Welcome to Daylesford Secondary College

2016 Senior Learning Community

Information Night

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Principal: Mr Graeme HolmesActing Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail

Senior Learning Community Managers

Mrs Angela Olver

Ms Natalie Kirby

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Options for Years 11 and 12

VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)

VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)

You can include a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) in VCAL or VCE

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Choose studies that…Interest and challenge you

You have performed well in during previous years

Meet your future career requirements and study needs

You will enjoy

Choose subjects that form a balanced program

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VCE Information

Choosing a Year 11 VCE Course

Students must choose 6 subjects from:

Unit 1 and 2 VCE units – including one English subject

VET ONE Unit 3 & 4 VCE units

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Choosing a Year 12 VCE Course

Students must choose 5 subjects from:

Unit 3 & 4 VCE units – must include an English

VET units

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Qualifying for the VCE

You need to pass a minimum of 16 units

You must pass at least three units of English In order to receive an ATAR score, you must

satisfactorily complete a unit 3 & 4 English sequence

Plus three sequences of Units 3 and 4 level studies (3 Year 12 subjects) – either VCE or VET

Attendance requirements also apply

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VCAL Information

Mr Sean Coleman

VCE doesn’t suit all studentsWhat about VCAL?

Considering VCAL? Read the VCAL section of the

bookletNeed to be aware of the need for

‘Structured Workplace Learning’ Speak to MIPs/Careers tonightFollow the instructions on the

subject selection form

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VCE VET Studies Give training in specific

vocational areas

Count towards VCE and VCAL

Competency based assessment

Some have scored assessment/exam

Can lead into TAFE courses

Costs / deposit involved – see subject selection booklet for more information?

Not all VET subjects are offered from DSC and additional travel may be involved – this will mean students will have to get themselves to and from their course

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Distance Education

Distance education? Is available only for subjects not running within the school system

Students doing Distance Education need to be self motivated and able to manage their time very effectively .

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Video ConferencingVideo conferencing has been offered as an

alternative option for delivering and receiving courses in the past.

This may also be an option in 2016.

Careers Advice

Careers & MIPs Coordinators

Ms Marg Cattanach

Mrs Bronwyn Barlow

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Course SelectionGeneral Advice

Be realistic but don’t underestimate yourself

DSC has outstanding success in helping students achieve their full potential

Aim High

Keep options open and be aware of course requirements

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Why include a Year 12 Subject in Year 11?

Challenge and confidence builder

Gain experience for Year 12 studies with organisation, writing skills, SACs and exams

Access to a wider subject choice

Gives you 6 Unit 3 and 4 subjects

Can help boost your ATAR score

Don’t forget some Year 12 subjects require Units 1 and 2 studies.

Seek advice from subject teachers first

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How is the ATAR used?

Used by universities and TAFE colleges to compare and select students

Primary means of selection in 50% of courses

Used to some extent for selection into 78% of tertiary courses

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The ATAR and scaling

If you would like more information about this please read the VCAA VCE handbook: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/schooladmin/handbook/2014/index.aspx

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Sources of HelpTeachers, subject advisors

Parents

Senior Learning Community Leaders: Mrs Angela Olver and Ms Natalie Kirby

Acting Assistant Principal: Mr Stephen MacPhail

Careers and MIPs coordinators: Ms Marg Cattanach and Mrs Bronwyn Barlow

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The Selection Processhttp://www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au

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The Selection Process for Year 11 and 12 students

Hand in your preliminary selection form to the General Office by 3.30pm on Wednesday 5th August 2015

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Thanks for attending this evenings Year 11 and 12 Subject Selection Information Evening for 2016 subjects

Teaching Staff are now available for more information on particular subjects

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