Year 12 2020Parent Information Evening

18 February 2020

PRAYER

Prayer- True NorthDear Lord,

In our search for True North, help us to recognise that we have You as a compass in our lives.

In an ever-changing world, You are a true guide amid shifting morals and fluctuating ideals.

Grant us the wisdom to recognise that True North is our fixed point in a spinning world that will help us to stay on track.

PRAYER

Grant us the courage to listen to our internal compass which represents who we are at our deepest level.

Grant us the strength to withstand our fears, failures and circumstance and to embrace the joy within our soul.

As we continue our journey, we place our trust in You.

Amen.

Principal Pastoral Program

Teaching & Learning Communication Guidance Counsellor

AGENDA

Chris Noonan

Principal

MISSION & VALUES

MISSION AND VALUES

Why and How – Parents & College Year 12

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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

Our shared mission this year is to be:

Someone that they trust

that gives them a breakthat will do the right thing by them

that provides them with a sense of hopeand that cares about them

within the rules of the QCE, ATARs, VET and senior expectations at MMC

MISSION & VALUES

as we work for development of the whole person

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.

that they might. …. …

MISSION & VALUES

enjoy fullness of life. (John 10:10)

and NOT subconsciously conscious

Unmindful single-minded frustrated unhappiness

BUT

live their life consciously conscious

Understanding awareness gratitude happiness

MISSION & VALUES

In summary, we believe you share our commitment todeveloping 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

It’s in this context that we present theAgenda

• Year 12 from Mr. Matt Carroll• Teaching, Learning & Pathways Mr. Peter Shaw• Insights about being 17 from Mrs. Heather Clark

MISSION & VALUES

Matt Carroll

Head of Year 12

PASTORAL PROGRAM

THEME

Theme explained

“Marymount College fosters the growth of students into young adults - instilling personal drive, encouraging individuality and

providing guidance for future pathways.

Our theme aims to motivate individuals to seek out their passions and create goals for themselves – to find their direction in life.

Every one of us can find our own True North – to dream, set goals and work hard to create a meaningful journey

within our mind, heart and soul.”

THEME

Pastoral Program

- One lesson per week .

- In Pastoral Groups or with the entire cohort

PASTORAL PROGRAM

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Focus Areas

• Goal Setting and Review• Study Skills

• Time Management• Mental Health

• Life skills

This Year

- Setting up for lifebeyond Marymount.

- Embrace opportunitiesand experiences.

PASTORAL PROGRAM

PASTORAL PROGRAM

Key Events• Already to completed:

- Swimming Carnival, Retreat, Valentine’s Day• Still to come:

- Opening Liturgy- This Friday, February 21 - Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals- Term 2- M-Fest & Have-a-Heart Day- Term 2- Unit 3 completion- Term 2- Unit 4 completion- Term 3- Marymount Day- Term 3- Formal- Friday September 18- Last Day of Classes & Farewell Assembly- Friday October 23- External Exams- 26th October until 17th November- Graduation Mass & Supper- Thursday November 19

Our Hope- That our students leave here as people who are:

- Decent- Well rounded- Positive contributors to society- Proud of the person they are

PASTORAL PROGRAM

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 Process

Units 1 to 4 gain QCE Credit PointsUnits 3 & 4 Gain ATAR Credits

TEACHING & LEARNING

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

Regardless of their different goals:• University• Tertiary Institutions (e.g. TAFE)• Employment

TEACHING & LEARNING

QCAA issues the QCE

TEACHING & LEARNING

The Queensland Certificate ofEducation (QCE) is the qualification distributed by the QLD Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) for all students who successfully complete Senior school.• Requires 20 Credit points.• Passing a school subject = 1 Credit point.• 6 subjects Passed = 24 Credits.• Completed VET results also count.

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. Units 3 & 4 are paired and the final Exit Result becomes the doubled Credit grade.

• A maximum of 4 Credits per Subject.• This has value because it may be considered by employers and the general

community.

TEACHING & LEARNING

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

QTAC issues the ATARs

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.This is used for graduates' direct entry into a university bachelor degree.

TEACHING & LEARNING

QTAC calculates ATARs

• 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. (Each ATAR score represents about 30 students.)

• ATAR tells us about a student's position / ranking compared to all other students in the State.

• The intended purpose of the ATAR is to assist with selecting of student for Tertiary studies.

TEACHING & LEARNING

Calculating results for ATAR Subjects• General subjects and possibly 1 Applied• Assessment tasks have been endorsed by QCAA• IAs will be marked by teachers but later

confirmed by the QCAA• For reporting, results will remain provisional until

after Confirmation events• Teachers are confident their professional

judgements will meet confirmation standards.

Our Expert Teachers - to dateCathy Cooper GeographyKylie Mathers Digital SolutionsSimon Rezo EconomicsPaul Faughey MusicPaula Kennedy Legal StudiesYvonne Crowley Marine ScienceLorena Vine Film, Television & New MediaPeter McVeigh Ancient HistoryBeth O'Malley Film, Television & New MediaKristina Baker BiologySteve Spilsted Mathematical MethodsShary Braithwaite ChemistryMichelle Smith General MathematicsTanya Mullaly General Mathematics

Reporting and Exams• Internal Exams(IAs) dates: T1W9 – Unit 3 (IA2) T2W9- Applied Only (IA3) T3 W4- Unit 4 (IA3) T4 W1-4- Applied Only (IA4)• Reports: General - Unit 3 T2W4 Applied - End of Semester One (eg: Religion and Ethics, Aquatic Prac)

• External exam dates: T4W4 - T4W7

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

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• Stress• 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