2010 Yr 12 Parent Eve.pdf - St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

Year 12 2010 

Parent Information Evening 

11 February 2010

Presenters 

• Ms Ros Curtis 

• Mrs Kim Wickham 

• Ms Wendy Lauman 

• Mrs Catherine Barnett 

• Ms Jennie Demnar 

• Mrs Mary Anne Pidgeon 

• Mrs Karen Spiller



Ms Ros Curtis – Deputy Principal 




Mrs Kim Wickham – Dean of Studies 


Year 12 

• Expectations – final year 

• Completion of Year 12 

• Levels of Achievement – school based and 

Queensland Core Skills Test, QCS Test 

• Overall Position, OP or Vocational

What can students do to 

improve their options ? 

• Complete all assessment tasks to the best of their 

ability – be consistent 

• Aim to raise their relative position in the subject rank 

order 

• Have goals and work towards achieving them 

• ‘Get on with it’ 

• Prepare thoroughly for the QCS Test

What can parents do ? 

• Show an interest in your daughter’s progress and 

support her when she needs help 

• Walking the fine line between support and 

encouraging independent learning 

• Only ask that she does her best so she is satisfied with 

her efforts 

• SMART S.M.A.R.T goals 

• Watch out for the April/May hurdle – Stress

Senior Schooling Pathways 

OP Eligible 

OP 

University or TAFE 

OP Ineligible 

Rank 

TAFE and most 

Universities 

Tertiary Study

END OF YEAR 12 

QCE – Queensland Certificate 

of Education 

• 2008 – first year to receive QCE 

• Qualification replaced Senior Certificate 

• Qualification that recognises student learning 

achievements approved by QSA 

• Requires completion of 20 credits in the required 

pattern and standard, d as well as meeting literacy and 

numeracy requirements 

• Uses an individual learning account to record 

achievements

END OF YEAR 12 

QCE – Queensland Certificate of 

Education 

• Each student has a Learning Account – opened in 

Year 10 

• Credits are banked to this account – 20 credits come 

from subjects studied and other courses of study 

while at school plus literacy and numeracy 

requirements 

On completion of Year 12 students should receive - 

1. QCE – qualification received if requirements met 

2. Senior Statement – lists all subjects studied 

3. Tertiary Entrance Statement – OP (Overall Position) plus QCS 

Test (Queensland Core Skills Test) individual result

YEAR 12 EXIT 

• Summative assessment used to determine exit Levels of 

Achievements for students 

• Further ranking of students’ work to determine Subject 

Achievement Indicators (SAIs) 

• School submits this information to QSA 

• Students’ results from QCS Test are then used in two 

stages to scale SAIs and give each OP eligible student final 

Overall Achievement Indicator (OAI) 

• This information used to rank students eligible for an OP 

throughout the State and OPs 1 – 25 awarded

Queensland Core Skills 

(QCS) Test 

• Is a state-wide test available for Year 12 students 

• Is based in common elements of the Queensland senior 

curriculum (CCEs) 

• Consists of four papers using three modes of response: 

extended writing (WT), multiple choice (MCI & MCII), and 

short response (SRI) 

• Must be taken to be eligible for OPs and FPs 

• Used for scaling SAIs to calculate l OPs and FPs 

• Provides each student taking it with a result for the 

Senior Certificate

The Common Curriculum 

Elements (CCEs) 

• The QCS Test tests 49 common elements that are 

the threads of the Queensland senior curriculum 

For e.g., analysing, synthesising, translating from 

one form to another, graphing, perceiving patterns 

• Specific knowledge of Year 12 subjects is not 

tested 

• The test assumes basic levels of general 

knowledge and vocabulary and a Year 10 

knowledge of mathematical operations

St Aidan’s Preparation 

Experience in Senior Studies 

The Exit Preparation Program: 

Year 12 – QCS Test Workbook 

Year 11 – The Essential Common Curriculum 

Elements Workbook 

Year 11 – 1 full trial 

Year 12 – 2 trials X 2 days – 18/19 March and 

16/17 June 

Papers are marked and feedback provided

OP Results – 2009 

St Aidan’s students continue to achieve individual 

academic excellence 

OP 1 – 5 29.2% (State = 18.3%) 

OP 1 – 10 58.4% (State = 45.33%) 

OP 1 – 15 84.07% (State = 73.16%)

Exit results 

• In 2009, more than 30% received an A on the 

QCS Test (state females - 15.7%) 

• 95-100% students t receive tertiary ti offers 

• OP scores 

- Almost 5% students received a 1 

- 12 % a 1-2 

- 29.2% 2% a 1-5

QCS Results 2009 

(All students) 

A total of 56.5% of students received an A or a B on the QCS 

Test. 

