1. 00 INSPIRE EDUCATE BECOME Great men Salesian College Year Year 12 - 2015

2. Welcome – Mr. Rob Mercer VCE Overview – Mr. Kim Beurs Subject Selection Process – Ms. Donna Paatsch Agenda

3. VCAL : Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL prepares boys for: TAFE Apprenticeship Workforce Salesian College offers Intermediate VCAL (Year 11 2015 and Senior VCAL (Year 12 2016)

4. VCAL : Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL prepares boys for: TAFE Apprenticeship Workforce Salesian College offers Intermediate VCAL (Year 11 2015 and Senior VCAL (Year 12 2015)

5. WHY CHOOSE VCAL? VCAL is an accredited secondary school qualification Practical experience Employability skills Prepare for work place and/or TAFE

6. VCE Overview The VCAA regulates the VCE Must pass a minimum of 16 units: 3 of English including English Units 3 / 4 Our boys generally attempt at least 24 units Can include VCE and VET subjects

7. VET : Vocational Education and Training Direct and practical experience Complete two qualifications at once Delivered by the College Lead to Diploma courses at TAFE Nationally accredited Our VET subjects contribute to ATAR

8. VCE RULES AND PROCEDURES Mandated by VCAA Presents clear instructions Protects students

9. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Formerly ENTER VCAA uses SAC/SAT/examination grades to calculate a study score for each subject A study score of 50 indicates a student finished at the top of the cohort

10. Calculating the ATAR Number between 0 – 99.95 English study score Next best three Units 3 / 4 scores 10% of 5th and 6th Units 3 / 4 scores

11. Breach of VCE Rules Internal breaches: College’s VCE Academic Panel Units 3 / 4 examination breaches: VCAA VCE Rules and Procedures distributed at the beginning of the school year

12. The Year 12 Program Culmination of 13 years of education Very important year Academically Career focus Family Socially Greater subject choice VCAA rules and procedures

13. The Year 12 Academic Program Religion and Society Unit 2 English Units 3 / 4 4 additional Units 3 / 4 subjects Monday Study Hall Friday Study Hall ACC Sport

14. Promotion to Year 12 Challenged where boys receive less than 50 in two or more Semester 1 subjects A ‘Show Cause’ process will soon start Boys involved should: Still complete the subject selection process Not assume they will be promoted

15. Appeal Process Boys should: Fully complete the online subject selection process as normal Complete the Appeal Form (see ‘Curriculum’ section of College website) Return the Appeal Form to their Head of House by Friday 1 August

16. Key Questions Am I interested in it? Am I good at it? Do I have a coherent suite of subjects? Is this subject in the direction of my career aspiration?

17. Subject Selection Requirements Requirements to gain access to certain subjects Subject will not appear on Web Preferences if criteria not met Strictly enforced Appeal process for students who just miss out

18. Subject Selection Boys will receive Web Preference password on Monday 21 July Web Preference subject selection closes 6pm Friday 1 August

19. Subject Selection Subjects may not run due to insufficient numbers Subject clashes will occur Term 4 students advised of 2015 subjects

20. Advice Subject selection material (see ‘Learning’ section of College website) Heads of House Heads of Department Mr. Beurs (Pathways Co- ordinator)

21. Making Considered Choices Seek information to make informed decisions Assess strengths and weaknesses Think ahead when making choices Interest Capability Career

22. Strategies For Doing Well Year 12 starts 6 November 2014!!! Establish study habits now that will ensure you reach your potential 2 ½ hours home study per night Work smart Organisation and commitment Balanced life Maths Tutoring – Monday