TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 ‒ 23 Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Changing face of education JEREMY ROCKLIFF Deputy Premier and Minister for Education And Training POSITIVE experience in quality early Alearning, to a successful primary school experience and a transition on to high school through to Year 12 are all crucial elements of a successful education experience. Since coming to Government, we have made improvements in each of these important areas, all aiming at increasing the levels of engagement, retention and attainment for students. We have passed a new Education Act for Tasmania, which for the first time recognises the right of every child to receive 13 years of compulsory education. As well as providing the opportunity for voluntary six months earlier access to Prep and Kindergarten, the new Act raises the expectation of our young people, that they CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: The centrepiece of Tasmania’s new Education Act is the extension of secondary schools to Year 12. remain at school until the completion of Year 12, its young people experience lies of ensuring more students barrier, and with it the extending to Year 12 — a I’m confident that we are equivalent, or when they turn at the heart of this policy, finish Year 12. perception for many in the significantly higher number on the right track to achieving 18 years of age, whichever because it provides more For many young people community that schooling than expected. this, which is ultimately in the comes first. choice about where they can barriers such as changing finishes at Year 10. As Minister for Education, I best interests of all The centrepiece of our complete their senior schools, travel and finance can I am encouraged by the want more students to stay at Tasmanians. change agenda is the secondary education. impact on their ability to strong community support of school longer, enjoy their There is no better extension of Tasmanian This is about our colleges complete their education. So, the high school extension schooling experience, and foundation to build schools to Year 12. Reducing and high schools working by extending high schools to program. As of 2018, 38 achieve more while they Tasmania’s future than the number of transitions our together with the shared aim Year 12, we help remove that government schools will be attend school. education. THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL We Are Inquirers The International Baccalaureate Diploma emphasises critical thinking while providing both breadth and depth of learning. An internationally-renowned program of study with an inquiry-based approach, the Diploma develops senior school students’ skills and dispositions to enhance their ability to thrive during university study. To discuss how the International Baccalaureate can support your child’s study future, please call our Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or visit the IB pages on our website. ‘The writing, research and critical thinking skills taught during the www.friends.tas.edu.au/school/ib 23 Commercial Road North Hobart IB continue to be useful to further study.’ Friends’ School IB Graduate The Friends’ School Email: [email protected] is an IB World School. V1 - MERE01Z01MA 24 ‒ TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature On course for major milestone UILFORD Young College turns 25 next Gyear. As Tasmania’s only senior secondary coeducational Catholic college approaches this milestone, it has a reputation for dynamism, educational excellence and outstanding pastoral care, with facilities to match on its two campuses. In 2016, 83 per cent of GYC students achieved their Tasmanian Certificate of Education and 60 per cent RECOGNITION: Guilford Young College Dux for 2016 Meg achieved an Australian Phillips with the Principal, Mr Craig Deayton, and the Tertiary Admissions Ranking. Directors of Teaching and Learning Mrs Sandro Guerzoni Also, 14 per cent achieved (Glenorchy Campus) and Mrs Heidi Senior (Hobart Campus). SWITCHED ON: Nick Martin and Amity Bailey enjoy Guilford Young College’s robotics course. an ATAR of over 90, and three students were in the top 100 Awards, producing two the College offers extensive Archdiocese of Hobart in co- system for 20 years, said that which they live and their place students in the state. winners, while two other VET co-curricular activities that operation with the Christian one of the pleasures of being at in it,” Mr Deayton said. Within the field of students won TASC provide learning and growth Brothers, the Dominican GYC was working with vibrant “One of our many joys is Vocational Training and Outstanding Achievement in opportunities through sport, Sisters, the Silesians of Don and highly motivated students. working with these vivacious Education, 41 of last year’s Vocational Education and cultural, leadership and Bosco, the Sisters of Charity “Guilford Young College young people, helping them students have gained Training Awards. spiritual pursuits. and the Sisters of St Joseph. Its both supports and nurtures reach their full