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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 community challenge choice
Mission and Vision Table of Contents
St Michael’s College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian Mission and Vision ii
tradition which is committed to the human and
Christian education of the young, especially the poor, Welcome3
through: Context and Tradition 4
Staff 6
Community
We are an inclusive and respectful community Year 12 Pastoral Staff 8
where each individual is known, valued and cared General College Information 9
for, enabling them to feel confident to explore their
curiosities, flourish and fully realise their potential. Important Dates for Year 12 10
Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14
Challenge
College Leaders 2020 18
Individual growth is achieved through engagement,
opportunity and recognition, underpinned by a positive The St Michael’s College Year 12 Tradition 19
learning culture that is authentic, challenging and Year 12 General Information 20
supportive.
College Awards 37
Choice Student Support - Student Services 39
Through a quality Lasallian education, inspired by the Consequences for Non-Completion of Work 41
Gospel and a concern for social justice, students are
empowered to better choose who they become Conclusion42
as people, learners and leaders in the world.
A quality Lasallian education “is realised
by offering a community and personalised
environment where individuals can flourish as
human beings and where they are open to hope
and have a positive sense of life.”
Br Alvaro
I have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full.
(John 10:10)
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community challenge choice
Welcome
Year 12 at St Michael’s College
Welcome to what will be a Please read the contents of this
combination of your most difficult, booklet and enter Year 12 in the full
challenging, rewarding, anxious - knowledge of what your final year
but assuredly memorable year of entails. Only in this way can you hope
schooling. to be successful.
The staff of the College wish you
every success for the 10 months
ahead, and hope that this booklet will Wishing you all the very best for 2020.
provide useful insights and relevant
information as to the particular
nature of Year 12 studies.
Year 12 represents the culmination Mr Sam Kitschke
of your schooling and provides Year 12 Director
pathways for your future. Whether
your own individual interests Ms Ady Webb
and talents guide you towards
employment or tertiary study, we Year 12 Assistant Director
hope that your final year will not only
be satisfying, but also provide the
platform for future success.
2 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 3
Context and Tradition Context and Tradition
The De La Salle Each year, the College holds a Mission
Action Day (MAD) to raise funds
Crest
Brothers for the Lasallian Foundation and
the generosity of the St Michael’s
The origins of Lasallian education community is well known throughout
date back to the 17th Century to Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.
French priest St John Baptist de La
Salle, founder of the Institute of the
Brothers of the Christian Schools (De Heritage of St Michael’s
La Salle Brothers).
College
Born of wealthy parents who valued
education, De La Salle responded St Michael’s College was founded
to the needs of impoverished boys by the De La Salle Brothers in 1954.
by establishing schools that were Classes began at Beverley with 29 Glorious Cross - symbol of salvation
open to all, including the socially and boys. Due to the great efforts of and resurrection
economically deprived. Based on the the Catholic families in the Western Laurel leaves - symbol of reward and
ideal - to provide education for young region of Adelaide, the College rapidly achievement
people that reflects the values of Jesus expanded. By 1965 the enrolment was
Christ - De La Salle inspired a tradition 780 boys and in 1967, a Senior School Shield - symbol of strength, faith and
that now spans over 80 countries. was developed on Lawrie Street fortitude
at Henley Beach. From 1997, the Star of Bethlehem - symbol of the
John Baptist de La Salle was canonised
Beverley Campus catered for Years 4 sign of the faith
in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII
-7 boys and the Henley Campus Years
named him Patron of Teachers.
8 -12. In 2002 a Reception class was
The Brothers came to Australia and introduced. Beverley now caters for
opened their first school in Armidale, Reception to Year 6. In 2008 girls were
NSW, in 1906. Since that time they enrolled for the first time in Year 8.
have opened a number of schools
St Michael’s has worked in close
throughout Australia and extended
partnership with the Sacred Heart
their works to New Zealand and the
Fathers (MSC) throughout its history
missions of Papua New Guinea.
and they continue to act as Chaplains
to the College.
4 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 5
Staff Staff
continued
Secondary Leadership Heads of Department/Subject Coordinators
Principal Mr John Foley PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton
Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Mrs Teresa Cimmino Religious Education Mrs Patrizia Puglia
Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr John Lambert Research Project Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton
Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso Science Mr Gavin O’Reilly
Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey Visual Arts Mrs Nicolle LeRay-Warren
Director of Curriculum & Assessment Ms Bron Kemp
Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams Coordinators
Director of Learning Technologies & Analytics Mr Ryan Fleetwood Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young
Co-curricular Assistant (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton
Heads of Department/Subject Coordinators Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas
Business Mr Hamish Redden Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic
Design & Technology Mr Greg Cloy SACE Coordinator Mr Rocco Schirripa
Digital Technologies Mrs Maria Cardillo VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford
Director of Music Mr Tim Donovan
Music Mr James Musci Student Services
Drama Ms Emily Burns Student Counsellors Ms Sarah Davies
Ms Ida-Marie Tullio
English Mrs Jane Sykes
Mr Anthony Vizaniaris
Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce
Career Counsellors Ms Rose Coorey
Health & Physical Development Mrs Sally Nicholson
Mr Anthony Vizaniaris
History Mr Matthew Muscat
Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya
Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti
Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda White
Junior Secondary Learning Initiatives Mrs Joanne Gilmore Mrs Bonita Dorian
Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay Ms Isabella Barila
Mrs Brenda Trimboli
6 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 7
Year 12 Pastoral Staff General College Information
Year Level Director: Mr Sam Kitschke
Front Office Contact Details
Assistant Year Level Director: Mrs Ady Webb
Monday-Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Telephone 08 8356 5966
Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers Email smc@smc.sa.edu.au
12PC-01 Ms Chloe Harby LEC01 Website www.smc.sa.edu.au
12PC-02 Ms Catherine Pearce LEC12 Student Absentee Line 08 8150 2323
12PC-03 Mr Gavin O’Reilly LEC03
12PC-04 Mr Justin Emerson LEC04 Uniform Shop - The College Day
12PC-05 Ms Bridget Kearins LEC05 Dobsons Pty Ltd Secondary Campus
12PC-06 Ms Stacey Moros LEC06 The College uniform can only be
Movement Bell 8:40 am
purchased from the Uniform Shop
12PC-07 Ms Lavina Desyllas / Ms Cathy James LEC07 which is located at the Secondary Pastoral 8:45 am
12PC-08 Mr Fredrick Stanislaus LEC08 Campus on Lawrie Street, Gate 4.
