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Rowville Maths Science Academy
Information Evening May 2015
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Mr Glenn FankhauserCollege Principal
Rowville Maths and Science Academy | “Excellence from the beginning”
Introduction to MSA Information Evening
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Rowville SC - Our Vision
“Opportunities for all
- aim high, embrace learning, reap rewards
We will be exemplary in our
passion for learning, with high expectations for
achievement and a dedication to providing for
diversity of talent and interest. We
strive to see students leave
Rowville Secondary College confident, happy and ready for success in a changing world.
Rowville Secondary
College
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School ValuesThis is what we value and what we value we explicitly teach through our ConnectEd program and then through all that we do
Respect: act as you would like to be treated Responsibility: brave enough to play your part Excellence: nothing but your best Community: we are all in this together
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Our MSA Program is designed to...• Inspire high quality learning, innovation, creativity and
collaboration
• Provide a rich learning environment with ‘real world’ applications
• Engage with our scientists and mathematicians in residence
• Provide for extensive laboratory experiences
• Emphasise critical and higher order thinking skills • Provide opportunities for academic competitions
• Incorporate a variety of technology applications
INSPIRATION | INNOVATION | CREATIVITY
| COLLABORATION
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Maths Science Academy Staff
Mr Harold Cheung: Director MSA
Mrs Melissa Fraser: Student Management
and
Curriculum Coordinator
Mr Martin Buchholtz: Curriculum Coordinator
Mr Josh Larkins: Maths Coordinator
Ms Kim McMahon Science Coordinator
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Year 7 Curriculum Structure
Subject Number of periods per cycle
English 9
Enhanced Mathematics 9
Mathematics Design and Exploration 6
Enhanced Science 6
Science Design and Exploration 6
Health and Physical Education 6
Humanities 6
LOTE (Indonesian) 6
The Arts 6
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7M 2015
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Year 7 Camp
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Music and Sport
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INTERACT
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Robotics
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Scientist in Schools program7M working with ex-RSC-student Megan Dynan.Megan is currently in her final year of Medicine at Melbourne University
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MSA Expo
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Rowville Maths and Science Academy
What the data says
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How can you tell if we make a difference?
We can compare the growth for MSA students over two years
from Yr 5 – 7 (Most of the learning occurs in the primary school years)
from Yr 7 – 9 (All of the learning occurs at RSC).
If the growth is greater at Yrs 7 – 9 it is RSC that is making the difference.
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High, medium and low growth
High growth is defined as the growth made by the 25% of students in Victoria with the highest growth.
Medium growth is defined as the growth made by the next 50% of students in Victoria.
Low growth is defined as the growth made by the 25% of students in Victoria with the lowest growth.
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Numeracy Growth Year 9 2013 and 2014
In both years, the percentage of Year 9 students in the Rowville MSA program achieving high growth is well over double the percentage across Victoria. In 2013 nor 2014, no student in the Rowville Year 9 MSA program achieved low rates of growth, when across Victoria 25% of students did. Rowville Maths and Science Academy | “Excellence from the beginning”
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Comparing Numeracy growth over two years of same student cohort
Year 5 – 7Relative growth(2012)
Year 7 – 9Relative growth(2014)
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Design and Exploration
Design and Exploration is designed around principles of inquiry and may involve some of the following activities:
Victorian Space Science Education Science works Museum Scientific laboratory/industry Fieldwork/excursion Robotics CSIRO Incursions Collaboration with Universities Mathematics/Science team Investigations Current mathematical and scientific issues (e.g.
Genetic engineering)
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Embedded opportunities Competitions• Robotics Competitions • Mathematics Games Day• Australian Mathematics Competition• Australian National Science Quiz• The Big Science Competition• Mathematics Talent Quest• University of Melbourne Maths Competition
Citizenship opportunities:• Interact Rotary Club Membership/Activities• Discovery Day activities• Lunchtime Mathematics and Science Club• Primary school (maths games, science labs and peer
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Partnerships and Community Links
Scientist in Schools: Ms Megan Dynan
CSIRO Scientist: Dr Megan Gillespie
• University Engineering Lecturers and Students
• Staff and Student Mentors from the King David FRC team
CSIRO Mathematician in SchoolsDr Jason Looker
University/Industry Mentors
Duel Down Under
Supported By
ROTARY AND INTERACT
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Laptops to enhance learning experiences
• The MSA program is built around students extensively using a laptop to engage in digital learning experiences
• Rowville Secondary College has introduced a BYOD policy this year and MSA students are able to bring their own laptop meeting required specifications.
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• Connect Ed: at years 7–12 students participate in classes centred around wellbeing, community awareness, resilience and pathway development
• At year 7, a Peer Support Program whereby year 10 students provide assistance, guidance and support to year 7 students, is offered
• The Senior School team along with the Careers Co-ordinator and
Managed Individual Pathways Co-ordinator, provide assistance and career advice to students
• Each class has a Learning Mentor (generally the Connect Ed teacher) who guides the students towards all areas of schooling success when needed.
• All students from years 7-10 will develop a digital portfolio. This allows them to showcase their achievements at school during student lead conferences in term three.
Pastoral Care Structure
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The application process includes:
1. The submission of an Expression of Interest *
2. The online registration for the MSA Entry Exam is done via
the school website - $75 (a late fee of $225)
• Payment Online. No PAYMENT = No TEST
• Payment is by Credit Card Only
• No refund if you do not sit the test or do not get into the
academy
3. Students may also need to attend an interview
* The Expression of Interest form is available on the college
website.
How to apply for entrance into MSA
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Structure of the Entrance Exam
The exam is externally set and marked by Edutest. Parents will receive feedback on test performance.
The exam comprises of the following components: Aptitude Test: Verbal Reasoning (30 Minutes) Numerical Reasoning (30 Minutes) Achievement Test: Reading Comprehension (30 Minutes) Mathematics (30 Minutes) Writing Test: Creative (15 Minutes) An email notification regarding arrangements for the day will
be forwarded to parents
** The exam will be conducted on the 20th May @ Western Campus
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Program Costs
Current Levy
$1200 per year - $600 non refundable deposit paid on acceptance into the academy. Further $600 due November 2015.
This is reviewed annually.
Inclusions – College fees, Printing, Laboratory Coat and Protective Glasses, Combination Lock, School Magazine, Maths/Science Excursions/Incursions, Science Workshops, Materials for Maths /Science Exploration & Design Days, Technical Support.
Exclusions – Non Maths/Science Excursions/incursions, Camps and Urban Experience, Instrumental Music Tuition, Laptop and Repairs, Laptop bag, Text Books, Calculator and Electives.
(A Sport Levy for Years 7 & 8 of $70.00 is also required)
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Key Dates and Timelines
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EOI / Application Being accepted NOW
WEDNESDAY 13th May Online Registration closes $75
(late registration Fee $225)
WEDNESDAY 20th May Entry Examination at the Western Campus
INTERVIEWS By the end of term 2
EARLY TERM 3 Letters of Offer posted