Career Expo and Subject Selection Evening · Career Expo and Subject Selection Evening. Acknowledgement of Country. Diligence and Integrity . Principal’s Address. Mr Blair Hanna

Career Expo and Subject Selection Evening

Acknowledgement of Country

Diligence and Integrity

Principal’s AddressMr Blair Hanna

Principal

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to inspire all students to reach their full potential, so they will develop into 21st Century learners and community orientated young people willing to invest in their passions and drive them to succeed in their preferred careers.


Our Motto


Changes that have occurred to Year 12 Schooling


Percentage of Queensland

Year 12 school completers

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40%

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35%

55%68%

95%

To provide the opportunity for our Seniors to achieve in their future careers we:


•Provide a diverse range of Pathway and subject offerings

•Cater for a wide cross section of student interests and areas of passion

•Offer subjects that lead to some form of accreditation or qualification

Start (or finish) the conversations


• What is your son/daughter’s future employment/study goal?• What is the best pathway to support this goal being reached?• What subjects have they previously experienced success in?• What subjects are they interested in?• Which prerequisite subjects are required for a particular TAFE or

University course?• This is a 2 year commitment to a course of study. Are they willing

to dedicate themselves to the long haul?

Senior Assessment andTertiary Entrance

Mr Jon BurnettDean of Teaching and Learning

Introduction to SATE

The new Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) system will commence for Queensland students who enter Year 11 in 2019. This will affect students currently in Grade 10 and younger.The new system includes:

• a new senior assessment model that combines school-based assessment with external assessment

• replacement of the Overall Position (OP) tertiary entrance rank with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).


Why?

• By moving to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland will align with the other states.

• The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) recommended changes to achieve greater rigour and simplicity.


Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Current system vs SATE: Subjects


Current System (OP) New system for Year 11 students from 2019 (ATAR)

Three types of subjects for Year 11 & 12:• Authority subjects

(contributing to an OP)• Authority-registered subjects

(not contributing to an OP)• Certificate Courses (VET)

(not contributing to an OP)

Students typically study six subjects.

Three types of subjects for Year 11 & 12:• General subjects

(contributing to an ATAR)• Applied subjects

(only one may contribute to an ATAR)• Certificate Courses (VET)

(only one may contribute to an ATAR)

Students typically study six subjects.

Current system vs SATE: Results


Current System (OP) New system for Year 11 students in 2019 (ATAR)

OP calculation:• Uses students’ achievements in five

Authority subjects(best 20 Semester units)

• Scaled against school results in the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test.

ATAR calculation: • Uses student’s best five subject results

(one may be an Applied subject/VETcertificate).

• QTAC will compare subjects state-wide to scale students’ results.

The OP ranks students from 1 to 25 for tertiary entrance

The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace the OP. An ATAR is a rank between 0.00 and 99.95 in increments of 0.05.

“30 or below”

Current system vs SATE: Assessment


Current System (OP) New system for Year 11 students from 2019 (ATAR)

Students usually complete 5 to 7 school-based assessment items for each subject in Grade 12.

In General subjects, students complete:• three school-based assessments

and • one external assessment

All OP-eligible students sit the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test in Year 12. Group results from the QCS Test are used in the calculation of OPs.

The QCS Test will no longer exist.

Student results are individual.

General subjects in Unit 3 and 4

For most subjects:• 3 x Internal Assessments = 75%• 1 x External Assessment = 25%


For Maths & Sciences:• 3 x Internal Assessments = 50%• 1 x External Assessment = 50%

External Assessment preparation

Students already use these “thinking skills” every day in class• Calculating• Identifying• Describing• Comparing• Analysing• Justifying• Evaluating


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Reporting


Students in General Subjects will receive 2 different results:

1. A numerical score out of 100 which contributes towards their ATAR – eg. 15/25 on an exam, or 64/100 overall for a subject.This number is reported to QCAA for ATAR calculation.

2. An A-E score for school reporting purposes.This result is reported to families on report cards.

What’s a QCE?The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) records achievement of a significant amount of learning, at a set standard and pattern in contributing studies, while meeting literacy and numeracyrequirements.

• “significant amount of learning” = 20 credit points. 1 point per unit that is PASSED.

• “set standard” = a C or better (a pass).

• “literacy and numeracy” = pass Maths and English.


QCE Attainment is the goal for all students to achieve by the end of Year 12.


Subject changes

The new system dictates that Units 3 & 4 are grouped as a pair to receive points towards a QCE. Units 3 & 4 inform ATAR calculations.

Students will not be allowed to change subjects after Term 3, Year 11.


Year 10 into Year 11Mrs Catherine Cole

HOD of Senior Schooling

Choosing Subjects

Consider subjects:• You enjoy and are good at.• In which you have achieved positive results.• Which reflect your interests and abilities.• Which help you reach your career and employment goals. • Which will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes useful

throughout your life.



BPSHS Pathways

Personalised Pathway


General A maximum of 3, this includes your English and Mathematics subject

Applied Select as many as you like

VET Maximum of 3 certifications can be selected from across the VET and Technologies columns. HOWEVER only a maximum of 2 can be selected from Technologies.

RESERVE SELECTIONS – THIS CAN BE ANY SUBJECT FROM ANY COLUMN ON YOUR FORM

Personalised – Example 1


Personalised – Example 2


VET Subject Costs


Technology VET subjects

VETIS Funding Skills Tech Subsidiary

Cert II/III in Hospitality

VETIS Funding + $100 (cert III)

$1105 (total) - invoiced at the end of each semester

Cert II in Sport andRec/Cert III in Fitness

VETIS Funding$65 withdrawal fee

$750 paid within 14 days of being invoiced

Diploma of Business $1990 (Payment Plans are available)

Academic Pathway


General Minimum of 5, this includes your English and Mathematics subject

Applied You can only select one from the Applied or VET column

You cannot select an Applied and a VETVET

RESERVE SELECTIONS – THIS CAN BE ANY SUBJECT FROM ANY COLUMN ON YOUR FORM

Academic – Example 1


Academic – Example 2


Other opportunities


• Traineeship• Apprenticeship• TAFE at schools• Work experience

School terms and conditions:• Attendance must be at 95% and be

maintained at 95%• Must pass English and Maths, plus a

majority of your other subjects• Minimal behaviour issues• USI Number submitted• Senior Contract completed• Resume

See Ms Jackson (Senior Schooling) for further details.

SET Plan Interviews


Date: Wednesday 15 AugustTime: Book your time slot through SOBSArrive: 5-10 minutes before time slotLocation: iCentreEquipment: You do not need to bring anything

Year 9 into Year 102019 Subject Selection

Mrs Cole – HOD of Senior Schooling

Year 10 Subject Selection

• English and Mathematics are compulsory subjects• Select four (4) electives:

• one (1) must be a Science elective• one (1) must be a Humanities elective• All other options are chosen from the list of available

subjects




School and beyond…Mrs Hennegan – Guidance Officer

Please remain behind to discuss individual questions with one of our staff

members present.


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Career Expo and Subject Selection Evening · Career Expo and Subject Selection Evening. Acknowledgement of Country. Diligence and Integrity . Principal’s Address. Mr Blair Hanna