YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT WELCOME! 1

INTRODUCTION Jennie Ridgwell Year Leader 2

YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT Michael Morgan, PrincipalWelcome Jennie Ridgwell, Year LeaderShenton Year 10 in 2015 Nicole Martin, Associate PrincipalExpectations Year 10 Shakira Durrant, College Psychologist Meeting the Challenges Year 10 Jan Schofield, Dean of StudiesMaking the Right Choices 3

4 Shenton 10 &The 10 Rules If you want your dreams to come true don’t oversleep, but don’t under-sleep Your mind is like a parachute… it functions best when open Ideas won’t work unless you do Dreams don’t come true without action In the Y generation age of sustainability, remember - the one thing you can’t recycle is wasted time One who lacks the courage to give it their all has already finished The heaviest thing to carry is regret The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime If at first you don’t succeed, don’t just redefine the meaning of success Not all vegetarians are vegetarians because they love animals, some vegetarians are vegetarians because they hate plants.

5 Shenton Y10: Building a Powerful Community Year 10 is IMPORTANT Grades- Creates Opportunities Good Standing Academic Challenges Establishing a Culture for Success; personal best; success;commitment Exam Resilience Sound Course Selection

6 Successful Students Study

To achieve a WACE, students will be required to complete the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and demonstrate achievement at or above a minimum standard. The OLNA has three components – reading, writing and numeracy. Students who achieve Band 8 or higher in the associated component of their Year 9 NAPLAN tests will be recognised as having met the standard required for that component of the OLNA. Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

 Students will be required to undertake the OLNA in Semester 1, Year 10 unless they have prequalified for one or more components through achievement of Band 8 or higher in the Year 9 NAPLAN tests.  If the student does not meet the standard in Semester 1, then they must sit in Semester 2, Year 10, and, if required, Semester 1, Year 11.  From then on, and if required, students may choose when next to sit the assessment. When do students sit the OLNA?

If students do not meet the literacy and numeracy standard by the time they exit secondary school, they can apply to the Authority to re-sit the assessment. All students (whether they have achieved the WACE or not) will receive a Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement – a record of all courses and or programs completed.

Monday 25 th May - Friday 29 th May Monday 23 rd November – Friday 27 th November Family holidays cannot be scheduled during this time. EXAMINATIONS

MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF YEAR 10 Shakira Durrant College Psychologist 11

12 …. ‘Rollercoaster of a time’

13 ADOLESCENCE (from the Latin word, meaning “to grow”) Period of great changes in: Physical appearance Emotions Brain development Thought processes Adolescence begins at years, and may be viewed as ending in the late teens to early 20s.

14 WHAT ADOLESCENTS WANT… WHAT DO THEY NEED? Excitement Thrills/Risks Privacy Independence- break away from adults / adult control Adult Status Struggles with identity: WHO AM I? (above all) RESPECT, LOVE & ACCEPTANCE BY THEIR FAMILIES Friendships tend to be more important than Family

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Resilience “The capacity to face, overcome, be strengthened and transformed by adversity.” Charismatic Adult Islands of Competence Positive Self-Talk Problem Solving Meaning and Purpose Seeking Help

17 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) Risk-Taking Behaviour Time-Management (PC) Cold Turkey (MAC) Self Control (Work vs. School vs. Play)

18 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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20 SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY Centrecare Kinway Counselling Relationships Australia Parent Drug Info Service DCP Parenting Line DCP Family Helpline Crisis Care

21 USEFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS Books Girl Stuff by Kaz Cooke (2007) Surviving Adolescents; Princess Bitchface by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg Raising Girls; Raising Boys; Manhood by Steve Biddulf Taking Charge By Sarah Edelmann Positive Psychology in the Movies By Ryan Niemic and Danny Wedding Websites Headspace- Online, Phone, and In clinic MoodGym Happy Rambles Mental Health in Australia Australian Psychological Society

Making the Right Choices Jan Schofield 22

23 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

Sequential development All ATAR and General courses demonstrate an increasing level of complexity from Year 11 to Year 12. Course units must be completed sequentially - Year 11 units then Year 12 units. ATAR courses – students who are aiming to enrol in university direct from school. General courses – students who are aiming to enter further training or the workforce directly from school. Vocational Education & Training(VET) – VET courses developed in consultation with industry are nationally recognised.

