9. The <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong> Diplomaand Leavers’ ProfileWe believe that for students to receive a balanced,well-rounded education, many opportunitiesshould be available. The Diploma provides an extradimension for <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong> students. It is unique to<strong>St</strong> Andrew’s, provides a focus and is keenlysought after.The Diploma is an important document for you tohave in your CV. It will indicate the completion of,and commitment to, a number of areas regarded asimportant in today’s society. It is not a hand out – itis hard earned. <strong>St</strong>udents can enquire at any time to<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong> reception to confirm their progresstowards completion of their Diploma. Parents of Year13 students will be advised in Term 1 and Term 4 oftheir son or daughter’s Diploma status.The Diploma is a one or two year course awardedto leaving students who have satisfied all Diplomarequirements. A one year Diploma may be awardedto students who leave after one year in the <strong>Senior</strong><strong>College</strong>. The Diploma is normally awarded toqualifying students at the Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner.Diploma requirements for students who havecompleted Years 12 and 13 are:1. Chapel – attendance at six <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong> Sundayevening chapel services.• These can be caught up at other year groupSunday services. If a student is representingthe <strong>College</strong> at another function or event on theevening of the <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong> service, this will beregarded as present;• Year 12 – Term 1 and Term 3 year group services,Term 2 Anzac Service;• Year 13 – Term 1 and Term 3 year group services,Term 4 Leavers’ Service;2. Service – 30 hours of service.• Maximum of 10 hours’ voluntary <strong>College</strong> service,where two hours of <strong>College</strong> service contributesone hour towards a student’s diploma;• Minimum of 20 hours’ voluntary communityservice. This does not include service toa student’s family. It must be to the widercommunity and include service outside of astudent’s own personal interests. Service cannotbe signed off by parents or guardians;• Tutor group community service will count.Applications are made to the HOSC who willdecide the number of hours awarded;• Tutors are required to have a role in encouragingstudents to complete this part of the Diploma.283. Vocational Recreational Pathways – studentsmust complete a minimum of five courses witha full attendance record, unless satisfactoryexplanations are given for absences. Thededicated Vocational Recreational Pathwaysperiod is Monday period 6.4. RE – a full attendance record must be maintained.5. PE – a full attendance record must be maintained.6. Life Skills – a full attendance record must bemaintained.7. Leadership – attendance at Year 12 Leadershipday unless there is a justifiable reason for nonattendance.Full attendance (one semester) atYear 12 Leadership course.8. Tutor Meetings – a full attendance record must bemaintained.9. Personal Learning Skills – the standard requiredfor being an organised and conscientious learnerover both mid-year and end-of-year reports is“usually”, which means displaying the desiredqualities more often than not. An average of 2.90(maximum 4.00) must be attained over both Year12 and Year 13.The Vocational Recreational ProgrammeCourses last seven or eight weeks. Most are basedat the <strong>College</strong> but some are held elsewhere. Somecourses are free of charge, while others chargea fee. Each student is required to complete fivecourses over their two years in the <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Ifa student only attends in Year 13 they must completethree courses. Mr Mike Smith is the VocationalRecreational Coordinator.A full commitment to the programme and itsrequirements is a pre-requisite of the <strong>St</strong> Andrew’s<strong>College</strong> Diploma. Any absence must be explained tothe Options Tutor. The courses vary from year to yearbut include: Advanced Driver Training, Bartending,Coffee-making, Culinary Skills, First Aid, Gifts andCards, Massage, Outdoor Adventure, PersonalFitness, Scuba Diving, Vehicle Maintenance andYoga. There are 35 options in total. Each year <strong>Senior</strong><strong>College</strong> students will receive an Options Booklet,which provides up to-date information.
The <strong>St</strong> Andrew’s <strong>College</strong> Year 13 Leaver’s Profileand Record of AchievementThis will be an important part of your CV. It is apositive statement that indicates how capable youare over a range of key attributes. A good profile willenhance your career prospects.Your Tutor will usually write your profile. The HOSCwill explain the procedure for obtaining this veryimportant document. You will be expected to do yourpart by completing the student information sheet andarranging a referee, who will assist in the writing ofyour profile.Your Record of Achievement will detail yourinvolvement in sport, culture, leadership andlearning.Your Leaver’s Profile and Record of Achievementwill be presented to you at Leavers’ Dinner. They canbe withheld if there are <strong>College</strong> commitments notcompleted and will only be issued once all studentobligations are completed.29
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