potential, and apprenticeships and a further This year, 20 per cent of the A leader in the Tasmanian first students attended in 1995. young people on the cusp of opening the door of 15 are employed in an industry student population is enrolled education community, GYC This year, the College has adulthood, helping them to opportunity for all. We are related to the VET program in VET courses. welcomes all who come welcomed only its third develop a personal ethical extremely proud of the fine they studied. As well as providing through its doors into a principal. framework that includes self- young citizens who are alumni Last year GYC had three exceptional academic and community of faith. Craig Deayton, who has confidence and self- of Guilford Young College, and finalists in two categories in vocational pathways Guilford Young College been a principal in the knowledge, as well as we look forward to welcoming the Tasmanian VET Training accessible to all 950 students, was founded in 1994 by the Tasmanian Catholic education knowledge of the world in your son or daughter in 2018.” Claremont College Learn in a rich and dynamic environment with strongly supported pathways to university, TAFE and industry. We provide quality teaching which focuses on TCE attainment, VET certification, and maximising university entrance scores. • Full range of academic subjects • Tutorial program • Industry standard facilities • College musical • Extensive range of VET programs • Careers Centre • UTAS College programs • Student support services • Enrichment and pastoral care program Students who are out of area or from non-associate schools are most welcome. OPEN DAY For further information or to make an appointment contact Linda on 62496894 or email [email protected] FRIDAY 5 May 9am - noon Hobart and Glenorchy Campuses PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS TUESDAY 2 May, GLENORCHY Campus, 7:30pm WEDNESDAY 3 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pm THURSDAY 4 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pm GYC ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES 6238 4367 [email protected] Department of Education MERE01Z01MA - V1 TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 ‒ 25 Secondary school enrolments An advertising feature Parents Hutchins need to stay adds a involved RESEARCH shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved in their child’s education. You can speak to winning your child’s teacher or principal about how you can be involved. Some of the ways that you could be involved include: INTRODUCE yourself number to your child’s teachers. KEEP teachers informed of any HE Hutchins School is up the ultimate challenge. changes that may affect leading the way for Power of 9 co-ordinator your child. Tlearning with its Year 9 Ken Kingston said the STAY informed by program, Power of 9. experiential learning program reading the school The program, which began focuses on developing skills, newsletter and/or in 2011, is aimed at including decision-making, school website. encouraging and assisting resilience, tolerance of others, GO TO information students to develop the skills, personal organisation, sessions at the school. passion, positive attitudes, persistence, self-confidence, TALK with your child values and forms of knowledge leadership and independence. about their day. necessary for planning their “We try to involve the ATTEND parent pathway and being successful students in learning meetings. through Years 10, 11 and 12 and experiences that they wouldn’t PARTICIPATE in beyond. get in normal day-to-day school social activities. Students have the schooling,” Mr Kingston said. HELP IN the canteen, opportunity to choose from “These include the four library or classroom. four different challenges that major challenges where HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Sean Oosthuizen on the Port Davey Power of 9 Challenge. include the Global Challenge, students are learning off- the Port Davey Challenge, the campus, and in some cases their comfort zone.” Central Australian Challenge quite challenging He said a combination of and the Island Challenge. environments. learning through self- Each challenge occurs at a “For the preparation camp, discovery, adventure and different time during the year students are required to make relevant curriculum helps turn and consists of two phases that their own way back to Hobart boys into fine young men and include “the experience’’ and from South Port, which build character through “the expedition’’ that makes challenges them to get out of experiential learning. NOW OPEN Enrolments for Year 7, 2018 are you in year 6 now? join us in year 7 2018. Empowering Girls At Mount Carmel, our girls’ only We provide incredible opportunities for Dominic College is a Catholic, coeducational, Kindergarten to Year 10 school, environment from Grade 3 to Year 10 our students to grow and flourish and all in one place. Students enjoy academic, sporting, cultural and creative opportunities enables girls to take intellectual risks and at the heart of all of our endeavours, is to focus on excellence in achievement.