Parent Information Night Subject Selections for 2020 Current Year 10 students

1. Parent Information Night Subject Selections for 2020 Current Year 10 students

2. Principal Mr Craig Holmes Director of Learning and Teaching Mr Michael Goss

3. Order of Speakers Director of Learning and Teaching Mr Michael Goss

5. Laudato Si - A prayer for our earth • All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.Pour out upon us the power of your love,that we may protect life and beauty.Fill us with peace, that we may liveas brothers and sisters, harming no one. • We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord • Amen

6. Director of Learning Dr Bryan Wood Director of Learning and Teaching Mr Michael Goss

7. The VCE • In 2020 you will be a Year 11 student! • This means that the choices you make are more important than ever before

8. Step 1: English • Everyone in Year 11 will study at least one of the following English subjects: • English • English Language • English Literature

9. English • In order to gain a VCE, every student must successfully complete at least three Units of English • Students who are good at English (or who enjoy English) can choose to study more than one of these subjects

10. Step 2: Religion • Everyone in Year 11 will also study at least one of the following subjects: • Thomas Carr Religious Education • Religion and Society (Units 1 and 2)

11. Step 3: Everything Else • If you selected ONE English subject and the TCC Religion subject, you will need to choose FIVE other subjects • If you selected ONE English subject and Religion and Society you will need to select FOUR other subjects

12. Options There are MANY options!

13. Prerequisites • It is time to start thinking about what you want to do after Year 12 • Some post-Year 12 options require you to do certain things during your VCE • If you don’t include these prerequisites in your program, you might not be able to continue on that pathway

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19. Prerequisites • It is difficult to think about 2025, but now let’s consider how things might be different if you made different choices….

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22. Conclusion • Prerequisites matter, so you need to ensure that you are informed • You should: • Speak to the Careers Team • Read the VTAC (2022) guide book • Ask as many questions as possible at the subject expo

23. Good Questions To Ask • “I really enjoyed [subject] – what should I do next in order to learn more?” • “I’m really worried about my results in [subject], but it’s something I enjoy. What should I do?” • “I’ve heard that [subject] is a prerequisite for a course that I might like to do – is that true?”

24. Bad Questions To Ask “What is the easiest subject?” “Will I get 100% if I study [subject]?” “Who is teaching [subject] next year?” “Is my friend studying [subject]?”

25. Process • Very soon you will receive an e-mail with a link to ‘web preferences’ • You can use this link to directly access the site that has been set up so that you can choose your subjects for next year

26. After reading the text in the box, click on this button

27. You need to think carefully about the ‘Study Stream’ that you will select – the stream you choose affects your choices on the next page!

28. This is the correct choice for a student who only wants to study six Unit 1 and 2 subjects in 2020 • In other words, choose this option if you don’t plan to study a VET subject, nor a Year 12 subject, and you aren’t a VCAL student

29. Choose this option if you would like to study a Unit 3 and 4 subject next year • Please note that you will need to complete an application process to accelerate your learning in this way! • If your application is unsuccessful, your reserve choices will become very important

30. Choose this option if you would like to study a VET subject next year • Please note that you will need to complete an application process to accelerate your learning in this way! • Make sure you speak to Ms Le Noel about this option

31. Ms Le Noel will speak about the difference between these two options • Once again, make sure you choose carefully!

32. This will only apply to a small number of people • You will need to complete two separate applications for accelerated studies • This should only be relevant if you are already doing a VET course AND a Unit 1/2 sequence and would like to continue both

33. This assumes that I am keen to study a Year 12 subject next year.

34. You can choose to study the TCC RE subject, or you can choose to study Units 1 and 2 Religion and Society. Only R&S will contribute to your VCE.

37. Check this list very carefully! Only click ‘submit’ when you feel confident that the list is correct.

38. You must print this page, then have it signed.

39. Information www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

40. Key Dates

41. VET/VCAL Co-ordinator Ms Natasha Le Noel Director of Learning and Teaching Mr Michael Goss

42. VET in the VCE • A student proposing to study a VET certificate should see Ms Le Noel (VET/VCAL co-ordinator) and include VET as one of their choices in their Web Preference Form.  • A CareMonkey letter will be issued to families, with further information to finalise the enrolment process. This letter will include a link to an online form, as well as other important information.

43. VET in the VCE- Benefits • Applied learning • Gain experience in chosen industry • All VET courses provide credit towards VCE and VCAL • Some provide a study score at the successful completion • Some provide an extra 10% to ATAR • Get an extra qualification while still at school

44. Vocational Education & Training in Schools(VETiS) • Year 10s are able to select VET courses within the WynBay cluster, as well as apply for external courses. There are a wide variety of courses available, with most running on a Wednesday afternoon. • Please see the VET Handbook 2020 for further information, which can be found the College website for further information.

45. VCAL Program • There have been changes for Year 11 VCAL in 2020 that allows for students to have more flexibility and choice. • Our main program for Year 11 VCAL students will be attending Thomas Carr College four days a week. • Students are able to choose an elective and a VET course, with work placement happening in one week blocks each semester • Other options include VCAL programs with a full year work placement one day a week, or a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. • If you would like to find out more information about any of these options- book an appointment with Ms Le Noel

46. Head of Learning and Teaching Senior School Ms Geraldine McIntyre

47. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)  VCE Structure Assessment

48. VCE Structure The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is one of the main senior secondary certificates in Victoria A VCE program includes a number of different studies The majority consisting of four units that can be completed over two or more years A unit represents one semester or half a year of work.

49. VCE Structure VCE students usually do 20 to 24 Units over two years Units 1 and 2 are typically ‘Year 11’ 6 subjects – made up of 2 Units each – 12 Units Units 3 and 4 are typically ‘Year 12’. 5 subjects – made up of 2 Units each – 10 Units TCC students are in the fortunate position to begin the VCE journey from Year 10, via the Accelerated Studies Program. (Subject to Approval)

50. Assessment Minimum satisfactory completion of 16 Units is required. This must include: at least three units from the English Group, two of which must be a Unit 3 + 4 sequence     English     English Language     Literature In addition to this, there MUST be three more Unit 3 + 4 sequences of study.