Year 11 VCE Information Evening 2019
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Year 11
VCE Information Evening
2019
MWSC - VCE Team
Senior School – Campus Head of Senior School Senior School Subschool
Principal Leader
• Julie Cain • Jason Nicholas • Claire McCormack
Year 12 Coordinators Senior School Office Year 11 Coordinators
• Linda Crook Administration • Chris Beale
• Kydi Cassar Tammara Smith • Emma Kerr
International Students Student Services - Careers Manager of Student
• Linda Smith • Stephanie Thomas Wellbeing
• Lyn Luongo • Paul Graham
VCE is a TEAM effort. Who’s on the team? • Class members • Teachers • Family • Friends • Others
VCE Terminology
• VCE - Victorian Certificate of • ATAR - Australian Tertiary
Education Admissions Rank
• VCAA - Victorian Curriculum & • Study Score - Subject result out of
Assessment Authority 50
• GAT - General Achievement Test • VTAC - Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre
• SAC - School Assessed
• DES - Derived Examination Score
Coursework
• SEAS - Special Entry Access Scheme
• S/N - Satisfactory/Not
Satisfactory
VCE Requirements • Pass/Satisfy 16 semester units • Satisfactorily complete 3 units from the English group across Unit 1 – 4, including the 3/4 sequence • Satisfactorily complete 3 other sequences of Units 3 and 4 Studies
Satisfactory Completion of the VCE • Meet the attendance requirements for each study. • Demonstrate the Outcomes for the unit by completing assessment tasks. • Assessment tasks are called SACs, or for practical components – SATs. • Complete the required coursework
VCE Attendance
• 90% in class subjects (N Result regardless of assessment results).
• 8 or more ‘unapproved’ absences in a unit of study will result in ‘N’ for the unit.
A double lesson counts as 2 absences.
• 15 or more absences in total (i.e. approved/unapproved) excluding legitimate
college activities such as sport or excursions and excluding extended illness
approved by the Head of School (e.g. time in hospital) will result in ‘N’ for the
unit.
• Arriving late to class counts as ½ an unapproved absence
• Medical certificates are to be provide to the Senior School Office
VCE Attendance • Attendance at SAC’s is Compulsory. • Must have a medical certificate or equivalent or will receive an N result for original assessment task (will need to redeem this) • Notify teacher and Senior School before if can’t attend • Alternate SACs/ Reschedules – Wednesday period 5&6 in Room V2 From other classes on the day • Students are expected to attend every timetabled lesson before a SAC task. • If classes are missed on the day of a SAC a medical certificate must be provided.
VCE Attendance
Explained
(Parent Note)
UNAPPROVED
Unexplained
ABSENCE
Medical
APPROVED Certificate/
Other
Resit / Redemption SACs • If students fail/don’t satisfy a task • If work is not submitted by due date • If student misses a task without valid school approved reason ‘S’ or ‘N’ only • Keep original score • Resit SACs/ Redemptions – Wednesday 3:15 – 4:45 pm in Room V2
ATAR • Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. • Used as a selection tool from most University courses What is included in the calculation? • English (EAL, Literature and/or English Language) study score (must be over 25 for Uni entrance) • Next best 3 subjects study score • 10% of any 5th or 6th subject’s study score
Maximizing your ATAR Studying smarter – not harder • Homework vs study – How effective is your study technique? 2.5 – 3 hours a night • Study Schedule/Timetable – allocate specific time periods and stick to these. • Study Environment – good lighting, ventilation, comfortable chair, be able to spread out, no distractions (TV, phone, social media), tools needed, snacks for study time, etc. • Getting ahead and staying there • Stress Management – Not always bad, regular breaks, exercise, be prepared, plenty of sleep, diet, etc.
Maximizing your ATAR
Maximizing your ATAR Smart use of resources and time • Time Management – plan each week ahead of time, to do lists, goals for each study period/session, document all due dates, etc. • Time Saving Strategies – learn theory throughout the year (no cramming), use wait time (eg. car ride), highlight tricky concepts , complete tasks as you get them, etc. • Wise use of resources – teachers, school, texts, tutors, external providers (eg exam prep sessions).
Maximizing your ATAR • Try to keep one day each weekend free for study Social Networking Research • Students who use social networking sites (eg FB) while doing homework receive much lower grades – 20% lower • It didn’t matter if the site was in the background or on a phone • Interestingly 75% of students indicated that they didn’t believe spending time on social media affected their academic performance = DENIAL
Maximizing your ATAR Having the correct mindset • What do successful students have in common? • challenging but achievable goals • ability to cope with stress, setbacks and disappointment • readiness to learn from mistakes • able to prioritise • avoid procrastination • high level of determination and confidence. • Goal Setting – everyone should have a clear set of goals for their VCE. You have to find something to aim for → motivation to study when pressure becomes high. • To assist students, Goal Setting will form part of the Mentor Program.
