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YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT

WELCOME!

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INTRODUCTION

Katie Powers

Year 10 Co-ordinator

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YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT

Michael Morgan, PrincipalWelcome

Stephen Pestana, Head of Year Ten & ATPShenton Year 10 in 2012

Narelle Palmer Work@UWA ProgramUnistart Coordinator

Shakira Durrant, College Psychologist Meeting the Challenges Year 10

Making the Right ChoicesJan Schofield, Course and Careers Advisor

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Our Mission Values and Beliefs

So how do we empower your children?

TOGETHER

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How?

Quality Teaching & Quality Teachers Curriculum differentiation that enhances a

student’s interest, attitude and ability. Right pathwayys to success.

Strong Educational Partnership with YOU the parents.

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Longitudinal AnalysisSHENTON COLLEGE

WACE CC Awards

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Cert of Distinct 12 6 5 8 15 14 12 17 11 9 8

Cert of Excell 12 9 12 16 13 21 8 20 14 28 32

Total 26 20 20 28 32 39 24 42 30 42 45

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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Leading school in 14 Curriculum Council Courses

Accounting & Finance Applied Information Technology Biological Science Computer Science Economics Engineering Studies Food Science and Technology French Mathematics 3CD Mathematics: Specialist Media Production and Analysis Politics and Law Design stage 2 Mathematics 2CD

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Celebrations of Shenton College

Consistently top performing school

Consistently top 10 performing school in course, & curriculum council awards

High scholarship winner to tertiary institutions

Much more than marks – Learning for Life: High numbers of cross curricula awards, Debating, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Mock Trails, UNYA

A Caring College

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“If you not improving today you’re going backwards” – Rafael Nadal

“Tread softly you are walking on my dreams” WB Yeats

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Develop a Study Schedule & a Study Environment

Listen to advice given – 100% of non graduation and no pathway to success is a result of not listening to advice.

Maintain a work / life balance

Remember we are here to help.

Student Summary of Success

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Shenton Y10: Building a Powerful Community

Year 10 is IMPORTANT

Grades!Good StandingAcademic Challenges

Supporting a success CultureSupporting Subject SelectionSupporting exam techniques and strategies

Week 3 Term 2Week 8 Term 4

National testing (UNSW ICAS)Science: June 8English: August 2Mathematics: August 16

Y10 Parent Community

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Successful Students Study

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MEETING THE CHALLENGESOF YEAR 10

Shakira Durrant College Psychologist

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…. ‘Rollercoaster of a time’

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ADOLESCENCE(from the Latin word, meaning “to grow”)

Period of great changes in: Physical appearance Emotions Brain development Thought processes

Adolescence begins at about age 10 to 13 years, and may be

viewed as ending in the late teens to early 20s.

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WHAT DO ADOLESCENTS WANT?

Excitement

Thrills

Privacy

Independence

Adult Status

(above all) RESPECT, LOVE & ACCEPTANCE BY THEIR FAMILIES

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR ADOLESCENT

Friendships tend to be more important than Family

Break away from adults and adult control

Risks

Struggles with identity: WHO AM I?

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IMPORTANT ISSUES TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS

Physical and Emotional wellbeing (Hobbies / Sport / Adult connection)

Exercise and Relaxation (Gym / Down time / Sleep)

School Progress (Engagement/ Connectedness)

Time-Management (Work vs. School vs. Play)

Risk-Taking Behaviour

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WHAT CAN WE DO?

Stay Connected (Family Meetings/ 1:1 Quality Time/ Positive Reinforcement)

Negotiate Boundaries(Rewards +Consequences)

Risk Taking Behaviour (Planning ahead- Family Meeting / Problem solving / Rewards+ Consequences)

Dealing with Emotional Behaviour ( Listen /Summarize / Ask how you could help them solve their problem/ Cool off time)

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SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY

Centrecare 9325 6644

DCP Parenting Line 9272 1466

DCP Family Helpline 9223 1100

Kinway Counselling 9263 2050

Relationships Australia 1300 364 277

Parent Drug Info Service 9442 5050

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USEFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS

Girl Stuff Kaz Cooke (2007)

Surviving Adolescents Michael Carr-Gregg (2005)

Mental Health in Australia www.mentalhealth.gov.au

Australian Psychological Societywww.psychology.org.au

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Making the Right Choices

Jan Schofield

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Career Education Program

The year 10 Course has three main areas: Self Awareness

– What are my interests and capabilities?

