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Find Your Future Sevenoaks Senior College 2022 Sevenoaks Senior College is an Independent Public School www.sevenoaks.wa.edu.au
Contents About Sevenoaks 2 Support for Aboriginal and 8 Find out what makes Sevenoaks unique. Torres Strait Islander students Young Adult Environment 2 at Sevenoaks Advocacy Program 3 An exciting program of support for Aboriginal Workplace Learning 3 students. Vocational Education and Training 3 Follow the Dream program 8 Wirrpanda Deadly Sista Girlz 9 Clontarf Foundation 9 How Sevenoaks is managed 4 The College Board 4 Sevenoaks programs 10 Parent involvement 4 Whatever a student plans for the future, Student Guild 4 we have a program to suit. Staff at Sevenoaks 4 ATAR 10 Links to industry 4 General 10 Working hours 4 Foundation 10 Timetables 4 Trade Training Centre 11 Daily schedule 5 TEC Consortium 11 Student term dates 2022 5 The Canning Skills Big Picture Academy 12 Vocational Education & Training (VET) 12 South Metropolitan TAFE delivering 13 Extra-curricular activities 6 on campus Sevenoaks prepares students to be Additional Certificate offerings 13 active citizens. delivered at TAFE Events 6 Sevenoaks Football Academy 7 Sevenoaks course offerings 14 Sport 7 Year 11 Course Offerings 14 Leadership opportunities 7 Year 12 Course Offerings 15 Find Your Future 1
About Sevenoaks When Sevenoaks opened its doors in 2001, the vision Young Adult Environment was to create a school that assists every student to realise their aspirations and to do this in a modern, Universities, TAFEs and workplaces expect young young adult environment. people to show a strong work ethic as well as work effectively as individuals and with others. We still focus on this vision to provide an outstanding teaching and learning environment for up to 500 Our unique, young adult approach to schooling students in Year 11 and 12. encourages students to view the school as a place of work. Students from Sevenoaks have achieved ATAR scores of 99 and have won national and statewide Vocational Students have timetabled classes between 8am and Education and Training Awards, Course Distinctions 4.30pm. They are expected to attend classes on time and Certificates of Merit. and to use breaks, other than meal times, for study, homework or group work. When not scheduled for Most importantly, our students come to Sevenoaks a class, and if nothing on campus is planned, they to find their future, and our success in helping are able to make use of local facilities such as the students to move from school to Universities, TAFEs, Cannington Leisureplex next to the school or to leave Apprenticeships and into the workforce has been campus for other business. exceptional. 2 Sevenoaks Senior College
Advocacy Program Vocational Education and Training Extensive research confirms that students achieve Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates their best when they receive support and are given focus on preparing students for direct entry to the good advice. workplace or further education and training. The Every student at Sevenoaks is assigned to an Advocate certificates provide students an opportunity to who is a teacher in the College. The Advocate has demonstrate a range of skills that are relevant to a a maximum of fifteen students under their care specific career path. Also many students enrol in and is responsible for supporting students with certificates because the skills they learn will assist attendance, academic progress and achieving their them in their future life and studies. post-school goals. Students at Sevenoaks may undertake certificate Advocacy groups meet for one hour per week and courses offered in the College and auspiced through individual meetings are held with students in the group third party arrangements with relevant Registered several times a term. Training Organisations. Information about the range of VET offerings is provided on pages 12 and 13 of this book. School Based Traineeships are also an option for many students. These enable students to combine school and work that will lead to a future career. Workplace Learning To support students in their vocational education, Sevenoaks runs an extensive Workplace Learning program. We have many partnerships with employers in a variety of industries that provide students with opportunities to experience working life first hand. Students who are enrolled in a General program are strongly advised to enrol in Workplace Learning. Find Your Future 3
How Sevenoaks is managed The College Board Links to industry The Sevenoaks Senior College Board sets the vision Students have access to some of the best tuition and direction of the College and plays a key role in and business expertise available in Western Australia monitoring our progress and performance. through Sevenoaks’ partnerships with business, The Board comprises: Universities and TAFE colleges. Students develop real skills through workplace learning and part-time work. • representatives from business, industry and the community • a representative from the University of Western Working hours Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin In keeping with our young adult ethos, our daily program University runs from 8am to 4.30pm. The extended College day • representatives from South Metro TAFE means that students may have unsupervised periods of time between classes. Staff are available to meet • parents with individual students or groups at these times, or • a College staff member, and students may choose independent work or meetings • the Principal. with other students. Parent involvement Timetables In addition to membership of the College Board, Each student receives an individual timetable that parents can provide input into decision-making shows their start and finish times for each day. Due processes through membership of the Sevenoaks to the extended day, students may have days where Parents & Citizens. The