Transcript Killester College July 23rd 2014

Year 10 2015
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Brief outline of the Year 10 Learning
Programme
VET in Year 10
VCE in Year 10
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Religious Education
English
Humanities
HEPE
Science – Core 1 semester only
Maths
◦ Semester 1:
◦ Semester 2:
Enrichment or Core
Enrichment Methods
Core Methods
Core Further
Core Foundation
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Performing Arts
Drama: The unreal deal
Drama: The unreal deal advanced
Music: So you want to be a star?
Music: Composing for TV and Film
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Visual Arts
Drawing and Sculpture
Painting and Printmaking
Photography and Film
Visual Communication A
Visual Communication B
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Science
Atoms Matter
Energy & Motion
Whodunit?
I think I look like...
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LOTE
Italian Language and Culture A
Italian Language and Culture B
Indonesian Language and Culture A
Indonesian Language and Culture B
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Technology
Food:
Celebrity Chef
VET Hospitality Certificate 2 (2 semesters)
Textiles:
Innovative Fashion & Design
Information Technology:
Multi-media
Be Visual: Programme with Visual Basic
Byte into Information Technology
Materials:
Luminous Lights
Funky Furniture
RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge and the
Environment
Organisational Considerations:
Class sizes
Specialist room availability
Teacher availability
Timetable – maximising all student choices
staff
rooms
numbers
Electives
give opportunities to build:
 a base of knowledge and
skills;
 confidence;
 interests and self
awareness
 options and career plans;
Year 10 Electives aim to
develop skills and knowledge
in preparation for VCE
VCE Unit 1&2/VET
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offers a taste of VCE/VET
engages students who
can be challenged
allows students to
complete 6 x 3/4units
allows students to apply
for a University
extension in Year 12
Studying a VCE subject in Year
10 has as many disadvantages
as advantages
At school:
in addition to structural
constraints we consider:
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Attendance
Work habits - excellent
Results – B+ average
Overall programme
Keep your eye on the
end game -
At home:
in addition to what has
been discussed consider:
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Ability to manage the
workload/pressures
Confidence
What does the student
enjoy studying
And make choices that
have long term benefits
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Letters of invitation to apply will be given to
students within the next 2 weeks;
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If students accept the invitation they need to
nominate subject/s of interest;
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VCE ‘Lines’ of subjects will be organised
based on Year 11 and 12 choices –
implications for Year 10 choices;
Student will receive confirmation;