Lesson 1 9:00 am
12PC-09 Mr Lachlan Chatterton LEC09 The shop is managed and operated
by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf of St Lesson 2 9:40 am
12PC-10 Mr Mario Luppino LEC10 Michael’s College. Lesson 3 10:20 am
12PC-11 Mr Ned Heath LEC11 It is essential to arrange an RECESS 11:00 am
appointment. Please contact staff
directly on telephone 8150 2306. Movement Bell 11:20 am
The trading hours are as follows: Lesson 4 11:25 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Lesson 5 12:05 pm
Lesson 6 12:45 pm
8:00 am - 4:15 pm (closed between
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm) LUNCH 1:25 pm
Movement Bell 2:05 pm
Lesson 7 2:10 pm
Lesson 8 2:50 pm
DISMISSAL 3:30 pm
8 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 9
Important Dates for Year 12 Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change Subject to change
Term 1 Term 2
28 January Classes Resume for Year 7 and 12 27 April Classes resume
29 January Year 7 - 12 Welcome Assembly 29 April Year 12 Mass
Elevate Education Parent Teacher Interviews (1)
Year 12 Parent Evening 7:00 pm LEC Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
5 February Year 7 - 12 Mass 9:00 am 30 April Caica Cup
7 February Year 12 Elevate Education 1-3 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier
10 February Seminar Day 1 4 May Parent Teacher Interviews (2)
12 February Class of 2019 Academic Assembly Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
19 February Year 12 Mass 13 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus
18 February Sports Day - SA Athletics Stadium Feast of St John Baptist de La Salle
26 February Ash Wednesday (whole school service) 19 - 21 May Year 12 Drama Production
27 February MAD Launch 22 May MAD Quiz Night
5 March MAD nomination forms due 27 May Year 12 Assembly
9 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday) 5 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)
11 - 13 March Retreat 8 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
25 March Year 12 Mass 9 June Years 10 - 12 and Families Photos
3 April Mission Action Day 10 June Year 12 Breakfast
8 April Year 12 Assembly 17 June Year 12 Mass
9 April Years 7 - 12 Easter Prayer Service 25 June Seminar Day 2
Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm 1 July Year 12 Assembly
3 July Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
10 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 11
Important Dates for Year 12 Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change Subject to change
Term 3 Term 4
20 July Classes Resume 12 October Classes Resume
20 - 24 July Trial Exam Week 14 October Year 12 Mass
29 July Years 10 - 12 Academic Assembly 16 October Year 12 Awards Assembly
3 August Year 12 SACE Evening / Careers night 19 October SACE Oral Exams commence
5 August Year 12 SATAC Grab Bags 22 October Year 12 Classes conclude
6 August Seminar Day 3 22 October Year 12 Graduation Mass 7:00pm
10 August Year 12 SATAC Talk 26 - 30 October Study Week
19 August Year 12 Assembly 2 - 18 November SACE Exams
20 August Parent/Teacher Interviews 5 November Memorial Mass 7:00 pm
Whole School Closure 5 November Year 12 Art & Design Exhibition
Senior Trinity Intercol 28 November Graduation Ball
26 August Year 12 Mass
4 September Staff Professional Development Day - No Classes
2 September Elevate Education Production
23 September Paul Dillon Presentation Year 10 - 12
Paul Dillon Parent Session
23 September Year 12 Assembly
25 September De La Salle Day
Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
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Learning and Management Learning and Management
System: SEQTA System: SEQTA
SEQTA is a collaborative teaching All parents can access SEQTA to Once students log on, a master menu Other functionalities of SEQTA
and learning system that connects keep updated on what their child appears providing the students with include:
teachers, students and parents is currently working on and when their timetable and subject course
as an interactive and supportive assignments are due. This also allows material. Further to this, students can Recording students daily
community. To find out more, please parents to access school reports and also access daily notices and directly attendance;
follow this link: read the daily notices in a similar message (Direqt Message) their Communicating with parents/
interface to the students. Parents teachers. DM has the capacity for the caregivers;
https://seqta.com.au/ are encouraged to install the SEQTA user to attach documents.
All students at St Michael’s College are Engage app on their Apple or Android Recording student achievements
able to access SEQTA via their student device and enter the following: and awards;
portal, SEQTA Learn, by using their https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/ Storing teaching and learning
username and password. All students resources;
must access the site through the
following link: Uploading student report cards
onto the portal.
https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/
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Learning and Management Learning and Management
System: SEQTA System: SEQTA
Accessing a Student Accessing College The Assessment tab will enable
students to track their progress of
Timetable via SEQTA Notices completed assessments in each
subject.
When students click on the Timetable When the Notices tab is selected,
tab, the students’ individual timetable the notices for the desired day will Direqt Messages enables students
for the week will appear. appear. to communicate with their subject
teacher and vice-versa.
Checking assignment
due dates and Logging out of SEQTA
submitting work Logging out of the system is advised
once the student has finished using
through SEQTA SEQTA.
When students select the Upcoming
tab, the upcoming assessment tasks
appear. Students are able to upload
their assignments once they are
completed; these are referred to as
e-submissions.
