Subjection Selection Information 2021

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Introduction

St Bede’s College aspires to educate boys in living "by right paths" to become confident Christian men.

Through a commitment to a life of learning and justice, we aim to develop resilient leaders who approach the future with zeal.

St Bede’s College strives to be a community which brings The Guiding Principles to life.

The Guiding Principles

• God is our focus. God is spoken about and we give time and energy to worship and social action.

• We are brothers/sisters to each other. We always take care of each other. The older students will guide and care for the younger students. The Lasallian spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood will underpin all our actions.

• We must always be honest – no lying or cheating. The value of honesty is at the heart of relationships at St Bede’s College.

• Respect for self, others and property. These are gifts and are sacred.

• Achievement is valued. In the cultural, academic and sporting fields, we strive to give our best effort.

How to use this handbook

This handbook should be used in conjunction with the following resources:

• Your personal Morrisby Profile

• VTAC Year 10 Guide (note: the 2020 version has not yet been published)

• Where to Now? 2020

• Victorian Government Information – Career Planning

• Year 10 Guide to university entry - Monash University

• Year 10 Guide to university entry - University of Melbourne

• Year 10 Guide to university entry - Deakin University

How to complete selection of subjects

All subjects are selected online via web preferences. Students will be emailed a link.

Key Dates

Unit 3-4 Acceleration applications are due on or before Wednesday August 26 (see relevant section)

All subject selections are due Friday September 11.

Learning at St Bede’s College

St Bede’s College aims to ensure that all students achieve success in their pathway to the future and in the development of the skills and attributes necessary for adult life. As a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition, we strive to:

• Provide an engaging, rigorous and cohesive curriculum.

• Utilise a variety of instructional approaches, which take into account the subject content, and the needs of the students.

• Use rich, authentic assessment practices that provide opportunities for learning.

• Live our belief that each student can grow in his knowledge and skills.

• Use all the academic and non-academic information we have available to improve student learning.

Students are supported in their studies by highly qualified, experienced and committed staff. Special programs operate to support each student as he moves through his final years of schooling. These include a comprehensive Careers Program, an affirming House System and a range of Senior Leadership opportunities within the College Community.

Senior Pathways

There are two major pathways for students in the senior school. The choice of pathway is directed by the attributes of the student and his future goals.

• Students who find that they learn best via a hands on, project based, team oriented approach, and whose goals for life after school do not include university, should consider VCAL.

• Students who aim to pursue an area that requires a university qualification should pursue VCE.

Below is a summary of the two Senior Pathways available to students. Please note that VETiS is an essential part of the VCAL, and can form a part of the VCE.

VCE: Victorian Certificate of Education

• ATAR Score

• Pathway to University

• Usually undertaken across Years 11 & 12

• Examinations

• VET can be undertaken as part of the VCE

• Where to Now? 2020

VETiS: Vocational Education and Training in Schools

• Specific employment skills

• Internal Courses (at St Bede’s College)

• External Courses (at TAFE providers)

• Undertaken in addition to seven (7) Year 11 subjects

• See Where to Now? 2020

VCAL: Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

• Applied Learning

• Pathway to Further training –

  • • • TAFE and/or traineeship

      • Apprenticeship

      • Workforce

• Standalone certificates completed over 1-2 years at the appropriate level (foundation, intermediate, senior)

• VET is a compulsory aspect of VCAL

• See Where to Now? 2020