YEAR 10 2019INFORMATION EVENING

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Bangerang and Yorta Yorta

people as the original and ongoing custodians of the land we

meet on.

We commit ourselves to actively work alongside Aboriginal people

for reconciliation and justice.

PRAYERBEFORE AN IMPORTANT DECISION

Lord, source of light, truth, and eternal goodness,transform this present momentinto an hour of vision and inspiration.

Help me to find wisdom;shed light on my thoughts and aspirations.

Give me the strength to concentrate,to think objectively,and to see clearly.

Shed your light on me so that I may seewhich decisions to make.

Help me Lord,to make good choices

Amen.

YEAR 10 AT

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE

SENIOR PATHWAYS

EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS

English

Mathematics

Employment Pathways – Certificate I Structured Workplacement Learning (Wednesdays)

Personal Development – Religious Education

VET

School Based electives or Learning Support

Students also select a VET programme& 2 elective

subjects

VET - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Learn new skills

Explore career

options and pathways

Undertake learning in

the workplace

Nationally recognised

• VET Agriculture• VET Automotive• VET Building & Construction

(3 year pre-apprenticeship)• VET Community Services• VET Engineering Studies• VET Events• VET Hospitality

(Kitchen Operations)• VET Screen & Media• VET Music Industry

(Sound Production)• VET Small Business • VET Sport & Recreation

PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS

VET Building & ConstructionA pre-apprenticeship is a course of training completed before you undertake an apprenticeship. These courses are taken part time while you are still at school.

CORE SUBJECTS

English

Mathematics

Science

Religious Education

Project Based Learning STREAM/HASS (PBL)

VCE Industry and Enterprise (Unit 1)

Students also select up to 5

elective subjects

CHOICES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

You must select one RE subject to study for the whole year – no subject changes allowed at the end of Semester 1.

There are two School Based RE options and one VCE RE option.

Within and Beyond the Universe•School Based

Digging Into Scripture

•VCE Texts & Traditions – Unit 1

Spirituality

•School Based

ENGLISH / MATHS / SCIENCE

Highest level the student is capable of experiencing success with, given their current performance and results

Students will receive their recommendation letters at school tomorrow

CHOICES IN ENGLISH

•Extends on the learning students have done in Years 7-9•Prepares students for VCEEnglish, English Language or LiteratureEnglish

•A more practical and hands on approach to learning English•Prepares students for a VCAL pathway•Not recommended for students intending to select a VCE pathway

Foundation English

•Challenge students who displayed consistent excellent skills•Extend student through additional texts•Prepares students for VCEEnglish, English Language or Literature

•Must apply

AdvancedEnglish

CHOICES IN MATHEMATICS

Foundation Maths

• A more practical and hands on approach to learning Maths

• Prepares students for a VCAL pathway• Not recommended for students intending

to select a VCE pathway

General Maths

• Extends on the learning students have done in Years 7-9

• Designed to prepare students for VCE General Mathematics Unit 1/2

Mathematical Methods

• Extends on the learning students have done in Years 7-9

• Designed to prepare students for VCE Mathematical Methods Unit 1/2

CHOICES IN SCIENCEYou must select ONE science subject.

Each subject runs for one semester.

If you are planning to study Science in Year 11 and 12, it is strongly recommended you choose at least two Year 10 Science subjects.

Physical Science is a prerequisite for Unit 1 and 2 physics and Unit 1 /2 Chemistry

Biology is a prerequisite for Unit 1 and 2 Biology

Biological

Earth

Physical

Science - Foundation• Science – Foundation is not

recommended for students who intend to select the VCE program in Year 11.

INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE

Work Related Skills Industry & Enterprise values work related skills across a range of sectors that are important for entry-level employment • Personal • Volunteering• Community service• Work settings

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

• Explore relevant and current issues

• Develop skills required to work successfully on team projects

• Problem solve and devise potential solutions.

STREAM

HASS

ACCELERATINGAre you . . . Well organised?Achieving above average results in the area you wish to accelerate?

Do you . . .Manage your time well?Finish all of your work?

Applications to accelerate are

available from the Learning and

Teaching Leader

OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

VCE UNITS 1 - 4Cannot be studied in Year 12.

To complete the full sequence of Units 1-4 you must select Unit 1/2 Outdoor and Environmental Studies in Year 10.

You can select Unit 3/4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies in Year 11 even if you haven’t completed Units 1 & 2 in Year 10.

SUBJECT SELECTIONS ONLINE

Web Preferenceshttps://notredame.selectmysubjects.com.au

Opens on Monday 6 AugustCloses on Tuesday 14 August

Allowed three attempts at selecting subjects through Web Preferences

Please remember to SAVE your preferencesPrint your receipt and submit with re-enrolment

forms

WEB PREFERENCES

COLLEGE WEBSITE

This presentation is also available for download.

QUESTIONS & PLANNING