Guide for PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS 2019 Dickson College Is Committed to Providing a Supportive, Innovative and Educationally Enriched Learning Environment
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Guide for PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS 2019 Dickson College is committed to providing a supportive, innovative and educationally enriched learning environment. Together, we work to develop informed, caring, creative and confident global citizens. EXCELLENCE | OPPORTUNITY | COMMUNITY ETHOS / 1 / TEACHING & CONTENTS LEARNING AREAS ETHOS GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Art and Ceramics (A/T) Japanese (T) page 1 page 15 Biology (A/T) • Beginning Business (A/T) • Continuing CONTENTS INTERDISCIPLINARY INQUIRY PROJECT Chemistry (T) • Advanced page 2 page 16-17 Chinese (Mandarin) (T) Latin (T) • Beginning • Beginning TEACHING & LEARNING AREAS SUBJECT INFORMATION page 3 page 18-66 • Continuing Legal Studies (A/T) • Advanced Mathematics International Students SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM Dance (A/T) • Maths for Living (A) page 42 page 4 Design & Graphics (A/T) • Essential Mathematics (A) Refugee Bridging Program • Architecture • Mathematics Applications (T) WELCOME page 56 • Graphic Design • Mathematics Methods (T) page 5 Secondary Introductory English • Industrial Design • Specialist Mathematics Methods (T) Centre Drama (A/T) Media (A/T) STUDENT WELLBEING AT OUR COLLEGE page 57 Earth and Environmental Science (A/T) Music (A/T) page 6-7 Sports Development Program Economics (T) • Music Advanced (CSM/ANU) STUDENT VOICE & LEADERSHIP page 61 Engineering (T) • Music Industry (C) page 8 Support Programs English (A/T) Oceanography (A/T) page 62-63 English as a Second Language (A/T) Outdoor Education (A/T) PASSIONATE & EFFECTIVE TEACHERS Exercise Science (T) Photography (A/T) page 9 French (T) • Digital Photography • Beginning • Black and White Photography PERSONALISED LEARNING: LEARN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING • Continuing Physical Education (A) ANYWHERE page 67 page 9 Geography (A/T) Physics (T) Global Studies (T) Psychology (A/T) AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL-BASED Health and Wellbeing Studies (T/A) Refugee Bridging Program ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPENTICESHIPS PARTNERSHIPS AGREEMENT page 68 History (A/T) Secondary Introductory English Centre page 10 • Ancient History (SIEC) LIBRARY • Modern History Senior Science (A) DICKSON GREEN page 69 Hospitality and Food Studies (A/V) Social and Community Work (A/V) page 11 Indonesian (T) Sociology (A/T) CAREERS & UNI ADVICE • Beginning Sports Development (A/T) EXTENSION & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES page 70 page 12-13 • Continuing Tourism and Event Management (A/V) Information Technology (A/T/V) Textiles and Fashion (A/T/V) KEY DATES ADMINISTRATION TEAM Interdisciplinary Inquiry Project (A/T) Workshop Technologies: page 71 page 14 • Automotive Technology (A/V) • Construction (A/V) • Metal Technology (A) • Wood Technology (A) / 2 / CONTENTS CONTENTS / 3 / SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM WELCOME... Everyone, every day, learning – for life At our College we embrace every student as an individual, with their own unique talents, passions and interests. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and our aim is to support and challenge each student to grow and thrive at school and beyond. At DC we believe that developing highly capable, confident and caring young people is fundamental to a successful future. Through a focus on effective teaching and student agency we prioritise the learning and achievement of every young person in our care. Craig Edwards PRINCIPAL Graduates of Dickson College are recognised as creative thinkers with inquiring minds and a sense of social justice. Our College provides Victoria Margrain and Michelle Morthorpe a range of programs and opportunities that allow young people DEPUTY PRINCIPALS to extend themselves, become active members of the community, develop leadership, and strive for excellence in all that they do. We John Clink support students to do this so that they will have the confidence and COLLEGE BUSINESS MANAGER skills to find their place in the world. Our college is full of happy and creative young people enjoying innovative and challenging programs. We achieve increasingly Alison Di Berardino Josephine Kim outstanding academic results, with approximately half of our Student Wellbeing Centre Mathematics university bound students achieving an ATAR over 80 and more than a Science – Biology, Chemistry, General Science, quarter achieving an ATAR over 90. We also have students completing Juliette Bornas Oceanography and Physics Vocational Education (VET) courses and receiving nationally Secondary Introductory English Centre (SIEC) Information Technology recognised certificates, in a range of industry areas. Assessment and Certification STEM Timetable Our curriculum and extra curriculum offerings are