Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 4
Year 10 Camp – Adventure Works
On Monday evening, the College was very fortunate to have Scottie and Mary Wood from Adventure Works speak to our staff and then our Year 10 parents and guardians about the upcoming Year 10 Camp. Scottie spoke about the value of camps for our adolescents in providing them with space to challenge themselves and get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. Mary spoke about the bonds that students create when in these environments, and how these benefit students, Pastoral Care Groups and cohorts in the future. We are looking forward to our students embarking upon this experience in Week 6.
Leadership Program
52 aspiring Year 11 student leaders are currently engaging in our Leadership Program. Over the past couple of weeks, our student leaders have heard from several key staff on topics such as: servant leadership, the influence of values, leadership styles and legacy. Our Year 11 students have actively engaged in these workshops: sharing ideas, promoting active listening and demonstrating a love of work. All formal applications are due on Friday 9 August, with voting for students and staff commencing in Week 5.
Guild Athletics Carnival
Our Guild Athletics Carnival was held on Thursday 1 August and despite the concerning forecast, it was the perfect day for an Athletics Carnival. Guild spirit was alive and well, and there was healthy competition and keen participation across the day. Marcellin Guild retained the Guild Athletics Shield for the second year in a row, and Thomas More won the Guild Spirit award. Thank you to Mrs Marnie Barrett, Miss Kate Thayer, our Guild Coordinators, Health and PE staff and all of our Marcellin staff for their efforts and support of such a fantastic day.
Celebration Assembly – Wednesday 14 August
On Wednesday 14 August, the Year 10, 11 and 12 students will gather in the gym to celebrate our high achievers across these year groups from Semester One. Year 10 students who received three or more academic excellence awards will be acknowledged, along with our Year 11 and Year 12 General High Achievers and our students with a predicted ATAR of over 90 based on their Semester One results. We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians of our high achievers to the College to celebrate their achievements as a community.
State Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
- Ruby Hankinson (Year 10) – Ruby is a member of the Gymnastics Western Australia State Team and recently attended the Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast for the second year in a row. She competed as an Aerobic Gymnast and this year made the final in a very competitive field.
- Savannah Doyle (Year 12) – Savanah is a member of the Gymnastics Western Australia State Team and recently attended the Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast
- Jackson Paynter (Year 10) – Jackson represented WA in the 2024 School Sports Australia Swimming Championships, competing in 7 events and 1 final achieving PB’s across all strokes.
- Rhys Fowler (Year 8) – Rhys represented WA in the 2024 School Sports Australia Swimming Championships, competing in 6 events including the 400m Individual Medley and the 100 Butterfly, where he achieved a PB.
- Kaydee Van Deventer (Year 8) – Kaydee represented WA in the 2024 School Sports Australia Swimming Championships, competing in 7 events, making 6 finals and winning silver in the 50m Butterfly and bronze in the 100m Butterfly.
State Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2025
Thank you to all families who participated in the subject selection process for Year 11, 2025. The College is currently finalising missing selections and constructing the timetable for 2025.
VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025
Please see this link for information about applying for VET Certificates for 2025: Applying for VET Certificates for 2025.pdf
The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience in Term 4 of 2024.
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
- Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
- Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
- Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
- Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
For students thinking of attending University
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
- Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/02/20/year-11-how-to-approach-university-open-days/
VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025
Please see this link for information about applying for VET Certificates for 2025: Applying for VET Certificates for 2025.pdf
The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience in Term 4 of 2024.
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
Parent and family resources
Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents / guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found here: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/parents-and-guardians-guide
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
- Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
- Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
- Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
- Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting:
- Defence Force Gap Year: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year?page=2&perPage=21&query=
- Other gap year ideas: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/04/02/leaving-year-12-try-these-gap-year-ideas/
- And: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2022/07/13/leaving-year-12-these-gap-year-ideas-may-interest-you/
Apprenticeship and Trades information
The 2024 edition of the Apprentice Intake Guide has now been published. This guide is a large listing of many different apprenticeship opportunities available.