Subject and
Assessment outlines
via SEQTA
The Courses tab displays an overview
of the selected subject. Students
are provided with a summary of
the key objectives of the particular
course along with a breakdown of the
assessment tasks.
16 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 17College Leaders 2020 The St Michael’s College
Year 12 Tradition
Student Leadership for the role you will play throughout
the year as you help to add an
Year 12 students are at the apex important chapter to the ongoing
James Dimas Olivia Higgins Mia Stevens-Toomey Harry Dundon Leah Seager
of the College. They provide the tradition of leadership in the College.
College Captain College Captain College Vice Captain College Vice Captain College Vice Captain
seniority by virtue of time spent in the
secondary school, and they become You are now an important contributor
the exemplar for student standards to the fine SMC Year 12 tradition.
and behaviour. Put simply, you Make the most of this privilege and
are the role models of the student continue the outstanding contribution
population. which can be made to your, and the
College’s, reputation.
This is not a position which is to be
Luis Benedetti Ryan Black Zachary Buck Kaitlyn Burns Joseph Carroll taken lightly… By working, playing, studying, praying
and laughing together, we can achieve
Just as any group of elite and a great deal!
respected individuals in any walk
of life are examples, for those who
follow them; the Year 12 cohort of the Co-Curricular Activities
College should provide direction and It is the expectation of the College
guidance to the student body. All Year that all students will be involved in a
12 students have a responsibility in co-curricular activity. This is your last
Amelia Charles James Choimes William Foley Emily Haller Sophie Jordan
this regard. opportunity to do so! Whether it is
This example extends to all facets swimming, netball, debating, tennis,
of the College life, such as uniform, cricket, soccer, basketball, football,
grooming, attendance, punctuality, chess, drama or other activities
support of College events, etc. offered, it is in your interests to
represent the College.
Important also is your input on
student matters. Constructive This is a perfect example of how Year
feedback can lead to positive 12s can be role models.
Lola Kelly Michael Laudato Oscar McCann Nimrita Ram David Roberts developments so you are encouraged
to communicate ideas to your Next year more than likely (as you
Pastoral Teachers and College enter the post-school world) there’ll
Leaders. be far fewer opportunities for you to
In any social organisation, there are be involved in these sort of activities
those who take on the formal mantle so why not have one more go at
of leadership. To the College Captain, something you’ve done before, or
Vice Captains and College Leaders, even try something completely new,
Ellie Sparrow Niamh Toohey Gabriella Ward Lucas Weston our thanks are extended in advance while you have the chance?
18 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 19Year 12 General Information Year 12 General Information
Staying Healthy Headspace 1800 650 890 It is also suggested that the planner
be visible in your bedroom or study,
Students who move into a subject
without the proper authorisation
Reach Out.Com – http:// accessible to you on a daily basis. may not only default on the SACE
There are likely to be many times au.reachout.com
throughout the year when you might pattern, but may fail to be registered
feel stressed and the best way to on subject enrolment data at the SACE
Board.
manage this is to try to stay healthy.
This includes giving attention to your
College Diary Religious Education
Impromptu or ill-considered subject
diet and exercise, the amount of rest/ You are strongly encouraged to fully Commitments changes may equally present
sleep you have, making time just for utilise the College Diary as a source problems for entry into particular
yourself as well as time with friends Please make note of the following
of planning for you and as a source of courses and careers later in the year.
and family. It is also important to compulsory Religious Education
communication between the school,
understand the impact that social commitments: You MUST discuss the subject change
yourself and your parents. The
networking can have on your time and student movement section in the as per the process outlined on the
state of mind. Be careful in finding a back of the diary must be used for Seminar Day 1 10 February form. If you are unsure, please
balance in all of these areas of your permission to leave classes to attend discuss the process with the Director
life as they are all important in helping other facilities. Year 12 Retreat 11-13 March of Curriculum & Assessment (Ms
you to stay healthy. Bron Kemp), Mr Kitschke, a Careers
Of special importance for Year 12 Counsellor or your classroom teacher.
If you are concerned about any students is the section for noting your Seminar Day 2 25 June
of these elements then talk to the continuous assessment scores and Once the Subject Change form is
Year 12 Director, pastoral or subject other results. Please use this section Seminar Day 3 6 August signed by a Parent and relevant
teachers, the school counsellors or Head of Department, it should be
so that you can ‘self check’ your In only the rarest and most serious
help lines such as: returned to Student Services for
subject results! circumstances will students be final verification and issue of a new
Youth Health Line (Second Story) excused from these events which set timetable.
1300 131 719 the tone and are the cornerstone of
your graduation year. Consideration will only be given to
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Year 12 Wall Planner subject changes which take place
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 You are also encouraged to use the within the first TWO (2) weeks of
“Year 12 Wall Planner”, which will be Term I. If problems arise after this
Lifeline 13 11 14
given out in Pastoral Care, as a means
Subject Changes time, please consult your Pastoral
Crisis Care (After Hours service of long term planning and improved It is imperative that any student Teacher, the Director of Curriculum &
only) 131611 organisation. who wishes to change a subject in Assessment or Mr Kitschke.
the weeks ahead does so through
Sexual Health Line 1300 883 793 It is suggested that you enter all due
the established procedure, involving
dates and key events so you and your
Alcohol and Drug Information a Subject Change Form obtained
family are able to plan your academic
Service 1300 131 340 from the Director of Curriculum &
progress and expectations into the
Assessment.
future.