25 All courses General, ATAR and VET Certificate Studies contribute to the achievement of WACE.

Pathways Students can mix and match from the options provided through Shenton to ensure they have the best platform to achieve: WACE and pathways beyond school

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate a minimum standard based on skills regarded as essential for individuals to meet the demands of everyday life and work in a knowledge-based economy. Complete a minimum of four Year 12 ATAR courses including the external examination (i.e. be eligible for an ATAR) or complete a Certificate II or higher. To achieve a WACE students must satisfy the following:

BREADTH & DEPTH Complete at least 20 units (or equivalents) including a minimum of 10 Year 12 units. Complete two Year 11 English units and a pair of Year 12 English units. One pair of units from a Year 12 List A (arts/languages/social sciences) course and one pair of units from a Year 12 List B course (mathematics/sciences/technologies). To achieve a WACE students must:

ACHIEVEMENT Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades (or equivalent) in Year 11 and Year 12, including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalent). Unit equivalence can be obtained through VET and/or Endorsed Programs to a maximum of 8 units. Up to 8 unit equivalents through completed VET programs Up to 4 unit equivalents through completed Endorsed programs Up to 8 unit equivalents through a combination of VET and Endorsed Programs To achieve a WACE students must: NOT AN AVERAGE!!

Completed qualification Equivalence (total) Credit allocation (units) Satisfies the minimum VET qualification requirement for WACE 1112 Certificate I2 units2-X Certificate II4 units22 Certificate III or higher Partial (220+) 4 units22 Full6 units24 VET equivalences For a completed Certificate I, units of competency must have a minimum of 110 nominal hours. For a completed Certificate II, the achievement of units of competency must be a minimum of 220 hours. More substantial elective units may be required to ensure the minimum is met.

31 State Training Provider STP / (TAFE) STP Entry Requirements All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements Communication (English) & Mathematics Competitive Certificate Entry - a selection criteria will need to be met;  Check the website for latest details:

Maximum score = 100 points 1. Qualification pathway  Maximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality 2. Work experience/employment  Maximum score = 29 points  points per hour worked  Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience, voluntary work, community service; 3. Secondary education/Skill development  Maximum score = 42 points  Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results. See the Training WA website: Follow link to ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’ STP/(TAFE) Selection Criteria

33 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 ATAR courses. 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

34 GENERAL COURSES and VET Certificate Courses Pathways include State Training Provider (STP)/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 Hospitality or Cert II Sport & Recreation. Students can achieve National VET Qualifications, ie. Certificate II which will make them very competitive for STP entry. Some students may have a course which requires them to be out of school one day per week e.g. STP or Workplace Learning

35 Year 11 and 12 ATAR Courses Pathways include University and STP/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 ATAR courses are compulsory. – Exams for university entry, 50:50 school and exams. – Scores can be over 5 consecutive years for university entry.

36 Combination/Alternative Courses for Students in courses including Workplace Learning (ADWPL) 5 courses + STP/TAFE Career Access Program (3 days in school + ADWPL, STP/TAFE or Pre-Apprenticeship in School) School Based Traineeship - 2 days in industry, 3 day at school - complete 4 courses, including ADWPL Pre-Apprenticeship in Schools - 2 days in industry, 3 days at school - complete 4 courses, including ADWPL

37 Work Experience Can be completed in Year 10, 11 or 12 On application to Ms Hamburg – Coordinator of the program. Year 10 Program  In a variety of areas (Hospitality, Science, Medical, Arts, etc)  Term 3 (details will be advertised during Term 2)  UWA present to students in Term 2  Expression of interest – students can register by ing

38 ENDORSED PROGRAMS Recognise areas of learning not covered in school. Contribute unit equivalents towards Graduation and the 20 “A” grades required for a Certificate of Commendation. Some examples include: o Sport - elite and recreational o Science - all aspects achieved out of school time o Performance and examinations in music, speech and drama o School Trips o Work - both paid and voluntary Evidence must be presented in the form of a certificate or student journal. See Ms Catherine Sayers

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42 Career Advice Computer assistance myfuture Job guide Job Outlook Books Job Guide, Uni/TAFE Handbooks, Other DEST’s Parents help with careers %20choices/parents%20talking%20career%20choices% pdf People C&CA, School Staff, Relatives, Friends Places Career & Info Centre; STP; Universities; Library.

43 Myfuture Website

44 Contact for Course and Careers Advisors Janet Schofield ( ) Suzanne Pendlebury Lyn Johnson (Tuesday & Friday) Jane Hamburg Bill Friday (Wednesday)

45 CAREERS EXPO 14 – 17 May 2014 Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

46 SkillsWest Expo 21 and 23 September Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

47 FAREWELL Next Parent Information Evening: Monday, June 15 (Week 9 Term 2, 2015)