marymede catholic college

Marymede Catholic College

2014 Subject Information EveningYear 12 2005

Victorian Certificate of Educationand

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning


Speakers

Prayer Judeline Wadhwani

Welcome Julia Wake

Subject Selection Andrea Agnew

VCE Information Laura Hill

Pathways David Adamson


Students graduate with the VCE by satisfactorily completing a minimum of:- 16 units (semesters) of VCE studies- three of which must be from the English group - plus three Unit 3 and 4 sequences in studies other than

English - Students undertake 5 subjects in Year 12 (10 units) to

maximise their ATAR score- All students will sit exams in November- All subject outcomes must be satisfactorily completed but

in addition, school grades count towards the Study Score /50 which is submitted to VTAC

Victorian Certificate of Education


Unit 1 and 2 Subjects in 2015Accounting Biology Business ManagementChemistry Drama EconomicsEnglish English Literature Food TechnologyFurther Maths Geography Health &HDHistory – Revolutions Information Tech ItalianJapanese Legal Studies Mathematical Methods Music Performance Media Physical Education Psychology Studio ArtsVisual Communication & Design

* All students will also study Unit 2 Texts and Traditions


How to Achieve a Satisfactory VCE Unit A student must:

Produce work that demonstrates achievement of the outcome/s Observe school and VCAA rules If a teacher judges that all outcomes are achieved, the student

satisfactorily completes the unit. The decision to award an ‘S’ for the unit is distinct from the

assessment of levels of achievement. The grades awarded for student work are based on rubriks

provided by VCAA


• When deciding which subject to drop in Year 12 remember that his is a key decision to direct future pathways

• It involves research, careful consideration and mature decision-making

• Support and counselling will be provided along the way but all students are advised to visit the careers Advisor regularly

Importance of Year 12 Subject Decisions


THE VCE and VCAL Subject Information Handbook 2015


Subject Selection Process25 June, 2014 Year 11 and 12 Subject Expo

VCE Information Evening

16 July, 20149:00 – 9:30am

Year 11 Students AssemblyWeb Preferences

16 July, 201410:00 – 10:30am

Year 10 Students AssemblyWeb Preferences

21 July, 20149:00 – 4:00pm

VCE subject selection individual student interviews.

25 July, 2014 Web Preferences Close

September, 2014

October, 2014

Re-counsel students who have clashes or chosen subjects not going ahead in 2015

Prospective VCE students receive subject confirmation letter.


VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning


• VCAA and Marymede Catholic College are committed to ensuing that the VCE is accessible to all students.

• Special Provisions can be put in place to support students who are experiencing circumstances which negatively impact upon their studies, in the short and long term.

Special Provisions


• There are various forms of provision which can be made for students, dependent on their individual needs.

• Students must see their VCE Coordinator as early as possible in order to discuss their needs as VCAA has stringent requirements which must be met and documentation may be required to support the implementation of provisions.


VCE Student Handbook


Mr David AdamsonCareers Coordinator


Keeping options open


TAFE & Apprenticeship

Employment

VCE Yrs 11 & 12

University

Gap Year

The journey …..

VCAL

•University Extension Studies – for extremely able students these studies can be undertaken as part of the second year of VCE able e.g VCE Plus at Latrobe University, also Monash and Melbourne University

Extension Studies / Enhancement Programmes


I don’t know what I want to do when I leave School.• Don’t worry, many students don’t, many students do.

Students are all different.• Student’s do need to be aware of their strengths and

weakness. Do subjects you enjoy and do well. This may lead to a career.

• Students will enter into careers that have not yet been invented.

• Technology is rapidly changing.• Students need employability skills.• Explore, investigate and speak to the careers counsellor

Students need to do their bestRegardless of whether students know what you want to do after year 12 doing well opens up opportunities.A Bachelor Degree qualification on average increases average earnings by about 30%. The effects slightly higher amongst womenApprenticeships increase average earnings by 20%, slightly higher amongst menA TAFE Diploma increases average earnings by about 14%A Traineeship increases earnings by about 8%A TAFE certificate increases earnings by about 5%But ALL provide better opportunities for employment and developing a career


Pathway Planning• Student’s are beginning to develop individual pathways

to a career. This pathway will be different for different individual students.