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Attendance/Punctuality Uniform OPTIONAL ITEMS: If students feel unwell at school, they
must report to the First Aid Room in
St Michael’s rugby top the Administration Office. Students
Year 12 students are required to be In keeping with the notion of holistic
at school by 8:40 am each day (unless growth and positive behaviours, St Michael’s navy track pants must not contact parents during
their timetable states otherwise, the school uniform should be school to pick them up. In emergency
St Michael’s Spray jacket situations, students may request to
e.g. study (see below). All absences worn correctly at all times within
must be accounted for and parents/ and outside the school grounds as No leggings/tights are to be worn at make a phone call from the Year Level
caregivers are expected to phone detailed on pages 18 and 19 of the all. Co-curricular clothing e.g football Director’s Office.
through absences by 9:30 am if Diary. Our presentation says much shorts, is also not to be worn.
possible. If prolonged absence seems about what we feel is important, and
likely, then Mr Kitschke needs to be as a result it is important that we Mobile Phone Policy
contacted and required work will be work together on this element of our Leaving During School PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR
gathered, and left at the front office identity.
for collection. Hours CHILD DIRECTLY.
While most students wear their
For students who have an extended uniform appropriately, others Students are not permitted to leave Mobile Phones and other electronic
absence from school either due to may need intermittent reminding. the school grounds without signed devices are not to be used during the
holidays or other events, please refer Parental support in ensuring that permission from their parent/ College day.
to the College’s Extended Absence students present themselves in guardian, Pastoral Teacher and Year If students do bring these, it is entirely
from School Policy. While teachers try accordance with College guidelines Level Director. at their own risk. The mobile phone
to adjust assessment tasks the onus is essential. Jewellery, hair, makeup, must be switched off and stored
You must scan your ID card through
remains with the student to negotiate nails and the tucking in of shirts are securely throughout the day.
the Administration Centre any time
the work missed with their individual areas that often require attention.
that you are leaving school early. Mobile phones should be stored
teacher. Where repeated reminders become
necessary, parents will be informed Any failure to use the system correctly safely, but they may not be switched
Prolonged absences due to illness and consequences may become on or used during school hours.
will affect our responsibilities of Duty
should be accompanied by a doctor’s necessary. Students who are found using their
of Care and your parents/guardians
certificate and the Year Level Director phone will have it confiscated and
will be contacted regarding your
contacted so work required can be PE UNIFORM: returned via a Year Level Director.
absence.
forwarded. The doctor’s certificate
allows for assessment changes as St Michael’s PE polo top Other consequences may apply in line
There will be clear consequences
required by the SACE Board. St Michael’s PE shorts regarding lateness; as teachers we with normal St Michael’s behavioural
need every minute of every lesson processes.
If you are late to school, scan your Plain white sports socks in Year 12 so as to be able to teach
ID Card through the Front Office and
St Michael’s cap or hat. you as well as we can, so we expect
provide a written explanation from a
students to be on time.
parent/caregiver.
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Bags ring the College Administration (8356
5966).
related to the use of vehicles, whether
you can have passengers etc, please
Study Lessons
School bags must be stored in lockers check beforehand, rather than after Year 12 students will finish school at
Be aware that students are the event.
and secured with a school approved responsible for items such as USB’s lunchtime on Monday and Friday.
padlock. From time to time lockers and Graphic Calculators. These Due to the number of student
may be checked for student safety. items should at all times be in their drivers and cyclists who use this Deadline Policy
For student health reasons, back possession. They are not to be left area, due vigilance and caution must
packs are NOT to be carried during lying around. It is recommended that be displayed. When entering and The purpose of the deadline policy
the day. Small PE bags may be used all possessions, uniform included, departing, be mindful of other people is to help students and teachers to
to carry books and PE uniforms. are clearly labelled with full name. / vehicles / bicycles in the vicinity. manage workloads and school-set
These procedures are in place to No items are to be left in PE change Standard rules regarding responsible deadlines for assessment tasks.
comply with Occupational Health and rooms. use of a motor vehicle apply and This policy applies to all teachers
Safety laws and provide for the safety inappropriate driving will lead to the and students and requires parental
and comfort of all students. Recreational items, which can provide loss of the privilege. support.
a distraction to students’ learning,
should be left at home. If present at Be very careful when parking/driving A deadline is the latest time of date
Valuables school, such items will be retained around the school. We take very by which an assessment task is to
by the teacher and returned upon seriously any complaints made by be completed and submitted to the
Large amounts of money and/or parent/caregiver/teacher negotiation. neighbours whether it be rubbish left, teacher.
valuables should not be brought noise made, parking incorrectly or
to school, as teaching staff will not Appropriate sports equipment for driving dangerously.
play during recess and lunch breaks For assessment tasks that are
assume responsibility for such items. completed over an extended period
The Policy on Mobile Phones and is permitted and encouraged. The
of time, a number of dates are
other electronic devices is on Page 17 College issues equipment on loan to
students during these times.
Conduct In Public generally set at different stages of the
of the College Diary. Compliance to development of the assessment task
this policy is monitored on occasion Students travelling to and from school (Checkpoints).
and parents will be notified of any by public transport are expected
instances where students are not Student Drivers/ to behave in a positive, courteous In the case where Checkpoints are set,
complying with correct use and Parking and socially acceptable manner, for
example: appropriate dress, being
there is an expectation that:
resultant consequences. Please note
that students are not permitted to use A current Permission to Drive form seated, talking quietly and complying Students will provide evidence of
their mobile to contact parents unless must be signed and presented to your with the expectations of transport their learning to their teacher or
given permission by a staff member. Pastoral Teacher at the beginning of authorities. Any complaints received follow a procedure outlined by
Parents are also asked not to contact the year. This MUST be done even if from transport authorities will be their teacher
students via devices during school you drove to school the previous year. communicated to parents as they are
The teacher will monitor the
hours. In cases of emergency or If you are unsure about any matter managed by the College.
progress of the student during this
where necessary, parents are asked to period.
24 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 25Year 12 General Information Year 12 General Information
There are occasions when an
extension of an assessment
In sum, it may be regarded as an
action which is intended to delude
take action to ensure they have
backed up their schoolwork.