engaging and our Library Ros Phillips teachers are excellent. We believe that students succeed when they Languages find and follow their passions, so providing a wide range of learning Jenny Cowell ESL options is key to our ongoing success. Our curriculum reflects this Careers & Transitions International Students philosophy and the diversity of our programs can be seen within this Social & Community Work Refugee Bridging Program guide. Woodwork, Metalwork, Building and Construction Hospitality Lex Warfield We provide an environment where student wellbeing is paramount Vocational Education and Training (VET) Arts – Dance, Design, Drama, Fashion and Textiles, and where every student matters. We invite you to explore Dickson Media, Music, Photography and Visual Arts College and to contact us at any time should you wish to know more. Caitlin Hanby PE, Outdoor Education and Exercise Science Support Programs and Disability Education Coordinator Kirk Zwangobani English Humanities – Psychology, Sociology, Global Studies, History, Geography, Accounting, Business and Legal Studies CRAIG EDWARDS, PRINCIPAL Curriculum / 4 / INFORMATION A NOTE FROM US / 5 / SUPPORT PROGRAMS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY There are a range of programs available at Dickson This is a mandatory one hour pastoral care class College that are designed to meet the needs of for all students. Clubs and Community provides students. For all matters relating to a particular pastoral care, centred around a common interest or class, students should discuss their needs with their hobby. These classes are also a crucial conduit for class teacher first. They can also utilise any of the conveying college information to students, package following learning support programs: checks and wellbeing advice. The program aims to STUDENT WELLBEING provide: STUDY SKILLS Dickson College Study Skills Program is open to • Strong pastoral care with sustained relationships AT OUR COLLEGE all students at the college. It is a tutorial support and a weekly opportunity to seek advice on any program where students can access guidance from matter affecting the student or their participation in staff who monitor progress and communicate with education parents/carers and the Student Wellbeing Team • Transition support to settle into college We take a holistic approach to supporting students to achieve the best academic and as necessary. The program is designed to promote • Strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety and vocational outcomes whilst developing their skills and independence towards adulthood student wellbeing and academic success, with promote wellbeing, as well as techniques for effective and exciting post-school pathways. particular focus on: study, time management and test preparation • Student pathway planning and post-school Dickson College takes a systematic approach to The team of year coordinators for 2019 is: • Smooth transition to college pathways • Time management and meeting deadlines • Participation in a group activity linked to the meeting the needs of students. The staff in Student Year 11 Year 12 • Proof reading and editing for polished work interests of the group. Wellbeing prioritise the social and emotional A-H: Chris Hammerer A-H: Anna Beaver • Revision and study techniques to prepare for test development and wellbeing of students and take a I-P: Emily Hathaway I-P: Jason Abela conditions holistic approach to supporting students to achieve Q-Z: Ryan Davis-Philip Q-Z: Robert Howartson LUNCHTIME WELLBEING/INTEREST GROUP PROGRAMS the best academic and vocational outcomes, whilst • Building resilience and managing challenges such These are informal small groups that are held at as anxiety, procrastination and time constraints lunchtimes and offer a chance for students with developing their skills and independence towards CAREERS, TRANSITIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE adulthood and post-school pathways. The team is Officers Lia McKerihan, Erica Brown and Alison • Supporting students who have accessed special common interests to meet other young people in the comprised of: DiBerardino are available to provide advice on considerations, or who have a history of v grades or college. Students bring their lunch, have a chat and post-school options, career pathways, training poor academic performance become involved in the weekly activity. Groups vary • Supporting students who have a history of poor depending on interest each year. Currently we have: ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM opportunities, vocational education & training, At the Student Wellbeing reception area, students tertiary education, work experience and ASBAs attendance Monday: LGBTI support group can make appointments for all members of the Team, (Australian School-Based Apprenticeships). They are • Supporting students undertaking distance Tuesday: Duke of Edinburgh program including appointments for careers, work experience, happy to meet with parents/carers and students and education courses Thursday: