RST is a legal requirement.
Anyone enjoy;
Year 12 Cert II – Outdoor Recreation
The Wilderness Natural SurroundingsHuman Impact &
SustainabilityOutdoor Leadership
Mountain Biking – CAMP Enjoy the best WA Trails
Open water Paddling
What you’ll achieve by Dec 2017
Cert II – Sport & RecreationCert II – Outdoor RecreationSenior First Aid CertificateRecreational Skipper’s TicketBronze Med.
Why? Where can it leadCert II Sport and Recreation / Outdoor
Recreation Recognised by Dept Education & Training Great on CV for Job applications Demonstrates dedication & work ethic
External instructors – work opportunitiesExcellent lead in course to
Instructor/TeachingHands on ExperienceTravel Opportunities as Instructors
Camp America
Bridging options - TAFE students
Course Counselling Sessions
• Week 3.1 – 3.5. Counsellor will establish interview time via your son
• Ideal if parent/guardian can attend counselling session
• Prior preparation essential – What subjects? What possible course – are there any subject prerequisites?