Year 11 2020Parent Pastoral Information Evening

12 February 2020

PRAYER

Bridges

Theme

Principal Pastoral ProgramTeaching &

Learning Communication

Year 11 PrioritiesCareers & Vocational Education

Guidance Counsellor

AGENDA

Chris Noonan

Principal

MISSION & VALUES

WhyTeach

Head of Year

Head of Department

Senior Admin?

To help young people;

form themfor their future

MISSION & VALUES

We believe that you share our commitment to:

life-giving learningthat also leads to

lifelong learning

MISSION & VALUES

Our Catholic belief is that

each one of us is

made in the image and likeness of God

Each one of us is good

MISSION & VALUES

Our College Mission is to be:

a Catholic educational community,a supportive school environment,

committed to lifelong, life-giving learningand the person and vision of Jesus,

where gospel values present in all aspects of College life.

MISSION & VALUES

The development of the whole personthat they might enjoy fullness of life. (John 10:10)

with curiosity, creativity, wonder, optimism,capacity, courage and initiative;

with ability to commit and persevere;

and to repair and rebuild—when things breaks—

at work and play, and in relationships.

MISSION & VALUES

fullness of life (John 10:10)

NOT subconsciously conscious

Unmindful single-minded frustrated unhappiness

BUT

consciously conscious

Understanding awareness gratitude happiness

MISSION & VALUES

It’s in this context that we present theAgenda

• Year 11 from Ms. Cathy Cooper and Mr. Nigel Ward• Teaching, Learning & Pathways Mr. Peter Shaw and Mr.

Jason Hamilton• Insights about being 16 from Mrs. Heather Clark

MISSION & VALUES

The ‘senior system’ has changed

Students need to know and be able to applyknowledge and skills learned and developed

over two yearsin unfamiliar/challenging contexts.

E.g. external exams.

MISSION & VALUES

Students must rise to itWe are teaching them how,

so that they will be able to show

what they know and can do.

MISSION & VALUES

We believe you share our commitment to

developing character in your children so they can:

find good employment when they leave school/tafe/university;

enjoy equitable, faithful and meaningful relationships;

continue to grow and flourish through their lifetime.

MISSION & VALUES

We have been preparingyour sons and daughters for this

for some time andCathy Cooper, Head of Year 11, and

Nigel Ward, Assistant Head,will lead them into their senior years …

MISSION & VALUES

Cathy Cooper

Head of Year 11

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Pastoral Program• Promotes values: generosity,

care, integrity, determination (grit), perseverance, forgiveness

• Encourages connection with friends, family, community & God

• Fosters good people• Fosters people who contribute to

our world

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Pastoral Program – who?Students

Parents / CaregiversPC Teachers

Classroom TeachersHead of Year

Careers and Vocational Education

CounsellorsAdministration

PASTORAL PROGRAM

PASTORAL PROGRAM

• Pastoral and Classroom Teachers• Pastoral Program (one lesson a week)• Retreat (May 27-29)• Year 11 Personal Development Days• Connect Mass Sunday 5.30pm Feb 16

Social Needs of StudentsWe offer a supportive, learning environment where we discuss, share, listen, correct and care for the student.

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Unit 1 – Setting up for Success

• Goal setting and skill building (improved writing, effective note taking, motivation, perseverance)

• Changing habits –deliberate practice

• Connecting and Communicating

Unit 2 – Healthy Minds: Understanding Mental

Illness

• Educate about mental health

• Highlight the power of mindset, mindfulness and prayer

• Recognise, reduce and manage stress

• Seek help

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Unit 3 – Empowering to Lead

• Effective Communication

• Values and skills of Leaders

• Where do I fit in? –building capacity

• Connections

Unit 4 – Making Healthy (right) Choices

• Promote values and understand conscience

• Educate about risk taking and dangerous behaviour

• Reflection and growth

PASTORAL PROGRAM

How Can We Support One Another?• On the same page 'getting the little things right'• Constructive conversations• Monkey see Monkey do

Peter Shaw

Assistant Principal Senior Curriculum

TEACHING & LEARNING

UNIT 1 (Year 11)

Formative

UNIT 2(Year 11)

Formative

UNIT 3(Year 11/12)Commences

Term 4 Year 11

UNIT 4(Year 12)

Concludes Term 3 Year 12

Senior Assessment ProcessPost Year 10 SET Planning

A compressed timeline for Year 11 of 3 terms existsATTENDANCE IS CRUCIAL

TEACHING & LEARNING

Academic Overview – Pathways ChosenAll students will work towards a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Students will have different goals:• University• Tertiary Institutions (e.g. TAFE)• Employment

TEACHING & LEARNING

The new Taxonomy of Learning

TEACHING & LEARNING

Academic Rigour is up

Recall is expected

Skill development is important

Monitoring their progress

Monitoring nightly routines

Assuring them their hard work will achieve the desired outcomes,

especially when part of a balanced lifestyle

TEACHING & LEARNING

QCAA issues the QCE

TEACHING & LEARNING

The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is the qualification distributed by the QLD Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) for all students who successfully complete Senior school.

