Year 12 Information Evening 2013

1. Year 12 Information Evening 2013 Robyn Kane Year 12 Coordinator Welcome

2. Speakers & Topics Welcome by Robyn Kane, Year 12 Coordinator Ms Janet Schofield - WACE, STP/TAFE and Notre Dame University Admission Requirements Ms Suzanne Pendlebury - Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority Requirements including Special Exam Arrangements Mr Steve Hoath - Admission Requirements for University

3. Michael Carr-GreggExclusively represented by Saxton The Shenton College Eminent Speaker Program Presents Millennial Parenting The 5 Greatest Challenges for Parents in 2013 What every parent needs to know about millennial parenting, covering alcohol, online safety, sleep and other key issues. Date Tuesday 12th of March 2013 Venue Subiaco Church, 260 Bagot Road, Subiaco (Corner of Bagot Rd and Rowland St) Time 7:00 pm- arrive 6:30 pm Cost $20 with refreshments after presentation Tickets Shenton College Main Administration Credit Card and Direct debit available

4. Goals of Year 12 • Western Australian Certificate of Education • Entry to a State Training Provider (TAFE). • Entry to University - ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rankcalculated and issued by TISC. • Awards– Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority.

5. WACE Requirements Breadth and Depth • Complete at least 20 course units. Up to 10 course equivalents can be from endorsed programs. • Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12 (at least two of these units must be in Year 12). • In Year 12 study at least one pair of course units from each of List A (arts/languages/social science) and List B (mathematics/science/technology). Achievement Standard • Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units of which at least 8 units must be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and /or VET credit transfer can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units. English Language Competence • Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit in English or Literature. Exams for stage 2 and 3 courses, unless exempt.

6. EXAMINATIONS EXEMPTION All students in their final year who are enrolled in Stage 2 or 3 units, sit the exam (unless exempt).Year 12 students who are enrolled in more than 5 pairs of Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 course units and do not wish to sit the external exam in their 6th or 7th course can apply for exemption. It is expected that students will sit a minimum of 5 examinations. A student will be exempt from sitting exams only if they are: Enrolled to complete units of competency (from related industry areas), in excess of 220 nominal hours in Year 12 AND … Enrolled in 3 or less Stage 2 and /or Stage 3 unit pairs.

7. NOTE: The completion of an AQF VET Certificate or VET hours in Year 10 or 11 does not qualify a Year 12 student for exam exemption.

8. WACE Exam EXEMPTIONS • WACE exam exemptions for students studying VET and 3 or less Stage 2 or Stage 3 courses must be applied in writing to the Curriculum Council by3rd July. • WACE exam exemptions for students studying 6 or more examinable courses 3rd July. • Students who are thinking of not sitting all of their WACE (external) exams must see Ms Schofield. Please don’t leave it to the deadline.

9. TAFE Entry Requirements • All applicants must meetentryrequirements -Communication &Mathematics; • Courses are split into competitive and non -competitive for entry purposes; • About 30% of courses arecompetitiveandselection criterianeed to be meet; • Check the website for latest details:

10. Selection Criteria Maximum score = 100 points • Qualification pathway- maximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality • Work experience/employment – maximum score = 29 points; 0.002 points per hour worked Includes Workplace Learning, work experience, voluntary work and paid work. • Secondary education/Skill Development • Maximum score = 42 points • Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results See the Training WA website: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/portal/ Follow link ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’

11. Notre Dame Selection • Application Form • Academic Records of Year 11 & 12 • Personal Statement • Referees- two • ATAR • WACE/English Competence • Extra Curricula • Interview • Early Offer Program– Advertised early term 3 - conditions apply

12. University Alternative Entry • Clarify all entry requirements with the relevant universities. • English requirements may also vary. • Make an appointment to see: Ms Schofield, Ms Johnson, Ms Hamburg or Mr Friday.

13. University Alternative Entry Notre Dame • Tertiary Enabling Program ( Education, Humanities & Business, Nursing & Life Sciences) • Foundation Program (Arts & Science, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing) • State Training Providers/TAFE Entry

14. Is Attaining WACE Enough? To be competitive students taking a university pathway should aim to score: • Stage 3 courses - a ‘B’ (65% +) or higher • Stage 2 courses - an ‘A’ (75% +). Students aiming for a STP/TAFE Certificate IV or Diploma may need: • ‘A’ grades • National VET Qualification • Work experience to be competitive.

