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