UNIT 1 (Year 11)

satisfactory

UNIT 2(Year 11)

satisfactory

UNIT 3(Year 11/12)

UNIT 4(Year 12)

QLD Certificate of Education (QCE)

From Unit 1 through to Unit 4 students must pass with a ‘Satisfactory’ result in each (generally speaking a ‘C’ result).

TEACHING & LEARNING

In 2019 100% of the cohort achieved a QCE. Our College goal is to continue this outcome.

QTAC and ATAR

The Qld Tertiary Admissions Centre will apply student summative academic results (Year 12) and subject comparisons to score an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for each student.

TEACHING & LEARNING

QTAC and ATAR

• Students get a number between 30.00 and 99.95. An ATAR of 80.00 indicates that the student is in the top 20% of the State.

• In Year 11 Units 1 & 2 will generally mirror that of Units 3 & 4 in assessment. This will result in most subjects running 3 assessment tasks with some subjects adding an exam at the conclusion of Unit 2 to replicate the External Exam.

TEACHING & LEARNING

QCE and ATAR

TEACHING & LEARNING

Working towards Qualifications

• We will continue to monitor your students’ progress• Please contact us if we can support you further

Further Information• Introducing Queensland's new senior assessment system• ATAR – an overview

TEACHING & LEARNING

Nigel Ward

Assistant Head of Year 11

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

A Partnership

Student

College Parents

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Our Role“The way we do things supports who we become”Marymount has a culture that builds character. As Heads of Year we are educators and motivators.We encourage and support the personal, social (well-being) and academic needs of students.

We offer a learning environment where we educate and motivate students to strive for academic success in the classroom and beyond.• Record books

• Goals Section• Out of class sign

• Moodle• Digital Teaching Platforms

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Academic Needs of Students

• Academic Progress• Reports – Interim & Semester• Future ATAR guidance (Predictions)

• Attendance/Punctuality• General Compliance

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Monitoring Of Students

Student Portal

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Student Portal

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Assessment Calendar

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Communication

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

• Parent Portal/BCE Connect App• Newsletter• Student Emails• School Facebook Page• Contacting Cathy and Nigel

• ccooper@marymount.qld.edu.au• nigel.ward@marymount.qld.edu.au

YEAR 11 PRIORITIES

Jason Hamilton

Head of Careers/VET

CAREERS & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Work Experience

CAREERS & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Part time jobs

CAREERS & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

CAREERS & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Heather ClarkGuidance Counsellor/ Psychologist

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Talking About Teens

(Some tips for the journey...)

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Promoting Well-beingUnderstand biology of the brain

Understand current trends Some tips for effective conversations

Importance of relationship & character building

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

What parents want

• Our teens to be safe• To enjoy our family life• Our teens to be happy and well adjusted

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

What our teens want• To be noticed and acknowledged (but not overprotected)• Some freedom (seek to increase independence)• Some privacy• Spend time with their friends• Be accepted for who they are• Some control• Meaningful existence

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Disconnection/Conflict• Difficulty with perspective taking• Concerned about self• Not children, not adults, changes, adjustment, hormones• Who am I? Identity? Purpose? Meaning?• Brain developing• Poor emotional regulation (impulsive, emotions exaggerated)• Communication• Independence

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

The 3 D's• Driving

• Dating

• Drinking/Drugs

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Biology of the Brain

by understanding the developing adolescent brain we can see its influence on teen behaviour and strong emotional reactions.

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Current trends & promoting well-being

• Mental health issues• Relationships• Social media• Sleep• Risk-taking behavior

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Maintaining a relationship• The most important thing to do as a parent is to maintain

a relationship.• Main task is to work out what requires a response.• A level of security about who’s in charge, rules, steps up

and is reliable.• In the face of teenager’s testing behavior we can react

emotionally (rather than with good judgement).

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Communication with teens

• Identify what behaviour is annoying (ignore), wanted (encourage), unacceptable (tough conversation). Negotiate…

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Message to take home• Families high in support and low in conflict help teens

thrive.• Fluctuating mood is a part of teens growing up and

helps them learn how to deal with life’s difficulties.• Making mistakes, builds resilience.• Parents need to stay calm, listen, and hang on for the

ride.

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

When to worry…• Withdrawal from peers• Sustained decline in

academic performance• Two to three weeks of

depressed mood• No longer enjoying or

engaging in what was previously enjoyed

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Questions?Please contact us…• Heather Clark• Maddie Stainsby• Angela Jeffery

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Useful Links• Headspace• Black Dog• Bite Back• Livin

Thank you for your attendance tonight

Staff are available to meet, greet and answer questions