College Board holds an open classes run from 8am to 4.30pm or they may have meeting each November and parents are welcome days where a later start or earlier finish occurs. to attend. Students are required to be on campus for all their scheduled classes. In addition, those who are enrolled Student Guild in Workplace Learning, Traineeships or TAFE courses Sevenoaks students can present their views and may be off campus one or two days a week to attend requests through the Student Guild. these programs. The Student Guild represents the interests of all We expect all our students to use their non-class students at the College and is actively involved in zones effectively. Students may study individually events and activities throughout the school year. or with others, finish incomplete work or arrange Year 11 and 12 Guild elections are run by the Australian appointments with the Careers Advisor, teachers, Electoral Commission to give our students exposure Advocates or youth workers. to adult participation. Advocacy is a compulsory, timetabled class that occurs once per week. Staff at Sevenoaks In addition, students enrolled in ATAR courses will All staff at Sevenoaks are selected based on their have a compulsory Pathways course that will run on expertise and capacity to deliver relevant material in all Wednesday afternoons between 2.40pm and 3.40pm. the courses they teach. They all participate in ongoing professional learning in order to stay up to date with current information and curriculum. In addition, every course offered meets the requirements of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and all certificate delivery and assessment is quality assured through third party arrangements with relevant Registered Training Organisations. 4 Sevenoaks Senior College
Daily schedule Student term dates 2022 The College Day operates from 8am to 4.30pm. Term 1 Monday 31 January to Friday 8 April Class Times Term 2 Tuesday 26 April to Friday 1 July Zone 1 8.00 - 8.50 Term 3 Monday 18 July to Friday 23 September Zone 2 8.50 - 9.50 Term 4 Monday 10 October to Thursday 15 December Zone 3 9.50 - 10.50 Details of staff development days are published on the BREAK 10.50 - 11.10 College website at the start of the calendar year. Zone 4 11.10 - 12.10 Year 12 compulsory school and ATAR practical Zone 5 12.10 - 1.10 examinations run during the term three school holidays. Students receive an exact timetable at least LUNCH 1.10 - 1.40 three weeks before the exams start. Zone 6 1.40 - 2.40 Year 12 compulsory ATAR examinations occur through Zone 7 2.40 - 3.40 the month of November. Personalised timetables are Zone 8 3.40 - 4.30 provided at the end of term three. Find Your Future 5
Extra Curricular Activities As well as supporting students in their academic and Harmony Day career goals, Sevenoaks recognises the importance of developing young adults who are also positive citizens. Through a series of events, sport and leadership opportunities, our students are exposed to out of classroom learning that helps them develop into the adults they want to be. Events Harmony Day Festival – One of the highlights of our College year celebrates the many cultures within our school through food, music, dance and guest presenters in a festival style event. College Ball – The Year 12 students’ annual red carpet event is held each year. The Ball Committee work hard to make this a special night for everyone. Expos – Students from Sevenoaks have the opportunity to attend the annual Career Expo to find out more about the opportunities available after Expos leaving school. Various on campus expos are run over the year promoting health and well-being. College Ball 6 Sevenoaks Senior College
Sevenoaks Football Academy Leadership Opportunities Our Academy is part of the Clontarf Football Student Guild – Students from Year 11 and 12 Foundation. Talented Aboriginal footballers attend can nominate to be part of the Student Guild. The Sevenoaks to complete their education and achieve Guild plays an active leadership role in the school, the Western Australian Certificate of Education. presenting student ideas to the College leadership group. Elections take place in March. Once elected In addition, they participate in football talent to the Guild, students are guided through a leadership development through training and match practice program that includes camps, seminars, meetings under the mentorship and expertise of the Clontarf and community service activities. Foundation staff. Training trips, camps and AFL games are part of the extra curricular activities involved in this program. Leadership Sport Our sporting teams compete in local afternoon competitions and may also have the opportunity to participate in inter-school competitions. Currently, we field teams in the following sports: Soccer – boys and girls Basketball – boys and girls Volleyball – boys and girls AFL Football – boys and girls Netball – girls Badminton – girls and boys Sports Find Your Future 7
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Sevenoaks Follow the Dream program Sevenoaks is proud to host the Follow the Dream Program plan program at the College. The program provides Aboriginal students with: Follow the Dream is an inter-agency program managed by the Department of Education across the State in • tutors to assist with homework, assignments, collaboration with the Polly Farmer Foundation and study habits and goal setting private industry sponsors. • an individual education plan The program targets Aboriginal students with high • a mentor to review their school progress and aspirations as they commence their secondary general well being education. • regular updates on academic performance Through individualised support in the areas of • educational excursions and camps to develop academic acceleration, goal focussed course selection confidence and skills and career and transition, students are encouraged to complete Year 12 and achieve