Year 10 Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 29th July 2015
5:30pm - 6:30 pm
1.
Welcome and Introductions- Mr Andrew Ough (Principal)
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Main Features of/Differences at MSC – Mrs Belinda Hudak (Assistant Principal)
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Explanation of VCE/VCAL Certificates –Mrs Tracy Marr (Pathways and Transition Coordinator)
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Careers and Pathways Support and Planning – Mrs Belinda Hudak (Assistant Principal)
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Explanation of VET and School-based Apprenticeship & Traineeships -Ms Linda Snoxall (VETiS
Coordinator)
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Student Wellbeing and Extra Curricula Activities and Study Skills- Mrs Belinda Hudak (Assistant
Principal)
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BYOD and ICT Information –Mr Graeme Smyth (ICT Learning Technology Coordinator)
8.
Enrolment Process Explained – Mrs Tracy Marr (Pathways & Transition Coordinator)
Staff will then be available to answer individual questions while we have light refreshments.
We hope you find the information useful and an appropriate introduction to Mildura Senior College.
Mildura Senior College
A Unique Learning Environment
Mr Andrew Ough- (Principal)
• Subject Access
• Meaningful Pathways
• Expert Teachers
• Focusing on Engagement and Learning
• Young Adult Learning Environment
• Commitment to Student success
College Vision
• All students achieve success in their chosen
pathway,
• The existence of mutual respect in the
college,
• The development of a reflective learning
community committed to continuous
improvement in student outcomes,
• That students develop independence,
resilience and social responsibility.
What do we
Value at
Mildura Senior College
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Resilience
• Independence
• Success
What do we Value at Mildura Senior College?
Building a culture of MUTUAL respect
Supporting each other to build resilience
Role modelling responsible behaviours
Creating opportunities for independent learning and
social development
Recognising success on all levels for all students
Major Features of MSC
Mrs Belinda Hudak– Assistant Principal
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A culture of high expectations – all aspects of school life
Wednesday Mornings – Independent Study Time/Meet with teachers
No Uniform, but Dress Code as stated in Handbook/College Clothing
Assessment – Assessment Tasks (Year 11) School Assessed Coursework (SAC’s
Year 12) and Exams Years 11 and 12
Reporting – 10 Progress Reports (SLPs) plus 2 semester reports
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences – 4 per year; partnership between parties
Attendance Policy – we expect 100% attendance at all classes
Newsletters – only 2 or 3 per term
Website contains current information, such as Key Dates
Parent Portal – username and password to access Student Information
Respect. Resilience. Responsibility. Independence. Success.
Mildura Senior College
What is different?
What is different?
Later start on Wednesday mornings
Some privileges/greater responsibility
Year 11 (Mid-Year/End of Year Exams)
Few interruptions to learning program
3 lessons a week, not 4
Meeting deadlines – important
Assessment is different to VELS
Development of responsibility for self
Must pass all outcomes to pass subject
Rolls marked every lesson
There will be more homework
College Intranet/Moodle
Students need to develop study/revision
skills
The opportunity to succeed in a chosen
field (Such as Performing Arts)
Course Options at Mildura Senior College
Mrs Tracy Marr (Pathways and Transition Coordinator)
VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education
VCAL – Victoria Certificate of Applied Learning
VETis – Vocational Education & Training in School
Respect. Resilience. Responsibility. Independence. Success.
Structure of the
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
• Usually completed over 2 years
• Students must pass at least 16 units including at least 8 units
at Year 12 level.
• Only compulsory subject is English
• Subjects at year 11 level are called Units 1&2 while subjects at
year 12 level are called Units 3&4.
Structure of the Victorian Certificate of
Education (VCE)
• Students will choose 6 subjects in Year 11 and 5 subjects in
Year 12.
• Students may choose to undertake a Unit 3&4 subject while
in Year 11.
• Within subjects chosen students can include VET subjects.
• Assessment in VCE Units is by a mixture of School Assessed
Coursework (SACs) and Exams.
• If students require an ATAR for tertiary education they will be
required to complete their VCE.
• Subjects are listed in the College Handbook.