Home Study
deadline can be approved for valid and deceive a teacher that the work Home Study is a generic term
reason. Acceptable grounds for the being presented and assessed is Office 365 (O365) is a Microsoft (MS)
product that all staff and students implying work done at home. This
extension are determined by the the student’s own, when in fact it may involve:
teacher. is not. Of particular concern to the have access to at St Michael’s College.
St Michael’s College community is It combines a number of different • set work;
Students are expected to negotiate cheating. It deludes the school and Microsoft products together and
the extension with the Subject allows you to access them and all • assignment and projects;
staff who attempt to assess the
Teacher before the deadline and effectiveness of teaching and learning; your files through your own MS ‘cloud’ • revision and study or, a
submit a completed “Request for it discriminates against other students account. Students are required to combination of all three.
Extension Form”. who work honestly for their rewards back up their work continually and
O365 allows this to occur seamlessly. The more challenging aspect of home
Teachers are expected to follow and may in competitive situations
Files are backed up automatically study at Year 12 is the volume and
the Deadline Policy process when miss out on opportunities because of
if saved in OneDrive and can be complexity of work that needs to be
work is not presented according another’s dishonesty; it misinforms
accessed from any internet enabled completed and revised. The latter is
to school-set deadlines and where the parents who operate on the
computer (e.g. desktop, tablet, particularly important, given the on-
there is not a valid reason. assumption that the report they
laptop). going and cumulative nature of the
receive is an accurate representation
assessment process in Year 12.
Plagiarism Policy of honest effort; and it erroneously
grades the student who does not
Plagiarism in any form is a violation learn to be proud of genuine effort Computer Use Recommended Amount:
of the College’s fundamental and whose character and learning
Students are provided with access Week nights 3 - 3½ hours
principles. This may be defined as development are stunted.
the ‘appropriation of another’s ideas to the internet and email facilities. Weekends 6 - 8 hours
or works, in order to pass them off as The full policy can be found in the You are reminded these are for
one’s own’. school diary and on the College educational purposes only. Any
Web Site and should be read by all misuse of these facilities will result
Examples of this practice may include: in computing rights being denied That is, a total amount of 20 - 24
students and parents.
and in some circumstances further hours per week. This represents 4 - 5
copying of any sources that are not hours per subject per week. While
detentions or suspension from
acknowledged in the work; one may question the validity of these
Backup and Data school could result. Random checks
figures, research over recent years
excessive use of, and failure to cite, of laptops will occur throughout the
printed texts such as articles and Storage year, so be responsible in your use of has suggested a high correlation
the equipment. between the volume of time specified
books;
It is important for students to keep a above, and, true realisation of ability,
unfair use of, and reliance upon, backup file of their work. Technology especially at Year 12 level.
other students’ work. can fail, be lost or stolen, so it is
extremely important that all students
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Time Management things that are important to you right
now. One way to ensure you get the
In preparing for examinations you
basically have to identify what you
planning your study times, you may
find it difficult to change your habits
You’ll be finished classes in Term 4 most from each day is to follow the need to know, and work out how and become more organised. Also it
Week 2 and facing exams before you steps below: much time you have to learn it. is important to know the total hours
know it, so try not to waste much time you spend each week at study and
this year. 1. On the night before, make a list of At the beginning of your study time, homework. For a start, it is essential
the things you want to do. Number read through your class notes for the that you keep a balance between the
To master your time is to control them in order of priority. day. As you do so: two activities.
your life and what you do with it.
2. During the next day, tackle one a. Ask yourself what these notes are The best time to study and complete
Effective study requires making the thing at a time according to the mainly about. homework varies greatly from person
best of all possible alternatives and priority listing until each task is
b. Consider where the notes fit in with to person. As much as possible, try
then doing everything to the best completed.
what has gone before in this topic. to study at the same time each day.
of your abilities in the given time.
The above steps can be used when Being consistent and having regular
Successfully completing an planning goals for a day, a week, a c. Highlight any special points, quotes study times will help you settle down
assignment does not depend month, a year, or a life-time. They or formulae that have appeared for to study quickly, and consequently
primarily upon your skills, but upon can be applied to such activities the first time. less time will be wasted.
the time you make available and as your personal life, running a d. Mark any parts you do not It is natural that there are probably
how wisely it is used. business, achieving sporting or understand. Make a note of the subjects that you either like more or
recreational goals, or preparing for an difficulty. At the next opportunity, find easier to study than others. It is
Time management is essential for
examination. ask your teacher to clarify what you only human to be tempted to spend
students who want to achieve their
goals. If you want to become an When planning, always start with a do not understand. most of your time working on these
achiever with your studies, you need goal and ask such questions as: e. Make time to read ahead to find favourite subjects. However, learning
to: out what comes next. It is often more and more about one subject
What do I want to achieve? at the expense of others is a very
Record the things you do with helpful to do this on the weekend.
How much time have I got? poor study strategy. A much better
your time in order to monitor what f. File your notes so they can easily strategy is to always start by studying
improvements can be made. What resources do I have? be found when it comes to making the hardest subjects, or the ones you
Manage your time carefully as it is exam summaries at a later date. like the least.
How much effort is required?
a limited resource – once it is gone It is very easy to waste time if you Sometimes you will complete more
it cannot be reclaimed. Who will help me achieve my goals? are not careful. An important skill hours at homework than study,
Always maintain a sensible balance How will I know if I have to acquire is the efficient use of your especially at the start of the year.
in the use of your time. Exam succeeded? time. The effective use of your time Then as the exams approach, you will
preparation is only one aspect of your will make learning easier for you. The put more time into study activities.
life this year – don’t forget your family, key to the efficient use of study time
your friends and doing all the other is planning. If you are not used to
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Late Submission Study Plans individual teachers and require the
normal supporting documentation.
