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Term 2Week 1: Preparation lesson with Mrs KnowlesWeek 2: Career Profile interviewsWeek 3,5,7: Heads of Department presentations to studentsWeek 4: Allwell Testing (Reports available for collection tonight)Week 9: Subject information EveningWeek 9: Online Subject Selection form made available

Term 3Week 2: Parent Teacher InterviewsWeek 2: Subject selection forms dueWeek 3: HoDs consider preliminary indicationsWeek 4-6: Student/parent interviews with HoH if subject selection needs reviewingWeek 8: Confirmation of subjects

Timeline

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Consideration in Course selection Make realistic choices, which reflect your interests, capabilities and talents.

Boys ask yourself✓ What subjects am I good at?✓ What subjects do I enjoy?

✓ What do I want to do beyond school?

✓ Which subjects are important and related to my career options?

✓ Am I sufficiently prepared to handle these subjects?

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Consideration in Course selection Factors that should be ignored include: X Attempting / not attempting a subject because you like /

dislike a particular teacher. X The course patterns of your friends. X It looks easy X It scales up X I’ll drop it after Year 11 X Couldn’t think of anything else

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Processing of Preliminary Subject indications.The College reserves the right of placement of students in courses in cases where: -

➢ Demand does not justify the running of a course. In some cases, composite classes may be created.

➢ There is excess demand for a course for which the College has no capacity to provide extra classes.

➢ The degree of difficulty of the course is deemed beyond the demonstrated ability of the candidate that is evidenced by Year 10 results.

➢ Consequently, all application forms received by the College are considered ‘preliminary indicators’, until such time as all the information regarding individual students and total course demand is available.

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HSCAll students receive a HSC, all subjects count towards the

HSC.

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ATAR➢ Purpose is to apply to university directly from Year 12.➢ Ranks students from 1st to approximately 50000 th based

on best 10 ATAR subject units.➢ University offers are based on your ranking.➢ There are no predetermined ATAR cut offs for university

courses.

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Non ATAR CoursesMost courses count towards the ATAR.ATAR students cannot do Non ATAR subjects.Non ATAR subjects include;

* More than one VET subject.* Photography* Sport Life and Recreation* Marine Studies* Catholic Studies* TAFE

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Future University ApplicationsIf you apply to university in the future you are considered

a Non Year 12 Applicant. You are not included in the ATAR ranking process for that year.

Your suitability will be based on things such as;* School reports.* Post Year 12 courses completed.* ATAR (If you have one).* Work experience.

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Online Subject Selection

Students will receive a email with a link and password

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Head of English DepartmentMrs Lynsey Porter

lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au

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English Courses Stage 6All students must study at least 2 Units of English for their Preliminary HSC and HSC. The available courses are:

➢Standard English➢Advanced English➢English Studies

Students of Advanced English may also choose to study a third Unit of English in Year 11:

➢Preliminary HSC Extension English (1 Unit)And, in Year 12, students may choose to study:

➢Extension English I➢Extension English 2 (The Major Work)

STANDARD, ADVANCED OR ENGLISH STUDIES

So Which 2 Unit Course do I Choose?

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Ask yourself:• Do you enjoy reading?• Are you good at writing

essays when you have a scaffold?

• Do you like to work through tasks with support and guidance from the teacher?

If you can answer yes then Standard English may be the course for you.

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Be Honest• Do you enjoy reading?• Do you enjoy English,

especially when your teacher provides clear instructions about what to write in your essay or how to read a text?

• Are you embarking on a non-ATAR pattern of study?

If you can answer yes then English Studies may be the course for you.

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Ask Yourself• Do you like reading?• Are you good at writing essays

and are you very confident in your command of literacy?

• Do you enjoy studying very complex texts such as Shakespeare?

• Do you enjoy independent work and research?

• Are you averaging a mark of 75% or more?

If you can answer yes then Advanced English may be the course for you.

Again, you need to be honest with yourself.

But what about Extension?

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Extension EnglishThis course is for students who are completely passionate about English.As an Extension student, you will be exposed frequently to a vast range of literary and popular texts.Much of the work occurs outside of the classroom.There is scope to take your own direction in the texts that you study and the ideas that you wish to pursue, especially if you choose to complete a Major Work.

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Scaling• Scaling patterns change every

year.• It is more important to spend

2 years on the best course for you.

• Your marks will improve if you feel confident in a subject and if you enjoy the course.

• You can achieve an ATAR over 90 if you take Standard English

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So Where Do I Go From Here if I Have Questions?• Speak to your class teacher – seek their recommendation –

they will always have your best interest at heart.• Speak to the English Head of Department.• Take an honest look at your results and your commitment to

the English course in Year 10.• Speak to Mrs. Knowles, especially if you are considering a

non-ATAR pattern of study.• DON’T pick a course because your friend has or because you

would like a certain teacher.

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Head of Mathematics DepartmentMrs Phoebe Guirguis

pguirguis@waverley.nsw.edu.au

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Preliminary Courses:

• Standard Mathematics

• Advanced Mathematics

• Extension 1 Mathematics

Stage 6 Mathematics

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❖ Designed to support TAFE and other vocational courses.❖ Provides an appropriate mathematical background for

students requiring financial, statistical and practical problem-solving capabilities.

