Marist College Canberra Year 11 and 12 Handbook 2020 1 Year 11 and 12 Handbook 2020 Marr Street PEARCE ACT 2607 Phone: 02 6298 7200 Fax: 02 6298 7224 Email:
[email protected] Mr Matthew Hutchison Website: www.maristc.act.edu.au Headmaster 2 Dear Students The final two years of schooling are, for most, the most memorable and enjoyable time of your school journey. It is a time for leadership opportunities, a time to cement friendships that will support you way beyond your schools days and a time to explore your intellectual capacity and interests. Marist College Canberra provides broad learning options and pathways. This handbook has been designed to assist you and your parents with choosing subjects and in gaining an understanding of the ACT Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificate. I urge you to read through all sections carefully, and to consider the options available so that you can make choices suited to your particular needs. I implore you to base your decisions that match your interest, your ability and preferences reflected in your past ten years of schooling. Please choose wisely, according to what is best for you – not because of the teacher, or because of what your friends are choosing. It is a common mistake for boys to choose subjects, which they think, will help them gain entry into university rather than those that actually interest them, or those which they are capable of successfully completing. This usually results in boys not performing to the best of their ability. Seek the advice of your parents, teachers, the Career Advisor, and your House Dean.