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Mildura Senior College

Wednesday 19th February 2020

Parents and Carers as Partners


Welcome Belinda Hudak- Principal

Parents as Partners in Learning


Overview

• Welcome- Belinda Hudak- Principal

• Supporting Year 11 and 12 students- Belinda Hudak- Principal

• Supporting student Education and Employment outcomes after school- Belinda Hudak

• Teacher/Parent Communication- Tracy Marr- Assistant Principal

• Demystifying Assessment in VCE/VET- Tracy Marr- Assistant Principal

• Wellbeing strategies to support adolescents at home- Martha Maiorana- Wellbeing Coordinator

• Support available for parents- Martha Maiorana- Wellbeing Coordinator

• Planning, balancing and a study plan- Andrew Banks- Assistant Principal

• Thank You- Belinda Hudak- Principal


Supporting Year 11 and 12 students

• How to support young people whilst they navigate year 11 and 12• Year 11 and 12 are times of increased stress for students• Parents play a vital role in supporting student success


Supporting student Education and Employment outcomes after school

• How to support young people whilst they navigate their Future Pathway to further study, employment opportunities or Training


Teacher/Parent Communication

Tracy Marr Assistant Principal

• Parents as Partners at MSC• Teachers regularly communicate with Students/ Parents via email and

the parent portal• Follow us on Facebook/Compass Newsfeed/College

Website/Newsletter• Attend Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (PST’s) • Contact Teachers and Pathways teachers at any time


Demystifying Assessment in VCE/VET

Requirements to Satisfy the VCE• 3 units of English including Units ¾• 3 additional ¾ sequences (year 12 subjects)• 16 units overall (VCE or VET)

Requirements to Satisfy the VCAL • 10 Units overall• Must satisfy 5 strand areas• Must include a VET subject



• Assessment in VCE are Assessment tasks in year 11 and SAC’s (School Assessed Coursework) in year 12

• SAC’s contribute to your students final study score in a subject• Students find SAC’s stressful due to this• Study scores combine together to determine ATAR scores• ATAR- Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank• Used for direct university entry however not the only way



How is the ATAR calculated?• VTAC uses VCE results issued by the VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and

Assessment Authority) to calculate the ATAR.• The ATAR is developed from an aggregate produced by adding:

• VTAC scaled study score in one of English, English Language, Literature or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

• The next best three VTAC scaled study scores permissible; and• 10% of the fifth and sixth permissible scores that are available• If the fifth and/or sixth subject is an unscored VET subject, these will

contribute as 10% of the lowest study score of the primary four


Course Outlines


Course Outlines


How to be successful in a VCE/VET subject

Attend RegularlyComplete all required classwork and homeworkComplete all SAC’s and Assessment tasks at the due date/time. Regularly reflect on and check SLP’sCommunicate with classroom teacher to access support


Wellbeing Support at Mildura Senior College

• Mildura Senior College provides individual support to students. The Wellbeing Centre is located in the administration office. Wellbeing runs a range of programs and events throughout the year.

• We can work with your student to develop strategies and skills to help you to work on good mental and physical health habits.

• We are focused on promoting overall good health including your students physical and mental health.

• Our wellbeing team provides a referral service and can assist your student to link with local services and online supports. We have access to a range of allied health services and support along with social and psychological support.


Wellbeing Team Members

Martha Maiorana – Wellbeing Coordinator

Colin Cole – College Chaplin

Roz Devilee – School Nurse


Stress and Anxiety

• Change or unexpected life events can bring about stress and anxiety

• We need some level of stress to motivate and help us reach our goals

• Developing positive strategies will help your student during stressful times such as exams, etc.


Supporting adolescents at home….Andrew Fuller - supporting your VCE Student

Parents plan a vital role in helping students manage time, manage energy and manage stress

Regular planned times for study throughout the year creates better results.

Short regular times of study ideally 20 minutes never longer that 50 minutes with a 10 minute break between sessions


Feeling down, tense, angry, anxious or moody are normal emotions for young people. If these feelings persist for long periods of time, or interfere with day-to-day life, it might be part of a mental health problem which requires further investigation.

Parents can be mindful of these 8 key ‘warning signs’ which may suggest a young person is experiencing a mental health problem.