results that enable • a safe and supported demountable in which to entrance to tertiary education. study, equipped with computers, educational resources and refreshments The program also includes high achieving and motivated students undertaking Vocational Education • career guidance and Training (VET) school pathways, provided they • regular contact with parents and teachers regarding meet the program selection criteria. student academic progress. Students are selected for the Follow the Dream Our program also supports Aboriginal culture, program based on attendance, good grades and including painting and dance and hosts the annual positive attitudes towards their schooling. NAIDOC Day program. For further information contact: Program objectives Jennet Hansen Students will: Follow the Dream Program Coordinator • achieve a WACE and enter university Sevenoaks Senior College • attend school regularly Tel: 6235 7200 • achieve to their potential and have high levels of literacy and numeracy • have a broad range of post-school education, training and employment options and opportunities • achieve a successful post-school transition • have high self-expectations. 8 Sevenoaks Senior College
Wirrpanda Deadly Sista Girlz Clontarf Foundation The Deadly Sista Girlz Program aims to build proud The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls. education, discipline, self-esteem, life skills and It is delivered by strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Islander role models and mentors who offer a stable Strait Islander men and by doing so, equips them to environment in which girls can discuss current and participate more meaningfully in society. personal issues they may be facing. Clontarf does not work in isolation, but partners Each girl has the opportunity to be personally with schools, families and communities to support mentored throughout the program and also to make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to: positive social interactions with their fellow sistagirls in • attend school regularly a fun and caring environment. • finish Year 12 Deadly Sista Girlz focuses on: • get a job/further study. • building self esteem and confidence Clontarf embraces the passion Aboriginal and Torres • building pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Strait islander boys have for Aussie rules, rugby and Islander identity basketball to attract the boys to school, but it is not a sporting program rather a life skills/mentoring/ • having practical cultural contribution in the development program. community The Clontarf program is based on five program pillars: • having positive social interactions • Education – Everything we do is linked to improving • building relationships based on mutual respect education. To participate in Clontarf activities, boys • encouraging active self development have to maintain high school attendance. • yarning about sexual health and women’s health, • Leadership – Clontarf is about being a good bloke drug and alcohol abuse, road safety, healthy and learning how to become a leader. nutrition, financial literacy, and healthy relationships • Well Being – The Clontarf program allows boys to • enjoying AFL games and healthy activities. have a chance to travel as a group, see different places and enjoy new life experiences. The purpose of the Deadly Sista Girlz program is to use our female role models to empower and enable • Employment – Clontarf provides opportunities young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to for workplace visits, placements and school make informed decisions about their personal health based traineeships and helps boys obtain key life and wellbeing to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle. documents, ID and learners permits. We want to give more opportunities to young • Sport – Clontarf provides many sporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to expand opportunities where the boys are generally their thinking and become active members and leaders more comfortable, which is where we can build in their communities and to create a brighter future relationships and help them to develop in other for themselves, their families and the generations areas. to come. The Clontarf program extends beyond the boys’ time at school with graduate and alumni programs to provide support and opportunities post Year 12. Clontarf operates under the motto “Once a Clontarf boy, always a Clontarf boy”. Find Your Future 9
Sevenoaks Programs At Sevenoaks various pathways are offered. We work with individual students to determine a pathway that meets their future aspirations. An overview of each pathway follows. ATAR General Students who enrol in an Australian Tertiary Admissions Students who participate in the General program at Rank (ATAR) program are planning to attend university Sevenoaks intend to complete their Western Australian at the completion of Year 12. Certificate of Education (WACE). These students are working to high academic The WACE is achieved at the completion of Year 12 standards and are expected to study outside of class and students that complete it will have achieved at time – traditionally a minimum of 10 hours per week least the minimum standard for secondary completion. (Year 11) to 15 hours per week (Year 12). At Sevenoaks, we offer a wide range of General In November of each year, Year 12 students sit courses and certificates that provide students with the compulsory external examinations. opportunity to complete the WACE and progress to Sevenoaks offers a wide range of ATAR courses TAFE or full time employment. including high level Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General courses are not designed to prepare students Human Biology, Psychology and Engineering Studies. for direct entry into University. Students who wish to For students who are more humanities oriented, enter University after completing a General program Geography, Modern History