A 30.4% (State Female 15.7%) 

B 26.1% (State Female 29.3%) 

C 32.2% 2% (State Female 36.8%) 

D 11.3% (State Female 18.1%) 

E 0% (State Female 0.2%)

Overall Position (OP) 

Is reported as one of 25 bands from 1 (highest) to 

25 (lowest) for eligible students 

Band 1 = about top 2% 

Band 2-6 = about next 15% 



Band 25 = about next 2%

Some Important Dates 

• March 18 & 19 – QCS Test Trial 2 

•May 21 – closing date for QCS Test Special 

Consideration applications to QSA 

• June 16 & 17 – QCS Test Trial 3 

• August 31 & September 1 – QCS Test 

• September 30 –Last date for QTAC on-line 

applications 

• November 19– last day for Year 12s 

• November 24 – School publishes SAIs 

• December 17 – QSA posts Senior results 

the year goes quickly….



Ms Wendy Lauman – Dean of Students 


School Policies 

• Administering Student Medication Policy 

• Supportive School Environment Policy 

• Protective Practices Policy 

refer to website: 

www.staidans.qld.edu.au 

Members section 

Members information 

Handbook section 

Parent Handbook



Catherine Barnett –Year Co-ordinator 


The graduating class 

of 2010

Overview 

• Year 12 points of contact for 2010 

• We are all Leaders 

– Focus groups for 2010 

• Year 12 challenges 

• Year 12 rewards 

• My personal role for 2010 

• SEL Program and Year Level activities 

• Reminder of School policies 

• Dates to remember for your daughter 

• Contact details

Year 12 Team 

2010 Form Teachers 

12A - Mr Chris Brennan ( c.brennan@staidan.qld.edu.au) 

12B –Ms Ros McCracken (r.mccracken@staidan.qld.edu.au) 

12C - Dr Wendy Mercer (w.mercer@staidan.qld.edu.au) 

12D - Mrs Brooke Petro (b.petro@staidan.qld.edu.au)

Year 12 Team 

• Ms Wendy Lauman – Dean of Students 

• Mrs Kim Wickham– Dean of Studies 

• Ms Jennie Demnar – School Counsellor 

• Chaplain Helen Phillips – School Chaplain 

• Assistant Chaplain – Dr Ceri Wynne 

• Mrs Karen Spiller – Principal 

• Ms Ros Curtis – Deputy Principal

We are all leaders 

H.M.A.S Aidan- ‘Boarding again in 2010’ 

• School Captain - Emily Woodhouse 

• School Vice Captain -Amy Earle 

FOCUS GROUPS FOR 2010 

• Community Service - Stephanie Brown and Rebecca Clouston 

• Health -Elise Hoyer 

• Global Awareness - Georgia Swalwell 

• Junior School - Claire Miller and Madeleine Wilson 

• Peer Support - Rebecca Cantwell and Rachel King 

• Spirit - Eloise Jolly and Lizzie Weigh

What will our 

challenges be? 

• Continuing to manage the workload of completing 

both homework and assessment tasks 

• Pi Prioritisingiti i • Getting high results 

• Completing QCS 

• Staying focussed

What will our 

challenges be? 

•Stress 

• Making the balance between sport/social 

life/school l and family commitments 

• Setting a good example to the younger 

grades 

• Making the most of Year 12

What will our 

rewards be? 

