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Year 12 Parent Information

TAS / Presentation by Barney Buntine

The year so far - an strong degree of application and growth; girls Reaching out for opportunity; building a portfolio; what uni’s want; leadership “If you want a job done - give it to a busy person”

TAS / Presentation by Barney Buntine

Supporting your child: * working and motivation - no “one size fjts all”; School, student, parent triangle; wellbeing priority * navigating the year and beyond * making good decisions: Work, social life, cars, digital citizenship, sport etc - “tapping the wheel”

TAS / Presentation by Barney Buntine

Parties - Alcohol: trends and

• science. Abstention and take up.

Open dialogue with police, other parents; understand the law and duty of care responsibilities Party information sheet Hosting leave

TAS / Presentation by Barney Buntine

Schoolies - alternatives (adventure/ service trips) The typical mental journey - stress

TAS / Presentation by Barney Buntine

Referees and References - Advisors, Housemasters, DPC, DCC, DHM, HM School Testimonial “Best year of school” - purposeful and a shared experience ATAR is not “be all and end all”

Thank you

The Armidale School

Careers Program 2017

TAS Careers Program

At TAS we encourage our students to take action as they prepare for their future endeavours beyond school life. We assist students to build a career profile, explore career ideas, consider career

• ptions and begin to develop a career plan. Students are also introduced to a range
• f career ideas, university subject selection information, employment and career

prospects.

We offer Careers Advice NOT Careers Decisions.

We can assist you to find your directions and focus but ultimately the decision is yours, and as such you have to invest the time, thought and effort to reach a suitable decision or conclusion for you.

IT’S YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!

Self awareness-Things to consider

PERSONAL INTERESTS.

• Technology, sport, adventure, drama, music,

etc SUBJECT STRENGTH (Likes and dislikes)

• This is used most frequently to decide career
• directions. Information readily available.

SKILLS & ABILITIES.

• Most difficult to assess. People tend to

underestimate the abilities.

• Abilities lead into skills.
• Tests & quizzes frequently used.
• Examine your commitments and activities for

evidence.

PERSONALITY TRAITS. Dictate your ability to work in groups, independently,

http://study.une.edu.au/ci/documents/detail/2/students-the-armidale-school-mff

GOALS IN LIFE. What do want to achieve? Where do you think you will be in 5, 10, 15, 20 years? How do you plan to get there? Expectations?

Self awareness cont.

Self awareness cont.

How do we measure this Key Concept?

WIRL (What’s it really like) http://www.wirl.com.au Name: armidale Password: giant19

Assessment Tools

Other online tests but generally have to pay to use. Discussions with parents/guardians School reports School activities and expeditions - completed External information from parents and significant others Achievements - Leadership, business acumen.

USEFUL WEBSITES

JOB JUMP: https://jobjump.com.au Need to register - Name: The Armidale School

• Password: cubs

My Future: http://www.myfuture.edu.au My skills: http://www.myskills.gov.au Plus many others.

Job Jump.

Main Features Career Exploration My ATAR My Course My Resume

Career exploration/pathways

• Research options based on information presented.
• Pathways: -Workforce
• TAFE/Vocational training.
• Tertiary
• GAP Year (Not a career choice)

Workforce

• Numerous options - skills and abilities
• background knowledge and

training.

• Acquisition skills?
• Competitive Market.
• High youth unemployment.
• How do you make yourself

stand out from the crowd?

Australian Tertiary Education Levels

TAFE / Vocational training - the main public provider.

http://www.highered.tafensw.edu.au/courses/the-tafe-advantage.html#.VO5Ncku7594

• Offers a large range of courses.
• Alternative to University study.
• Tends to be more industry based.
• Smaller classes and venues.
• Wide range of courses.
• Diplomas through to Advanced Diplomas (Associate

Degrees).

• Not for everyone.
• New England TAFE is our closest campus.

List of Private Vocational colleges in Australia

http://www.acpet.edu.au/article/7547/updated-list-of-svp-education-providers-and-partners/

The list of colleges, both private and public is very long. Need to carefully about choosing one that suits your needs. There has been some controversy over training colleges. Govt offer “Fee-Help” which is similar to HECS.

Australian Universities

TERTIARY

• Massive choice of Universities and Colleges.
• Each offers a huge range of courses to choose from.
• Eg Syd University http://sydney.edu.au/courses/a-z/E
• Universities are very keen to get your enrolments
• Tertiary education has become very competitive in recent years.
• Most degree courses are 4 years of full time study.
• University is not free. You pay through HECS.
• SRS. Nine Universities that offer SRS. Applications process.
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Generally reserved for the most needy or

the best students. Eg Sydney University scholarship for the dux of the school.

• Living away from home - need to consider residential colleges or

private accommodation. Can be very expensive.

• AuStudy http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/austudy

• Sydney Careers Expo : 1st - 4th of June

http://www.hscandcareers.com.au/

Need to investigate. If interest is present. Riverview weekend. Travel down on the Thursday night. Go to Expo on Friday. Visit Syd Uni & UNSW & others? Maybe a play Friday night (English related)

Cost Last year was about $130

Rugby players stay down if game in Sydney that weekend. Others return Saturday morning.