Structure of the SACE
Every subject or course successfully
Late submission of work is generally In order to maximise your results Where there is a long-term disability completed earns credits towards
not accepted for assessment and ensure you continue to allow such as dyslexia or physical disability the SACE. Students will achieve a
purposes and each instance will be some time for rest and relaxation, which requires special arrangements grade between A+ to E- for each of
investigated accordingly. The student the creation of a study timetable is for the final exam the SACE Board their SACE subjects. Note: ‘Subject
may be at risk of forfeiting all marks recommended. This will occur during must be notified at the beginning of Completion’ at Stage 2 means
allocated to the task, in accordance pastoral time in Term 1. the year. Finally, where a student achieving a grade of E- or better
with SACE guidelines. falls ill or subject to circumstances whilst Successful Completion at Stage
which are likely to affect their exam 2 means achieving a grade of C- or
If there are any queries about this
information, you are invited to contact
Eternal Exams performance either on the day or better.
within a three day period, they may
Mr Kitschke, Mr Schirripa or the apply to the SACE Board for use of the To be awarded the SACE, students
For an up to date Written Examination
Director of Curriculum & Assessment Moderated Predicted Exam Mark in completing Stage 2 must:
Timetable, visit www.sace.sa.edu.au
(Ms Bron Kemp) for further place of their exam score. Wherever Complete 200 Credits of subjects
information. possible, the student is encouraged to
Special Provisions in sit for the exam in case they actually Achieve a C or better in the
Personal Learning Plan (PLP) –
perform above the predicted mark. In
Concerns Assessment this case, the higher score stands. Year 10, 20 Credits of Literacy
(English) at Stage 1, 10 Credits of
Teachers aim to ensure that an A student who suffers a set-back Please note that the SACE Board no Numeracy (Maths) at Stage 1, and
excessive number of assessment throughout the course of the year longer makes allowances for students the Research Project at Stage 2, all
items do not fall due on the same due to disability, illness or personal where English is a second language. of which are compulsory subjects.
date. Generally, they also aim to circumstances, may be eligible for
Special Provisions. Should you have any questions about Achieve a C Grade or better in
return marked material as soon as
the above matters, please contact the an additional 60 Credits at Stage
possible.
These ‘set-backs’ fall into two broad Director of Curriculum & Assessment 2, which equates to 3 full year
Should concerns arise regarding these groups: those that occur during the or Mr Schirripa, SACE Coordinator. subjects
or any other areas of assessment, year and affect the school assessed
please pass them on to your Pastoral component of their course and those EXAM PROTOCOLS
Teacher, Mr Kitschke, Mr Schirripa which affect the student’s final exam SACE Requirements
or the Director of Curriculum & performance. Expectations for student behaviour
Assessment. An assumption is made that much during examinations will be issued
Any set-back of a short-term nature, homework and thought went into prior to the examination periods
such as chicken pox or a broken your subject selections. Given the goal addressing issues such as punctuality
arm, is handled internally by the of our Year 12 cohort is to achieve and general approach to exams. It is
school. Variations to the school their SACE, the following points clarify also important that you understand
assessment can be negotiated with the minimum requirements: that at examination times, as at all
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others, expectations surrounding know more details about moderation, tertiary entrance points received the resources previously mentioned.
personal presentation and grooming contact the SACE Board for a student by that student. All students in SA
are to be maintained. This means fact sheet. (www.sace.sa.edu.au). with the same raw score are scaled University Entrance requires
that students sitting examinations the same amount. qualifying for the SACE, obtaining an
must be cleanly shaved and neatly Scaling ATAR and meeting any Pre requisite
presented in their correct uniform. For more details about scaling, visit
Scaling is a process that compares subject requirements for the course/
Grooming standards, including neat the SACE Board website (www.sace.
and appropriate hair, as per the and adjusts initial results – called ‘raw program.
scores’ – across subjects at Stage 2. sa.edu.au).
requirements stated in your Diary, To obtain a University Aggregate and
will continue to apply. Facial piercings Tertiary entrance points are calculated University Entrance requires an ATAR you must qualify for the
are not permissible and restrictions for each subject using the scaling qualifying for the SACE, obtaining an SACE, comply with rules regarding
surrounding the wearing of jewellery process. These points are produced ATAR and meeting any Pre requisite Precluded Combinations, comply with
and makeup must also be respected. for tertiary entrance purposes only, subject requirements for the course/ rules regarding Counting Restrictions
and contribute towards the university program. and complete at least 80 credits of
In line with SACE Examination aggregate and the TAFE SA selection
protocols, mobile phones or other To obtain a University Aggregate and study at Stage 2 of which 60 credits
score. The university aggregate is of study must be 20 credit Tertiary
electronic devices must not be taken translated into the Australian Tertiary an ATAR you must qualify for the
into the examination room. SACE, comply with rules regarding Admission Subjects (TAS) from a
Admissions Ranking (ATAR). maximum of 3 attempts (which need
Precluded Combinations, comply with
rules regarding Counting Restrictions not be in consecutive years) Students
Facts about Scaling
Year 12 Results and and complete at least 80 credits of MUST refer to the St Michael’s
Curriculum Handbook and the SATAC
There is no guarantee that a study at Stage 2 of which 60 credits
Post-Secondary Study subject will be ‘scaled up’ or ‘scaled of study must be 20 credit Tertiary Tertiary Entrance Booklet to check
the validity of their unique subject
Requirements down’ in a particular year. The Admission Subjects (TAS) from a
choices.
level of scaling can alter from year maximum of 3 attempts (which need
to year but in general it does not not be in consecutive years) Students Students who are aiming for
Moderation change much from year to year. MUST refer to the St Michael’s University Entrance should be fully
Moderation is a process used by the Curriculum Handbook and the SATAC aware about which Stage 2 subjects
Scaling of a subject depends Tertiary Entrance Booklet to check
SACE Board to make assessments in upon the performance of groups can earn you Bonus Points towards
a particular subject comparable, and the validity of their unique subject your University Aggregate. To
of students taking that subject choices.
thus fair, for all students, no matter in a particular year, not the calculate your ATAR please refer to
which school or class they are in. The performance of an individual Students who are aiming for the resources previously mentioned.
