WELCOME TO HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL SACE STAGE 1 & 2 INFORMATION NIGHT

WELCOME TO HENLEY
    HIGH SCHOOL
  SACE STAGE 1 & 2
INFORMATION NIGHT

CHANGING WORKFORCE
  EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR
  THE BELOW CAPABILITIES.

WHAT IS SACE?
South Australian Certificate of Education
• It is a qualification that allows students to gain
  entry into further training and universities
• The SACE Certificate is recognised nationally
  and internationally
• It really is a culmination of 13 years of learning
  students have done since they started school.
• It is a Certificate that indicates that students
  have been successful in their learning.

How does the
             ‘South Australian
             Certificate of Education
             (SACE)’ work?

The SACE is made up of two parts:
• Stage 1 (which most students do in Year 11)
• Stage 2 (which most students do in Year 12)

You need to get 200 credits to achieve the SACE, through a mixture of
compulsory and free-choice subjects and courses.

Work will be assessed using an A to E grading system. The STAGE 1
SACE does not have + or – grades. These are for school and final SATAC
resulting.

SACE COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
A TOTAL OF 50 COMPULSORY CREDITS by the end of Year 11

PLP in Year 10 = 10 Credits

Literacy through Stage 1 English = 20 Credits Numeracy

through Stage 1 Maths = 10 Credits Research Project = 10

Credits

3 Year 12 course or Certificate III = 60 Credits

To achieve the SACE students would have to achieve
a C grade or better in all of these Compulsory Stage 1

So how many subjects do students
         choose at Year 11 (STAGE 1)

All students study 6 subjects in Semester I and
another 6 subjects in Semester II.

For 1 lesson a week all students will do the
Research Project for three terms as their 13th
subject and life Skills for term 4 in preparation for
Year 12.

Students can choose any subject they like.
However it is important that they do take advice
from their current teachers.

Year, 10
HENLEY        Personal Leamirng Plan
HIGH SCHOOL

              Year 11 (Stage 1) or Year 12 (Stage 2)
              Literacy (from a range of Englishs.uojecls
              and courses)
              Numeracy (from a range of mathema.'cs
              subjects and courses)

              Year 12 (Stage 2)
              ResearchProject.
              other Stage 2 subjects.

              Year 11 or 12 (Stages 1& 2)
              Other subjects or courses of the
              student's choice

Learning through Assessment

•   All Subjects are graded from A to E

•   All subjects are assessed using Performance Standards which
    indicate what students need to do to get an A - E grade for each
    assessment task that they do.

•   Performance Standards also help students understand the reasons
    behind their grades, and how to improve

•   The Performance Standards for each subject are different but they
    are the same for every student studying that subject either here at
    HHS or any other school in South Australia

STAGE 1
•   All tasks are assessed by teachers at the school

•   Assessment is externally moderated in Mathematics,
    English and the Personal Learning Plan

•   The Research Project (is a Stage 2 subject), 30% of
    the course is assessed and moderated externally

RESEARCH PROJECT

   All Year 11 students study the Research Project
   A chance to do in-depth research and study
    any topic that interests the student
   Develop skills in planning, research, analysis
    and communication
• It is important that students do well in the
  Research Project as it is included as part of
  your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
  (ATAR)

STAGE 1 CHOICE SUBJECTS

Students will need to select 9 additional subjects

Approximately 45 subjects that students can
choose.

Really important that students refer to the
Curriculum Guide before making a choice

STAGE 2

• In Stage 2 or Year 12 students only study 4 full year subjects.
• Each subject at Stage 2 is worth 20 credits.

• To achieve the SACE by the end of 2020 all students must gain a
  C grade or better in 3 out of their 4 full year subjects.

However:
• To gain an ATAR – Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank –
  students require 90 credits – this will come from their 4 full year
  subjects = 80 credits, and the 10 Credits from the Research
  Project which is used to calculate theATAR.

