2013 Senior Admissions Handbook - The Southport School

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18 The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 Curriculum Matters From the Head of Learning and Teaching; Jo Inglis A sincere welcome to all newcomers – boys and parents – to the TSS Studies Department. Our goal is to assist and support each boy in his academic endeavours so that he can achieve to his academic potential. The Southport School curriculum aligns with the Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Languages, Health and Physical Education and Technologies and is further enriched by the religious education program Life & Faith, together with a comprehensive and diverse Leadership program. Years 10, 11 & 12 offer boys a foundation education which leads to specialisation in areas of personal interests and strength, promoting preparation for tertiary studies via OP and non-OP pathways, and the world of work through Vocational Education. In Years 11 & 12, we offer three study pathways The Southport School offers a wide range of Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) subjects leading to an Overall Position (OP) for university entrance together with Authority-Registered subjects which do not lead to an OP, but can contribute towards a tertiary entrance score. Vocational offerings include a Certificate III in Business with The Southport School as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as well as opportunities to complete certificate courses through external RTOs. Boys wishing to gain nationally recognised qualifications issued under the Australian Quality Training Framework can undertake school-based traineeship/apprenticeships or attend an outside training organisation such as TAFE. Boys who select a non-OP (or QTAC Rank Score) pathway will make their subject selections from a combination of OP subjects, non-OP subjects and vocational courses. The development of explicit thinking skills, positive and productive mindful dispositions and communication strategies complement the curriculum from Kindergarten to year 12. Furthermore, lessons devoted to the promotion of boys’ reading and information literacy serve to develop academic potential. The curriculum at TSS is challenging and caters for the needs and interests of all boys. Opportunities abound for boys at every level of ability and potential, with significant opportunities in extension activities through accelerated classes and involvement in the Gifted & Talented and Honours Programs. For all TSS boys, the rewards for determination and effort in the academic realm are many and varied with chances for all to succeed and for some excellent achievers to find their way to prestigious honour boards that are already adorned by the names of past scholars. There are three simple academic rules to follow: 1. Come prepared for work 2. Work 3. Respect the rights of others to work Boys who follow these rules, work collaboratively with their teachers and peers to give of their best in the classroom will reap the rewards of their efforts. Years 7, 8 and 9 In Years 7, 8 & 9 all boys are engaged in learning experiences in Leadership, Life & Faith, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Languages, Health and Physical Education and Technologies. Year 7 boys are based in a home classroom and venture to specialist facilities for Science, Languages, The Arts, Health and Physical Education and Technologies. As you enter Year 8 you will be asked to choose a language from Chinese or French. In Year 9 you may select two electives from Chinese, French, Art, Drama, Design & Technology, Digital Studies, Music, Robotics and Graphics. Years 8 and 9 boys work to a six lesson timetable across all school facilities and enjoy a home base within their Day or Boarding House. Your timetable will be very important to you and should be displayed in your Record Book. Your TSS Record Book is one communication link between your parents and the School and should always be available to your teachers, your tutor, your Housemaster and the School administration. In your Record Book you will record set homework, the time you spend on homework and collect information about your progress at School. Your parents will want to know how you are progressing in your studies and participation in the School Community. The School will provide you and your parents with a brief progress report at the end of Term One followed by a more detailed report at the end of Semester One in July, and again at the end of Semester Two in December. The July and December reports will include an academic grade from ‘A+’ to ‘E-’ in each subject, a rating for diligence and a written comment. Students who achieve at least six ‘A’s will qualify for inclusion on the prestigious Dean’s List honour board.
The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 19 Year 10 Year 10 is an important transition year in preparation for senior studies in Years 11 and 12. The Year 10 curriculum offered at The Southport School expands students’ range of choice to allow a much greater degree of specialisation. The structure of the curriculum consists of compulsory whole-year subjects; English, Mathematics, Australian Curriculum History and Science, Life & Faith and Health and Physical Education, together with a wide range of single-semester elective subjects from which boys choose six, three to be studied in each semester. Each of the elective subjects is designed to lead directly into the corresponding Year 11 subject. Whilst none of the elective subjects are strictly prerequisites for Year 11, it is very important to note that in some cases a student may find himself at a significant disadvantage in Year 11 if he chooses to do a subject for which he did not complete the corresponding Year 10 elective subject. Curriculum Handbooks Curriculum Handbooks are available online for all year levels from Year 7 to Year 12. To obtain this information, as well as the relevant subject selection form, visit the School’s website: http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/Parents_And_Students/senior/academicProgram/academic/SubjectSelection.aspx Important Points for Academic Success HOMEWORK is what you have to do because your teachers have set work for you. You will usually have homework set in different subjects a few times each week. STUDY is the work you do when you revise and learn during the term. Perhaps you are studying to learn for a test, exam, a speech or an essay. Study often takes second place to homework because it is not set by a teacher with a deadline. This is why study can sometimes be neglected. Set aside time every night for STUDY as well as HOMEWORK. FOR USE AT HOME: Rule up a timetable for each week and show which subjects and how long (minutes) to spend on HOMEWORK and STUDY for every day of the week. Most of your time will be spent on homework but make sure you spend at least some time studying each night. At the very least, go over the notes or books for all the lessons you had that day. If you do this and only this you will improve your marks on tests and exams. How much time for Homework/Study? Year Level Hours per week for Homework/Study Year Level Hours per week for Homework/Study 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 *Minimum: senior syllabi recommend 3 hours of work/study outside of lessons for each subject Study Habits • Take organised but brief notes. • Be organised; plan your work, write the plan down. • Stick to your written plan. • Improve your reading and writing skills by helping yourself and by seeking help. • Train yourself to remember better. • Learn to concentrate; eliminate noise and distractions. • Keep healthy, sleep well and study when you feel best or when your schedule says so.
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