1. St Peter’s College, Cranbourne
An active learning community

2. “Active learning” means students engage with the material, participate in the class and collaborate with each other. (Stanford University)
This means that we expect students to actively participate in their subject selection

3. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
PRECAL
New in This Course is designed to offer students a taster of VCAL in Year 11
Accelerated
Designed for students who wish to study 6 subjects in VCE . For students who excel in one area of study
VET
Two options – Block Release or within the Timetable
Electives
Up to 4 different electives may be studied
Languages
No longer compulsory but highly recommended

4. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
Semester 1
Semester 2
English – Which level ?
English –Which level ?
Religion
Science
Humanities
Maths ? Which level ?
Maths – Which level?
Elective Option 1
Elective Option 2
Elective Option 3
Elective Option 4

5. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
P 81 in handbook

6. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
Maths

7. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
English
Semester 1
Semester 2
English – Which level?
English – Which level ?
Religion
Science
Humanities
Maths ? Which level
Maths – Which level?
VET within Timetable
Languages

8. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
Foundation English
English
Foundation English ( VCE)
Reading and Comparing
Essentials of English
Film Study
Communication and the Workplace
Issues
Communication and Technology
Public Speaking
Reading and Creating
Foundation English gives 2 units of VCE – Buffer . Not excluded from VCE in yr 11

9. Ecology Eastern Traditions Servant Leadership Philosophy and Ethics
Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
Religion 2 periods per week
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Madjitil Moorna
Ecology
Eastern Traditions
Servant Leadership
Philosophy and Ethics
Faith in Action
Mission of Evangelisation
Choir
Regular participation in Mass
Church , Triune God

10. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options
Electives
Health & Physical Education
Physical Education Applications
Health & Human Development
Science
Life Science
Physical Science
The Arts
Art
Dance (West only)
Drama
Music Performance
Photo and media
Visual Communication design
Humanities
Commerce
People and Power
Social Justice
Technology
Explore Food
Product Design
Food in Context
Metal Fabrication
Robotic Vehicle Systems
Textiles
Languages
French
Japanese

11. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Accelerated EVERY VCE
Is there a subject you are doing particularly well in this year?
Is there an area that you are really interested in and would like to study in greater depth?
Do you have an idea of your pathway after secondary school?
There are many opportunities for you to continue to follow your interests in Year 10. One of these is to choose to complete an accelerated study as part of your elective options.
Not all are recommended

12. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Accelerated
I can study a subject which really interests me.
I will learn about the demands of Year 11 and Year 12 in one subject rather than in five subjects.
I may gain a 10% boost to my ATAR score by having six Year 12 subjects rather than five.
You need to be able to commit to an increased workload for your VCE subject and be motivated to keep on top of both your Year 10 and VCE subject requirements.

13. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VCE or VET
VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education
These are in-depth studies extending what you have been learning in Years 7 to 9. VCE is generally required if your intended career requires university studies.
VET – Vocational Education & Training
These are in-depth studies which have a more hands-on focus allowing you to apply your learning in practical situations. VET subjects lead to trades, university, and work.
See p128 of the curriculum handbook for VCE subjects and p114 for VET subjects

14. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET
I like learning by doing things
I think that I might have an interest in a career which is “hands on”
Some of the VET subjects sound really interesting
I can use some VET subjects to qualify for VCE units and to contribute to my ATAR score.
If you do an off-campus or block-release VET you will miss some classes and have to catch up on missed work in study periods.

15. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET
Music Industry (East campus)
Information, Digital Media & Technology
Sport and Recreation
Building and Construction ( West Campus)
Electro technology ( West Campus)
Engineering (West Campus)
There are also a wide range of VET subjects available off campus at local TAFEs.

16. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – VET
Timeline:
Last Week Term 2– Curriculum Handbook distributed to students in Tutor Group
17th July – Careers Session
24th July – Futures Expo – Web preferences Open .
26/27/30/31 July – Year 9 and 10 Subject Interviews
3rd August – On-line Web Preferences closes – subjects must be entered by this date. This is also the final deadline for submitting signed “Print Receipts.” They are to be signed by student, parent and learning advisor.
Late Term Four – Students notified of subjects they will be studying for Head Start 2018

17. Year 9 into 10 – So many Options – Webpreferences
Follow the prompts to complete on line selection