15. INDIVIDUAL EXAM STUDENT CASE STUDYThe reason why students must put every possible effort into the exam! STUDENT A • School Score = 54 • Grade = C • Raw WACE Exam = 42 • Scaled Score = 45 STUDENT B • School Score = 54 • Grade = C • Raw WACE Exam = 67 • Scaled Score = 58 • Replicated across all WACE exams, Student A will produce an ATAR of 54.No university directly admits students with this ATAR. Competitive portfolio entry into some ECU courses will be the only option available to this student. • Replicated across all WACE exams, Student B will produce an ATAR of 74.This will create a wide range of opportunities for this student at Curtin, Murdoch and ECU.

16. Important Dates • Change of Courses by Friday 8th March; after this date ONLY after extenuating circumstances. • Verification of students details and enrolments 24th July; students’ responsibility to ensure that enrolment is correct. • Exam timetable published by 26th July; • Last date for enrolment amendments of courses with no practical examsby27th September;

17. Important Dates Practical exams commenceby28th September; Written exams1st November – 28th November; Results on the Internet fromlate December

18. PRIVATE CANDIDATE • Students may wish to enrol in an examination as a Private Candidate. • This means that they can’t have studied that course at school or at S.I.D.E., although they may have studied the Stage 1 course. • Only the examination mark counts towards ATAR. • Applications close3rd July(without late fee) and a $36.00cheque is payable to the Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority.Forms are available fromMs. Schofield. • Late applications will be accepted until2nd August(an extra fee will apply).

19. Special Examination Arrangements • For candidates who may bedisadvantaged in demonstrating their knowledge and skills in the WACE exam. • The problem mustrelateto examination situations. • Evidenceprovided must come from the school, psychologist and medical practitioner. • Apply for Special Examination Arrangements - applications close 24th May. The college must have them by 10th May. • See Ms. Pendlebury for further information.

20. Sickness/Misadventure • For circumstances beyond student’s control. • For temporary sickness - non permanent disability. • For sickness or misadventure occurring during or just prior to the exam. • The candidate is responsible for gathering the evidence. • Applicationsclose 27th November. • Forms available from the exam centre ( or you can contact Ms. Pendlebury). • Decision is final - appeal available on the process only. • If approved,the SCSA calculates the examination mark using your school assessment as a basis. The higher of the actual examination mark and the calculated examination mark becomes the examination mark that is given to you for that examination.

21. Revising For Exams Two things that can interfere greatly with revision: • Not starting early enough; • Not knowing how to revise ( if unsure – seek help/advise). The Learning Support Advisors (Ms Bland and Ms Hamburg) will visit all Yr 12 Mentor classes to advise on study techniques. A 6-week program of Study Skills will be run in the weeks leading up to Semester 1 & 2 exams.

22. General Revision Planning Hints • REGULAR MEALS • REGULAR SLEEP • REGULAR EXERCISE • Know your best time to study. • Don’t spend too long on any one course. • Work in 45-50 minute sessions. • Do the “easy” things when you are getting tired • If there is not enough time – don’t leave out whole sections . • Take it easy the night before an exam – don’t study late, do lightrevision only, do some general overview & diagrams.

23. PUBLICATIONS Marks Adjustment Process Facts Concerning Stage 2 Download @ www.tisc.edu.au/ The WACE Manual can be downloaded @ http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Publications/WACE_Manual

24. CONTACT POINTS 27 Walters Drive Osborne Park WA 6017 http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/ (08) 9273 6300

25. Contact for Course and Careers Advisors Janet Schofield (0419 922 153) janet.schofield@education.wa.edu.au Lyn Johnson (Monday, Thursday) lyn.johnson@education.wa.edu.au Jane Hamburg (LSA & CCA) jane.hamburg@education.wa.edu.au Bill Friday (Wednesday) william.friday@education.wa.edu.au Shenton College 9488 2100