Year 10, 2014 Subject Selection Information Night 13 August 2013

1. Year 10, 2014 Subject Selection Information Night 13 August 2013

2. Welcome Mr Craig Fielke, Principal

3. Mrs Julie Sampson Curriculum Director jsampson@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

4. Aims of the evening Provide information about Senior schooling – tips for families SACE Subject selection for Year 10, 2014 Core and Elective subjects Career planning & the resources available to plan your future

5. Powerpoint available on College website from tomorrow if you would like to follow-up content later

6. Thriving (not just surviving)in Year 9 and beyond… • It is possible to learn while listening to music. • A tidy environment is important for study. • It is best to complete a task before starting the next one. • It’s best to get homework done straight after school.

7. Different learning styles. • Few rules about studying. • Accept our kids may not study the way we did. “Everything is so different from my day. How can I support as a parent?”

8. General Principles Research shows successful students… • do at least 1-2 hours effective study most nights (not necessarily 7 days/week) • have a semi-regular routine Routine and habit help anyone trying to accomplish a goal.

9. Establish a Routine • Study in a certain place, all the time (brain starts to associate that place, its smells, feel, location with concentration and creativity) • Have a weekly routine of study. • Best option is same time every night. • Not always possible with work, sport. • Set a time for study each night.

10. Make a deal – and then no nagging outside of those agreed study times • Provide an attractive study zone (importantly separate leisure from study zone, so the bedroom may not be the best study room) • Quiet time – hard to study if rest of family are laughing around the TV

11. Positive feedback wherever possible • Rewards for effort, not grades • Help deal with distractions – willpower is useless, change the environment • No facebook, phone, TV etc while studying, music can work for some students

12. Life balance • Extra-curricular activities – fun and laughter • School leadership & activities, voluntary work and sport commitments (also assets on Resume) • Socialising important to development • Work, sport, Facebook (in moderation) • Part-time work (in moderation ~10 hrs) • Down-time • Learn to live with self

13. Sleep Teenagers who can’t sleep • Sleep onset insomnia – go to bed but can’t get to sleep • Light sleeping – many dreams, wake often • Early morning awakening – wake in night & can’t get back to sleep • Can suffer some/all at various times

14. Avoid … • caffeine drinks • hot baths or showers before bed • exercise right before bed • studying right up to bedtime • TVs/computers in bedrooms

15. Try • Meditation or relaxation tapes • Good quality bed/bedding • Different pillow • Short nap straight after school (<30 mins) • Remove electronic devices overnight eg. set up family charging station • Consider removing internet access after certain time

16. Reading or TV for 30 minutes before bed but not computer–based activities (light emitted by computers stimulates the brain) • Milky drinks - L-tryptophan natural sedative • Natural remedies – Valerian

17. Persistent sleep problems that significantly impact your son/daughter  get professional help (counsellor, GP, sleep specialist)

18. Diet & Exercise • Regular meals • Breakfast – muesli bar, fruit, brekky drinks as they rush out the door • Exercise – sport • walk the dog • ride the bike • have a break and walk outside • 5-10 min break/hour when using computers

19. Support Home Group Teachers & House Leaders Jamie Cameron & Julie Sampson jcameron@cornerstone.sa.edu.au jsampson@cornerstone.sa.edu.au Resource: The Years that Count By KirrilieSmout www.innovateonline.net Andrew Fuller www.andrewfuller.com.au

20. The Year 10 Curriculum

21. Core Subjects Compulsory for all students throughout the year Christian Living English History (one semester) Mathematics Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Physical Education Science

22. Christian LivingKLA Leader – Mr Graham Gallasch Full-year Students will stay with the same teacher for each semester In Semester 1 the course looks at the following topics: What is Truth?, Can we reason to truth?, Non-dualist Thinking, Living the Truth?

23. In Semester 2 the course considers the following topics: Love as a Motivator, Truth in Action, Forgiveness, Justice • The year finishes with the students creating and curating a musical playlist that speaks to the truth in their lives.

