Orientation Day

Wednesday 27 June 2018

Orientation Day Program

Students Arrive 10:00am start

Welcome in the Common Room

Tutor Group 10:10am – 10:45am

Recess 10:45am – 11:00am

Morning Tea provided

Session 1 11:00am – 11:45am

Session 2 11:45am – 12:30pm

Lunch 12:30pm – 1:00pm

BBQ Lunch and Pizza (provided)

Session 3 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Farwell 1:45pm – 2:00pm

Students will depart with their

high school groups.

Buses depart at 2:00pm

Hi, I’m Panda.

Welcome and have

a great day!

Welcome to Claremont College

I wish you a warm welcome to Claremont College where you get the opportunity to step

into your very exciting future. Orientation Day is all about YOU and helping you with the

transition to college life next year.

Claremont College takes great pride in doing everything to help students reach their

absolute potential! It starts from the moment you walk onto our fantastic campus with

wonderful facilities. You will see in the bottom picture I’m sitting with Panda, our school

dog who symbolises the friendly, safe and secure environment we provide.

Orientation Day is designed to give you a real feel for what to expect next year when you

join us at Claremont College. From our wonderful uniHUB to working alongside our

amazing teachers see what you can be part of in 2019. If you see yourself going off to

University or taking on an apprenticeship or traineeship; you have certainly come to the

right place.

Claremont College helps every student step into an exciting future!

You will see first-hand we have wonderful staff at the college who will do everything to

accommodate your needs. All the staff here are outstanding at what they do and we aim to

have you find something that interests you to make your learning exciting.

Please enjoy your day and don’t be shy to ask any questions and approach the staff here for

further information. You will even get to eat some tasty home-made pizza from our brand

new wood fired oven in our courtyard.

After today, we hope you leave totally committed to being with us at Claremont College

every single day next year.

Kind regards

Bill

Orientation Day Enrolment

Remember the main purpose of the day is to:

try out a variety of subjects

find out about options suited to your pathway

become familiar with the College and

meet the teachers.

You will participate in 3 sessions on Orientation Day.

Complete your personal details at the top of the enrolment form provided.

Read the session descriptors in the program carefully.

Select 3 choices that suit your future pathway in consultation with your

teachers at school.

List your choices in order of preference, and enter them in the box on the

bottom of the enrolment form.

Check you have entered the correct session name and code.

Numbers 4 and 5 are reserve choices, in case we are unable to allocate one of

your first 3 preferences.

Associate school students - Hand your completed enrolment form to your teacher.

Non associate school students – please post completed enrolment form in the

envelope provided or scan and email to cctransition@education.tas.gov.au

NEED MORE INFORMATION Phone Sally at Claremont College on 6249 6894

Email: cctransition@education.tas.gov.au

Web: claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClaremontCollegeTAS

Subject Levels and Certificate Program Description

The summary below will assist in your subject selection for Orientation Day.

The number next to a subject listing indicates the level/s of difficulty.

Level 3 and 4 subjects are the highest level at which you can study any subject

are academically challenging

require an A, B or C result in the equivalent Australian Curriculum subjects (Maths, English,

Science and History) as prerequisites for Year 11 entry (*a “C” result entry will require

consultation with your teacher)

have a theory component

have an externally assessed component

provide qualifications for entrance into university

should be explored at least once on Orientation Day if you are thinking about university in the

future.

Level 1 and 2 subjects develop skills and knowledge in an area

have no entry prerequisites from Year 10

are general subjects that may follow on from high school studies

provide the foundation for specific Level 3 subjects

may be taken in conjunctions with Level 3 subjects

cover a broad range of abilities

include practical and applied learning subjects

use a variety of teaching and learning approaches to suit interests and preferences.

Vocational Education and Training Programs (VET) result in nationally recognised qualifications

are industry aligned

focus on real, practical learning

deliver knowledge and skills valued by employers

may involve a work placement which uses on-the-job training and assessment

values previous learning and life experiences

leads onto further training e.g. TasTAFE courses

help you to gain entry into employment.

Sessions – Let’s pick some!

No. Option and Outline Subjects included

1

VISUAL ART

Develop the artist within by learning how

to think and work creatively. Undertake a

practical art activity to taste some of the

possibilities and mediums in this subject

area. See some of our students’ work and

what you could achieve in 2019. This

subject is designed for those who wish to

have a career in the Arts or those who just

like to be creative. This is a pathway to

University Art School or TasTAFE.

