2. Year 11 Parent Night Shenton College

3.  Welcome by Jennie Ridgwell, Year Leader  Principal Address Chris Hill, Principal  Expectations in Year 11 Nicole Martin, Associate Principal, Head of Senior School  Study Skills Barbara Goldflam Learning Support Advisor  WACE (Graduation) and other requirements Janet Schofield, Dean of Studies Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Leone Scott, Manager of Vocational Pathways Speakers & Topics

4. 2015 WACE Report Card 73% Participation rate in ATAR- historic low 85.2% Median ATAR (84.8% 2012)- slightly higher than 2014 100% WACE Achievement Rate - 6 years running 97% VET Achievement Rate (from 8% to 97% in 6 years}

5. DEPTH Analysis of WACE Performance  VET EXHIBITIONS: Other IndustriesKEANU HYDE  CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION: EnglishCHARLOTTE STEINBERG Human Biological ScienceMELISSA LING Physical Education StudiesMELISSA LING Modern History LAURA GUNNING CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION (VET): Other IndustriesKEANU HYDE  11 Courses recognised with highest performing students  34 School Curriculum and Standards Authority Exhibition and Award Winners

6. Schools with top performing student in WACE Stage 3 courses- Shenton College Ancient History: 2015 - 2012 Biological Science: 2015 - 2013 Computer Science: 2015 - 2013 Economics: 2015 - 2013 Engineering Studies: 2015 - 2013 Geography: 2015 - 2013 Literature: 2015 - 2014 Media Production and Analysis: 2015 - 2012 Modern History: 2015 Music Physical Education Studies: 2015

7.  We need to comprehensively embrace our COMPASS LMS to be more effective as a community greater transparency immediacy in communication excursions permissions online payments online learning activities school calendar good standing commendations house system F Focus on New Technology

8. Advice from “successful” students:  Study with a Study group  Environment- Have a suitable work environment  Explore the options but take the advice – Cert 11, CAP, WPL, General vs ATAR, Mathematics  Diarize – work time, play time, your time  Support- look out for the signs and seek support

9.  Six courses, each with 2 Semester units  The amount of study and homework  Assessment Policy: rigid deadlines and penalties  Change Courses by Friday 5 th March  Prerequisites going for year 12 (most 57%, some 60%)  Year 11 is important Expectations in Year 11

10. Three areas where it is implemented  Attendance  Completion of Work  Behaviour Good Standing Policy

11. Three levels  Level one; student interview with Mentor teacher and/or Year Leader and contract.  Level two; parent & student interview with Year Leader and/or program coordinator Engagement and Well Being. A contract will be developed during this meeting.  Level three; parent & student interview with Associate Principal, Senior School. Alternate Pathways. Good Standing Policy

12.  Dress standards (issue of sports shorts, short skirts and inappropriate shoes)  Behaviour standards  Absentee procedure – Compass, note, SMS, phone student services EXAMINATIONS  Monday 16 th May - Friday 27 th May  Monday 31 st October- Friday 11 th November Family holidays cannot be scheduled during this time. Expectations In Year 11

13.  Attainment of C Grades inline with the Achievement Standards  Presented their signed Gaining Year 12 Status form to the Dean of Studies, Ms Janet Schofield.  Those students who have NOT Gained Year 12 Status will be contacted for an interview. Gaining Year 12 Status

14.  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.  Round One: 8 th to 24 th of March (Weeks 6&7 of Term 1)  Round Two: 29 th August to 9 th of September (Weeks 7&8 of Term 3) Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

15.  HELP Classes have commenced for Literacy components: Every Tuesday lunchtime in A3  Help Classes for Numeracy TBA shortly  Further information http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/OLNA Literacy email Louise Heath: louise.heath@education.wa.edu.au louise.heath@education.wa.edu.au Numeracy email Maire-Anne Friday Maire-anne.friday@education.wa.edu.au OLNA Support for Students

16. Support for Students College Psychologist: Miss Shakira Durrant shakira.durrant@education.wa.edu.au College Chaplin: Miss Kat Taylor Kathryn.taylor@education.wa.edu.au Program Coordinator Student Engagement & Wellbeing: Mr Laurie Saunders Laurie.saunders@education.wa.edu.au

