The WACE/TISC/TAFE process...Edith Cowan University o University Preparation Course o Portfolio...
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The WACE/TISC/TAFE process
And how you can support
your son through it
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Tonight’s presentations
• Wayne Betts – Executive Officer, TISC• Margaret Brophy – Director of Studies• (Jody Clarke – apology - back in two weeks)
– Information for all students– ATAR pathway and TISC– General pathway and TAFE– Slides and audio available in Friday’s newsletter.
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Remember….
It’s HIS WACE / future
(however he chooses
to approach it)
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Year 12 Information Handbook 2016http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information - first port of call for any queries / concerns –extremely comprehensive (73 pages!) and helpful
www.scsa.wa.edu.au - parent, student pages
Facebook.com/scsawa Twitter.com/scsawa
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Current position…
• MPB talking to Year 12 ATAR Pathway boys on Friday re TISC• No more withdrawals from subjects with practical component• Friday 19 August: Last date for withdrawal from ATAR
courses without practical examination components; last date for withdrawal from General courses
• Year 12s doing Year 11 subjects must complete all assessments by Week 1 Term 4
• Boys completing Certificate III Fitness must have First Aid Certificate by end of Term 3.
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Term 3 – a demanding term for all boys
• Weeks 3 – 8: assessments
• Week 9 Mon – Wed: non-assessment days but boys MUST attend lessons as usual (excellent revision program)
• Concerns about how your son is coping? Contact HoH/tutor (school psychologists).
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ATAR pathway• Term 3 uni open days: UWA + St George’s College,
ECU and WAAPA Sunday 14 August; Notre Dame Sunday 21 August
• Week 9 Thurs-Fri: study days (at home)
• Week 9 Saturday: Trial exams start - continue throughout Week 10 (timetable very soon)
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Term 3 - practical exams and portfolios
• Boys have been advised of deadlines for submission of portfolios for some subjects with practical component e.g. PES, Design, MDT - must be done through school
• Managing time and meeting deadlines is vital• SCSA is extremely stringent in applying the rules• Boys were informed in Term 2 and the rules made available on
the parent portal• Penalties applied where rules are breached – this is upsetting
for all.
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WACE Exam timetables
• Both Practical and Written exam timetables are available from SCSA now
• Non-negotiable – both practical (Sept/Oct) and written (Nov)
• Personalised version distributed shortly after 7 September – errors to be reported to MPB. Take careful note of SCSA student number!
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WACE Examination timetables
• From Sept 7, students can check their ATAR examination timetables and personal details online at https://www.wace.wa.edu.au.
• To log on, they will need their SCSA student number and other personal identification information.
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Term 3 Holidays
• Boys should have some time off: +/- one week
• They should also do some study! +/- one week
• Good time to get organised, make study notes, work in study groups, complete past papers, read Examiners’ reports – see CCGS Intranet
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Term 4
• Week 1: Trial examinations returned• Week 1: Front covers of WACE examinations distributed• Week 1/2: Boys given print-out of final marks and grades –
need to check carefully and immediately• Weeks 1 and 2: boys must attend all lessons – revision
program• Week 3: Valedictory, study week (at home)• Teachers available to assist until end of WACE exams.
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WACE examinations
• Arrive about 30 minutes prior to examination starting time – no entry if over 30 minutes late
• Must make a genuine attempt in exams or will lose grade (and possibly WACE)
• Some exams held at other centres – maps available from Studies Office
• Must take Personalised Timetable – entry ticket.
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WACE examinations contd.
• Strict rules - no food, clear water bottles - see p38 onwards of Handbook for full list of rules (CCGS trains boys accordingly)
• Take care with pen – erasable pen cannot be read by machines that mark multiple choice answers
• Toilet breaks can become an issue (!)• Security and fairness paramount.
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Marking of the WACE exams
• All examinations are double-marked
• All candidates are anonymous – identified only by their numbers
• Thorough, meticulous process: candidates’ efforts are honoured.
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Sickness or Misadventure claims
• For candidates who suffer from a temporary sickness or accident close to or during WACE exams (see p34 of Handbook)
• Form available from Margaret Brophy
• Documentation must be provided as evidence
• Form must be submitted by Nov 27 at the latest.