VET
        Vocational Education and
        Training
What are the benefits of choosing VET Courses?
• Gaining a nationally recognised qualification while completing the
  SACE
• getting a 'head start' in their chosen career.
• making senior school study more relevant and interesting.
• providing opportunities to learn 'on-the-job' through
  workplace learning.
• gaining the skills and knowledge that employers look for.
• providing pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships (including
  School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships), further
  education or training, and direct employment.

The 2021 Curriculum
 Guide is an important
 document and students
 must read the description
 of each subject.

The Curriculum Guide is
on the HHS Website
www.henleyhs.sa.edu.au

HENLEY
HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY BONUS POINTS

Language, Literacy and Mathematics Bonus Scheme
Students will be awarded two points, up to a total maximum of four points, for
successfully completing a subject in any one of the four categories:
•20 credits of a LOTE in the Languages Learning Area (two 10 credit Australian
indigenous language subjects can be paired in lieu of a 20 credit LOTE). Please
note that the subject Language and Culture does not attract a bonus
•2ESH20 English or 2ELS20 English Literary Studies

•2MHS20 Mathematical Methods

•2MSC20 Specialist Mathematics

Successful completion is defined as gaining an overall grade of C- or better.
The Scheme will apply to all programs offered by the University of Adelaide
except the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and the Bachelor of Science
(Veterinary Bioscience).
Adelaide Uni web site

Future pathways through
             ‘South Australian Tertiary
             Admission Centre (SATAC)’
Vocational and TAFE SA entry
•   Typically students who successfully achieve SACE can apply for the majority of
    specialised courses offered at TAFE (which includes numerous Certificate and
    Diploma courses).

This is done through the SATAC application process that is open to apply in Term 3 of the
students final year of schooling

•   The TAFE SA Selection criteria can vary for specialised course, however pre-requisite
    subjects at Year 12 are no longer a focus.

UNIVERSITY entry…requires an
    ‘Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)’
An ATAR is typically achieved by successfully completing FOUR Stage 2 Subjects
(or Equivalent) + Research Project, rather than only THREE required for SACE

Year 10-
•10 credits for the Personal Learning Plan
Year 11-
•   20 credits for ‘Literacy’, chosen from a range of English subjects at Stage 1 or Stage 2
•   10 credits for ‘Numeracy’, chosen from a range of mathematics subjects at Stage 1 or
    Stage 2
•10 credits for the Research Project
Year 12-
•   80 credits from Elective Stage 2 Subjects (or equivalent)-
          (FOUR Stage 2 Subjects (or Equivalent))

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS

Normally there would be University visit but due to COVID it will be
done online.

Google the uni of interest

Mr Lim will also be setting out information soon

Important websites to explore
www.sace.sa.edu.au

http://www.satac.edu.au/

VET Course Counselling
For 2021

  To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

What is VET?
• Vocational Education and Training
• Vocational qualifications that are endorsed by industry and recognised across Australia

VET in SACE
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/vet/what-is-vet/vet-in-sace

                                             To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

Vocational Education and Training in
                       the SACE
Achieving SACE and also attaining a VET qualification can increase our students capacity to
take advantage of future career, post-school training, tertiary and employment
opportunities.

Gain up to 150 of their 200 SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 from VET
SACE credit recognition is based on 70 ‘nominal’ hours of training = 10 SACE credits as per the
SACE VET Recognition Register.
•Generally Certificate I & II VET Courses attains Stage 1 credits and generally Certificate III
(excluding Retail)
• Completing Certificate III or above qualifications may count towards an ATAR

                                   To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

What are the benefits of choosing VET?

• Gaining a nationally-recognised qualification while completing SACE
• Getting a head-start in a chosen career
• Making senior school studies more relevant and interesting
• Provide opportunities to learn ‘on-the-job’ through workplace learning
• Gaining the skills and knowledge that employers seek in their employees
• Provide pathways into further education and training opportunities
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi0jZaOoYUg

                        To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

M a n y projected job
      openings are in VET

40%

30%

20%

10%

 0%
      Experience   Higher Education   VET   On the job learning

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How to apply for a VET Course
1.1. Students read the available information for each course; information and costs
for each course are on the www.wats.sa.edu.au website and discuss course with
parent/caregiver. Students can download the Student Application Form.

