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Your Friendly Year Advisers’
Quick Guide
to the Senior Campus
Year 11 2017
Transition Week
What do your Year Advisers do?
Your Year Advisers are like surrogate parents for your year group, accepting
responsibility for your learning and welfare while at school. We work closely with
the school's student services team and your classroom teachers to make sure you
are coping with the workload and trying your best. We are here to support you
and your parents should you need to discuss any problems or issues. We also get
to help you with the fun stuff like The Sydney Experience, the Formal and
celebration preparations.
Who’s Who???
Principal Bob Henry
Deputy Principal Brad Germon
Counsellor Fern Champion
Year Advisers David Lewers and Scott Waring
Librarian Carla Gillis
Technology Nick Wisemantel and Garry Stokes
Careers Adviser Janelle Evans
Student Services Lee Ralston
Aboriginal Contact Kim Morris, Mason Ping, Jessie Skillen, Carl King
Girls Adviser Carla Gillis
Special Provisions Jann Smith
Your Teachers
English / Drama - Deborah Carrall (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
English Advanced
English Extension 1 and 2
English Standard
English Studies
Drama
CLASS TEACHERS
Casey Andersen
Cate Dunn
Jenny Fealy
Alan Groth
Matt Horne
Marion Johnson
Venessa Pryor (2017)
Jann Smith
Mathematics / Science - Matt Avery (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Mathematics General
Mathematics 2U
Mathematics Extension 1 and 2
Biology
Chemistry
Earth & Environmental Science
Senior Science
Physics
Marine Studies
CLASS TEACHERS
Gillian Courtice
Linda Elliott
Jane Gabriel
Melissa Horne
Brett Nowland (on leave)
Wendy Orman (2017)
Kingsley Pursch
Don Robertson
Annette Sanders (2017)
Mario Schumacher
Scott Waring (2017)
HSIE - Kim Morris (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Aboriginal Studies
Ancient History
Modern History
History Extension
Geography
Business Studies
Economics
Legal Studies
Society & Culture
VET Retail
VET Business Services
CLASS TEACHERS
Lynn Graham
Matt Horne
David Martin
Adriene Muscat
Corey Smith
Jann Smith
Anthony Thomas
PD / H / PE - Gary Martin (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Dance
PD / H / PE
Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation (SLR)
CLASS TEACHERS
Leisa Beavis
Tom Freeman
Danielle Kirkland
Jock Webb
Creative and Performing Arts / Languages - Vincent Jensen (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Music 1
Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
Visual Arts
French Beginners
Spanish Beginners
Japanese Beginners
CLASS TEACHERS
Melissa Laurantus
Frances Martin
Narelle Richardson
TAS - Nick Wisemantel (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Community & Family Studies (CAFS)
Design & Technology
Engineering Studies
Food Technology
Industrial Technology - Metal
Industrial Technology - Timber
Software Design & Development
Textiles & Design
Information Processes and Technology (IPT)
CLASS TEACHERS
Ann Belcher
Greg Glanville
Gemma Lawton
David Lewers
Tania Morton
Lee Ralston
Garry Stokes
Greg Webber
VET - Greg Glanville (Head Teacher)
SUBJECTS
Construction
Hospitality
Information & Digital Technology
Metals & Engineering
Furnishings
CLASS TEACHERS
Ann Belcher (H)
Steve Castles (C)
Hannah Clark (H)
David Lewers (C M F)
Tony Morrell (C)
Tania Morton (H)
Garry Stokes (IDT)
Greg Webber (C)
Nick Wisemantel (M, C)
What is the Adult Learning and Working Environment (ALWE)?
There are many elements to a genuine adult learning and working environment,
as illustrated in the model below.
The heart of the Adult Learning and Working Environment (ALWE) at Great Lakes
College Senior Campus is the concept of Quality Relationships, based on mutual
respect, developed and nurtured between students, staff and parents/carers.
Where to go for help
Disability Provisions
If you have a diagnosed disability or feel that you might require extra support when completing exams and assessment tasks, have a chat to Jann Smith in the English faculty.
Depression, Stress & Anxiety
It is very common for students to suffer from stress, anxiety & depression during Year 11 and 12. Don’t suffer in silence. Talk to your Head Teacher Student Services, your Year Advisers or the School Counsellors or your teachers if you have any concerns. We are all here to help.
Struggling to keep up / falling behind / help with assignments
Talk to your teachers about tutorial times and help at lunch times and during your study periods. Your friendly Year Advisers can also help you to organise this. Come and have a chat.
Career advice, subject choices, university information
Your Careers Adviser Janelle Evans is the best person to talk to. Her office is in the foyer of the library. Make an appointment or just drop by. Janelle is also available to meet with your parents. Just ask.
