Provide you with information on learning in the final years of secondary schooling and beyond

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TOORAK COLLEGEYEAR 10 11 INFORMATION EVENING
2007WELCOME

• Provide you with information on learning in the
  final years of secondary schooling and beyond
• Allow you to speak with Heads of Subjects
• Provide opportunity to commence gathering
  information
• Recommend use of Parent-Teacher Interviews for
  lengthier questions

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TOORAK COLLEGEYEAR 10 11 SUBJECT SELECTION
TIMELINE

• 26 July Focus Day Subject selection and career
  planning and development
• 6/8 Online Subject Selection Opens
• 14 August Parent Teacher Interviews
• 17 August Online Subject Selection Closes
• Early Term Four Decision on Classes To Run

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YEAR 10-11 SELECTION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

• Enter selections online
• Print selection sheet
• Computer sheet signed by parent and student
• Ensure the other selection sheet is completed and
  signed
• Give both sheets to the Tutor

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TOORAK COLLEGEYEAR 10 11 INFORMATION EVENING
2007

• DISCUSS
• THINK
• ENJOY THE JOURNEY
• HASTEN SLOWLY
• We are what we do repeatedly. Excellence, then,
  is not an act but a habit.
• (Aristotle)

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OEG LINKS

• These web sites have information about the
  programs and clothing lists etc. (OEG are into
  the paperless clothing lists and students will
  now access them on line). They are as follows
• OEG Programs. www.oeg.net.au 
• user toorak Password journeys 

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The VCE at Toorak College

• Breadth and depth
• Not simply a matter of accumulating units but of
  experiencing a comprehensive and rich general
  education.
• The goal is to finish school as a fully rounded,
  well skilled individual

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What are the requirements?

• Technically, a two year certificate. However,
  there is no restriction on time taken to complete
  VCE
• VCE subjects are divided into four Units. Each
  unit one semester (NB At Toorak College
  Semester Two starts last week of Term Two)
• At Toorak College, students generally study up to
  24 Units altogether over 2 3 years.

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To Achieve your VCE you must

• Satisfactorily complete at least 16 units
• You must complete at least 3 Units of English/ESL
  or Literature
• You must complete 3 studies other than
  English/ESL/Literature as a Unit 3 4 sequence

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Level of Achievement

• Levels of achievement are determined by the
  results of school based coursework in Units 3 and
  4
• The study scores are based on the coursework and
  examinations and converted into an Equivalent
  National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER)

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The ENTER

• Units 1 2 do not count
• Must include Unit 3 and 4 of an English scaled
  study score
• Students best three other scaled study scores
• 10 of the students next two best scaled study
  scores
• A University Enhancement study as a sixth subject
  

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Choosing Subjects

• What do I want to do after I leave school?
• What do I enjoy?
• What am I good at?
• What do I need for a particular course?
• Use the opportunities/people that are available
• Online process deadline 17 August 2007

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Unit 3 4 in Year 11?

• There is an approval process
• Does not suit all students
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• VET Courses
• University Enhancement Courses

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The Course Selection Process

• Students are issued with a range of materials
• Job Guide
• Where to Now?
• My Course Selection Checklist
• My Course Selection Guide
• How to Use the VTAC Website
• VCE Course Selection Worksheet
• Using Courselink on the VTAC Website
• My VCE Planned Program

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What has happened so far?

• APTS E Test (Aptitude Test)
• Career Voyage assists with identifying interest
  areas and suggested jobs

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What can help you as parents?

• Career Directions part of the Toorak News,
  published fortnightly
• Attend Open Days
• Myfuture website
• www.myfuture.edu.au
• - assist others
• - parents and community
• - attend a helping your child workshop

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Whats Happening at The University of Melbourne?

• UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE UPDATE
• New Generation Programs
• In 2008 the university introduces a suite of new
  generation undergraduate programs which will be
  recognised pathways into professional graduate
  programs and into research higher degrees.
• The six new degrees are
• Arts,
• Biomedicine,
• Commerce,
• Environments,
• Music and
• Science

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Whats Happening at The University of Melbourne?

• The New Generation degrees will require
  students to take 25 of their degree from outside
  their chosen program
• The final intake into the 6 year MBBS/BMedSC will
  be in 2008
• The final intake into the
• B. Dental Science,
• B. Physiotherapy and
• B. Optometry will be in 2009
• Many graduate programs will be available in 2008
  eg Master of Architecture, Master of Property,
  Master of Social Work

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Whats Happening at The University of Melbourne?

• The new Doctoral program in Medicine Surgery
  and in Dental Surgery will be 4 years
• the Doctoral program in physiotherapy will be 3
  years (all commence in 2011).
• Melbourne Uni will complete the shift to the
  Melbourne Model in 2011
• Although the courses and their titles may change,
  all the disciplines that are currently available
  at the University of Melbourne will continue to
  be available to study
• More info www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au,
  freecall 1800 801 662 or
• www.unimelb.edu.au (go to Our Strategy Growing
  Esteem) www.dreamlarge.edu.au

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What is VET in the VCE?

• Vocational Education and Training
• Gain 2 certificates VCE and a nationally
  recognised industry certificate
• Promotes employability skills
• Offers opportunities beyond the school boundary
• Contribute either a Study Score or 10 increment
  towards the ENTER
• May give credit towards post-secondary programs
• Suits the Applied Learner

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VET in the VCE

• PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
• Certificate 111 in Beauty
• Certificate 11 in Community Services (Community
  Work)
• Certificate 111 in Concept Development for
  Clothing Products
• Certificate 11 in Electrotechnology (Shared
  Technology)

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VET in the VCE

• PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
• Certificate 11 in Engineering Studies
• Certificate 11 in Equine Industry
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations)
• Certificate 111 in Laboratory Skills
• Certificate 11 111 in Multimedia
• Certificate 11 Certificate 111 in Music
  Industry Skills

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VET in the VCE

• PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
• Sport Recreation, VET in the VCE incorporating
  - Certificate 11 in Community Recreation
  (Fitness)
• Certificate 11 in Outdoor Recreation
• SCHOOLBASED NEW APPRENTICESHIPS
• ASBA in Hospitality, Retail, Office
  Administration

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VET is NOT

• An easy option
• Only for students who do not want to go to
  university
• Only for students who are interested in
  apprenticeships

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Who is VET in the VCE for?

• Students who have good time management skills !!!
• Students who would enjoy studying at TAFE, other
  schools or in a workplace.
• Students who have a specific career goal
• or
• Students who have a genuine interest, but not
  necessarily a long term career goal !!!

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Remember VET involves

• an additional cost
• out of school hours training
• possibly work placement in the holidays
• working with students from other schools
• studying at different locations

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Toorak College
Mathematics Pathways
Mathematics Pathways Year 10 to Year 12
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Pathway One
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Pathway One
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Pathway Two
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Pathway Two
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Pathway Two
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Pathway Two
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Pathway Three
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Pathway Three
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