Art Practice 2

Visual Art 2

Art Production 3

Art Studio Practice 3

2

DRAMA

Begin with some drama warm-ups and try

some character development exercises in

our studio just like an actor. Hear about

the different options for studying Drama

and how useful it can be in future careers.

See some excerpts from our musical and

hear how you can be involved in 2019.

Drama- Foundations 2

Musical Theatre 2 –

Performers

Drama 3

Theatre Performance 3

3

DANCE

Visit our studio to take part in a

warm-up and some dance

activities. Don’t forget to wear

comfortable clothing. The

differences between the Level 2

and 3 subjects will be discussed

and you will also receive information about the 2019 college musical

and just how you could be dancing in it.

Dance 2

Musical Theatre 2 - Dancers

Dance Choreography and

Performance 3

What if I don’t

know what to

pick?

Pick something

you enjoy or

try something

new. Go for it!

4

MEDIA PRODUCTION

(VIDEO)

Work in our television studio,

complete with a green screen. Try

our new cameras and you can be an

editor for the day adding effects to

footage using our editing suites. See if a career in television, media,

animation or film may be for you.

Media Production –

Foundation 2

Media Production 3

5

MUSIC

Claremont College has a great tradition

in music and you could be part of this in

2019. See the performance, practice and

recording facilities. Hear about the

opportunities for individual and group

tuition. There is a subject suiting every

musical style and experience. You will

be able to discuss which is best for you.

Hear some of current students perform

and join in on a rehearsal. Learn how you

could be part of the 2019 musical band

or College Show Band.

Contemporary Music 2

Music Studies 2

Musical Theatre 2 – Band

Music 3

UTAS Music

6

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Use our master studio to record a live

music performance and experiment with

the technology to produce a scratch demo.

Try some audio design tools and find out

what it takes to be a music technologist.

Music Technology Projects –

Foundation 2

UTAS Music Technology

Projects

7

PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ART

It’s a digital takeover, or is it? Come

and learn about the creative

possibilities of the digital art realm, and

see the magic of the pre-digital age as

well. We’ve got the best of both

worlds. Look at some of our student

work to see what you could achieve.

For those students who wish to have

a career in the Arts or those who just like to be creative. This is

a pathway to University Art School or TasTAFE.

Visual Art Photography 2

Visual Art Digital 2 Art and

Media 2

Art Production 3

Art Production

Photography 3 Art Studio Practice 3

8

BUSINESS

Would you like to earn an

entry-level salary of $50,000?

Would you like to travel and

work with others to find

solutions to the local, national

and global problems we are

facing? If you study a business

subject you will develop a broad knowledge of customers, markets,

finance, operations, strategy, business policy, communications and IT.

You will facilitate your career progression making it easier to climb

into management-level positions with even higher salaries and greater

opportunities. Sound good? Come along and find out how you can

start this journey with us.

Business Studies -

Foundation 2

Computing (Business) 2

Accounting 3

Business Studies 3

Economics 3

VET Certificate II in

Business

9

LEGAL STUDIES

Learn about our criminal justice

system by piecing together what

happened in the Lindy

Chamberlain case several

decades ago. By knowing about

what can go wrong in police investigations and trials, you will start to

understand how our legal system should work.

Legal Studies - Foundation 2

Legal Studies 3

10

BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES

Explore the human mind and our

society; how we think, learn

behave and interact with the

world and each other. Why do

some people conform to the

rules, while others are deviant?

What makes a serial killer? Visit

our Behavioural Studies suite and hear the answers to these

questions. We will also discuss the difference between Level 2 and 3

subjects.

Introduction to Sociology

and Psychology 2

Sociology 3

Psychology 3

11

ENGLISH LEVEL 3

Which Level 3 English should

you choose? What texts are

studied and what sort of

assignment work is required?

Whether you are considering a

university pathway or just want

to develop your thinking and

communication skills to a high

level, these courses are a valuable foundation for your work in

many other areas. Come along and find out which of the three

courses is right for your needs and sample some short activities

that will help you to pin down the differences between these

courses.

English 3

English Literature 3

English Writing 3

12

ENGLISH LEVEL 2

Everybody needs to study an

English course, but which is best for

your future goals? Are you hoping

to prepare for English in Year 12,

or are you aiming to get the literacy

tick for your TCE or planning for

employment? What kind of

reading, writing, listening and speaking will be required in Level 2

English at College? In this session, you will find out the differences

between the two courses available and sample a short activity.