Financial assistance
If you are having serious financial difficulties in paying for course fees, excursions etc, have a confidential chat to your Deputy Principal Brad Germon. He can help you to set up a payment plan and possibly help out with some of the cost.
Opportunities
Excursions
You will be offered the chance to go on a range of excursions. These excursions are a valuable method of gaining a greater understanding of your course content. Your participation is recommended and in some cases is mandatory.
Year 11 Sydney Experience
A 4 day trip to Sydney in early December to participate in programs and courses that will support your preparation for the HSC. This excursion helps you to strengthen friendships, get to know your teachers outside of the classroom and most importantly to have fun. Approximate cost is $440. This excursion covers some of the mandatory topics of the HSC program.
SRC & Leadership Opportunities
The Senior Campus has a very strong tradition of student leadership, giving students the opportunity to have their voice heard on how they would like the school to run. All students are encouraged to get involved with the SRC. If you have any questions about the SRC, see Lynn Graham, (HSIE) in the first Staff room.
The Formal
One last hurrah – A committee of your peers will get together in Term 2 of your final year to plan the format for your celebration. All students are welcome to join this committee. Your Year Advisers will assist with the paperwork and logistics but it is largely up to the student body (within certain limits) to determine how you will celebrate the end of your school career.
Year 12 Jumper
In your second term of Year 12 (Term 1, 2018) you will be asked to vote on a range of jumper / jacket designs that will individualise your year group. Opportunities to work on the jumper design committee will emerge in early Term 4. Your Year Advisers will assist with paperwork and logistics.
Important Information
Attendance
Your attendance is marked every lesson and stored electronically. You are expected to have a minimum attendance rate of 95%. This means that of the 200 school days each year you must attend at least 190 of them and you must attend all timetabled lessons on the days you are present at school. If you are absent, an explanation is required from a parent / caregiver. If you are having problems with extended absences, get help early.
Assessment Task Submissions
To make them easy to identify, all your assessment tasks will be given to you on gold paper and they will contain all the submission details you need to know. Hand in all assessment tasks, unless otherwise stated by your teacher, through the assessment tasks post box in the print room opposite the staff rooms before 9am sharp on the due date. They will need to have a blue cover sheet on them which you can get from the print room or from the Senior Campus website. (http://www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/forms-and-letters/assessment-forms). The cover sheet must have your student number and course on it. Late assessment tasks, without a good reason, will attract a zero mark. You will be given an ‘Assessment Policy’, please refer to it and make yourself familiar with it.
Major Projects
Be aware that the following courses feature a Major project during Year 12. Major projects are just really big assignments that you will work on for most of the specific course. Major projects cannot be completed at the last minute and require consistent effort throughout the entire year in order to complete them on time.
Art – Visual Arts Project Diary (VAPD) plus body
of work.
Design & Technology – Major Design Project
(MDP)
Textiles – Major Project
Industrial Technology – Major Project
Extension 2 English – Major Work
Society & Culture – Personal Interest Project
(PIP)
Ancient History (Extension) – Research Project.
Work Placements
Vocational Education & Training (VET) Courses will require you to participate in mandatory work placement. It will be up to you to complete set tasks when on work placement and to catch up on classwork missed when you return to school. You must give your teachers advance notice that you are going on work placement.
VET Courses that include work placement: Hospitality, Construction, Metals & Engineering, Information Technology, Business Services, Retail, Tourism, Entertainment, Electro Technology, Hairdressing, Child Studies, Automotive, Human Services, Primary Industry and Financial Services.
FOCUS
FOCUS is a class that you must attend once a week. In this class you will learn about a range of issues including study skills, career preparation, coping with stress, drug and alcohol abuse, driver safety and relationships. Your FOCUS teacher can advise you on any day-to-day concerns you may have regarding your home and school life.
Dress Code
The wearing of identifiable uniform and colours represents an important child protection requirement since we share our grounds with Tuncurry 7—10 Campus and the TAFE. Our legal obligation to protect all users of the campus site will override any objection to the wearing of uniform. All senior students are expected to wear senior dress code (uniform) at school and to school excursions.
Items of uniform should conform to the following guidelines:
Girls:
Plain navy skirt, mid length navy shorts, or navy slacks to be worn all year.
White knit collared polo shirt or button up shirt with school or college emblem.
Red sweater top, with V neck and school or College emblem.
Black enclosed shoes with leather uppers and short white socks. Stockings may
also be worn.
Boys:
Grey dress trousers or shorts.
White knit collared polo shirt or button up shirt with school or college emblem.
Red sweater top, with V-neck and school or college emblem.
Black enclosed shoes with leather uppers and short white socks.
Formal Occasions:
College tie for special occasions to be worn with dress shirt
Navy Blue Blazer with College logo. Both are available for loan from the
Administration office when needed.