Structure of the Victorian Certificate
of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Can be completed within 1 year
• Can be achieved at either Foundation level, Intermediate
Level or Senior level (Year 12 only)
• Students must pass subjects within each of these 5 strands
 Literacy
 Numeracy
 Personal Development/Work Related
 Industry Specific (VET)
Structure of the Victorian Certificate
of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Students must pass at least 10 units.
• VCE units will count towards getting a VCAL Certificate
• Assessment in VCAL is by demonstrating competencies in a
number of outcomes.
• Work Placement
• Camps
• Teamwork and Independent learning skills
CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS
Mrs Belinda Hudak– (Assistant Principal)
WHEN CHOOSING A VCE/VCAL STUDY PROGRAM
• Think about what interests you
• Undertake studies that you like or are good at or that you
could be successful in
• Know what the extra requirements for each subject is i.e.
work placement, camps etc.
• Talk to your present school careers advisor
• Check out the Job Guide 2016
• Check out a VTAC – Victorian Tertiary Admissions Guide 2016
• Attend Open day and ask questions
Planning ahead
University Course requirements
• Each institution has pre-requisite subjects that you need to
study (plus extra requirements – like folios of work)
• You must have studied the required subjects to be eligible for
selection into courses
• Plan for 2 years
Parents as Support in Careers Planning
Provide support and guidance
Keep up-to-date with current career information
Help your child to identify what they are good at
Discuss their vision for the future
• MSC Handbook - APPENDIX– CAREER PATHWAYS
• KEY examples of careers and the pre-requisite subjects recommended for entry into tertiary
studies
• KEY websites - ‘Job Guide’, ‘My Future’, (these two resources will not be funded beyond
2014)
‘Year 12 – what next?’, Australian Apprenticeships
• Do – Go to Career Expos, Uni and TAFE Open Days and Industry Visits
Note: In Year 11 students can make changes to their subject selections at the start of the
year and at mid year.
CAREERS CENTRE & TRADE TRAINING CENTRE
The school has a well equipped Careers Centre with:
• Up-to-date resources and course handbooks
• Course information for all states in Australia
Assistance/Counselling includes:
• Subject selection
• Tertiary selection/applications
• Career advice
• Resume writing/Interviewing skills/Job applications
• Work Placement
• Apprenticeships & traineeships
The VETiS Coordinator is based at the Trade Training Centre
• VET in Schools subject information and counselling
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeship information and counselling
The Careers Team
Lavina Hamilton
Careers & Tertiary Counsellor
Linda Snoxall
Trade Training Centre & VETiS Coordinator
Gail Russell
Careers and Work Placement Support & Administration
VET in Schools
Linda Snoxall- (Trade Training Centre & VETiS Coordinator)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) for VCE and VCAL
Students
• Certificate II or III Qualifications
• Scored Assessment and/or enhanced ATAR
• Training Provided by Qualified, Industry Trained Staff
• Trade Training Centre access
• Workplace experience including structured workplace learning
(while this is not compulsory for all VET programs it is highly
recommended).
School-based Apprenticeship & Traineeships
• School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBAT’s) can be completed as part
of a VCE or VCAL program.
• Certificate II or III Qualifications
• Can provide Scored Assessment and/or enhanced ATAR for VCE students plus
units at the 1 / 2 and/or 3 / 4 level
• Can fulfill WRS and ISS requirements for VCAL students
• Students must complete an average of 13 hours per week of training and
employment during school hours
• Students can complete an SBAT in any industry as long as they can find an
employer
• Program usually completed over 12 – 24 months. Cert III SBAT’s roll into full-time
• Students who have an SBAT should bring a copy of training plan to enrolment
Student Wellbeing at MSC –
Mrs Belinda Hudak– (Assistant Principal)
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Adolescence is a complex time
Confidentiality
Transition
Support for students - Issues
Referrals
Link between students and teachers
Program for Students with Disabilities
Parents as Partners
The Wellbeing Team:
Jim Blue
Student Coordinator
Reg Byrne
Student Coordinator
Marg Wilson
Student Wellbeing
Coordinator
Barb Kelly
Student Coordinator
Ineke Rogers
Student Coordinator
Joanna Panagiotaros
Student Coordinator
Colin Cole
College Chaplin
Roz Deville
School Nurse
Martha Maiorana
Youth Worker
Extra Curricula Activities at MSC
Mrs Belinda Hudak– (Assistant Principal)
Developing a sense of belonging and pride in the college:
• Distinctions in National Science, English, Mathematics and
Languages competitions.
