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INSPIREEDUCATEBECOME

Great men

Salesian College

Year 12 - 2016

The Year 12 Program

• Culmination of 13 years of

education

• Very important year

• Academically

• Career focus

• Family

• Socially

• Greater subject choice

• VCAA rules and procedures

VCE Overview

• The VCAA regulates the VCE

• Must pass a minimum of 16 units: 3 of English including English Units 3 / 4

• Our boys generally attempt at least 24 units

• Can include VCE and VET subjects

VET : Vocational Education and Training

• Direct and practical experience

• Complete two qualifications at once

• Delivered by the College

• Lead to Diploma courses at TAFE

• Nationally accredited

• Our VET subjects contribute to ATAR

The Year 12 Academic Program

• Religion and Society Unit 2

• English Units 3 / 4

• 4 additional Units 3 / 4 subjects

• Monday Study Hall

• Friday Study Hall

• ACC Sport

Promotion to Year 12

• Challenged where boys receive less than 50 in two or

more Semester 1 subjects

• A ‘Show Cause’ process will soon start

• Boys involved should:

• Still complete the subject selection process

• Not assume they will be promoted

Key Questions

• Am I interested in it?

• Am I good at it?

• Do I have a coherent suite of

subjects?

• Is this subject in the direction of my

career aspiration?

Making Considered Choices

• Seek information to make informed decisions

• Assess strengths and weaknesses

• Think ahead when making choices

• Interest

• Capability

• Career

Strategies For Doing Well

Start term 4 around week 6 this year!• Establish study habits now that will ensure you reach

your potential

• 2 ½ hours home study per night

• Work smart

• Organisation and commitment

• Balanced life

• Maths Tutoring – Monday

Advice

• Subject selection material (see ‘Learning’ section of College website)

• Heads of House• Heads of Department• Mr. Beurs (Pathways Co-

ordinator)

Questions?

• Now…Back to Hall for Tea and coffee with College Hall with Heads of Department and senior teachers.