and Career and Enterprise will follow an alternative entry pathway. Usually this ensure that successful students can access the means they must complete a bridging program after University course of their choice. Year 12 to qualify for University entrance. Detailed information about ATAR courses is provided All students enrolled in a Year 12 General or Foundation in our Course Selection and Enrolment Handbook. course are required to complete an Externally Set Task (EST) for that course. The EST is administered in term two in a period prescribed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Foundation Foundation courses are offered in English and Mathematics for students who have not yet achieved Category 3 in the Literacy and Numeracy online tests (OLNA) in Year 10. The English Foundation course develops skills in functional literacy, including appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar. The Mathematics Foundation course aims to revise and consolidate basic numeracy skills needed in everyday life and in General courses. 10 Sevenoaks Senior College
Trade Training Centre TEC Consortium Students in the Trade Training Program work in a multi- The TEC Consortium, established in 2017, is a million dollar purpose built complex which was opened partnership between Sevenoaks Senior College and in 2012 by Senator Mark Bishop. Students work with local, national and multi-national entities. Students in industry standard equipment in the Automotive and the Trade Training Program are supported through this Metal Fabrication trade areas and enjoy close ties with partnership. Partners include: businesses operating within these industries. • Cummins South Pacific Entry into the program is by application and • Komatsu Australia interview. Successful students will complete a • Westtrans Services school program and national training qualifications that lead directly to these two trade areas. • GKR Transport Students in our Trade Training Program are highly • Centurion successful in achieving apprenticeships and full time • Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) employment as a result of their work in this industry • Fuel Distributors of Western Australia (FDWA) specific program. • Utilities Engineering Electrical Automotive Training This program is designed to cater for those students Council (UEEA) who clearly wish to pursue a career in the Automotive and Metal Fabrication trades. • Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) Experience in the workplace is provided through • ThermoKing, and Workplace Learning. Students will go to their • Onsite. industry based workplace for one day a week or The partnership is best practice example of industry block placements, according to what best meets the and Sevenoaks Senior College working together employers’ needs. to add significant value to the students’ learning, Students will participate in one of the following including: certificates: • employment opportunities AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive • sponsorship Vocational Preparation^^ • work placements MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways^^ • tours • incursions by industry ^^ These qualifications are proposed offerings • career and safety guidance, and for the 2022 academic year. At the time of • teacher development. publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the delivery of these qualifications. On the basis of interest from students in each qualification, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification. Find Your Future 11
Sevenoaks Programs The Canning Skills Big Picture Vocational Education & Training (VET) Academy Sevenoaks Senior College delivers the following certificate courses on behalf of Registered Training The Canning Skills Big Picture Academy engagement Organisations: program embraces the Big Picture philosophy where students are educated one at a time “within a • BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills^^ community of learners”. (replacing BSB20115 Certificate II in Business) The Big Picture learning cycle always starts with • SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality^^ identification of interests and passions. Students are • CUA20620 Certificate II in Music^^ supported to create a learning plan that is based on their needs and interests. The learning program South Metropolitan TAFE, RTO Code 52787 will deliver provides the map for work each term. on campus at Sevenoaks Senior College: During both semesters, the students exhibit their • AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote learning to a group of people – peers, staff, family and Pilot – Visual Line of Sight) community members. The students talk about what These training qualifications are recognised across they are doing and their learning journey. The students Australia. then review their progress, assess their achievements and make new plans. The Canning Skills Big Picture Academy program is ideally suited to students who have not completed Year 10 or who have circumstances that make a Year ^^ These qualifications are proposed offerings 11 General program difficult. for the 2022 academic year. At the time of Students will have the opportunity to complete: publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation • 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for (RTO) for the delivery of these qualifications. Adults^^ On the basis of interest from students in each • 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for qualification, the school will initiate a formal Adults^^ partnership agreement with a RTO for the • 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for delivery of the qualification. Adults^^ • FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways^^ • Workplace Learning Students have the opportunity to participate in additional educational offerings such as Keys for Life, cooking, sport, life and social skills, and Leaving to Learn activities. The Canning Skills Big Picture Academy has a number of Advisory Groups managed by experienced, talented teachers. The Advisory is structured to support the academic needs of each student. Canning Skills has two youth workers and two teacher assistants who support participants in the program. The Canning Skills Big Picture Academy program offers flexible entry options. This is a highly sought after engagement program and entry is by application and interview. 12 Sevenoaks Senior College
