Year9 2013 information night 2012

Year 9 (2013)

Subject Information

Night

Ms Michaela Beard

Year 8 Coordinator

Welcome

Acknowledgement of Country

Miss Michaela Beard

Year 8Year Coordinator

OPENING PRAYER

OPENING PRAYER

God, source of wisdom, bless our daughter as she moves towards a new future, smooth her path and let her see new possibilities.

Gift her with an open mind and enthusiasm for learning as she makes the transition to Stage 5 of her educational journey.

OPENING PRAYER

Jesus, our brother, you embraced life fully each day, aware of yourself and your need of God’s blessing.

Be with us that we will choose our subjects wisely and move into Year 9 with renewed energy and passion for our learning. Empower us to be responsible 21st century learners.

OPENING PRAYER

St Angela Merici ~ Pray for us

St Ursula ~ Pray for us

Amen

Tonight’s Agenda

Principal’s Address Ms Anne AndersonCollege Principal

Stage 5 CurriculumMrs Connie FrinoTeaching and Learning Coordinator

Stage 5 Mathematics Pathways Mrs Evelyn ZaczekMathematics Coordinator

The Subject Selection Process Mrs Kath MacDougalCurriculum Administrator

Principal’s Address

Ms Anne Anderson

Expectations1. Be committed to your learning

2. Add something to the community

3. Live the Ursuline values of “Unity” and “Action”

Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Mrs Connie Frino

Record of School Achievement(RoSA)

The RoSA will:

Provide an ongoing, cumulative record for students until they leave school.

Report results of moderated, school-based assessment in the form of grades.

Teachers use the Course Performance Descriptors to determine an A – E grade at the end of Year 10.

The RoSA will:

Introduce optional, online literacy and numeracy tests for school leavers.

Provide the opportunity for students to incorporate extra-curricular achievements.

Be available to ALL eligible students upon the completion of their schooling.

www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

Curriculum RequirementsSTAGE 4 STAGE 5

YEARS 7/8 YEARS 9/10Catholic Studies Catholic Studies

English English

Mathematics Mathematics

Science Science

PD/H/PE PD/H/PE

History, Geography Australian History, Geography

Language  Elective 1 (200hr)

Technology Elective 2 (200hr) OR

Elective 2 / 3 (100hr each) Music, Visual Arts

Elective Courses

Human Society and Its Environment

Commerce

FoodTechnology

Design and Technology

Textiles Technology

Information andSoftware Technology

Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

Drama

Visual Arts

Creative and Performing Arts

Music

Languages Other Than English

Japanese

Choosing ElectivesWhat do I want to

learn about?

What am I good at?

What do I enjoy?

Ensuring Success

Success is related to: Realistic goals Using lesson time wisely Completing all class work A consistent and well paced

study program Recognising the importance of

assessment

Mathematics Coordinator

Mrs Evelyn Zaczek

Mathematics

Stage 5Year 9 and 10

Stage 5

5.1 5.1/5.2

5.2/5.3

Year 9 and 10

5.1 Level

Basic level

School Certificate set at this level but only assesses the Working Mathematically component

5.1/5.2 Level

Middle level Covers all of 5.1 topics Working at a faster pace

than 5.1 Additional topics studied

5.2/5.3 Level Advance level Assumed knowledge of 5.1

work Covers all 5.2 topics Covers 5.3 topics necessary for

Year 11/12 Mathematics and Extension courses

Must achieve a high standard in Year 8 to be offered a position in 5.2/5.3 level

Class Allocation

Students will be placed in classes according to their achievements at the end of Year 8

This includes classwork and performance in exams

Stage 6Mathematics Courses

Years 11 and 12

5.1/5.2

GeneralMathemati

cs

Stage 6 pathwayfor 5.1/5.2 students

General Mathematics

Algebra Measurement Data Analysis Probability Financial Mathematics

Stage 6 pathwaysfor 5.2/5.3 students

5.2/5.3

GeneralMathematics

MathematicsMathematicsExtension 1

MathematicsExtension 2

(Year 12 course only)

Curriculum Administrator

Mrs Kathleen MacDougal