SACE Board uses a range of processes student. University Entrance should be fully
to ensure that all the students taking aware about which Stage 2 subjects
a given subject are assessed using the The combination of subjects taken can earn you Bonus Points towards
same standards. If you would like to by a student does not affect the your University Aggregate. To
calculate your ATAR please refer to
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TAFE Entry SATAC Detentions Assessment Plans
Requirements In August of this year, each student Should Year 12s fail to comply with At the beginning of each semester,
will be asked to consider courses that the College’s expectations, then an assessment plan for each subject
Each course at TAFE has a Minimum they may wish to pursue at tertiary detentions will be issued, or early will be published in the SEQTA
Entry Requirement. For many TAFE level. dismissal privilege will be withdrawn Learning Portal which will cover the
courses above Certificate Level 3 for a set period of time. This will entirety of the assessment period.
the Minimum Entry requirement SATAC nominations will be completed usually include discussion of the The assessment plan will include the
is qualification for the SACE, and by students who wish to be enrolled problem with Mr Kitschke and approximate date of assessment tasks
obtaining a TAFESA Selection Score at the Universities, and students who possibly a social service component, together with the weighting applied to
or satisfactory performance in the wish to enrol in courses at TAFE. depending on the nature of the that task. This plan helps you monitor
TABS Test. Note Some courses may breach. the work to be completed. Marks
Early investigation into preferred
require other specific Minimum Entry for assessment tasks will also be
careers and courses will take some of
Requirements such as Audition/ published for students and parents.
the anxiety out of this process later in Year 12s are the role models for the
Portfolio.
the year. College and as such are expected to
If a course is deemed to be meet very high standards.
“Competitive” then SATAC will decide
Pastoral Time will be set aside in Term
3 to examine the SATAC process.
Drafts
on offers to the course based on a
Where drafts are specified for
TAFESA Score. For School Leavers Please see the Career Counsellors Assessment assignments and essays, they must be
this score is based on 60 credits (i.e. in Student Services to clarify ATAR
Scaled Score) from the best 3 TAS course cut-offs of University courses Requirements submitted to the teacher for approval
Subjects ( comply with rules regarding of possible interest. by the due date. Even when drafts
Precluded Combinations); for all It is important that all students and are not formally required, they should
applicants, this can also be based on We bring to your attention that TAFE parents be made aware of the SACE be standard procedure and retained
the score achieved in the basic TABS will offer mid-year entry to many of assessment requirements that are should verification of your work be
Test (a Multiple Choice test based on their courses. To be eligible for mid- applied at St Michael’s College. These required. Drafting is recommended
Year 10 Numeracy and Literacy). The year entry you will need to apply to measures are outlined so as to assist as one means of ensuring optimal
third way to obtain a TAFESA Score SATAC in April and sit for a TABS Test. the College community to understand results.
is based on the score calculated Those of you contemplating leaving and adhere to the policies and
from a completed Higher Education school during the year this may be practices as they are outlined in the Submission of Assessments:
qualification, not relevant for most timely information. SACE Handbook.
When work is being submitted, it may
school leavers. There are Bonus Point We remind you to see a Careers be done so in two ways:
Subjects recognised at TAFE and Counsellor early in Term 1 to support
these vary by course. Students should you in your goal setting and Career a. Directly to the subject teacher
check the TAFE website to see which planning. concerned, or
preferred subjects earn Bonus Points
to their course of interest. b. Through the Library.
34 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 35Year 12 General Information College Awards
In the case of work submitted to Should a student be absent on the There are a number of awards Additional Graduation Awards are
the Library, Stage 2 students may due date of an assignment being presented to Year 12 students as a presented to students who display:
submit work before 4.00 pm on or due, a note verifying the absence by consequence of the academic year.
before the due date. Students are a doctor or parent must accompany A high standard in attitude and
advised to present their school diary the assignment being submitted upon achievement in the respective
Dux award category.
where a Library stamp will verify the return. Absences on such dates for
submission of work. minor illness or circumstance leading The Dux is presented to a student Participation in all school activities
to work not being submitted on time graduating from St Michael’s College with a good attitude
A general principle to remember is is not acceptable. in the previous school year who
achieves the highest aggregate of the Full commitment to the ethos of
that the onus to substantiate work,
A due date is a due date! best five scaled scores as calculated the school.
or submission of work, lies with the by the SACE Board in Stage Two
student! subjects, studied over the past year. An awareness of others and their
Conferral of the award will be made needs.
after consultation with the curriculum Positive contribution to the school
Absence or Extenuating committee following the release of or local community.
Circumstances results in January in any given year. A
recommendation from the Curriculum Service to the College: Presented by
Committee will then be referred to the the College for outstanding service
Should absence from school or
Principal. More than one award can and commitment to the St Michael’s
extenuating circumstances occur
be presented when the results cannot College Community across a range of
prior to the date of submission, an
be separated. areas.
Extension to Assignment form must
be obtained from the Subject Teacher Athlete of the Year: Presented
and a negotiated date agreed upon Graduation Awards by the College for outstanding
for the lodgement of the work. In representation through the College
principle, the period of extension will De La Salle Award - presented to a
Co-Curricular Program and possibly
be in due proportion to the period of student for outstanding academic,
State or National Representation.
absence. spiritual and cultural contribution
to St Michael’s College.