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Results• See tisc.edu.au
• Available Thursday December 29 via TISC online
• MUST have student number to access
• Students usually have about a week to make changes to TISC preferences – this is reassuring to know!
• Results check available until 12 January – only to check addition and that response is fully marked – no re-marking of actual answers is done.
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Uni offers
• Wed 18 January 2017 – offers process begins
• Some unis will negotiate – may be worth a try
• Final scaled score of 50 or over required in an English subject – but there are safety nets.
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
Curtin Universityo Enabling course in Science,
Engineering and Healtho The Aboriginal Bridging
Courseo The Indigenous Tertiary
Enabling Courseo UniReady Enabling Program
Edith Cowan Universityo University Preparation
Courseo Portfolio Entry
Murdoch Universityo TOP - Tertiary Options
(problems during the year)
o MIT (Preparation courses)
Notre Dameo Enabling Program
o Foundation Year
The University of Western Australia
o Uway (illness, bereavement, excessive part-time employment, care for family member)
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Awards
• New system in 2016• http://senior-
secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/76239/Exhibition-and-Awards-policy-and-guidelines-2016.pdf
• General exhibition, subject exhibition, subject certificates of excellence, certificates of merit and certificates of distinction
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Early offers for Engineering
• UWA, ECU, Curtin and Murdoch are trialling a new early offer system for Engineering 2017.
TISChttps://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/early-offers.tischttps://www.tisc.edu.au/static-fixed/guide/early-offer-conditions.pdfCurtinhttp://campaign.curtin.edu.au/engineering-early-offers/Edith Cowan University (great scholarships – see MPB)https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/712561/ECU-Engineering-early-offers.pdfMurdochhttp://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Engineering/UWAhttp://www.news.uwa.edu.au/201606068720/june-2016/introducing-early -offers-engineering-direct-pathwayOtherhttp://www.studentbox.com.au/forum/topics/early-engineering-offers-trial
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The University of Notre Dame
• Notre Dame uses a comprehensive admissions process that goes beyond the use of a single score. Prospective students apply directly to the University for admission.
• The selection process for Notre Dame is based on:– Personal qualities, motivation and academic potential– Contribution to Church, school and community life– Academic records (ATAR)– Interview
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Applying InterstateApply online
NSW & ACT - UAC (www.uac.edu.au)Queensland - QTAC (www.qtac.edu.au)South Australia - SATAC (www.satac.edu.au)
& Charles Darwin University (NT)Victoria - VTAC (www.vtac.edu.au)Tasmania - University of Tasmania (www.utas.edu.au)
ber (same as TISC)Late fees apply
AccommodationOrganise this at the same time you are applying
Conversion of your ATARATAR equivalent in all states (except Qld)Conversion table for Qld OPs
PrerequisitesSubject equivalences set by each stateSee www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/interstate_equiv.pdf for VTAC’s as a guide
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International students
ATAR and ResultsØ Results available online via TISCOnline
Application to UniversitiesØ Apply direct to universities in WA and Tasmania
Ø Apply through admission centres in other states: ü Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)ü Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)ü Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) – NSW & ACTü South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
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GENERAL PATHWAY Term 3
• Week 9 Thurs-Fri: no classes
• Week 10 Mon – Fri: no classes
• Boys may complete work experience or negotiate attendance with teachers where they still have coursework to be completed.
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TAFE Applications
Semester 1, 2017 APPLICATIONS – Applications completed online
End August 2016 Applications open.Early December 2016 (Round 1 – Applications close)
PLEASE NOTE:Applications up to this date will be considered for Round 1 offers only. Applications received after early December 2016 will be considered for Round 2 offers.
Early January 2017 Round 2 – Applications close.Jody Clarke will provide General Pathway students with more information upon her return.
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TAFE
OFFERSEarly January 2017 - First round offers sent out.Mid January 2017 - Second round offers sent out.
Applications for all courses are made online at the State Training Admissions website: http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au.
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CCGS documentation – all students
• No Year 12 report - end of Term 3
• Updated Predicted ATAR - Term 4 Week 2
• Final transcript - Term 4 Week 3
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Folio of Achievement – all students
• Posted to students’ home addresses in January• Contains
– WASSA (Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement)– WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) - if eligible– ATAR course report– Certificates (as relevant)
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Any questions?
Thank you all and best of luck