YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT
WELCOME!
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INTRODUCTION
Di Parker
Year 10 Co-ordinator
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YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT
Michael Morgan, Principal
Welcome
Chris Hill, Head of Academic Programs & Year Ten
Shenton Year 10 in 2013
Shakira Durrant, College Psychologist
Meeting the Challenges Year 10
Making the Right Choices
Jan Schofield, Course and Careers Advisor
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Shenton Y10: Building a Powerful Community
Year 10 is IMPORTANT
Grades!
Good Standing
Academic Challenges
Supporting:
Culture: personal best; success; commitment
Sound Subject Selection
Exam Resilience
May 28-31
National testing (UNSW ICAS)
Science: June 5
English: July 31
Mathematics: August 13
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Y10 Parent Community
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Successful Students Study
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MEETING THE CHALLENGES
OF YEAR 10
Shakira Durrant
College Psychologist
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ADOLESCENCE
(from the Latin word, meaning “to grow”)
Period of great changes in:
 Physical appearance
 Emotions
 Brain development
 Thought processes
Adolescence begins at about age 10 to 13 years, and
may be viewed as ending in the late teens to early 20s.
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WHAT ADOLESCENTS WANT…
WHAT DO THEY NEED?
 Excitement
 Thrills/Risks
 Privacy
 Independence-Break away from adults and adult control
 Adult Status
 Struggles with identity: WHO AM I?
 (above all) RESPECT, LOVE & ACCEPTANCE BY THEIR FAMILIES
Friendships tend to be more important than Family
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Resilience
“The capacity to face, overcome, be strengthened and transformed by
adversity.”
 Charismatic Adult
 Islands of Competence
 Positive Self-Talk
 Problem Solving
 Meaning and Purpose
 Seeking Help
IMPORTANT ISSUES TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS
Physical and Emotional wellbeing
(Hobbies / Sport / Adult connection)
Exercise and Relaxation
(Gym / Down time / Sleep)
School Progress
(Engagement/ Connectedness)
Time-Management
(PC) Cold Turkey http://getcoldturkey.com/
(MAC) Self Control http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/31289/selfcontrol
(Work vs. School vs. Play)
Risk-Taking Behaviour
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WHAT CAN WE DO?
 Stay Connected
(Family Meetings/ 1:1 Quality Time/ Positive Reinforcement)
 Negotiate Boundaries
(Rewards +Consequences)
 Risk Taking Behaviour
(Planning ahead- Family Meeting / Problem solving / Rewards+ Consequences)
 Dealing with Emotional Behaviour
( Listen /Summarize / Ask how you could help them solve their problem/
Cool off time)
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SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY
 Centrecare
9325 6644
 Kinway Counselling
9263 2050
 Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
 Parent Drug Info Service
9442 5050
 DCP Parenting Line
9272 1466
 DCP Family Helpline
9223 1100
 Crisis Care
1800 199 008
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USEFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS
Books
Websites
Girl Stuff by Kaz Cooke (2007)
Headspace- Online, Phone, and In clinic
https://www.eheadspace.org.au/
Surviving Adolescents; Princess
MoodGym
Bitchface by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Happy Rambles
Raising Girls; Raising Boys; Manhood
http://happyrambles.com/
by Steve Biddulf
Mental Health in Australia
www.mentalhealth.gov.au
Taking Charge By Sarah Edelmann
Australian Psychological Society
www.psychology.org.au
Positive Psychology in the Movies
By Ryan Niemic and Danny Wedding
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Making the Right
Choices
Jan Schofield
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Career Education Program
The year 10 Course has three main areas:
 Self Awareness
 What are my interests and capabilities?
 Future Options
 Career choices
 Course selection
 Post school education and training
 The world of Work
 Work experience and working
 Getting a part time job
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The High Five Principles of Career
Development
 Change is constant – the world around us is
changing, be open to change & new opportunities.
 Learning is ongoing – strive for personal
improvement; stay motivated by learning new skills &
developing new talents.
 Focus on the journey – not the destination; your
career journey will be life long with varied experiences.
 Know yourself, believe in yourself & follow your
heart – combine your interests with career
opportunities.
 Access your allies – rely on support of your family,
friends, teachers, mentors and peers.
Specific Learning Differences
Students with identified Specific Learning Differences will require a case
conference with a parent and one of the Learning Support Advisors, the
College Psychologist and either the Year Coordinator or Head of Year 10
to discuss:
 Individualised Education Plans
 Special Exam Arrangements e.g. extra working or rest time
 Any addition support strategies or resources
Work Experience
 Can be completed in Year 10, 11 or 12
 On application to Mr Foley – Workplace Learning
Coordinator
 Year 10 Work@UWA Program
 In a variety of areas (Hospitality, Science, Medical, Arts,
etc)
 Term 3 (details will be advertised during Term 2)
 UWA present to students Thursday 21st March
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Requirements for Western Australian
Certificate of Education (WACE)
Breadth and Depth
 Complete at least 20 course units or equivalent
 Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12 (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.
