Christian Zachariassen (Deputy Principal)

- Academic expectations

- Being a senior leader - opportunities

- Entry into tertiary courses (NCEA and IB)

- Tutorials and Goal setting

- EOTC week

- Social opportunities

- Cars and driving

- Reports and interviews

- Testimonial

Richard Field-Dodgson (Careers Advisor)

- Scholarship applications

- University course and Halls of Residence applications

- Careers guidance at Scots in 2016

- GAP year opportunities

NCEA Level Three = University Entrance *

60 credits needed BUT 120 available

Endorsements are still the key, especially as a predictor of

future success

Endorsements =

14 + merit or excellence credits in a subject (at

least 3 external)

50 + merit or excellence credits over a level

14 credits at

Level 3 or higher

In THREEapproved

subjects

Literacy: 5 reading and 5 writing credits from Level 2

Numeracy:

10 Level 1 or higher maths (or other

numeracy) credits

Plus: You MUST have NCEA Level Three.

60 credits at L3 + 20 credits L2 + L1 literacy & numeracy (10 credits of

each)

Theme: PURPOSE

IB Learner Profile Links: Thinkers/ KnowledgeableFocus: Goal setting for 2016Activities:Unit 13.2: Complete the VIA character strengths survey. Feedback information with members of the group/tutor. Consider how this information can be applied when setting goals for 2016. Unit 13.3: Use goal setting template to begin setting academic, extra-curricular and service goals for 2016Resources: Staff Documents/Tutorial Resources/Year 9/Term 1 201613.2 Preparing for Goal Setting 201613.3 Goals 2016Outcomes:Unit 13.2 VIA strengths survey results and preparation for goal setting notes saved to e-portfolio.Unit 13.3 Goals 2016 partially established and saved to e-portfolio

Theme: RELATIONSHIPS

IB Learner Profile Link: Caring

Focus: Supporting the Year 9 students as they settle into the school.

Activities:

Unit 13.1 - Create a quiz/activity for Year 9 students to be completed during peer support tutorial session in week 2.

Assembly Item: Year 13 Prefects (Led by Service Prefect Muchengeti Matinde and MS Prefect Matt Strawbridge) to prepare an item for SS assembly in week 3 reflecting on the theme of Relationships.

Resources: Staff Documents/Tutorial Resources/Year 13/Term 1 2016

13.1 Quiz Time!

Outcomes:

Collaborative planning to create a house focused quiz for the Year 9s.

RELATIONSHIPS assembly item outlining what has been covered during tutorials in weeks 1 & 2

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Careers 2016 Richard Field-Dodgson

To start the process of thinking about the year/years ahead.

1. Both Year 12 and Year 13 Common Rooms have a designated Careers area where information is posted.

DISSEMINATION of INFORMATION

2. Scots website has Careers information updated regularly. http://www.scotscollege.school.nz/senior/career-planning-and-support

3. I will meet all Year 13s as House tutor groups this term – and possibly into term 2

5.. My timetable allowing, I am always available to talk to individuals in the Careers Office. Encourage your son to seek advice.

4. University liaison visits – Term 1 and Term 2.

OPTIONS FOR 2016 & BEYOND

1 A GAP year

As a volunteer or in paid work. A chance to develop some independence, broaden horizons and sort future plans out

• The Tutorship Scheme – that’s RAFD’s. Year 13s should see me personally!

• Tutors Worldwide – www.tutorsworldwide.org

• Lattitude - http://www.lattitude.org.nz

There are many organisations that will offer various options e.g. http://www.yearoutgroup.org. For a ‘traditional GAP year :

• University – NZ and/or Overseas

• Polytechs – large range of degrees and diplomas; these shouldn’t be discounted as an option.

• Other providers e.g. Queenstown Resort College, International College of Hotel Management, Defence careers

2. TERTIARY STUDYRange of courses and providers available at tertiary level is vastThe internet is invaluable as a research tool

FUNDING

Throughout the year many scholarships become available from a variety of sources.

Breakoutwww.breakout.org.nz or www.allaboutfunding.org.nz

The most extensive online information collection of New Zealand scholarships, grants and awards. Can be accessed on any computer at school or at any branch of the Wellington Library.

Clearly up to individual students to seek out possible scholarships.