• Long lasting friendships 

• Learning more about others 

•Maturing 

• Lots of memories 

• Sense of accomplishment 

• Finishing Year 12 confidently and successfully

What we don’t want 

to see happening

My Role for 2010 

• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and standard of 

dress 

• Working with the girls to make this year as 

memorable and rewarding as possible 

• Helping out when they might find themselves in a 

‘sticky’ situation 

• Communicating with parents 

• Monitoring academic and individual progress 

– April/May discussion i groups

SEL and Year Level 

Activities 

S 

Social and 

E 

= Emotional Learning 

L 

– Peer Support 

– Reflection of students’ Leadership 

– Relaxation 

– Personal Time - researching university 

courses, writing resumes, job interviews

Dates for the 

Calendar 

• SENIOR STUDENT INVESTITURE 

– Sunday 14 February at St Andrew’s at 5.00pm 

1, 2010 

TE ERM 

• SENIOR LEADERS INVESTITURE 

– Tuesday 16 February at St Andrew’s at 1.15pm15pm 

• BLOCK TESTING and QCS TRIALS 

– Monday 15 - Friday 19 March 

•OPEN DAY 

- Saturday 20 March from 9.00am- 1.00pm 

• YEAR 12 FORMAL 

– Saturday 27 March – Hilton

Dates for the 

Calendar 


ERM TE 

• PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 

– Thursday 22 April - 3.30 - 8.30pm 

– 27 and 28 April - 3.30 – 6.00pm 

• BLOCK TESTING 

– Tuesday 1 June - Thursday 4 June

Dates for the 

Calendar 

• PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 

– 9,10, 12 August - 3:30 – 6.00pm 


TE ERM 

•QCS BREAKFAST 

– Monday 30 August – 730 7.30am 

• QCS 

– Tuesday 31 August and 

Wednesday esday 1 September 

• BLOCK TESTING 

– Tuesday 7 September – 

Tuesday 14 September

Dates for the 

Calendar 


TE ERM 

• FINAL BLOCK TESTING 

– Tuesday 2November – 

Tuesday 9 November 

• VALEDICTORY EUCHARIST – 5.15pm 

– Thursday 18 November 

• VALEDICTORY DINNER – 7.00pm 

– Thursday 18 November 

• FINAL DAY OF YEAR 12 

– Friday 19 November

Tips to get the whole 

family through Yr 12 

Recommended d reading 

Surviving Year 12, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg 

•Practising psychologist 

•National Centre Against Bullying 

•Beyond blue 

•Mindmatters 

•Columnist for Herald Sun, 

Girlfriend Magazine

Tips to get the whole 

family through Yr 12 

• Guide, support and encourage your daughter 

• Don’t nag 

• Don’t tell them they will fall if they don’t work harder 

• Encourage healthy eating, regular exercise and plenty of sleep 

• Take their efforts seriously 

• Create an effective study/work space 

• Encourage them to believe in themselves 

• Remind them of their goals 

• Give them positive feedback whenever possible 

• Help them to put and keep the year in perspective 

• Let them know you are there when they need you

Reminders for 2010 

• Extended Absences 

– Mrs Spiller needs to be advised in writing at the 

earliest stage possible 

• Assessment Policy 

– Medical certificate to Mrs Wickham on return to school 

– Application is required for an extension

Reminders for 2010 

• Driving Policy 

– Student driver 

•Parents/Guardians must provide a letter of request and 

complete a student driver permission form which is to be 

submitted to Mrs Spiller for approval 

– Student passenger 

•The passengers Parents/Guardians must provide written 

permission i allowing them to be in the car with the student 

driver 

•This should also be submitted to Mrs Watkins for Mrs Spiller 

to approve

Catherine Barnett 

Please feel free to contact me : 

c.barnett@staidan.qld.edu.au 

33735980

166 days from now…



Ms Jennie Demnar – School Counsellor 


QTAC 

Please contact Ms Jennie Denmar with any enquiries regarding QTAC

Counselling 

• How can I help you? 

• Organisation: 

- time management 

- study skills and planning 

• Personal issues including: 

Everything about the world 

outside school - especially 

work and study

Bullying 

• We take bullying seriously 

• We have a very clear policy 

and process 

• We work with all parties 

• We focus on moving forward 

• We need your help 

• If you don’t tell us we can’t 

help you

How to report 

• Contact a member of staff - Form 

Teacher, Year Co-ordinator, Ms 

Lauman, Ms Demnar 

• Email, phone, make an 

appointment 

• We will intervene and keep you 

informed 

• We want all girls to feel safe and 

happy at school



Mrs Mary Anne Pidgeon – Foundation Board Member 


St Aidan’s Foundation Pty Ltd 

confidence and success for life

The St Aidan’s Foundation was established in 1999 with the primary goal of securing St 

Aidan’s long term financial future by sourcing, raising and managing funds for major projects 

and the continued improvement of the school environment.

Major Funding 

Projects 

1999 – 2003 

2004 

The Archer and Templeton 

Science and Technology Centre 

Purchase of Strategic Adjoining Property for 

$320,000 plus general funding 

$450,000 

$510,000 

2005 Classroom Air-conditioning Program $325,000 

2006 Classroom Air-conditioning Program $300,000 

2007-2010 The Christine Hartland Centre $1,050,000

St Aidan’s is the lowest funded independent girls’ school in Queensland. 

Reduced funding from government sources is forecast over the next 3 years.

Help in whatever way you can…

Why is your support so important?

By supporting the school, we are supporting the girls in their academic 

endeavours, their sporting achievements, their ‘lifelong learning’ - in short, we 

are helping our daughters to be the best they can be.



Mrs Karen Spiller – Principal

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