St Joseph’s Catholic College

1. St Joseph’s Catholic College Year 12 2015 Information Night

2. Agenda Prayer Welcome / Introductions Tonight’s program

3. Prayer 19th Century English writer John Ruskin wrote: The entire object of true education is to make people not merely to do the right things but to enjoy them; not merely industrious; but to love industry; not merely learned; but to love knowledge; not merely pure; but to love purity; not merely just, but to hunger and thirst after justice.

4. Prayer What will they do next? The end of secondary school. Commencement. The beginning of the next stage. What will it be? Seniors preparing to graduate. It is time for them to decide. What will they do next? God who is present always to love and comfort us through every ending, to love and to lead us into every beginning, you know their hearts and minds; you know their abilities and needs. Guide them in this time of transition.

5. Prayer Some are ready and eager to go on their way to further study, Some will enter the work force. Others will sign up for the Defence Forces. Some will be apprentices learning a skilled trade. Some have the luxury of a gap year. Others face the necessity of work to pay for tuition. Some know what they want to do and are ready to do it. Others don’t know and need time set aside to figure it out.

6. God who is present always, Guide these seniors, as they decide what to do next. Guide them through their ending of secondary school. To have high but realistic expectations of their talents. Guide them into the beginning of their futures, Wherever and whatever they may be. Guide them in and through this time of transition. Amen. Our Vision • A dynamic Christ-centred community of learners • nurturing holistic development through

7. Agenda Prayer Welcome / Introductions Tonight’s program

8. Agenda Prayer Welcome / Introductions Tonight’s program

9. Program Principal Address Highlights of 2014 Recap: How do I get an NTCET? Senior Subject Choices Expectations at Stage 2 Careers Pathways SACE Student Portal Questions Individual counselling

10. Recap: How do I get the NTCET?

11. Completing the NTCET

12. NTCET Pattern • A total of 200 credits must be achieved to receive the NTCET • Each Semester length subject is worth 10 credits • A total of 140 credits must receive a ‘C’ grade or better across Stage 1 and 2 • All of the subjects in the COMPULSORY sections of Stage 1 must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better to meet these requirements (PLP, Literacy, Numeracy) • A further 60 credits must achieve a ‘C’ grade or better at Stage 2 • A further 40 credits of ‘Free Choice’ must achieve a ‘C’ grade over Stage 1 and 2

13. Course Recognition • Other courses can be recognised in the NTCET • e.g. VET qualifications, Community Learning • VET units can be used in the ‘Free Choice’ subject areas • Competencies from a MAXIMUM of two Certificate I qualifications can be used towards the NTCET • A nominal 70 hours of VET will earn 10 credits

14. SATAC Entry • To be eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) • 90 credits must be completed at Stage 2 • of which 60 must be from Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS) • All but Stage 2 Community Studies, one version of the Research Project and modified subjects are TAS (Tertiary Admission Subjects) subjects • For university entrance, students require • NTCET • At least 90 credits of study in TAS and Recognised Studies at Stage 2

15. Example of NTCET Pattern Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Compulsory) (Electives) (Compulsory)

16. Example of NTCET - ATAR Eligible Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Electives) (Compulsory) (Compulsory)

17. Example of NTCET with VET Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Electives) (Compulsory) (Compulsory)

18. Senior Subject Choice Mark Pickham

19. Stage 2 Subjects • Students study 5 full year subjects • Compulsory: • Certificate III Christian Ministry & Theology • Electives • Students may choose the other 4 subjects • 2 electives must be Stage 2 subjects • For University Entrance (ATAR) students need to complete 4 full year Stage 2 subjects and another semester of study at Stage 2 level

20. Subject Choices • 9 Learning Areas in NTCET/SACE • Arts • Business, Enterprise and Technology • Cross Disciplinary • English • Health and Physical Education • Humanities and Social Sciences • Languages • Mathematics • Science

21. Delivery? • In house subjects – delivered at St Joseph’s College • Northern Territory Open Education Centre (NTOEC)

22. Subjects studied / offered at St Joseph’s 2014/15 Stage 1 Stage 2 • English • English Pathways (NTOEC) • Mathematics • Numeracy (NTOEC) • Certificate III CMT • PLP • Biology • Chemistry • History • Physics (NTOEC) • Scientific Studies (NTOEC) • Physical Education • Community Studies • Workplace Practices (NTOEC) • Music Workshop (NTOEC) • Others from NTOEC • English Communications • English Pathways (NTOEC) • Mathematics Applications • Certificate III CMT • Biology • Chemistry • Physics (NTOEC) • Physical Education • History • Integrated Studies • Work place Practices (NTOEC) • Music Workshop (NTOEC) • Others from NTOEC

23. VETiS • Charles Darwin University offers Certificate I-III courses • Most courses will be run in two week blocks at the end of Terms 1-3 • Courses offered in 2014 are; • Cert I Agrifoods • Cert I Automotive (Vocational Preparation) • Cert I Hospitality • Cert II Automotive (Vocational Preparation) • Cert II Business • Cert II Construction Pathways • Cert II Rural Operations • Cert III Children’s Services • Cert III Christian Ministry and Theology • These courses can go towards the NTCET

24. Expectations of Students at Stage 2Mark Pickham

25. Work / School Balance • 33 Weeks!!! • Students work hard at school – strong work ethic • Students have to complete study at home • Students need ‘down time’ • Work commitments need to be realistic • ‘rule of thumb’ is 10hours per week! • Work can be exhausting • We will support you

26. CareersTracy Lefevre

27. Future Careers counselling service The Vision: • To have a dedicated Careers room where information on pathways, universities, job guides, careers, etc. will be available for students to access. • A qualified Careers Practitioner will be on hand to answer questions, assist in research and provide career guidance. • Assistance with resume writing, e-portfolios, cover letters, job applications.

28. SACE Student Portal

29. SACE Student Portal • Monitor progress • Links Page

30. Where to from here? • Student Counselling with parent (book in tonight) collect selection form • Other subjects will be taken through NTOEC • Think carefully • Consult widely • Select wisely • Subject choices must be submitted by Friday, Week 8 of Term 3

31. Questions?

32. Remember in 2015 you have only 32 weeks of schooling to go!!!!

33. Thankyou for coming

36. Completing the NTCET

37. Areas of Study and Learning Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 (Electives) (Compulsory) (Compulsory)

38. Bishop Eugene asks,‘that all students in Catholic schools develop an understanding and acceptance of Catholic teachings, values and practices and the following of the Person of Christ.’3.5 Sharers of the VisionAccordingly, students from Transition through to Year 10 have access to the Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum – Journey in Faith.This is accompanied by the Human Sexuality ProgrammeMade in the Image of God. Religious Education lessons are programmed from these documents and integrated where possible to bring about authentic learning.

39. Agenda Prayer Welcome / Introductions Tonight’s program