YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT
WELCOME!
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INTRODUCTION
Jennie Ridgwell
Year Leader
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YEAR 10 PARENT NIGHT
Michael Morgan, Principal
Welcome
Jennie Ridgwell, Year Leader
Shenton Year 10 in 2015
Nicole Martin, Associate Principal
Expectations Year 10
Shakira Durrant, College Psychologist
Meeting the Challenges Year 10
Jan Schofield, Dean of Studies
Making the Right Choices
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Shenton 10 &The 10 Rules
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If you want your dreams to come true don’t oversleep, but don’t under-sleep
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Your mind is like a parachute… it functions best when open
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Ideas won’t work unless you do
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Dreams don’t come true without action
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In the Y generation age of sustainability, remember - the one thing you can’t recycle is
wasted time
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One who lacks the courage to give it their all has already finished
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The heaviest thing to carry is regret
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The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime
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If at first you don’t succeed, don’t just redefine the meaning of success
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Not all vegetarians are vegetarians because they love animals, some vegetarians are
vegetarians because they hate plants.
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Shenton Y10: Building a Powerful Community
Year 10 is IMPORTANT
Grades- Creates Opportunities
Good Standing
Academic Challenges
Establishing a Culture for Success; personal best; success;commitment
Exam Resilience
Sound Course Selection
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Successful Students Study
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Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
 To achieve a WACE, students will be required to complete
the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)
and demonstrate achievement at or above a minimum
standard.
 The OLNA has three components – reading, writing and
numeracy.
 Students who achieve Band 8 or higher in the associated
component of their Year 9 NAPLAN tests will be
recognised as having met the standard required for that
component of the OLNA.
When do students sit the OLNA?
 Students will be required to undertake the OLNA in
Semester 1, Year 10 unless they have prequalified for one
or more components through achievement of Band 8 or
higher in the Year 9 NAPLAN tests.
 If the student does not meet the standard in Semester 1,
then they must sit in Semester 2, Year 10, and, if required,
Semester 1, Year 11.
 From then on, and if required, students may choose when
next to sit the assessment.
 If students do not meet the literacy and numeracy
standard by the time they exit secondary school, they
can apply to the Authority to re-sit the assessment.
All students (whether they have achieved the WACE or
not) will receive a Western Australian Statement of
Student Achievement – a record of all courses and or
programs completed.
EXAMINATIONS
 Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May
 Monday 23rd November – Friday 27th November
Family holidays cannot be scheduled during this time.
MEETING THE CHALLENGES
OF YEAR 10
Shakira Durrant
College Psychologist
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…. ‘Rollercoaster of a time’
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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 10 - 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 / 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)
 Risk-Taking Behaviour
Time-Management
(PC) Cold Turkey http://getcoldturkey.com/
(MAC) Self Control http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/31289/selfcontrol
(Work vs. School vs. Play)
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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
Girl Stuff by Kaz Cooke (2007)
Websites
Headspace- Online, Phone, and In clinic
https://www.eheadspace.org.au/
Surviving Adolescents; Princess
Bitchface by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
MoodGym
https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Happy Rambles
Raising Girls; Raising Boys; Manhood
by Steve Biddulf
http://happyrambles.com/
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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Sequential development
 All ATAR and General courses demonstrate an increasing level of
complexity from Year 11 to Year 12.
 Course units must be completed sequentially - Year 11 units then
Year 12 units.
 ATAR courses – students who are aiming to enrol in university
direct from school.
 General courses – students who are aiming to enter further
training or the workforce directly from school.
 Vocational Education & Training(VET) – VET courses developed
in consultation with industry are nationally recognised.
All courses General, ATAR and VET
Certificate Studies contribute to
the achievement of WACE.
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Pathways
Students can mix and match from the options provided
through Shenton to ensure they have the best platform to
achieve:
 WACE
 and pathways beyond school
To achieve a WACE students must satisfy
the following:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 Complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment to
demonstrate a minimum standard based on skills regarded
as essential for individuals to meet the demands of
everyday life and work in a knowledge-based economy.