Career decision making

• TAS is very supportive about assisting you to make the

right decision for you.

• BUT the ultimate decision is yours.
• Career interviews.
• ATAR predictions. Best done after exam periods.
• Subject selection.
• Careers Newsletters - sent via email. Subject based.
• TAS Careers website - information posted.

http://www.as.edu.au

• Noticeboard in Year 12 common room.
• Advisors
• HSC Study Guide.

Career management skills

These are the skills that enable you to seek, find, apply for and acquire your particular career pathway. They include:

• Communication skills.
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume. There is no difference between a resume and a

curriculum vitae (CV). The terms are used interchangeably. Remember your CV is a marketing and branding exercise about you, and should make the best representation of your skills and abilities to a potential employer.

• Interview skills.
• Skills & knowledge.
• Contributions to school, community and other activities.
• Work experience & technical skills.
• Presentation skills.
• School reports & letters of recommendation.

If you are not satisfied with where you are currently, then there is still time to make a difference.

Year 12 


Parent Information Session

Year 12 Parent Information Session

What support is available for you to navigate the next 6 months?

Need extra help or guidance?

• Other students, teachers, advisors
• Careers Advisor, Director of Pastoral Care or Director of Studies
• Library - Ms Hill in the Study Centre
• Yr 12 Study Days - in lieu of Activities
• HSC tutoring at night
• HSC Study camp - end of Term 3 holidays

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/key_dates/pdf_doc/hsc-practical-performance-dates-2017.pdf

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/key_dates/pdf_doc/hsc-practical-performance-dates-2015.pdf

Year 12 Parent Information Session

2018 and beyond

TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 25.05.2012

Decisions to be made

• What to study?
• Which Institution?
• Will you defer?
• Accommodation?
• $ - Scholarships

TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 25.05.2012

TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 25.05.2012

Applying for University in NSW

• UAC number - costs - need credit card
• UAC applications - usually September
• Some courses have early closing dates - extra selection criteria
• You can change your preferences - but watch requirements that may

exist with Early Entry Schemes

www.uac.edu.au

http://www.qtac.edu.au

http://www.vtac.edu.au

Year 12 Parent Information Session

What if your ATAR is not quite enough?

Regional Bonus Schemes

• Australian National University
• Central Queensland University
• Charles Sturt University
• Griffith University
• La Trobe University
• Macquarie University
• Southern Cross University
• University of Newcastle
• University of New England
• University of Western Sydney

Some institutions apply automatic bonus points if you live in or attend school in a certain region. For more information check the websites of the relevant institution/s

Subject Bonuses All UAC institutions recognise performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.

• Australian National University
• Griffith University
• Int. College of Management
• La Trobe University
• University of New South Wales
• University of Newcastle
• Australian Maritime College
• Southern Cross University
• University of New England
• University of Sydney

Elite Athletes and Performers

• Macquarie University
• University of Sydney
• University of Technology, Sydney
• University of New South Wales

+ others All UAC institutions recognise performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.

http://mq.edu.au

Year 12 Parent Information Session

University Early Entry Schemes

Major Features

• RAPIDLY CHANGING LANDSCAPE
• Provides the chance to secure a University place

before the HSC

• Recognises that HSC performance is not the only

(or even the best) indicator of tertiary success

• Every scheme is different - in its rules, measures &

difficulty

TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 25.05.2012

Most Popular Schemes at TAS

• Highest number of applications from TAS
• Based on potential for success
• Specifjc academic rankings required
• Further information required for Science/Agriculture
• Applications completed online - choose courses carefully

http://www.une.edu.au/for/future-students/landing/earlyentry.php

HISTORICALLY

Year 12 Parent Information Session

ATAR Calculation

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 Second level
 Third level
 Fourth level
 Fifth level

Calculating the ATAR

NESA

Raw Moderated Exam + Assessment Marks

Universities Admissions Centre Scaled 2 units of English + next best 8 units

ATAR

The scaled mark
 for each course is
 based on the quality


• f the candidates in that course

in that year

What happens to the marks?

HSC Exam Marks

Average 100 50

What happens to the marks?

then scaled by (UAC) - varies for each subject

HSC = 75

ATAR 65

Scaled = 51

Sample HSC Results (approx)

English Advanced Mathematics Economics Chemistry

Modern History

ATAR 3737

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 82.1 61.95 35.95 96.4

English Standard Agriculture Design & Tech Business Studies

General Maths

ATAR

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60

Sample HSC Results

73.85 49.1 <30 92.8

English Advanced

Music Course 1

Biology Modern History

Visual Arts

ATAR

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60

Sample HSC Results

70.75 42.3 <30 93.45

Year 12 Parent Information Session

What if something goes wrong?

Appealing Assessment Tasks

• Illness or Misadventure
• Complete form within 48 hours
• Documentation required
• Sit the task if at all possible

http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/

Important Dates

Year 12 Parent Information Session

WEEK 6 TERM 1 YEAR 12. APPROX 20 WEEKS TO GO……… WEEK 2 TERM 2 - Mid-Course EXAMS Between now and Term 3 - University, College & Scholarship applications TRIAL HSC EXAMS - WEEK 4 & 5 TERM 3. HSC Exams start OCTOBER 17

Thank you