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Ursula Frayne Catholic College

Ursula Frayne Catholic College. Overview. K-12 1281 7-12 760 10-12 390 12 109. Ursula Frayne Catholic College. Structure. K-12 Co-educational Two Campuses Four Sub-Schools Four Heads of School Basic processes What comes natural Gradual Process – not overnight

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Ursula Frayne Catholic College

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  1. Ursula FrayneCatholic College

  2. Overview K-12 1281 7-12 760 10-12 390 12 109 Ursula Frayne Catholic College

  3. Structure • K-12 Co-educational • Two Campuses • Four Sub-Schools • Four Heads of School • Basic processes • What comes natural • Gradual Process – not overnight • Good School first – then a good catholic school.

  4. Turning It Around • Changing scene, no pride, no ambition, chip on shoulder. 2000 = 99 Year 8 / 2008 = 160 Year 8 • Teachers have the right to teach, students the right to learn • About building a culture/school tone • Expectations high in all areas, high standards – Sport, Arts, Drama, Music • Uniform/behaviour/manners/application/excellence – “compliant students”

  5. Turning It Around cont... • Strategic Plan, new Core Values • Student Leadership – revamped and expanded • Parent/Community support • Staff – relatively low turnover • 3R’s – Rapport, Relationship, Relevance • We set the standards! • Recognition - Assemblies

  6. Turning It Around cont... • LAC’s – passionate people, aim for excellence • Experience vs Expert / Comfort vs Passion • Excellent teaching – single most powerful influence on achievement • Clear communication • Counselling 1-1 / Follow-up

  7. The Little Things Count • Day 1, Year 12 – 8.30am start 9.40am Assembly (Plus Yr 10 & 11) Beginning of Semester 2 Before Examinations • Day 4 or earlier - Year 12 Commissioning Parents/Meal/Expectations/ Liturgy and Commitment • Week 1 - Assembly re High Achievers

  8. 2009 Post CompulsoryYear 12 Student Survey

  9. Senior SchoolCurriculum Handbook • Early Term Two • Course descriptions - Years 10 to 12 • Pathways/Progress Maps • Guide for subject selection • WACE Requirements • TAFE/University requirements/ prerequisites

  10. SENIOR SCHOOLSUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS STEP 1 : Parent Information Evenings (Yr 9, 10, 11) STEP 2 : Subject Selection Form. STEP 3 : Appointments made by parents. STEP 4 : 20 minute interview with Head of Senior School or Careers Coordinator STEP 5 : Regular review of Academic Performance

  11. Year 10 – Semester 1 • Religious Education 5 periods per week • English 5 periods per week • Mathematics 5 periods per week • Science 5 periods per week • Society & Environment 5 periods per week • Health and PE 3 periods per week • Careers 1 period per week • Students have a choice of ONE other subject (5 periods per week)

  12. Year 10 – Semester 2 • Religious Education 5 periods per week • English 5 periods per week • Mathematics 5 periods per week • Health and PE 3 periods per week • Careers 1 period per week • Students choose THREE other subjects • NOTE: Science and Society & Environment are NOT compulsory in Semester Two

  13. Year 11 and 12 - Pathways • University Pathway • Stage 2 in Year 11 • Stage 3 in Year 12 (only exception 2C/2D Maths) • Religion & Life Stage 2 in Year 11, Stage 3 in Year 12 OR • Religion & Life Stage 1 in Year 11 and 12. • TAFE/Workforce Pathway • VET Certificates and • 1A/B in Year 11 and 1C/D in Year 12 • Workplace Learning ** • Religion & Life Stage 1 in Year 11 and 12 • All courses are year long courses

  14. Year 11 Each student must study: • Religion & Life 1A & 1B OR 2A & 2B • English • Four Subjects of Choice (can include VET qualifications (eg Certificate II in Information Technology). Mathematics is strongly recommended. • Specialist Mathematics – off line (7.40am each day in Years 11 & 12).

  15. Year 11 – Other features • ACC Sport / recreation every Tuesday afternoon – Periods 5, 6 and 7. • One seminar period each week for study, tutorials or guest speakers. • Year 11 Christian Leadership Week at the end of Term 2

  16. YEAR 12 • Religion & Life 1C/1D or 3A/3B • English • Four Subjects of Choice (Certificate II in Information Technology). Mathematics – highly recommended. • Specialist Mathematics – off line (before school).

  17. Year 12, 2011 65 - Four or more Stage 2/Stage 3 31 - Workplace Learning 38 - VET Certificate (Certificate II in Business) (Certificate II Information Technology)

  18. Year 12 – Other features • ACC Sport / recreation – Tuesday Periods 5, 6 and 7 • Seminar period for study, tutorials or guest speakers • Year 12 Retreat • College Ball – end of Term 1 (during the April School Holidays) • Leavers Jumper – last week of school • Final Week – Leaders Dinner, Farewell Assembly, Graduation Breakfast, Graduation Mass, Graduation Ceremony No “muck up” day.

  19. Procedures • Student Leadership • Regular review • Communication • Recess Uniform Detention (Tuesday & Thursday) • Subject Counselling • Academic Review (Term 1 Week 4) • Students at Risk (constant follow up) • Seminar period • Year 10 Careers

  20. Invisibles • Counselling – building relationships with students & parents • Tracking students through Career Counselling and through the Cluster Pastoral Care System • Learning Area Co-ordinators • Effective Pathways

  21. Invisibles • School tone/culture • College Assemblies • Acknowledging Academic performance/results • Student Leadership – Year 12 • Availability & Expansion of VET • Raising the bar in Year 11 • Passion & dedication of staff *

  22. Other points of interest • VET • Workplace Learning • Mathematics (Specialist) • English • Religion & Life • “Expert” teachers

  23. Bell Times / Daily Organisation

  24. Structure of Senior School

  25. Workplace Learning and School Based Traineeships • Workplace Learning and a school based Traineeship/ Apprenticeship concurrently. • One-day per week Workplace Learning. • Units of competency / completed Certificate in their chosen industry area.

  26. Industry Partnerships • Established specific industry partnerships in Hospitality, Plumbing, Community, Services and Business. • 16 students involved in either School Based Traineeships or Apprenticeships. (1 day per week)

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