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All courses stage 1, 2 & 3 and VET
Certificate Studies contribute to
the achievement of WACE.
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COURSES Stage 1A1B, 1C1D and VET
Certificate Courses
Pathways include STP/TAFE, Apprenticeship, Traineeship
 Practical emphasis coupled with theory in school. Some
courses include National VET competencies or are stand
alone VET courses e.g. Cert II Tourism or Cert II Sport
Coaching. Students can achieve National VET
Qualifications, ie. Certificate II which will make them very
competitive for TAFE entry.
 Some students may have a course which requires them to
be out of school one day per week e.g. TAFE or Workplace
Learning
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Want to go to State Training Provider
TAFE?
TAFE Entry Requirements
 All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements
Communication (English) & Mathematics
 About 30% of courses are competitive and a selection criteria
will need to be meet;
 Check the website for latest details:
http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/portal/
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STP/TAFE Selection Criteria
Maximum score = 100 points
1. Qualification pathway
 Maximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality
2. Work experience/employment
 Maximum score = 29 points
 0.002 points per hour worked
 Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience,
voluntary work, community service;
3. 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/dtwd/detcms/portal/
Follow link to ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time
TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’
Courses Stage 2 (Year 11) and
Stage 3 (Year 12)
Pathways include University and TAFE entry
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Academic rigour.
Five days in school.
Minimum of three study/homework sessions per course
each week.
3 - 4 hours of study at home per night.
WACE exams in Stage 2 & 3 are compulsory.
Exams for university entry, 50:50 school and exams.
Scores can be over 5 consecutive years for university
entry.
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Want to go to University?
Entry Requirements
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Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
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Final Scaled Score of 50 or better in an English or
Literature
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TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) is the sum of four (4)
best stage 2 or stage 3 courses. Recommended minimum
four courses at stage 3.
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ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) – is a
percentile ranking. An ATAR high enough to gain entry
into the course of choice.
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Pre-requisite courses (as required) TISC www.tisc.edu.au
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Combination/Alternative Courses for
Students in 2014
 6 courses including Workplace Learning
 5 courses + STP/TAFE
 Career Access Program (3 days in school + WPL,
STP/TAFE or PAiS)
 School Based Traineeship
- 2 days in industry, 3 day at school
- complete 4 courses, including WPL
 Pre-Apprenticeship in Schools
- 2 days in industry, 3 days at school
- complete 4 courses, including WPL
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Choices for 2014
 Return to School
 STP/TAFE (full time)
 Traineeship
 Apprenticeship
 Employment (full time) which includes training
 Agricultural College
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Career Advice
 Computer assistance
 myfuture http://www.myfuture.edu.au
 Job guide www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/
 Job Outlook www.joboutlook.gov.au
 Books
 Job Guide, Uni/TAFE Handbooks, Other
 DEST’s Parents help with careers
http://deewr.gov.au/parents-talking-career-choices-booklet
http://deewr.gov.au/career-bullseye-posters
 People
 C&CA, School Staff, Relatives, Friends
 Places
 Careers Info Centre; TAFE; UNI; Library.
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Myfuture Website
www.myfuture.edu.au
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Contact for Course and Careers Advisors
Janet Schofield (0419 922 153)
janet.schofield@det.wa.edu.au
Lyn Johnson (Monday & Thursday)
lyn.johnson@det.wa.edu.au
Jane Hamburg (Thursday)
Jane.hamburg@education.wa.edu.au
Shenton College: 9488 2100
www.shenton.wa.edu.au (internal/careers resources)
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CAREERS, Education and Employment Expo
16 – 19 May 2013
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/
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EOC’s National Careers and Employment
Expo 2012
13 and 15 September
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
http://www.eocexpo.com.au/perth.aspx
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ENDORSED PROGRAMS
 Recognise areas of learning not covered in school.
 Contribute unit equivalents towards Graduation and the 20
“A” grades required for a Certificate of Commendation.
 Some examples include:
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Sport- elite and recreational
Science- all aspects achieved out of school time
Performance and examinations in music, speech and drama
School Trips
Work- both paid and voluntary
 Evidence must be presented in the form of a certificate or
student journal.
 See Ms Catherine Sayers (Tuesday)
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FAREWELL
Next Parent Information Evening:
Monday, June 17 (Week 7 Term 2, 2013)
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