English Applied 2

English Foundations 2

13

HISTORY AND SOCIETY

We are told that our lives are

constantly influenced by the past and

by our location in the world. Yet

how can a culture thousands of years

old have an impact on Australian

culture today? How has Australia’s

geographical position affected our

society? If you like history, which history should you choose to

study? You can come along and get answers to these questions,

while sampling some brief activities that demonstrate the power

of history.

History and the

Environment 2

Ancient History 3

Modern History 3

14

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION LEVEL 3

Have you always wanted to find out

why top athletes ‘choke’ in

important games, what DOMS is or

why understanding risk is important

for teenagers? Want to know if it’s really true that Australians make

51.5 million visits to fast food restaurants every month? Have you

ever wondered where some of the really cool outdoor spaces are

near Claremont or what a trangia is? We’ll answer some of the BIG

questions in this hands-on session.

Food and Nutrition 3

Health Studies 3

Outdoor Leadership 3

Sport Science 3

15

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION LEVEL 2

Undertake some physical activities

to get a feel for what is on offer in

2018. You will engage in some

sport and fitness sessions that will

leave you red faced and pumped for

some more action. Learn about pathways into the personal health

and fitness industries and outdoor education area and see the

fantastic facilities available.

Athlete Development 2

Personal Health and

Wellbeing 2

Sport and Recreation

Experiences 1

Sport Science -Foundation 2

Outdoor Education 2

16

LIFE SCIENCES

Explore where you came from with a

college-style lecture on human evolution.

Examine primate model skulls and life-size

human model skeletons. Have the

opportunity to ask questions about the

natural sciences including Life Science,

Biology and Environmental Science.

Life Sciences 2

Biology 3

Environmental Science 3

17

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Dive into the physical world by undertaking an

analytical chemistry procedure called titration.

Carefully use our specialist equipment to

determine unknown concentrations in

chemicals. Have the opportunity to ask

questions about Physical Sciences, Chemistry

and Physics.

Physical Sciences -

Foundation 2

Physical Sciences 3

Chemistry 4

Physics 4

18

MATHS LEVEL 2

Investigate ways of collecting data and put

your measuring skills to the test. Explore

real-world maths and the skills that will

help you move into an adult world such as

understanding payslips and tax refunds.

Hear about the importance of maths for

your TCE and how you can achieve the

necessary numeracy tick.

Workplace Maths 2

General Mathematics -

Foundation 2

19

MATHS LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 4

Try your hand at solving a world-famous

mind-bending problem. Investigate the

pathways that higher level mathematics

leads toward at university for careers in

architecture, medicine, engineering and

astronomy. Practice using the Casio

graphics calculator. Examine the extension of your mathematical

experience into calculus and beyond, pushing yourself to move

beyond the boundaries of Level 2 maths into a new and exciting realm

where the world can be examined through mathematical modelling.

Mathematics Methods -

Foundation 3

General Mathematics 3

Mathematics

Methods 4

Mathematics

Specialised 4

20

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

AND TECHNICAL

GRAPHICS

Interested in designing for the

future, whether it be 2D or 3D

computer graphics, technical

drawing, 3D modelling, interior

design, illustration, engineering,

architecture, industrial design, or character animation; this class may

be for you. We will be looking at the two subjects Computer

Graphics and Design, and Technical Graphics and the opportunities

that they can offer to you.

Computer Graphics and

Design – Foundation 2

Technical Graphics 2

Computer Graphics and

Design 3

Technical Graphics 3

21

COMPUTING BUSINESS AND

SYSTEMS

Would you like to create digital

solutions to improve how people

work and live? Students who can not

just use, but are able to develop

information technology solutions

make invaluable employees and members of society. The knowledge

and skills to develop with IT value-adds to all vocations. The range of

positions specifically in IT is broad and varied with many opportunities

available now and more emerging all the time.

Computing - Business 2

Information Systems and

Digital Technologies 3

22

FOOD AND HOSPITALITY

Do you like cooking? Do you enjoy eating the

fruits of your labour? If so, come along to a

very exciting cookery session. You will learn

how to make your own brandy snap basket;

filled with a variety of delicious fillings and

hear about the diverse range of cookery

courses here at Claremont College.

