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INSPIREEDUCATEBECOME
Great men
Salesian College
Year 12 - 2016
The Year 12 Program
• Culmination of 13 years of
education
• Very important year
• Academically
• Career focus
• Family
• Socially
• Greater subject choice
• VCAA rules and procedures
VCE Overview
• The VCAA regulates the VCE
• Must pass a minimum of 16 units: 3 of English including English Units 3 / 4
• Our boys generally attempt at least 24 units
• Can include VCE and VET subjects
VET : Vocational Education and Training
• Direct and practical experience
• Complete two qualifications at once
• Delivered by the College
• Lead to Diploma courses at TAFE
• Nationally accredited
• Our VET subjects contribute to ATAR
The Year 12 Academic Program
• Religion and Society Unit 2
• English Units 3 / 4
• 4 additional Units 3 / 4 subjects
• Monday Study Hall
• Friday Study Hall
• ACC Sport
Promotion to Year 12
• Challenged where boys receive less than 50 in two or
more Semester 1 subjects
• A ‘Show Cause’ process will soon start
• Boys involved should:
• Still complete the subject selection process
• Not assume they will be promoted
Key Questions
• Am I interested in it?
• Am I good at it?
• Do I have a coherent suite of
subjects?
• Is this subject in the direction of my
career aspiration?
Making Considered Choices
• Seek information to make informed decisions
• Assess strengths and weaknesses
• Think ahead when making choices
• Interest
• Capability
• Career
Strategies For Doing Well
Start term 4 around week 6 this year!• Establish study habits now that will ensure you reach
your potential
• 2 ½ hours home study per night
• Work smart
• Organisation and commitment
• Balanced life
• Maths Tutoring – Monday
Advice
• Subject selection material (see ‘Learning’ section of College website)
• Heads of House• Heads of Department• Mr. Beurs (Pathways Co-
ordinator)
Questions?
• Now…Back to Hall for Tea and coffee with College Hall with Heads of Department and senior teachers.