Please note that some subjects (ie. Industrial Technology, Design and
Technology, Hospitality and Food Technology) require mandatory
wearing of enclosed shoes and Personal Protective Equipment. Failure
to do so will prevent students from participating in practical lessons.
Your Questions Answered By Current Year 11
Students
What is the work load like in year 11 and 12?
Pretty heavy. Quite stressful. Don’t leave work to the last second.
Is the work a lot harder?
Not much harder, just lots more of it. Depends on the subject. Organisation is the key.
Where do I sit at recess and lunch?
Start under the COLA in front of the Cafeteria (Canteen) and work it out from there.
What if I don’t know anyone in my class?
Don’t be shy, just start talking to different people. It can actually be a good thing as it helps you focus on your work.
And Other FAQ’s
What happens if I am sick on the day of an assessment task?
ALWAYS call the school first thing in the morning (6555 0555), get a doctor’s certificate and fill in an illness / misadventure form on your first day back at school. Forms are available from outside the print room.
What books and equipment will I need?
See the equipment list in this booklet.
What are “free periods”?
“Free” periods, or study periods as we prefer to call them, are spare periods on your timetable as a result of you doing a TAFE course, offline course or as a result of dropping a subject (Year 12). During these periods you are expected to be working or studying in the study hub or library. You may also seek assistance from your teachers and Careers Adviser during these times if they are available.
Can I arrive late and go home early if I have a “free” period?
Any time that you arrive late to school or need to leave early you must sign in / out at the Administration Office. After Term 1 in Year 11 if you have a free / study period during Period 1, you may get parent permission to sign into school at the Administration Office any time before 10am. You may also get parent permission to sign out early if you have a free / study period during Period 5. At no time can you leave during recess, lunch or periods 2 – 4 unless you have special permission from the Deputy Principal.
Can I drive to school?
Yes. Provided of course that you have a licence and you fill in a student driver form available from the Administration Office. Please note that you cannot drive your friends to school without obtaining special written permission. See Brad Germon for forms.
What do I do if I feel sick?
If you feel unwell you need to go to the Administration Office and contact will be made with your parent / carer to either pick you up or obtain their permission to drive yourself home.
Where do I get my new uniform from?
The following suppliers can sort out your uniform requirements:
Jungle Surf—86 Manning St, Tuncurry
Lowes— Shop T124, Stockland, Forster
Mystic Soul—Corner Kularoo Drive and Commerce Street Forster
How can I contact my teachers outside of class time?
E-mail — you can contact your teachers via e-mail at any time. Just ask them for their school e-mail address.
SMS — While you won’t be able to SMS your teachers, your Year Advisers and the Careers Adviser will send you notifications and reminders from time to time in order to keep you up to date.
In person — Drop by your teacher’s staff room and use the phone at the door to see if they are available. Teacher names and staffroom phone numbers are on display outside the staffroom doors.
What are ‘Wednesday Afternoons’?
The majority of Senior Campus students only have timetabled lessons from 8:40am - 11:00am on Wednesdays. Lessons 3,4, & 5 are for students doing a course at TAFE or extension classes or hospitality ‘offline’. All other students need a sign out pass to go home to study or they go to the library or study hub to complete work, assessment tasks etc. Careers workshops are sometimes scheduled throughout the year on Wednesdays from 11:30am.
TECHNOLOGY - Bringing Your Own Device
All users of technology at the Senior Campus are required to follow the DEC’s Responsible Use of Technology Charter. You are welcome to bring your own technology to the Senior Campus under the following conditions:
the Senior Campus accepts no responsibility for loss or damage,
the Senior Campus will only help you connect to the wireless – any other
technical issue is your responsibility,
use of the device in class is according to teacher direction,
you will NOT be able to recharge your device at school,
if you wish to use the Senior Campus internet connection you must have a device
that is compatible with our wireless system,
antivirus software needs to be installed,
the device needs to have access to word processing software.
Wireless specifications
A device that is capable of supporting 802.11ABGN wireless protocol should be
able to be used.
In 2017 devices that only support 802.11BGN (2.4 GHz) will also be able to be used.
Please note that this is only to support devices that students already own and may
not continue indefinitely.
If purchasing a new device you should ensure that it supports 802.11ABGN. (5GHz).
Further details on the school website
http://www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ or
enquiries via email to [email protected]
Sport
There are no set sport periods like the ones you had in Years 7—10 but all students in Years 11 and 12 can participate in the following activities. Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country Carnivals and school representative sports teams. We strongly encourage you to attend and compete in all of these events.
Equipment List All subjects will require a range of basic stationery including pens, pencils, notebooks, ruler,
eraser, pencil sharpener, glue, scissors, highlighters. The following subjects
require extra equipment.