Catastrophic Thinking

• Reassure your student • Anything you say may be heard as the wrong thing• What you do is more important than what you say hugs nice meal etc• Some students may ‘freeze up with fear’ avoid long debates just keep

them feed, rested and safe


Tips for Good Mental Health

• Talking to friends and family • Seek help from an appropriate adult(s)• Eat well• Exercise • Stay connected with your friendshttps://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-worrying

https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-worrying


Wellbeing Support

• Resources available on our Website:


STRESS AND ANXIETY

Mindfulness, relaxation and meditation.


Supports in your local area

Parent line : 132289 advice and support ideas 8 – 12 pm


MSC Events for 2020


Know and Notice

If you notice changes seek support

Presenter

Presentation Notes

The purpose of todays session is to discuss


Planning, balancing and a study plan

Andrew Banks- Assistant Principal

• Students who are organised and who develop a study timetable early manage the demands of senior study well

• Parents can support students to develop a study plan and stick to it• Study Timetables work• Study timetables PREPARE students for studying• It gives students permission to have some free time but gives

direction to make sure the study gets done and Parents can support with this.


Importance of creating a plan

Create a schedule for the week• Time of sleep• Times for social and relaxation• Best time to study• School hours• Time for part-time work


• Important for students to stick to the plan okay to miss one day but never miss twice.

• Parents can contact Pathway teacher or Sub School Leader to speak with them about their students progress

• Help students to organise the information using flow charts, making memory aides e.g. posters or note cards


Balance and Prioritise

Acknowledge the student’s commitments and pressures:• Friends Birthdays • Sporting participation• Part time job• Family members• Pets

Presenter

Presentation Notes

The purpose of todays session is to discuss



• Discuss with your student about minimising distractions-excessive social media use, listening to music and chatting to friends online does not help with study. This means that study will take longer than if you are focusing on one task.

• Keep yourself informed attend information sessions and parent-teacher meetings as a stressed student does not always store this important information.

• Meltdowns don’t need a long motivational speech rather think about what your student needs –FOOD, REST, EXERCISE, SOCIAL TIME


Special ProvisionWhat is Special Provision?• Special Provision is the support students can access if they have an ongoing Medical condition or

situation that impacts on their ability to perform at their best. This is how your program can be modified to support you:

- Rest Breaks in assessments and/or exams- The use of a computer- Extra writing time or reading time- Extension of time

How do you apply for Special Exam Arrangements?• You must complete an application form and provide supporting medical evidence.• Depending on your situation you may need to provide particular types of evidence such as:

- Psychologist Reports and Assessments- Doctors Reports


Special Provision – Internal and External

The VCAA recommends that special arrangements at the school level are consistent with those provided by VCAA.Eligibility• Mental Health Condition * Health impairment• Physical disability * Specific learning disorder• Language Disorder * Motor Coordination Disorder• Hearing Impairment * Vision Impairment

Types of Special Exam Arrangements• Extra working time – reading / writing – not exceeding ten minutes per hour• Rest Breaks – not exceeding ten minutes per hour• Permission to use technological aides eg. Computer• A separate room• Use of a scribe, reader or clarifier


Emergency Examination Arrangements and a Derived Exam Score (DES)

• Emergency Arrangements are available two weeks prior to the beginning of the exam period for students who experience a sudden illness, accident or personal trauma.

• A Derived Examination Score is for students who are ill or affected by other personal circumstance at the time of a VCE external assessment and whose result is unlikely to be a fair or accurate indication of their ability.

• Students are advised to sit the exam if possible!• Students need to inform Brooke Summers/Anne Symes/APs’ if they are

applying for a D.E.S. and need to seek medical evidence of their condition within 24 hours of the exam.

• Applications need to be lodged within seven days of the students final exam.


How to be successful at Senior Studies

• Develop a study plan• Use the course outlines to plan a schedule – this will assist in busy

periods • Revision and Study • Study space • Calm and consistent approach• Seek support when needed


Student testimonials on life after MSC

• Tips and Tricks for University• Accommodation for further study• Return students speak to current students and parents about their

experiences• Held at MSC on Wednesday 15th July 5:30pm


Conclusion Belinda Hudak- Principal

Parents as Partners in Learning• Feedback • ICT Support


Mildura Senior College

Light refreshments will now be served. Please feel free to stay and ask any questions.

Thank you for yourattendance and support

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