2.Students attend subject counselling process with teacher to discuss VET course
and their potential timetable.

3.Student to attend interview with Trainer to determine their suitability for the
course. Students will need to demonstrate their capacity for independent learning
and their ability to meet the requirements of the Program.

4.Students and parents meet with VET Coordinator on Course Counselling Day to
confirm the enrolment. The VET Leader will collect the signed Student Application
Form and the signed Commitment to Pay Form.

5.No student will be enrolled in a 2020 VET course without a completed Application
Form and signed Commitment to Pay Form. These forms must be returned on the day
to the VET Coordinator.
                    To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

How to apply for a VET Course

                                www.wats.sa.edu.au

                                Go to website for information
                                and application forms

School Based Traineeships and Flexible
Apprenticeships:
VET courses can also form part of a School
Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship or
Flexible Apprenticeship. Flexible
Apprenticeships allow senior high school
students to undertake a near full-time
apprenticeship to complete their Year 12.
School based apprenticeship/traineeships
work part-time and undertake the first stage
of their formal on or off-the-job
apprenticeship training while still at school.
The on-the-job apprenticeship training
undertaken by school based apprentices
can contribute to their SACE.

             To Strive To Seek Not to Yield

HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TOOLS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF-a-UmoRt4
https://www.henleyhighcareers.com/

So how do they know which
          subjects to choose
How students SHOULD choose their subjects:

• According to what their strengths are
• What they are good at
• Subjects that they have enjoyed
• That fit in with their career plans
• They have referred to the 2020 Curriculum Guide
• Checked the SATAC Guide to see what course/industry they are
  interested in to see if there are any prerequisites or assumed
  knowledge
• Taking the advice from their teachers/mentors
• Listening to what you have to say
• Checking the Essential Guidelines for successful SACE
  completion

So how do they know which
         subjects to choose
What they shouldn’t do:

• Choose subjects because they want to be with their
  friend/s

• Choose a subject because they think they will get
  their favourite teacher

• Choose a subject because they heard it will be easy.

• Choose a subject without knowing exactly what is
  involved in that subject

How to Select Your Course of Study

SOME SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Students can get information to help with your course choices from the
following:
 2021 Curriculum Guide
 school reports
 subject teachers (and subject teachers’ recommendations, especially
    current Maths, English and Science teachers)
 Care group teachers
 Student Wellbeing Leaders
 VET and Career Education Leader
 Curriculum Leaders
 Deputy Principal / Assistant Principals
 friends and relatives who work in various fields
 tertiary institutions, TAFESA and Registered Training Organisations (RTO)
 South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre - SATAC (www.satac.edu.au)
 My Future website www.myfuture.edu.au
 The SACE Board www.sace.edu.au
 SATAC www.satac.edu.au

The South Australian Tertiary
                Admissions Centre: SATAC
Has a list of all the University Courses that are offered by all the Universities that
have campuses here in Adelaide.

They also include all the prerequisite subjects that students will need to study to
ensure that they meet all the subject eligibility to get into the course of their choice.

Eg if students are planning on doing Engineering (Electrical and Electronic –
double degree, at Adelaide University they will need to do Mathematical
Methods, Physics and Specialist Maths in Year 12, that means that in Year 11,
they should be choosing these subjects.

It also lists the lowest selection rank that students needed to get into that course
in 2020.

You can do the same for TAFESA via the www.satac.edu.au site

https://www.satac.edu.au/satac-publications

https://www.satac.edu.au/satac-publications

FINAL STEPS IN THE SUBJECT
SELECTION PROCESS
All subject selections will be done by a software program
called WEB PREFERENCES.

Students will be sent an email from
noreply@selectmysubjects.com.au

All subject selections must be finalised by
Sunday, 23rd August by 8.30 pm

SUBJECT COURSE
         COUNSELLING DAY
  TERM 3 TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST
                1pm to 8pm
Invite students and 1 parent (COVID) via
appointment times to come in and discuss
subject choices/career pathways

Teachers will work with you!

• My Story and Questions
• Go to the school website
 and look at the:
   • Course handbook
   • Careers tool