Curriculum News
CURRICULUM NEWS
Subject Selection 2021
We are now in the final stages of preparation for our subject selection process for 2021 for students in Years 8, 9 (Pathways Courses) and 10. More details will be provided over the coming weeks but the general timeline is below (this schedule is a guide only and may change based on a range of factors):
Term 2
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Week 10 |
Subject information distributed to Yr 10 students as well as an assembly to explain the subject selection process. |
Term 3
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Week 1 |
Parent/Teacher Interviews. A good chance for Yr 10 students and parents to discuss possible subject selections with Teachers. Online Q&A session for students and parents. First round of subject selections for Yr 11 2021 due. |
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Week 2 |
Student conferences - meetings with senior teachers and students (parents) regarding individual subject selections. Final subject lines for Yr 11 2021 developed. |
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Week 3 |
Zoom Assembly with Yr 9 (Pathways). Yr 9 Students submit pathways applications. Yr 8 students provided with details for electives in Yr 9 2021. |
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Week 4 |
Yr 9 2021 Subject selection process begins. |
Students and parents are encouraged to keep up to date with what is happening by checking emails and notifications on Compass as well as the school Newsletter
UOW Yr 10 Subject Selection Webinar
Next Monday the University of Wollongong are running a Subject Selection Webinar for Yr 10 students. The webinar is for students thinking about studying at university who would like to know more about UOW degrees and choosing subjects that provide a good foundation for each study area. Staff from the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will go through the ATAR, how it is calculated, and touch on scaling. They will also cover:
- UOW Early Admission
- Opportunities for High Achievers
- Scholarships
- UOW campuses
- Student Accommodation
- Pathways to University
- Costs of University
- Student Life
The webinar is free and starts at 6 pm. Those interested need to pre-register online and are encouraged to do so early. Register your interest here.
Record of School Achievement (RoSA)
We would just like to provide a little refresher about the RoSA as it is quite clear a number of students (especially in Yrs 10-12) do not fully understand what the RoSA is. The following is taken from the NESA website. Students and parents are asked to take the time to read this and explore further on the NESA website to fully understand this credential, why it is important and how it achieved.
“The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) issues the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) to eligible students who leave school before completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The RoSA is a cumulative credential, meaning it contains a student’s record of academic achievement up until the date they leave school. This could be between the end of Year 10 up until and including some results from Year 12.
The RoSA records completed Stage 5 (Year 10) and Preliminary Stage 6 (Year 11) courses and grades, HSC (Year 12) results, and where applicable participation in any uncompleted Preliminary Stage 6 courses or HSC courses.
The RoSA is useful to students leaving school prior to the HSC because they can show it to potential employers or places of further learning.
The RoSA is also available to students who, from 2020, have not demonstrated the HSC Minimum Standard to receive their HSC.
More information about the RoSA can be found on the NESA website.
Hopefully, this helps to clarify the RoSA a little. Feel free to contact the Curriculum Office if you have any further questions.