Being an Effective VCE Parent
• Guide, support and encourage • Don’t overload with domestic chores
• Don’t nag • Let them know that you're there if they
need you
• Don’t tell them they will fail if they
don’t work harder • Encourage them to believe in themselves
• Encourage healthy eating, regular • Remind them of their goals
exercise and plenty of sleep • Give positive feedback
• Take their efforts seriously • Remember the final year is about them
• Create an effective work space in the not you
house • Encourage them to take study breaks
• Take a whole family approach to • Help them keep things in perspective
supporting them • Keep an eye on emotional health – look
for changesBeing an Effective VCE Parent • Offer to read set novels and “proof read” work • Keep a calendar of “due dates” & SAC/SAT dates • Make appointments out of school hours • Contact the school with concerns • Encourage some sport/relaxation/sensible social behaviour • Encourage effective time management • Ensure daily attendance at school ➢Attend Parent/Teacher interviews
Exams Information www.vcaa.vic.edu.au • GAT Wednesday 12th June (any student completing a Yr 12 Subject) • Yr 11 Unit 1 Exams–Monday 3rd – Friday 7th June • Yr 11 Unit 1 Exams – Monday 11th – Thursday 21st November • Yr 12 Written Exams - occur from 30th October through to 20th November
General Achievement Test - GAT • GAT Wednesday 12th June • All students completing a Unit 3 & 4 sequence (Yr 12 Subject) must sit the GAT • 3-hour exam – multiple choice and two written tasks • Importance of the GAT: • Used to moderate school assessment • Used as a checking measure to ensure exam results reflect a student's ability • Used if a Derived Examination Score application is needed
Special Provision School-based assessment and Special examination arrangement There are 4 forms of Special Provision for the VCE 1. Student Programs 2. School-based assessment 3. Special Examination Arrangements 4. Derived Examination Score • Illness – acute and chronic • Impairment – long term • Personal circumstances • Applications due 3rd March
Special Provision Arrangements can be put in place for students with: • Significant Health Impairment • Significant Physical Disability • Learning Disability • Severe Language Disorder • Hearing Impairment • Vision Impairment • If you believe you/your child would qualify for special arrangements they must see Ms McCormack
Special Provision – Derived Examination Score • Year 12 Derived Examination Scores are by application. As such, all students must make every effort to attend all exams • Within the examination period • Not for ongoing situations • Cannot be used as a compensation for learning that has not occurred. • If a student is negatively impacted by a medical or personal circumstance during or immediately prior to the exam period they must see Ms McCormack urgently
Special Entry Access Scheme – SEAS • Scheme to recognise disadvantage that students may have experienced during their VCE. • Completed with VTAC applications for Tertiary study • Categories include: • Category 1: Personal information and location. • Category 2: Disadvantaged financial background. • Category 3: Disability or medical condition. • Category 4: Difficult circumstances
Special Entry Access Scheme – SEAS • Important that students speak with the Senior School team, Student Welfare Team and Careers Team throughout the year. • Information Evening in August – Date to be confirmed.
Other VCE Support – Careers careers@mwsc.vic.edu.au • Mrs Stephanie Thomas - tho@mwsc.vic.edu.au • Mrs Lyn Luongo - luo@mwsc.vic.edu.au • Recess and Lunchtime are the best time to visit for students • Careers Expo Excursion to Caulfield racecourse on: Friday May 3rd
Course information – Where to start? VTAC Course Search Job Outlook https://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/sea https://joboutlook.gov.au/Default.aspx rchguide.htm • Click on a course to look at details like: • Job Outlook can help you make decisions • Course name about study and training, your first job, or • Duration the next step in your career • Clearly in ATAR • About the Course • Major Studies • Pre-requisites • Extra Requirements • Subject Bonus • -SEAS Eligibility
Tertiary Open Days • Usually occur in August (weekends) • Both Universities and TAFEs • Check the websites for dates
MWSC as a village supporting work
experience.
• WE are seeking parents/guardians who work in an organisation that
can provide a placement from Monday 3 to Friday 7 June, 2019
• For a Year 10 student.
• For further details please contact : Stephanie Thomas
tho@mwsc.vic.edu.auOther VCE Support – Student Services • Manager of Student Wellbeing - Mr Paul Graham • Student Wellbeing Coordinator - Ms Kerri Haworth
Other VCE Support • Integration and Individual Learning Needs Coordinator - Margaret Taylor • Teacher Assistants - Heather Currie, Maria Disley, Sue Hubbard-Smith • Language Assistant (Chinese) - Thomas Lo
Yr 12 Practice Exams and Revision Program • Week 2 of Term 3 Holidays (Year 12 Classes only)
Other Important Dates • Yr 11 Central Australia Tour Departs Wednesday 3rd April • Yr 11 Fancy Dress Ball Friday 6th September
Visitors from Osaka, Japan
JULY 20 - 24, 2019
This year, we will be hosting roughly 80 students from Osaka Minami High School,
our sister school in Japan.
Please help us find host families by filling in your details on our non-committal
expression of interest form available at the door.
Enquiries:
Domo arigato gozaimasu! どうもありがとうございます。 Ms Gokce Delioglu
Head of LanguagesThank you Dr Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist Andrew Fuller works with many organisations, schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of people and families. He is Director of Resilient Youth Australia that works with 600 communities and 91,000 young people. He is also a Fellow at the University of Melbourne.
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