17. Online Support  E-Couch- https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome A self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity.  Moodgym- https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome Designed to prevent depression. It consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.  Headspace- www.headspace.org.au www.headspace.org.au  Youth Focus- www.youthfocus.com.au www.youthfocus.com.au  Reach Out- http://au.reachout.com http://au.reachout.com  Lifeline- http://www.lifelinewa.org.au/ http://www.lifelinewa.org.au/

18. Online Support cont..  Relationships Australia- http://www.wa.relationships.com.au/Courses-and- Seminars/Relationship-Courseshttp://www.wa.relationships.com.au/Courses-and- Seminars/Relationship-Courses Relationships and Family Support workshops $25 pp. short/long courses. Some topics include, Kids and Technology today; Transform your relationships with mindfulness; Parenting Teenage girls for Fathers; Parenting Teenage boys for Mothers; Raising Stepfamilies; Parenting after Separation; and Building Stronger families.  Cold Turkey- http://getcoldturkey.com/ http://getcoldturkey.com/ Temporarily block yourself off of popular social media sites, addicting websites, online games and whatever else. PC use.  Self control- http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/31289/selfcontrol http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/31289/selfcontrol Block distracting websites for predetermined periods of time. Free, MAC use.  Test taking tips - http://www.testtakingtips.com/anxiety/index.htm Strategies to reduce anxiety when taking tests and exams

19.  Set goals  Get organised  Develop good Study Skills  Maintain a balance STUDENTS NEED TO…

20. Study Smarter Moodle

25.  As a general rule: 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) per course, per week  Best practice: 3 x 50 minute sessions per course, per week Study/ Homework Timetable

26. YOU CAN...  Provide a quiet and functional study desk  Help your child establish routines – 50 mins study + 10 mins break  Have agreed boundaries on time allocated to electronic media  Lots of sleep, healthy food, frequent exercise for mood regulation and general well being

27.  Study skills sessions – lunchtimes  Resources – booklets, handouts, study cards, study guides, videos  Learning Support – one on one by request/referral  Help Classes  Tutor list – email to you or photocopies in Student Services foyer  Information on external revision classes – Weekly or school holidays  Special Exam Arrangements WHAT WE OFFER

28. Phone: 9488 2100 Email: barbara.goldflam@education.wa.edu.au KEEP IN TOUCH…

29. 28 All courses offered at Shenton College Contribute to the achievement of the Western Australian Certificate of Education ATAR - students who are aiming to enrol in university direct from school. General – students who are aiming to enter further training or the workforce directly from school. VET Certificates (Vocational Education & Training) - courses developed in consultation with industry and are nationally recognised.. 28

30. 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:

31. 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:

32. 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 equivalents). 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:

33. Typically, students enrolled at a school cannot sit an Authority examination as a private candidate. From 2016, private candidature in ATAR examinations will only be available to students:  seeking mature age university entrance OR  undertaking language courses through interstate offerings (e.g. Chinese: Background – NSW) OR  Undertaking European background language courses (e.g. German background language) Private Candidates

34. University Entrance  WACE requirements met.  English and Literature (ATAR) - scaled score of 50 or better.  Prerequisite courses.  TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) score is the sum of your 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.

35.  There are a variety of Alternate pathways which facilitate university entry e.g. Portfolio (Curtin & ECU); Preparation courses (Curtin, ECU, Murdoch & Notre Dame)  Clarify all entry requirements with the relevant universities as these will vary.  English requirements may also vary. University Alternative Entry

36. All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements Communication & Mathematics;  Courses are split into competitive and non - competitive for entry purposes;  Competitive courses have a selection criteria that applicants will be assessed against;  Check the website for latest details: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/portal / State Training Provider (TAFE) Entry Requirements

37. 1.Qualification pathway  Certificate courses 2.Work experience/employment  Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience, voluntary work, community service; 3.Secondary education/Skill development  Scoring based on English result, plus other courses studied while at school. 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 ’ Selection Criteria

38.  Early is better- catch up work.  Deadline to change courses is end of Week 5, Friday 5 th March. Restricted choices  some classes may be full  choices must fit the timetable  Be fully informed. Can I Change Courses?