❖ Builds a strong foundation for university studies in the areas of business, humanities, nursing, and paramedical sciences.

❖ Studying Standard Mathematics in Years 11 & 12 will be beneficial in helping develop practical and analytical skills than not studying maths at all.

Standard Mathematics

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❖ Remains a Calculus-based course

❖ Provides a sufficient basis for further studies in Mathematics as a minor discipline at a tertiary level in support of courses such as life sciences or commerce.

❖ Students intending to go to university to study any kind of STEM degree(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) should choose Mathematics Advanced and are strongly advised to include Mathematics Extension 1

❖ The University of Sydney has introduced prerequisites from 2019. Students will need to score at least a Band 4 in Mathematics Advanced (or an E3 in Mathematics Extension 1) in order to enter first year subjects in a wide range of economics, commerce, science and engineering degrees.

Advanced Mathematics

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❖ You will need to have or be willing to develop superior knowledge of algebraic manipulation to succeed in Mathematics Advanced.

❖ If you did not study 5.3 Mathematics in Years 9 and 10 you will need to learn several new concepts, prior to the start of Year 11.

❖ You might feel that your teacher moves quickly through topics. Some students may need to spend more time on mathematics than their other subjects.

Advanced Mathematics(continued)

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❖ Common content introduced to the new HSC courses means that performance in Mathematics Standard will be able to be directly compared with Mathematics Advanced

❖ so any previous advice relating to ATAR scaling of HSC examinations is no longer likely to be applicable in choosing 2019 courses.

Scaling

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• This is a 3 unit course that encompasses the entire Advanced Mathematics course.

• Recommended as a foundation for tertiary studies in physical sciences or engineering.

• Students with outstanding mathematical ability may consider undertaking Mathematics Extension 2 in Year 12.

Mathematics Extension 1

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• Be realistic.

• Enroll in a course best suited to your ability and interest.

• The courses have changed considerably- Advanced Mathematics is more demanding.- Standard is more rigorous, and University recognised.

• Don’t rely on scaling.

• Choose a course that won’t dominate your study load.

Balance is key!

Course Selection

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• Additional to standard Year 10 assessments.

• Level 2 and Level 3 students required to complete Criteria Exam.

• Based on topics common to Level 2 and 3 that directly reflect the Advanced Mathematics course.

• Results to be reviewed in conjunction with Stage 5 assessments and teacher recommendation.

Criteria Exams

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PrerequisitesStage 6

Mathematics CourseAchievement Prerequisite

Extension 1 Top 20% of Level 5.3 students

Advanced Mathematics 75% of Level 5.3 students and the top 10% of Level 5.2 students

Successfully complete the Criteria Exams and achieve 75% or above

Standard Mathematics Level 5.2 students and the top 30% of Level 5.1 students

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Head of Religion DepartmentMrs Martina Cooper

mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au

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Religious Education

Three Possible Pathways:1. 2 unit Studies of Religion2. I unit Studies of Religion 3. Catholic Studies

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2 unit Studies of ReligionYear 10 students who achieve a satisfactory mark in Religious Education and English are invited to apply for this course.

It is a rigorous academic course that requires the ability to research and write a range of responses, including essays.

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SOR II Topics StudiedPreliminary Course:

● Nature of Religion● Ancient Religions● Christianity● Judaism● Buddhism or Islam

HSC Course:

● Religion in Australia Post 1945● Religion and Non-Religion● Religion and Peace● In Depth: Christianity, Judaism,

Buddhism or Islam

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1 unit Studies of ReligionThis course is also academically rigorous and students who intend to pursue an ATAR pattern of study are encouraged to apply

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SOR I Topics StudiedPreliminary Course:

• Nature of Religion• Christianity• Buddhism or Islam

HSC Course:

• Religion in Australia Post 1945

• In Depth:Christianity,Buddhism or Islam

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Catholic StudiesReligious Education at Waverley College is compulsory and consequently if a student is not offered a position in one of the Studies of Religion courses he will undertake a course in Catholic Studies.

This course is a non ATAR subject.

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Words of Wisdom❖ What happens in Year 10 is significant in determining your future pattern of

study.

❖ Choose a pattern of study that suits you best and that is recommended to you.

❖ If you enrol in Studies of Religion, 2 unit or 1 unit, you are expected to work to your potential or you will be asked to move to Catholic Studies.

❖ Studies of Religion 2 unit is an excellent option as it means that it can be part of your 10 units that contribute towards your ATAR in the HSC.

❖ Studies of Religion 1 unit means that you can have 11 units for HSC and it may contribute to your ATAR if you do not do as well as you expect in another subject. In that case the lowest unit is split with one unit combined with one unit of Studies of Religion.

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Head of Science DepartmentMr Gary Kennedy

gkennedy@waverley.nsw.edu.au

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SCIENCEIn 2019 there will be five Science subjects offered in Stage 6 at Waverley College:

1. Biology2. Chemistry3. Physics4. Investigating Science 5. Marine Studies (NON ATAR)

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NEW HSC INFORMATION2019 will be the second year of the revised HSC Course

WHAT IS DIFFERENT to previous HSC course?