Future Options– Career choices– Course selection– Post school education and training

The world of Work– Work experience and working– Getting a part time job

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Work Experience

Can be completed in Year 10, 11 or 12

On application to Mr Foley – Workplace Learning Coordinator

Year 10 Work@UWA Program– In a variety of areas (Hospitality, Science, Medical,

Arts, etc)– Term 3 (details will be advertised during Term 2)

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ENDORSED PROGRAMS

Recognise areas of learning not covered by courses. May contribute up to 10 unit equivalents towards WACE

breadth and depth requirement. Examples include:

o Cadets WAo performance in school productionso examinations in music, speech and drama o university studieso Keys for Life pre-driver education program.

Evidence may include a combination of signed attendance records, journals, self evaluation, certificates and validation.

See Cathy Sayers (Tuesday)

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Requirements for Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

Breadth and Depth Complete at least 20 course units or equivalent Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12

(two of these units must be in Year 12). In Year 12 study at least one pair of course units from each of

List A (arts/languages/social science) and List B (mathematics/science/technology).

Achievement Standard Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course

units of which at least 8 units must be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and /or VET credit transfer can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units.

English Language Competence Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit

in English or Literature.

Exams for stage 2 and 3 courses, unless exempt.

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All courses stage 1, 2 & 3 and VET

Certificate Studies contribute to

the achievement of WACE.

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COURSES Stage 1A1B; 1C1D and VET Certificate Courses

Pathways include TAFE, Apprenticeship, Traineeship

Practical emphasis coupled with theory in school. Some courses include National VET competencies or are stand alone VET courses e.g. Cert II Tourism. Students can achieve National VET Qualifications, ie. Certificate II which will make them very competitive for TAFE entry.

Some students may have a course which requires them to be out of school one day per week e.g. TAFE or Workplace Learning

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Want to go to TAFE? TAFE entry requirements

All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements

Communication (English) & Mathematics

About 30% of courses are competitive and a selection criteria will need to be meet;

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TAFE Selection Criteria

Maximum score = 100 points Qualification pathway (Max 29 pts)

– Students should undertake a Certificate course offered at school e.g. Cert II Hospitality

Work experience/employment (Max 29 pts 0.002 pts per hour worked)– Students will be limited in the number of hours they are able to accrue.– Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience, voluntary

work, community service; Secondary education/Skill development (Max 42 pts)

– English result, plus next best two other results.

See the Training WA website: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/dtwd/detcms/portal/

Follow link to ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’

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Courses Stage 2 (Year 11) and Stage 3 (Year 12)

Pathways include University and TAFE entry– Academic rigour.– Five days in school.– Minimum of three study/homework sessions per course

each week.– 3 - 4 hours of study at home per night.– WACE exams in Stage 2 & 3 are compulsory.– Exams for university entry, 50:50 school and exams.– Scores can be over 5 consecutive years for university

entry.

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Want to go to University?Entry Requirements

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

Final Scaled Score of 50 or better in an English or Literature

TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) is the sum of four (4) best stage 2 or stage 3 courses. Recommended minimum four courses at stage 3.

ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) – is a percentile ranking. An ATAR high enough to gain entry into the course of choice.

Pre-requisite courses (as required) TISC www.tisc.edu.au

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Combination/Alternative Courses for Students in 2013

6 courses including Workplace Learning 5 courses + TAFE Career Access Program (3 days in school +

WPL,TAFE or SAL) School Based Traineeship

- 2 days in industry, 3 day at school- complete 4 courses, including WPL

School Apprenticeship Link - 2 days in industry, 3 days at school- complete 4 subjects, including WPL

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Choices for 2013

Return to School TAFE (full time) Traineeship Apprenticeship Employment (full time) which includes

training Agricultural College

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Career Advice

Computer assistance– OZJAC www.ozjac.com.au Username: g42839 Password: shenton – MyFuture http://www.myfuture.edu.au– aLife http://www.alife.net.au

Places– Careers Info Centre – JIGCAL; TAFE; UNI; Library.

Books– Job Guide, Uni/TAFE Handbooks, Other– DEST’s Parents help with careershttp://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/CareersandTransitions/CareerDevelopment/Resources/Pages/ParentsTalkingCareerChoices.aspx

People– C&CA, School Staff, Relatives, Friends

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Myfuture Website

www.myfuture.edu.au

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Contact for Course and Careers Advisors

Janet Schofield (0419 922 153)

janet.schofield@det.wa.edu.au

Lyn Johnson

lyn.johnson@det.wa.edu.au

Shenton College: 9488 2100

www.shenton.wa.edu.au (internal/careers resources)

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CAREERS, Education and Employment Expo

3 – 6 May 2012

Perth Convention Exhibition Centre http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/

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EOC’s National Careers and Employment Expo 2012

10 and 12 August

Perth Convention Exhibition

Centre

http://www.eocexpo.com.au/perth.aspx

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FAREWELL

Next Parent Information Evening:

Monday, June 18 (Week 9 Term 2, 2012)