• There are often many pathways to a particular career.• Students need to develop their own self awareness and

awareness of career opportunities.

PathwaysPathways to University and TAFE continue to expand.

•Many TAFE courses have pathways into University and give students credit towards a University course.•There are a number of Independent Tertiary Colleges providing pathways to University e.g. MIBT, Monash College, Latrobe Melbourne.•Some Universities have bridging programs into University for students who do not quite get the ATAR e.g. Victoria University “foundation degrees”.


Access and EquityDo not let adversity whether it be financial,

illness, etc put students off going to University. Government and Universities are putting significant financial resources into providing University accessibility for all. Examples are:

• VTAC SEAS program• Government scholarships for students on

Centrelink benefits.

•18% youth unemployment in the region•The longer students stay at school the better their opportunities.•Regardless of pathways, students getting jobs have a good set of school reports, references, can communicate and present well (dress, attitude, initiative.•Outcomes for girls in particular who have not completed year 12 are not good, boys a bit different as still can access a traditional trade.


What is a good ATAR? • A good ATAR is a subjective outcome

• To some a good ATAR is 99.95, to others it’s anything over 50.

• Students should consider what ATAR they need to• Pursue their career dreams • Keep their options open for courses, they may change

their mind


Typical questions from students• How do I know what I will want to do in two years?

Study? Work? Travel?• What if I change my mind? • What if I don't get the ATAR I need?

Marymede Catholic CollegeThe Facts: • Scaling is not predetermined

• Doing a language won’t add 5 points to your ATAR.

• Doing a mathematics won’t automatically guarantee a higher ATAR.

• Doing studies based on scaling patterns won’t guarantee a ‘good’ ATAR unless you are good across all of your studies.

• A humanities based curriculum does not guarantee a low ATAR.

• All studies are treated equally, which enables students to choose the studies they enjoy and are good at.


Choosing studies is not a one way street • Students should think smart and consider all their

options:• Check out courses not individual institutions• Use online search engines to explore the different types

of courses• Talk to people in their dream jobs to see what they did

to get where they are • Work experience or job shadow• Explore different paths to achieve objectives:

• VET programs at TAFEs and other Colleges • Pathway programs between Certificate/Diploma courses and

university degrees


Resources• Marymede Careers website and Newsletters

• Job Guide

• myfuture

• VTAC Course Search

• Course Camel

• Robert Career Report

• University and TAFE Websites

• Specific Career websites e.g. Victoria police

• Also open and experience days

• WIRL


BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET


THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE LESS• From 1 January 2016, students will pay more towards the

cost of their degree, and the government will pay less. The Commonwealth contribution will reduce by 20 per cent overall.

• University fees will go up by about 25% for majority of University.

• Better funding for TAFES but will cost students more.

• More affordable pathways. E.g. Latrobe Melbourne


EXTENDING THE DEMAND DRIVEN SYSTEM• The demand driven system has been extended

to provide Commonwealth Supported Places (ie government funding) for any undergraduate qualification offered by a university – including diplomas and associate degrees. Government funding has also been extended to students studying at registered higher education providers including TAFES, colleges and private providers.


HELP DEBT• The HELP loan will still be available, so students will not have to

pay their fees upfront. However the government has reduced the income threshold so graduates will start making their repayments sooner – when they are earning approximately $50,638.

• From 1 June 2016, all HELP debts will be indexed by the Treasury 10 year bond rate (currently 4 per cent) to a maximum of 6 per cent per annum rather than the CPI, which is currently 2.6 per cent. This will apply to current and future students.

• Larger debt, repay sooner, higher interest rate, but no upfront payment

Marymede Catholic CollegeFEES Claims in the media that degrees could cost as much as

$200,000 are alarmist. Most degrees will be around $38000, up from current

$30000 Top 8 will charge a premium $80000-100000 most likely


Finally• Focus on –

• Studies students would like to do.• Breadth to keep options open • OK if you change your mind

• Utilise all resources • Attend open and experience days

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Documents

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english students

prospective vce students

satisfactory vce unit

atar scoreall students

recounsel students

novemberall subject

subject confirmation