Students and families can access the Guide here: https://asa.cciwa.com/mp-files/intake-guide.pdf/
ATAR Examinations Timetable 2024
The 2024 ATAR examinations timetable can be found at the links below:
ATAR Practical Exams Timetable
University Information
Early Offers
Students and families are advised that applications for University in 2025 are open as of 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.
| University | Early Offer Information |
| Curtin University | Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course. If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects requirements for the course. If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin’s English requirements. |
| Edith Cowan University (ECU) | Early Offer calculated from your most recent school results including exams. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November and 2 December. Allow around 2 weeks for us assess your application. List of courses available for Early Offers is at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program |
| Murdoch University | Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. |
| Notre Dame University | Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application. In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others. Further information and eligible courses at https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/early-offer |
| University of Western Australia | Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs |
Information about University entry
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
- Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/02/01/year-12-how-to-approach-university-open-days-in-2022/
- Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist: http://www.firstinfamily.com.au/
- Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University: https://unireadytoolkit.com.au/
- Students and families may also find these resources from Curtin University helpful: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/undergraduate/high-school-resources/
University scholarships
| Curtin University | Search scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia |
| Edith Cowan University (ECU) | ECU | Overview : Scholarships |
| Murdoch University | Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au) |
| Notre Dame University | Find a Scholarship | Notre Dame |
| University of Western Australia (UWA) | The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au) |
| Christian Leaders Scholarship | https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/ |
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LINK |
| Engineering Open Evening (UWA) | 13 August | https://seek.uwa.edu.au/engineering-open-night?studyLevel=Undergraduate&aoi=Engineering |
| Careers in the Australian Government (online) | 15 August | Microsoft Teams link |
| Business and Commerce Information Evening (UWA) | 21 August | https://seek.uwa.edu.au/Business-and-commerce-open-night?studyLevel=Undergraduate&aoi=Business%20and%20commerce |
| Careers in the Australian Government (online) | 22 August | Microsoft Teams link |
| Open Day (SAE Creative Media Institute) | 24 August | https://sae.edu.au/event/open-day-perth/ |
| WAAPA Tour (ECU) | 27 August | https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1167027? |
| Social Work Information Evening (ECU) | 27 August | https://www.trybooking.com/CTMTF |
| Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch) | 28 August | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/mu-open-nights-health-education |
| Data and Computer Science Open Evening (UWA) | 28 August | https://seek.uwa.edu.au/data-and-computer-science-open-night?studyLevel=Undergraduate&aoi=Data%20and%20computer%20science |
| Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch) | 29 August | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/mu-open-nights-sciences-information-technology-engineering-maths |
| Nursing and Midwifery Open Evening (ECU) | 30 August | https://www.trybooking.com/CPQJF |
| Pathways to Health and Medicine (Notre Dame) | 31 August | link here |
| Undergraduate Course Expo (Curtin) | 4 September | https://events.curtin.edu.au/UGcourseexpo_Sep2024/register |
| Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch) | 4 September | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/mu-open-night-business-law-humanities-arts-social-sciences |
| Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU) | 4 September | https://www.trybooking.com/COKLI |
| Engineering Information Evening (ECU) | 6 September | https://www.trybooking.com/COXTM |
| Medical and Health Sciences Information Evening (ECU) | 11 September | https://www.trybooking.com/COKMA |
| Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU) | 12 September | https://www.trybooking.com/COKLT |
| Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU) | 17 September | https://www.trybooking.com/COKNO |
| Free ATAR Revision Courses | 23-27 September | https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1208138? |
| Engineering Information Evening (ECU) | 9 October | https://www.trybooking.com/COKXE |
| Year 12 Online Information Evening (Murdoch) | 15 October | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/year-12-online-information-evening |
| WAAPA Tour (ECU) | 30 October | https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1167027? |
| Future Students Information Evening (ECU) | 20 November | https://www.trybooking.com/COKYN |