● 3 Assessment Tasks in instead of 4. Only one of these is a formal examination.

● The introduction of depth studies in Year 11 and in Year 12 provides students with opportunities to investigate areas of their course in more depth.

● Students get to take more responsibility for their learning by designing and carrying out their Depth Study during class time.

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BIOLOGY● To study Biology, good language ability is required due to vocabulary,

definitions and reading requirements

● To be eligible to do Biology for the HSC, students must be in the top 50% of the Year group for Science AND English and their class work in Year 10 must have demonstrated persistence and application

● Biology is by no means an ‘easy’ subject due to the depth and detail of knowledge required and well developed writing skills necessary

● Good organisational ability - regular revision and well kept notes are required to keep up with the large amount of information

● An interest in the subject is important

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BIOLOGY - Assessment Structure● 3 Assessment tasks in Year 11

● 3 Assessment tasks in Year 12 - Only one of these is a formal examination

● The introduction of depth studies in Year 11 and in Year 12 provides opportunities to investigate areas of interest in more depth

http://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/biology-stage6/depth-studies/

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BIOLOGY - Assessment Structure

Preliminary CourseCells as the Basis of Life

Organisation of Living ThingsBiological Diversity

Ecosystem Dynamics

HSC CourseHeredity

Genetic ChangeInfectious Disease

Non-infectious Disease and Disorders

http://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/biology-stage6/

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CHEMISTRY● Students will be considered for Chemistry if their Year 10 Final assessment

mark for Science ranks them in the top 35% of the Year group.

● Students will need to have demonstrated a strong aptitude for Chemistry in the Chemical Reactions topic in completed this term.

● Students will need to have demonstrated consistent effort throughout Year 10 .

● Good mathematical ability. Students need to be competent in Level II or Level III Mathematics in Year 10.

● Good organisational ability - regular revision.

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PHYSICS● Students will be considered for Physics if their Year 10 Final assessment

mark for Science ranks them in the top 35% of the Year group.

● Students will need to have demonstrated a strong aptitude for Physics in the ‘Motion & Energy’ topic just completed.

● Students will need to have demonstrated consistent effort throughout Year 10 .

● Students need to be doing Level III Mathematics in Year 10 or achieving at above 70% in Level II Mathematics.

● Good mathematical and problem solving ability.

● Good organisational ability - regular revision and well kept notes.

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● Investigating Science is suited to students studying an ATAR pathway alongside Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

● To be eligible to do Investigating Science for the HSC, students must be in the top 70% of the Year group for Science

● Content is drawn on and promotes interdisciplinary science, by allowing students to investigate a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

● The focus is on developing scientific skills. Investigating Science students complete 2 Depth studies which may assist in other Science courses.

INVESTIGATING SCIENCE

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MARINE STUDIESMarine Studies is a content endorsed course that will be offered to students choosing a NON ATAR pathway only.

Students will gain:● a nationally recognised First Aid Certificate● a PADI Open Water Dive certification● a NSW General Boat Drivers Licence

All of which will require additional payments.

Please note:• Students will need to pass a dive medical• Students need to be able to swim 200m and float for 10 minutes.

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MARINE STUDIESMarine Studies is a content endorsed course that will be offered to students choosing a NON ATAR pathway only.

Students will gain:● a nationally recognised First Aid Certificate● a PADI Open Water Dive certification● a NSW General Boat Drivers Licence

All of which will require additional payments.

Please note:• Students will need to pass a dive medical• Students need to be able to swim 200m and float for 10 minutes.

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MARINE STUDIES - Preliminary CourseCore modules

Marine Safety and First Aid

The Marine Environment

Life in the Sea

Humans in Water

Marine and Maritime Employment

Option Topics

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Dangerous Marine Creatures

Skin Diving and Diving Science

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/marine-studies.html

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MARINE STUDIES - HSC Course

Option Topics

Boating and Seamanship

Seafood Handling and Processing

Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms

Commercial and Recreational Fishing

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/marine-studies.html

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Year 12 Marine Studies Lady Elliot Island tour

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Which Sciences can I do?● Content endorsed course (NON ATAR) subject Marine Studies or up to 6

units of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Investigating Science..

● It is not recommended to do 6 units of Science unless this has been discussed with Mr Kennedy (Head of Science) My email address is as follows: gkennedy@waverley.nsw.edu.au

● The study of both Physics and Chemistry in Year 11 should be carefully considered because of both the workload and degree of difficulty of the courses.

● In the HSC year, students who choose not to continue with either Biology, Chemistry or Physics may elect to do Investigating Science in the HSC year if the timetable allows it. This means that students could study Investigating Science and another Science in the HSC year.

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Other relevant informationWhen making subject selections check the entry requirements for the courses you may want to study at university. For example, check to see whether the entry requirements for a particular course have Chemistry or Physics as ‘assumed knowledge’ or ‘prerequisite’.

This will help to determine what Science is necessary to study in Years 11 and 12.

Websites such as UAC http://www.uac.edu.au/ may be helpful in working out university course requirements.