• The performance by the College’s music students at various
local, regional and state wide forums
• Participation by large numbers of Music and Dance students
in district and state extravaganzas such as The Beat and The
State Schools Spectacular.
• Citizenship activities including successful participation in
competitions such as Lions Youth of the Year.
Extra Curricula Activities at MSC
Sport at Mildura Senior College
• Mildura Senior College is part of
the Victorian Secondary Schools’
Sports Association.
• In most sports successful teams/
individuals have the opportunity compete at Regional, State
and National Level. State Finalists in Swimming, Athletics,
Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Basketball, Softball and
the Baseball Team are the State Champions
• The College also participates against other Colleges in StateWide competitions in Cricket, Football, and Volleyball. E.g.
Volleyball State Schools Cup
Getting Involved
Study Skills at MSC
• See Handout
BYOD and ICT
• 2016 MSC Handbook online
• Options and Recommendations Handbook P10-12
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Keyboard
Usability
Convenience
• Connecting devices - signed AUP required
• Intranet – Webmail, Announcements, Timetable
intranet.milsen.vic.edu.au
• Moodle curriculum server
https://curriculum.milsen.vic.edu.au
• Printing and Internet credit purchase from office
$2 initial credit
200 MB/week free
• College Devices
Black 4¢
1¢/MB
Colour 20¢
Help desk in the Library
The Enrolment Process-
Mrs Tracy Marr (Pathways and Transition Coordinator)
Key Aspects of MSC Transition Program
• Enrolment Form
• Extensive Consultation
• Opportunity to talk directly to staff
• MSC Teachers Visit Partnership Schools
• Detailed Course Handbook
• Course Counselling/Advice readily available
• Each student receives individual advice
• No “rush” – time to consider/consult
The Enrolment Process
Transition Advice to parents
• Ask questions
• Get the right information
• Plan – work backwards from end of year 12
• Read Course Handbook carefully
• Subject costings
• Focus on the SKILLS needed for success
• Your son or daughter’s pathway is unique.
IMPORTANT DATES AND ENROLMENT INFORMATION
OPEN DAYS
Friday 31st July 2015 For students from Irymple, Chaffey, Merbein, Trinity &
Henderson Secondary Colleges
Sunday 2nd August 2015 All prospective students, parents and the community
11.00am - 2.00pm
COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION
This process takes place in the 7-10 colleges from August 18th 2015.
Preliminary choices are due at Mildura Senior College by Friday 28th August 2015.
Mildura Senior College staff will assist in course counselling.
YEAR 11 ENROLMENTS
Monday 23rd November 2015 3:30 - 6:30pm
Chaffey Secondary College
Tuesday 24th November 2015 3:30 - 6:30pm
Merbein Secondary College ,Trinity Lutheran College and External Enrolments
Wednesday 25th November 2015 3:30 - 6:30pm
Irymple Secondary College and Henderson College
All students are to attend one enrolment session at Mildura Senior College and must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you cannot attend your designated
session, please contact MSC to arrange another evening or time.
The Enrolment Process
YEAR 11 ORIENTATION DAYS
This program is aimed at making the transition to Mildura Senior College
as smooth as possible. We encourage all prospective students to attend this
program.
The program is for two days as follows:
• Tuesday 8th December and Wednesday 9th December 2015
• Students will get the opportunity to attend lessons of their year 11 subjects
and the College staff are available to help students with any enrolment or
booklist problems.
• Wednesday 9th December 2015 (from 3.30pm)
This day will be a chance for student to come in and change subjects or
discuss any concerns.
Students must confirm their enrolment by the 1st week in
December. This information is located in the College Handbook
and on our Website.
Staff will now be available to answer individual
questions while we have light refreshments.
We hope you found this information useful and
an appropriate introduction to
Mildura Senior College.
Website:
www.milsen.vic.edu.au