Special & Significant Awards:
Dux of the College - presented Presented by the College as deemed
to the student who secured the appropriate. For example, possible
highest aggregate (based upon recognition for:
subject achievement scores) in the
preceding year. State and / or National
Representation in a chosen sport.
Special contributions to the College
community.
36 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 37College Awards Student Support - Student
Services
Student Citizenship Award: Mark Butler: Presented in the spirit It would not be unusual for some for some students so we encourage
Presented by The Order of Australia of Sir John Hindmarsh, whom the seat difficulties to arise throughout the students to visit the counsellors
Association. of Hindmarsh is named after. The year. if they are at all concerned about
award acknowledges the valuable anything. Early intervention for any
Josiah Mitton Award: Presented contribution of a student recognising Do not be afraid to seek help if difficulties, which students might
by the Charles Sturt Council and excellence in either Leadership, needed. be experiencing, offer the best
recognising the contribution that Community Service, Sporting or opportunity for a positive outcome.
individuals make to their school Your Pastoral Teacher, Student
musical domain. Counsellors, Year 12 Director and
community. Grief Counselling
Mary MacKillop: Recognises spiritual Assistant Director are available to
Caltex Best All Rounder: Presented and personal qualities, and their assist. The Deputies and the Principal Our Chaplain, Sister Nithya works
by Caltex and acknowledging a contributions made by students in also act to assist these people, so you in an Outreach capacity supporting
student’s all round contributions to St their senior years to their school have many options open to you. students and their families who are
Michael’s College across such domains community. dealing with grief through serious
as studies, sport, community work, The best way to deal with a problem is illness or the death of a loved one.
conduct and leadership. to deal with it early. Don’t hold back -
seek us out so we can work together Learning Support
Mary Colton Award: Presented by the to solve the problem.
Member for Colton in recognition of Supports students with diagnosed
the value of commitment, dedication The following departments under the learning disabilities or difficulties.
and achievement. umbrella of ‘Students Services’ are The Learning Support Coordinator
part of St Michael’s College academic sets priorities for Learning Support.
The Hindmarsh Shield: Presented by and personal support for all students.
the Federal Member for Hindmarsh All students and parents are invited to English as an Additional Language
and recognising excellence in access these services when required. (EAL)
Leadership, Community Service, Student Services may be contacted by Is part of our mainstream
Sporting, Musical or other discipline phone or in person. curriculum and assists students
(as nominated by the school). whose first language is not English
Personal Counselling
with intensive English language
ADF Awards – Year 10 and 12: The Available for all students who support.
Australian Defence Force Leadership are experiencing any one of a
variety of difficulties ranging from St Michael’s Outreach Education
and Teamwork Awards promote
school based issues to family and Program is committed to:
personal development, strong
values and community-mindedness relationship issues. Coming to a Supporting a number of students
and are awarded to students who new school can be quite daunting from war torn countries through
demonstrate qualities of teamwork,
leadership, integrity and initiative.
38 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 39Student Support - Student Consequences for Non-
Services Completion of Work
the mainstream English as a Please do not hesitate to contact us Non-completion of Summative a number of subjects in one
Second Language (EAL) program. and come and speak with us if you Assessment Tasks by the deadline and term) there will be a meeting
have any concerns at all. without negotiated extension with the student/parents/subject
teacher(s)/ Year Level Director. This
1. Students who do not meet meeting may result in an Internal
Careers and Academic Counselling deadlines, including CHECKPOINT
Time Management and Suspension.
Students are assisted with their deadlines, and have not negotiated
Organisation / Student an extension with the subject The consequence of not doing the
subject choices to best position Empowerment
them for their future direction. The teacher will be given an after- work is……..DOING THE WORK
counsellors also assist students Short term courses run for school WORK COMPLETION
with their career pathways which students whose ability to flourish SESSION the next school day. Concerns
may be into tertiary studies, will be supported by these 2. During the WORK COMPLETION
apprenticeship, or into full time programs. Teachers aim to ensure that an
SESSION, the student will be excessive number of assessment
employment. expected to complete the set task items do not fall due on the same
Vocational Education and Training in order to meet requirements. date. Generally, they also aim to
(VET) 3. If the task is not completed during return marked material within a week.
Assists students who are not going this supervised time, the student Should concerns arise regarding these
into university but are looking for will be assigned further WORK or any other areas of assessment
other career pathways such as COMPLETION SESSIONS (including please pass them on to your Pastoral
traineeships. Saturday in some cases) until the Teacher or Year 12 Director.
assessment task is completed to a
Careers and Academic Counselling satisfactory standard.
Assists students with their career 4. However, if the task is not
pathways which may be into completed after 3 WORK
tertiary studies or into full time COMPLETION SESSIONS there will
employment – students are be a meeting with the student/
assisted with their career and parents/subject teacher(s)/Year
subject choices to best position Level Director and/or Head of
them for their future direction. Department.
The De La Salle Program This meeting may result in an
Is run throughout the second Internal Suspension.
semester of the school year to 5. If a student is repeatedly required
assist selected students with to attend WORK COMPLETION
intensive academic support and SESSIONS (i.e. 3 or more across
work experience pathways.
40 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 12 41Conclusion
There is an infinite amount of You might like to consider the
information that we could commit following quote, (corny but true):
to this publication. The intention
behind this booklet is not to provide “Success doesn’t come to you … you
exhaustive detail, rather to signal go to it.” (Marva Collins)
the pertinent issues that students in
Year 12 will have to acknowledge and We trust that the year ahead will be
address. full of quality experiences, enriched by
the choices that you make along the
It is our hope and intention that Year way.
12 will be a fitting conclusion to your
schooling life.
The Staff of St Michael’s College
St John Baptist De La Salle:
Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Heart:
Forever.
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