 Complete a minimum of four Year 12 ATAR courses
including the external examination (i.e. be eligible for an
ATAR) or
 complete a Certificate II or higher.
To achieve a WACE students must:
BREADTH & DEPTH
 Complete at least 20 units (or equivalents) including
a minimum of 10 Year 12 units.
 Complete two Year 11 English units and a pair of
Year 12 English units.
 One pair of units from a Year 12 List A
(arts/languages/social sciences) course and one
pair of units from a Year 12 List B course
(mathematics/sciences/technologies).
To achieve a WACE students
must:
ACHIEVEMENT
 Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades (or equivalent) in Year 11 and Year 12,
including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalent).
NOT AN AVERAGE!!
Unit equivalence can be obtained through VET and/or Endorsed
Programs to a maximum of 8 units.
Up to 8 unit equivalents through completed VET programs
Up to 4 unit equivalents through completed Endorsed programs
Up to 8 unit equivalents through a combination of VET and Endorsed
Programs
VET equivalences
Completed
qualification
Equivalence
(total)
Credit
allocation
(units)
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Certificate I
2 units
2
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Certificate II
4 units
2
2
4 units
2
2
6 units
2
4
Certificate Partial
(220+)
III or
higher
Full
Satisfies the minimum
VET qualification
requirement for WACE
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• For a completed Certificate I, units of competency must have a
minimum of 110 nominal hours.
• For a completed Certificate II, the achievement of units of
competency must be a minimum of 220 hours. More substantial
elective units may be required to ensure the minimum is met.
State Training Provider STP / (TAFE)
STP Entry Requirements
 All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements
Communication (English) & Mathematics
 Competitive Certificate Entry - a selection criteria will need to
be met;
 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’
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 ATAR courses.
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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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GENERAL COURSES and VET Certificate
Courses
Pathways include State Training Provider (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 Hospitality or Cert II Sport &
Recreation. Students can achieve National VET
Qualifications, ie. Certificate II which will make them very
competitive for STP entry.
 Some students may have a course which requires them to
be out of school one day per week e.g. STP or Workplace
Learning
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Year 11 and 12 ATAR Courses
Pathways include University and STP/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 ATAR courses 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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Combination/Alternative Courses for
Students in 2016
 6 courses including Workplace Learning (ADWPL)
 5 courses + STP/TAFE
 Career Access Program (3 days in school + ADWPL,
STP/TAFE or Pre-Apprenticeship in School)
 School Based Traineeship
- 2 days in industry, 3 day at school
- complete 4 courses, including ADWPL
 Pre-Apprenticeship in Schools
- 2 days in industry, 3 days at school
- complete 4 courses, including ADWPL
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Work Experience
 Can be completed in Year 10, 11 or 12
 On application to Ms Hamburg – Coordinator of the
program.
 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 in Term 2
 Expression of interest – students can register by emailing
jane.hamburg@education.wa.edu.au
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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
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Shenton Website Help
Careers Information
Course Selection Help
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://www.myfuture.edu.au/~/media/documents/parents%20talkin%20career
%20choices/parents%20talking%20career%20choices%202014.pdf
 People
 C&CA, School Staff, Relatives, Friends
 Places
 Career & Info Centre; STP; Universities; 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
Suzanne Pendlebury
suzanne.pendlebury@education.wa.edu.au
Lyn Johnson (Tuesday & Friday)
lyn.johnson@det.wa.edu.au
Jane Hamburg
jane.hamburg@education.wa.edu.au
Bill Friday (Wednesday)
william.friday@education.wa.edu.au
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CAREERS EXPO
14 – 17 May 2014
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/
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SkillsWest Expo
21 and 23 September
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
http://www.skillswestexpo.com.au/
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FAREWELL
Next Parent Information Evening:
Monday, June 15 (Week 9 Term 2, 2015)
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