Certificates delivered at Sevenoaks in partnership with Registered Training Organisations BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (replacing BSB20115 Certificate II in Business) SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality CUA20620 Certificate II in Music AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot – Visual Line of Sight) South Metropolitan TAFE Additional Certificate offerings delivering on campus delivered at TAFE In 2022 Sevenoaks Senior College is excited to provide Every year, Sevenoaks works in partnership with TAFE a new opportunity for our students in partnership with colleges to provide extra certificates at TAFE. South Metropolitan TAFE, RTO code 52787. Students attend TAFE one or two days per week and One day per week staff from South Metropolitan study their WACE at Sevenoaks on the remaining TAFE plan to deliver the AVI30316 Certificate III days. in Aviation (Remote Pilot – Visual Line of Sight) Certificates are on offer in industry areas, including: on campus at Sevenoaks using current industry • Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics standard drones. • Agriculture, Animals, Science and Environment This is cutting edge training for future careers. There are opportunities to use drone technology across • Building and Construction so many jobs and careers, and this is continually • Finance increasing, including: • Creative Industries • Mine remote operations • Surveying • Education and Community Services • Architecture • Electrical and Electrotechnology • Defence Forces • Engineering and Mining • Engineering and Construction • Health, Beauty and Fitness • Photography • Tourism and Events • Media • Laboratory Operations • Marketing • Retail, and • Library and Information Services • Training. • Networking and Security This Certificate can lead into many other careers such • Residential Building Drafting as aviation, pilot studies, flight attendant, helicopter Applications close 31 August 2021. and rescue crewman. Go to the following webpages and view the 2022 Once completed the Certificate III contributes four (4) Course Guides for further information about the C grade equivalents to Year 11 and two (2) to Year 12. certificates and application processes. This is an amazing opportunity not to be missed. https://www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/study-types/ vet-delivered-secondary-students https://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/schools-and- parents/vet-delivered-secondary-students Find Your Future 13
Sevenoaks Course Offerings All students will select six (6) courses. • You MUST choose English and/or Literature. • You MUST choose one from List A and one from List B. • You MAY also select one certificate course from page 13. Year 11 2022 Course General ATAR Special Conditions List A Compulsory (choose one) English GEENG AEENG Literature GELIT AELIT English as an Additional Language/Dialect GEELD English Foundation FEENG Yes List A Options Business Management and Enterprise GEBME Career and Enterprise GECAE AECAE Geography GEGEO AEGEO Health Studies GEHEA Modern History GEHIM AEHIM Visual Arts GEVAR List B Options Applied Information Technology GEAIT Chemistry AECHE Design – choose only one: • Graphics OR GEDESG • Photography GEDESP Engineering Studies GEEST AEEST Human Biology GEHBY AEHBY Integrated Science GEISC Materials Design and Technology – Textiles GEMDTT Materials Design and Technology – Wood GEMDTW Mathematics Applications AEMAA Mathematics Essential GEMAE Mathematics Foundation FEMAT Yes Mathematics Methods AEMAM Yes Physical Education – choose only one: • PE Studies – Multi Sport GEPES • PE Studies – Soccer GEPESS • PE Studies – Volleyball GEPESV Physics AEPHY Psychology GEPSY AEPSY Endorsed Programs Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials PCCNAE Workplace Learning ADWPL Certificates Select from list on page 13 Special conditions for a course are explained in the Course Selection and Enrolment Handbook. 14 Sevenoaks Senior College
All students are advised to select the same courses they studied in Year 11. Year 12 2022 Course General ATAR Special Conditions List A Compulsory (choose one) English GTENG ATENG Literature GTLIT English Foundation FTENG Yes List A Options Business Management and Enterprise GTBME Career and Enterprise GTCAE ATCAE Geography GTGEO ATGEO Health Studies GTHEA Modern History GTHIM ATHIM Visual Arts GTVAR List B Options Applied Information Technology GTAIT Chemistry ATCHE Design– choose only one: • Graphics OR GTDESG • Photography GTDESP Engineering Studies GTEST ATEST Human Biology GTHBY ATHBY Integrated Science GTISC Materials Design and Technology – Textiles GTMDTT Materials Design and Technology – Wood GTMDTW Mathematics Applications ATMAA Mathematics Essential GTMAE Mathematics Foundation FTMAT Yes Mathematics Methods ATMAM Yes Physical Education – choose only one: • PE Studies GTPES • PE Studies – Soccer GTPESS Physics ATPHY Psychology GTPSY ATPSY Endorsed Programs Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials PCCNAE Workplace Learning ADWPL Certificates Select from list on page 13 Special conditions for a course are explained in the Course Selection and Enrolment Handbook. Find Your Future 15
For detailed information about Sevenoaks courses and enrolment please refer to the Course Selection and Enrolment Handbook 16 Sevenoaks Senior College
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