Food & Cooking

Essentials 1

Food, Cooking and

Nutrition 2

Food and Nutrition 3

VET Certificate II in

Hospitality

23

AUTOMOTIVE STUDIES

Visit our automotive workshops

and take part in the servicing of a

5hp engine. Use some of our

engine analysis equipment to check

the health of a car. Look at the

some of the restoration projects

being completed by current students. Hear about all the automotive

options offered.

Automotive and

Mechanical

Technologies 2

VET Certificates 1 and II in

Automotive Vocational

Preparation

Workshop Techniques

Introduction to Bodyworks

24

METAL

Claremont College has great industrial grade

metal fabrication equipment. Come along and

have a look at the workshop and discuss the

type of projects you may like to make. See

some of the work that students are making

this year and maybe try your hand using MIG

and gas welding. We will also discuss the

trades that experience in this workshop can

help you get into.

Design and Production -

Metal 2

25

CONSTRUCTION AND WOOD

Interested in building and working with

wood? Visit the construction and woodwork

workshops. Look at the type of practical

projects that students complete in these

classes and the different types of tools used.

Work out which subject will best

complement your overall college course and

also fit with your career aspirations. Discuss

the many different occupations former

students are now employed in, and participate in a practical activity.

Design and Production -

Wood 2

VET Certificate II in

Construction

VET Certificate II in

Construction Pathways

26

ROBOTICS AND CODING

Would you like to be part of the future?

Coding and robotics are already an

important part of our world and will be

even more crucial over the coming

decades. Working practically you will gain an understanding of robot

functions and their programming, learn formal computer programming

language and identify career and further education opportunities that

use robotics and computer science skills, knowledge and understanding.

Computing (Robotics and

Game Design) 2

Computer Science 3

27

AGRICULTURE

This is a course for those who are interested

in agriculture and where this can take you as

a career. Come and see what the students

have been working on to establish the

Claremont College Egg and Plant Nursery.

In the course you will learn about animals,

plants and how they fit together within a

farming enterprise. Be part of the planning

for 2019 around how to grow our current

enterprises.

Agricultural Enterprise 2

28

DEFENCE FORCE CADETS (ADF)

The Claremont College Defence Force

Cadets program, for students wishing to

enter the Defence Force or emergency

services, is the only program of its kind

offered in Tasmania. This session will

outline what the course is all about, the

selection process involved and the

possible career opportunities can lead to

completing this program. You will also

take part in a team building activity, so

make sure you wear comfortable clothing.

VET Certificate I in

Defence Force Cadets

29

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

This program is for those students

wishing to undertake a pathway

into the electrical trades. Come

and have a look at our newly

developed workshop and be

informed about what subject

choices will best prepare you for the electrical careers. The session will

give you the opportunity to discuss what the program is all about and

engage in some of the practical techniques used in the trade.

VET Certificate II in

Electrotechnology (Career

Start)

30

HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY

Visit the Claremont College Hairdressing Salon

and discuss what happens in the Hairdressing and

Beauty program. Meet the teachers and learn

about what other college subjects you should be

studying to secure a career in the hairdressing

and beauty industries. You will also get an

opportunity to participate in a practical

hairdressing activity.

VET Certificate II in Salon

Assistant

31

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Aged Care, Disability and Childcare are rapidly

growing employment sectors in Tasmania.

There are many opportunities in these

vocations. Come and find out what it means

to work in the health care or childcare sector

and learn what our courses are all about –

what you do, the work placements involved

and where this might lead you. Participate in

a practical activity and learn what other

subjects will assist you to continue with further education and/or find

work in the health, disability, aged care or childcare industry. This might

be the future for you!

VET Certificate II in

Community Services with a

focus on Aged Care &

Disability

VET Certificate II in

Community Services with a

focus on Children’s Services

Working with Children 2

32

TOURISM

‘Tasmania is where it’s at…..’

Tasmania currently receives over

1 million visitors a year. The

tourism and travel industry offers

exciting current and future work

and life opportunities for young people. This course is for those

students who are interested in developing foundation knowledge and

skills to undertake a range of pathways in this industry. The session will

focus on some course tasters, a Tasmania quiz, and a team business

activity.

VET Certificate II in

Tourism

Planning for Orientation Day

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I’m sure you’re going to have a

great day at Claremont College.

See you on Wednesday 27 June!

CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 168 CLAREMONT TAS 7011

61 Claremont Link Road CLAREMONT TAS 7011

Phone: 03 6249 6868 Fax: 03 6249 1984

Email: cctransition@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://claremontcollege.tas.edu.au

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