Emmanuel Catholic College Year 12 Parent Seminar 19 th August 2015
Agenda Introduction and Prayer Timelines and Dates Secondary Graduation Applying to STP s WACE exams Applying to University Conclusion Mrs Kennedy Mrs Kennedy Mr Conway Mrs Beedie Mr Conway Mrs Beedie Mrs Kennedy
College Prayer God of the journey, We come trusting in your son, Jesus Christ, Keep us aware of your presence, Be our strength, as we strive to do the best we can, Encourage us to be fair, compassionate, respectful, and to serve others, And guide us always in following your way. Bless and strengthen all of our Emmanuel community, as we continue to grow and learn, nurtured by the Holy Spirit. Through all that we encounter in our lives remind us often that you are truly with us. And lead us in faith, as we go forward on the journey. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Academic Timelines and Dates Non ATAR Students Classes conclude: Thursday 24 th September Semester Two Examinations Week 2 Holidays: Monday 5 th - Thursday 15 th October ATAR Students resume Friday 16 th October External (WACE) Written Exams 2 nd Nov 20 th Nov
Graduation Key Dates Year 12 ATAR classes conclude Tuesday 20 th October Year 12 Breakfast, College Assembly and Rehearsal Wednesday 21 st October 7.30am 12.30pm (approx) Year 12 Mass and Graduation Ceremony Wednesday 21 st October 7pm 10pm (approx) College Presentation Night Monday 16 th November
Graduation End of Year celebration (last day of this term) Breakfast Assembly Graduation Mass and Ceremony
STRESS Physical symptoms Behavioural symptoms Fatigue Sleep difficulties, such as insomnia Headaches Gastrointestinal Issues An increase in sick days or absenteeism Disinterest in activities or things they normally enjoyed A drop in work performance Mood swings and irritability
Secondary Graduation
Secondary Graduation Completion of requirements for Secondary Graduation (WACE)
Secondary Graduation issued to all Year 12 school students WACE course scores Grades achieved in course units Achievement of VET units of competency and VET qualifications Achievement of endorsed programs Number of community service hours completed
WACE Course Report Issued to those students who sit the WACE Examination in that course. School grades School marks and moderated school marks Raw WACE examination marks and standardised WACE examination marks State-wide distribution of WACE course scores
SCSA Graduation Requirements Complete at least 20 (or equivalent) SCSA course units Up to 10 unit equivalents may be comprised of endorsed programs (eg. Workplace Learning - Employability Skills) and/or VET programs ("VET credit transfer") Achieve an average of C grade or better across best 16 course units of which at least 8 must be completed in Year 12 (or equivalent) Achieve SCSA English language competence Meet the English language competence standard as defined by work samples; related to the standard required to achieve a C grade or better in Stage 1 English
SCSA Graduation Requirements NOTE: Year 12 students who are enrolled in a pair of course units at Stage 2 or Stage 3 must sit the external examination for that course (unless exempt). Students, who do not make a genuine attempt in the examination for a course, will not have the units in that course contribute to the C grade average.
Semester Two (Mock) Examinations Commence Week 2 Holidays: Monday 5 th October to Thursday 15 th October
Semester Two Examinations Times Exam times differ to Semester One: 9.20 am 2.00 pm (as per the WACE Exams)
WACE Examinations Personalised 2015 WACE Written Examination timetables sent out to the College Monday 7 th September, will be distributed to students during Week 8 of Term WACE Practical Examinations Monday 28 th September to Friday 2 nd October (for students studying Physical Education Studies 3A/3B). Please Note: date and location depends on sport eg. Mc Gillivray Oval, Mt Claremont. Wednesday 21 st October (for students studying German). WACE Written Examinations Monday 2 nd November to Friday 20 th November
WACE Examination Procedures Be very familiar with examination timetable: which exam, when, where (no allowance for missing an exam through misreading timetable). Be at examination venue at least 30 minutes before start of examination (will not be admitted if more than 30 minutes late). Know what can and cannot take into examination venue, and what special course requirements apply (as per 2015 Year 12 Information Handbook SCASA website). eg. clear water bottle with no label; no mobile phones; no calculator cases or instruction booklets; know which calculators are allowed Take signed Personalised Examination Timetable to exam venue. Be familiar with Examination Rules (as per Information Handbook). Sickness and Misadventure Application Form
WACE Examinations Courses sitting exam is compulsory if enrolled in Stage 2 or Stage 3 units for a particular course It is important that a genuine attempt on the exam is made, otherwise grades for course units concerned will NOT be counted towards meeting Graduation (WACE) requirements. Expectation for Emmanuel Catholic Students that you are required to remain for the whole of the examination (applies to ALL exams); if you finish early CHECK ANSWERS.
Leading up to School and WACE Examinations Plan your revision (3.5 + hrs per night of homework/study); consider early morning study and more effective ways of studying If you haven t yet got your revision underway, START TONIGHT Minimise distractions eg: Facebook, mobile phone Work through revision books, past exam papers; attend tutorials; REFINE EXAM TECHNIQUE If disappointed by Semester One Exam results, don t give up.. good results on exams coming up can have a BIG impact
Leading up to School and WACE Get help from teachers Examinations Sleep well; eat well; exercise STAY FOCUSSED; visualise getting results you can be proud of - AIM HIGH BE POSITIVE Be supportive of each other
Applying to STP s Central Institute of Technology Challenger Institute of Technology Polytechnic West Private RTO s e.g for beauty, computer gaming Application online www.tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Dates for applying to STP s Applications for 2016 - open early in September and close in early December. Offers and Enrolments start in early January 2016
Entry Requirements These generic competencies have benchmarks which are expressed as: Basic skills Developed skills Well-developed skills Highly-developed skills Use the skills calculator to check Evidence certificates, work place learning, part time work
STP s VET FEE HELP: Australian Government loan scheme. RPL: Exemptions for all or part of your course. Contact your training provider. USI: Apply online : www.usi.gov.au Further Information www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
Applying to University Check ATAR requirement and any prerequisites. Apply online through TISC Notre Dame apply directly to the University
Key Dates For University Applications Monday 10 August Applications open with TISC Application is not complete until fee is paid - $27 Wednesday 30 th September Applications incur a late fee after this date - $138 All dates listed in 2016 TISC guide Information is also available on TISC website www.tisc.edu.au Notre Dame: Applications due 30 September.
University Foundation Programs Application can be made directly to the University or through TISC. Please check the TISC guide.
University Scholarships Scholarships are moving away from schools, some come through the College and students are notified of these. Please check university websites for information on relevant scholarships