24. EnglishKLA Leader – Mr Ben Brazzalotto Full year Range of text including both traditional and contemporary sources Some support for literacy needs English Focus Class

25. History • Key historical events of inter-WW1 and WW2 period & post-WW2 • Focus on involvement and impact on Australia • One semester • Australian curriculum requirement

26. MathematicsKLA Leader - Mr Eric McDonald Various Options Standard, Extension, Applied Flows on from Year 9 Maths Selection letter later in year

28. ScienceKLA Leader - Mr Tony Egan 4 lessons per week Semester 1, each class rotates through 3 areas of Science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) Specialist Science teachers for each topic

29. Semester 2 Science Program Semester 2 students select topics by preference system Physics Chemistry Forensic Science Sustainable Living Health & Disease Sports Science Psychology

30. Physical EducationKLA Leader - Mr Warwick Ratcliffe Maintain life balance and fitness All students 2 lessons per week Leads to PE at Year 11 and Year 12 Range of sports Outdoor Education – additional elective option

31. SACE • South Australian Certificate of Education • Compulsory age 17 years • At school, recognised training organisation or employment

32. SACE – starts in Year 10 • First SACE subject completed in Year 10 • Personal Learning Plan = PLP • All Year 10s • Pass with C grade or better • 2 lessons per week for year

33. Personal Learning PlanCross-Disciplinary Studies – Mr Tony Moffa The Personal Learning Plan is a compulsory SACE subject designed to: • help students make informed decisions about their personal development and education so they can successfully participate in school and beyond. • help students to understand themselves as learners.

34. PLP Curriculum Outline Topic 1 – “About Me” • Exploring students current approach to learning and study • Setting personal and learning goals Topic 2 – “Where do I want to go & how do I get there?” Career exploration, including: • Career Voyage and My Future online activities • Investigating possible careers

35. Topic 3 – “The World of Work” • Mock Interview Preparation and Participation • Work Place Observation - 3 days in 2014 (increasing from 2 days) • Feedback to students • Reflection activities

36. Topic 4 – “Reaching my Potential” • Students will be given an opportunity to reflect on: • Their personal and learning goals • The Year 10 Experience • Their personal growth during the year • Possible future pathways • Citizenship

37. What if a Year 10 fails PLP? • Required to do additional assessment tasks • Year 11 Catch-up PLP class • Advice – PASS it in Year 10

38. SACE – Stage 1 (Year 11) • Year 11- five subjects each semester • Including 2 semesters of English and at least 1 semester of Maths • ‘C’ grade or better for English & Maths • Health & Fitness (2L) • Christian Living (2L)

39. SACE - Stage 2 (Year 12) • Minimum of 4 Year 12 subjects / VET • Research Project – compulsory 5th subject • Christian Living (1L)

40. Research Project • Students research a topic or area of interest • Very broad possibilities • Academic/Hobby/Subject Related • Community or work-related

41. Year 10 Elective Subjects Range of elective subjects offered Humanities & Social Science, Arts, Technology, Health & PE, Languages Students choose 5 elective subjects Electives are semester courses 4 lessons a week per elective

42. Elective Subjects Choose from a range of areas, not just largely from one KLA area. Include subjects that lead to or are required by your preferred Year 11 and Year 12 subjects (page 7)

43. Humanities & Social Sciences Asian Studies Geography (Environmental) Geography (Extreme) LOTE German A & German B Chinese A & Chinese B Health & Physical Education Outdoor Education

44. Arts Dance Drama (single semester) & Drama (2nd unit) Music A & Music B Visual Arts (Drawing & Painting) Visual Arts (Sculpture & Printmaking) Visual Arts (Design)

45. Technology • Material Products - Metal/Wood/Textiles • Communication Products – CAD • Food Skills/Food & Health • Information Technology • Systems & Control Products

46. Music, Chinese & German must be chosen for the whole year if students are planning to do these subjects in Year 11. ie. select Chinese A and B Consecutive semesters Must have completed in Year 9 Choose A if you are interested in just one semester, but this option does not progress to Year 11. Sequential Subjects

47. Community Learning & SACE • SACE Credit for certain recognised community programmes • Encourage all Year 9s to complete Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze) • CFS courses, Grade 5+ AMEB Music Exams, some Swimming Awards, Queens Scout • Completed another course? – ask if recognised or check SACE website

48. Not automatically awarded • SACE Application Form required • Mrs Maria Mattsson (SACE Coordinator) • Can apply any time in Year 10, 11 and 12 as courses are completed

49. For more SACE information • SACE website www.sace.sa.edu.au • Google SACE Board

50. Vocational Pathways Mr Anthony Doyle