Maths
Geometrical drawing set (compass, protractor, ruler,
set squares)
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
Senior Science
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
2 x 128 page A4 lecture books
Physics
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
Geometrical drawing set (compass, protractor, ruler,
set squares)
2 x 128 page A4 lecture books
Chemistry
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
2 x 128 page A4 lecture books
Biology
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
2 x 128 page A4 lecture books
Earth & Environmental Science
Scientific calculator Casio FX 82 AU+
2 x 128 page A4 lecture books
Community & Family Studies
A4 folder
Loose leaf paper
Set of highlighters.
Hospitality
A4 folder
Loose leaf paper
Set of highlighters.
Full chef’s uniform (check pants, long sleeve white
jacket, hat, necktie, apron) This can be purchased
through the school and will be discussed during
transition week. Some 2nd
hand uniforms will be
available. Leather upper, closed-in footwear is
required.
Textiles
A4 folder
Loose leaf paper
A range of fabrics (this will be discussed in early term 1)
HSIE
A4 Note book or folder
Highlighter pens, pens, glue and general
stationery
PDHPE / SLR
Note book or folder
Highlighter pens, pens, glue and general
stationery.
Construction, Industrial Technology, Design & Technology
A4 96 Page Exercise Book
Fully enclosed solid leather upper shoes
Optional PPE (glasses, hearing protection, apron/dust
coat)
Engineering Studies
Compass & set squares (purchased from school)
Purchase an Engineering Studies Workbook
(purchased from school – approx. $25)
A4 96 Page Exercise Book
Thumb drive (usb stick)
Metals & Engineering
A4 96 Page Exercise Book
Fully enclosed solid leather upper shoes
Long cotton trousers and long sleeve cotton shirt
Optional PPE (glasses, hearing protection, apron/dust
coat)
Food Technology
A4 notebook
A set of highlighters
White apron and hat (these can be purchased from
the Tuncurry Campus office) and shoes with solid
uppers (no exceptions).
Items available from the Administration Office:
Scientific Calculators Casio FX 82 AU+
ALARM Highlighters
A4 & A3 Art Diaries
French & Spanish Dictionaries
Engineering Studies Workbooks
CAFETERIA PRICE LIST 2016
SANDWICHES MILK AND DRINKS
Salad $4.00 Plain 600ml $2.00
Chicken Salad $5.00 1 Litre $2.50
Ham or Roast Beef Salad $5.00 2 Litre $3.50
Chicken, Lettuce and Mayonanaise $4.00 FLAVOURED MILK
Salmon $5.00 Small $2.00
Cheese $3.00 Large $3.00
Vegemite $3.00
Egg $3.50 YOGHURT $2.50
Egg and Lettuce $4.00
Baked Beans or Spaghetti $4.00 JUICES
Medium $2.50
WRAPS OR ROLLS Large $3.00
Any Combo can be made if you order
Salad $5.50 Water $2.00
Chicken Salad $6.00 LOL $2.00
Ham or Roast Beef Salad $6.00
Egg Salad $6.00 Tea or Instant Coffee $2.00
Chicken Caesar $6.00 Hot Chocolate $3.00
Chicken, Lettuce and Mayonaise $5.50 Cappuccino $3.00
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
Mixed Fruit Salad $3.50 HOT FOOD
Fruit Pieces (Seasonal) From $1.00 Chicken and Gravy Roll $5.00
Beef and Gravy Roll $5.00
SALAD BOXES Cheese Roll $3.00
Any combo can be made if ordered Cheese and Bacon Roll $3.00
Salad $6.00 Pizza Rounder $3.00
Chicken and Salad $7.00 Pizza Single $3.00
Ham or Roast Beef Salad $7.00 Chicken Chilli Tender $2.50
Salmon Salad $7.00 Chicken and Corn Roll $2.50
Egg Salad $6.00 Lasagne $4.00
Chicken Caesar Small Salad $4.00 Sausage Roll $3.00
Chicken Caesar Large $8.00 Vegie Pastie $4.00
Cheese and Spinach & Mixed Vegie Rolls $4.00
SUNDRIES
Bread Roll $1.00 PIES
Plastic Cutlery $0.10 Plain $4.00
Sauce Sachets $0.50 Fancy Pies $4.00
Soup or Noodles $2.50 HAMBURGERS
Lollies, Chips and ice creams vary Hamburger (must be ordered) $7.00
SPECIALS Chicken Burger Chicken and Cheese $4.50
Daily and Weekly prices vary—see Whiteboard Chicken Burger with lettuce $5.00
whiteboard Sweet Chilli Wrap $4.00
Lesson Times
Week 1
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Week 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1A
08:40 am – 09:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 1
09:00 am – 10:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Period 2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Break 1
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 3
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Period 4
12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Break 2
01:30 pm – 02:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Period 5
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
TAFE, Extension & Hospitality ‘offline’ classes
are held during these times.
