Year 11 2018 Parent Information Evening Julie Sampson

Year 11, 2018 Parent Information Evening

Julie Sampson Learning Director

Tonight • Learning – Mindsets – Embracing challenge – Study • Wellbeing – Points of contact – Support in the College • Workplace Learning and Career Education – When – Regulations

Tony Moffa Senior School Learning Leader

Learning • Senior subjects are challenging • Is challenge a bad thing? • How does your son/daughter respond when challenged?

What is a growth mindset? • Trying to foster a growth mindset in our students https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-_oqghnx. Bm. Y

What can parents do? …The best thing parents can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. Carol S. Dweck

Justin Kerber Senior School Wellbeing Leader

Wellbeing at Cornerstone • Education and Wellbeing are connected • Communication between staff and students is important • Communication between parents and the school is equally important • Who can I contact?

Support Pathways • Home Group teacher - first connection point • Subject teacher (if subject related concern) • Learning Leader - Mr Tony Moffa • House Leader - for wellbeing concerns • Wellbeing Leader - Mr Justin Kerber • School Counsellors - Mr Matthew Schirmer and Mrs Katy Walker

Healthy Minds

Key Year 11 Events/Information • Driver safety and education – SAPOL / Hills Toyota – Have discussions with your child! • Drug and alcohol education – Paul Dillon – Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) – 4 September – Part 2 (of 3 year series)

Further information • School. TV – Wealth of information for parents from leading Australian specialists and organisations – Link on the Cornerstone College website under the Wellbeing tab – Link on Charis – Link is provided in ‘connections’

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

Career Education Program • Workplace Learning (optional) • Curriculum Focus Day • City Visits Day • Flinders Uni / Vocational Pathways Day

Year 11 Workplace Learning • When will it occur? – Week 10 Term 2 (2 July – 5 July) • Students can also negotiate alternative dates with employers

Aims of Workplace Learning (WPL) • Explore career options • Experience the world of work • Assist with subject selection • Gain apprenticeship / part-time work • Evidence for resume / portfolio • SACE credits available • Meet VET requirements

Workplace Learning “I was hesitant prior to work experience about doing it. But I am now really glad I did it, as it has really confirmed what I want to do as a career and gave me extensive insight into the job. ”

Workplace Learning “I did not enjoy my Year 10 work experience because I didn’t choose a placement that was interesting, but my Year 11 work experience was amazing!. . it helped me to think about my future career opportunities. ”

Workplace Learning “…it helped me decide whether or not I just liked the idea or the actual job. ”

Frequently Asked Questions • My child already has a part-time job – do they need to do work experience? • My child already knows what career they want – do they have to do work experience? • Is it compulsory / will my child “fail” if they don’t do it? • What support is available from the College?

Workplace Learning Guidelines • Emphasis on student safety • Information packs sent home with students two weeks ago • Employer Safety Check completed in conjunction with the Workplace Learning Agreement Form • Risk assessment and approval will be completed by the College

WPL Key Dates • Employer & Agreement forms need to be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to placement - Friday Week 7 Term 2 (15 June) • No work placements will be approved after this date

Careers Team • Mr Anthony Doyle • Mrs Helen Mason • Mrs Virginia Gare • 1 on 1, or family appointments available • Career info workshops for parents

Career & Curriculum Focus Day • Friday, Week 5, Term 2 (1 June) • Hands on activities and guest speakers • Links to curriculum • Representatives from universities, industry and local employers.

City Based Day – 28 June • Campus / site tours • 3 -4 visits • Visits may include universities, Defence Force, SA Police, AC Arts, Rising Sun Pictures, Aust. Inst of Fitness, Master Builders, Radio Adelaide, Metro Fire Service, and more

Flinders Uni/Vocational Day – 29 June • Option 1 – Flinders Uni – Campus Tour – Practical Activities / Workshops • Option 2 – Vocational Day – PEER Training – Tonsley TAFE

Key Career Information Dates • Career Information Workshop for Parents, Cornerstone College – Tuesday, 3 April & Monday, 7 May – Wednesday, 13 June (VET focus) – Thursday, 16 August (school leaver focus) • Cornerstone College Careers Expo – Tuesday, 31 July, 6 -8 pm Please see handout for other key dates

Good evening https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=a. NWA 3 Zw. Jd. Lk