39. Janet Schofield (Monday – Friday) (0419 922 153) Janet.Schofield@education.wa.edu.au Suzanne Pendlebury (Tuesday & Friday) Suzanne.Pendlebury@education.wa.edu.au Jane Hamburg (Mon; Tues; Wed; Fri) Jane.Hamburg@education.wa.edu.au Bill Friday (Wednesday) William.Friday@education.wa.edu.au Contact for Course and Careers Advisors

40. Good results will give you more choices Shenton College: 9488 2100 www.shenton.wa.edu.au (intranet/careers information) Keep the Doors open

41. Vocational Education and Training *WACE Eligibility Requirement Extract: Four or more ATAR courses in Year 12 and/or Certificate II or higher qualification *Please note there are other WACE requirements in addition to those listed above

42. VET options at Shenton College Nationally recognised qualification delivered by Shenton College staff who meet trainer qualification requirements Students accessing qualifications through State Training Providers through Profile Funded Courses (limited number) Students accessing qualifications offered through private and/or public registered training organisations through a fee for service arrangement School based traineeships and apprenticeships

43. Qualification overview Qualification Enrolments – Year 10 - 12 YearCert ICert IICert IIICert IV 201523488437 201423202197 Top 50 VET School Achievement 2013, 2014 and 2015

44. VET Requirements Students must achieve the full qualification at Certificate I and II level for it to contribute towards WACE If the qualification is delivered over two years, students will need to commit to the two year training requirement Only partial Certificate III or higher qualifications with specific conditions will contribute towards WACE Qualification delivery and assessment is governed by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications are issued through a Registered Training Provider who quality assures and validates the training and assessment of the qualification Students will need to be available on the designated times to complete practical assessments

45. Completed qualification Equivalence (total) Credit allocation (units) Satisfies the minimum VET qualification requirement for WACE 1112 Certificate I*2 units2-X Certificate II*4 units22  Certificate III or higher* Partial (220+) 4 units22 A minimum of 220 hours must be completed in Year 12 Full6 units24  VET equivalences *There are specific nominal hours at certificate levels that must be met for the qualification to contribute towards WACE.

46. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is needed for every student undertaking nationally recognised training from 2015. For students, the USI will build an online record of their nationally recognised training. Students must have a USI before they can be issued with a statement of attainment or certificate. Students will require a USI before they can be enrolled into a qualification. The USI should be provided to the school on or before Week 5, Term 1 2016 Unique Student Identifier (USI)

47. An Authority developed endorsed program that contributes towards WACE Offered to Year 11 and 12 students. Students undertaking qualifications may have a mandated workplace requirement The Department of Education Duty of Care policy aligned to Workplace Learning contains specific processes and procedures that must be covered Career Access Program (CAP) students will be provided with a one day release workplace program to align to their training requirements Authority Developed Workplace Learning

48. Year 11 students outside of CAP will complete their placement during Flexible Curriculum during Term 2 exams and at the end of Term 4 if they do not have to sit exams. ATAR students can also apply All students to see Ms Scott or Ms Sayers in the Year Coordinator office to request an application form. The form must be completed, signed by parents and returned by Week 10 of Term 1 for consideration for The block placement in Term 2 If you are able to support the school with a placement please provide your details Authority Developed Workplace Learning

49. Leone Scott – Manager of Vocational Pathways Jane Hamburg – CAP and Vocational Pathway Coordinator Cathy Sayers – Workplace Learning Coordinator Who do contact???

50. Recognise areas of learning not covered by courses. May contribute up to 4 unit equivalents towards WACE breadth and depth requirement. Examples include: Cadets WA performance in school productions examinations in music, speech and drama university studies Keys for Life pre-driver education program. Evidence may include a combination of signed attendance records, journals, self evaluation, certificates and validation. ENDORSED PROGRAMS