Years 11-12
The senior years of high school are especially important as students make the transition from compulsory education with a broad general program, to a post-compulsory education of more specialised studies.
Students are able to focus on clear pathways through Individual Learning Plans, setting achievable goals, which are revisited periodically.

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which was introduced in 1992 in secondary schools, provides the framework for all senior students.

With the SACE, students can undertake a wide range of subjects that place varying academic demands upon them. While all students conform to the same basic curriculum pattern, it is possible to devise many combinations of the subjects offered at Wirreanda High School to provide the most suitable and challenging course of senior secondary study for each student.

Students will have opportunities at Year 10 to undertake some SACE Stage I units, students in Year 11 will study up to 12 semester units at Stage I and most will study five full-year subjects at Stage 2 (Year 12). Students also have the opportunity to take part in Work Experience programs at Years 10 and 11 and Work Placements within VET programs.

A Flexible Pathways Program is available with its aim to assist students who require additional support and flexibility in their senior schooling. This includes school based Apprenticeships, Traineeships and a range of vocational short courses.

The following section outlines the aims and requirements of the SACE.

THE AIMS OF SACE

The South Australian Certificate of Education has been introduced to:

• Encourage the successful completion of secondary education
• Foster students’ acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary for successful participation in contemporary Australian society for the full range of senior secondary students and to the highest level possible
• Signify students’ preparedness to enter post-school studies and employment
• Be a certificate that is valued by the community and by those to whom it has been awarded

The main aim of the SACE curriculum has been designed to advance particular educational ends, and to provide access to, and participation in, an appropriate range of studies for all students.

The SACE incorporates learning designed to develop:

• Communication and language skills
• Numeracy skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Social skills
• Technological skills
• Information processing skills
  The ability to reason
• The ability to exercise initiative
• An understanding of the world of work within the Australian and international context.

Emphasis will also be placed upon learning that will lead students to gain an appreciation of the aesthetic aspects of human experience and the environmental issues that affect the well being of humanity.

SUBJECTS AT STAGE 1 BY GROUP

Group 1 : Arts/Humanities/Social and Cultural Studies

Group 2 : Mathematics/Science/Technology

Non Grouped

SUBJECTS AT STAGE II BY Group:

Group 1 Arts/Humanities/Social & Cultural

Group 2 Maths/Science/Technology

2007 VET PROGRAMS

The Southern Vocational College is part of the Southern Alliance for Innovation and Learning (SAIL) and represents a collaborative educational partnership between, Australian Science and Maths School, Aberfoyle Park High School, Christies Beach High School, Hallett Cove School, Hamilton Secondary College, Morphett Vale High School, Reynella East High School and Wirreanda High School.

In 2007, the Southern Vocational College is continuing to offer the following VET programs across the schools. Students travel between the schools that deliver the particular program while staying enrolled at their home school. These programs will provide students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of working in an industry area while still at school.

To become enrolled in one of the listed programs, students will need to complete a “Notification of Intention to Enrol” form which is available from the Vocational Education Coordinator at your home school. For some of the programs there will be a selection process undertaken to ensure students will be successful in the programs. More information about the programs will be sent to students when a “Notification of Intention to Enrol” form is received and the enrolment process is completed.

WHAT IS VET?

VET refers to national vocational qualifications that are endorsed by industry. VET courses deliver industry-endorsed units of competency from nationally endorsed training packages. VET qualifications are recognised across Australia. Studying a VET program while still at school can:
• Provide you with a head start in your chosen career.
• Make your senior school studies more relevant and interesting.
• Enable you to work towards completing your SACE as well as gaining a training qualification.
• Enable you to combine your school studies with part-time or casual employment.
• Provide opportunities to learn “on the job” while undertaking work placement.

Courses available:

Automotive
Certificate 1 Automotive Sales, Service and Repair – Christies Beach High School & Reynella East High

A+ Technician Certificate
Hamilton Secondary College will offer the A+ Technician Certificate program. A+ is a Industry recognised Technician Certificate qualification.

Black and White Photography
Introduction to Black and White Photography will be offered by Wirreanda High School.

Business
Certificate 2 Business – Christies Beach High School will offer this certificate program.

Community Services
Certificate 2 Community Services will be offered by both Christies Beach High School and Reynella East High School

Doorways to Construction
Morphett Vale High School will offer the Certificate 1 in General Construction.

Electrotechnology
Certificate 1 in Electrotechnology is available at Hallett Cove School.

Engineering
Certificate 1 in Engineering is available at Christies Beach High School.

Fashion, Textiles & Clothing Construction
Hallett Cove School will offer Certificate 1 (with the possibility of Certificate 2) as a full year on-line course using Texskill.

Health Support Services
Christies Beach High School will offer Certificate 2 in Health Support Services.

Hospitality – “Kitchen Operations”
Christies Beach High School will offer part Certificate 1 in Kitchen Operations. .

Information Technology
CISCO Networking Academy Program – Aberfoyle Park High School will offer this full year program to students undertaking stage 1 in 2007. .

Information Technology
Morphett Vale High School will offer Certificate 2 Information Technology.

Information Technology Essentials
Reynella East High School will offer the Certificate in Information Technology Essentials 1

Live Production, Theatre and Events
Aberfoyle Park High School will offer the Certificate 1 in Live Production, Theatre and Events.

Multimedia
Certificate 2 in Multimedia will be offered at Christies Beach High School.

Outdoor Recreation
Christies Beach High School will offer the Certificate 2 in Outdoor Recreation.

Retail Operations
Chrisites Beach High School will offer Certificate 1 and Certificate 2 in Retail Operations.

Small Business Management
Christies Beach High School will offer Certificate 2 Small Business Management – in collaboration with Young Achievement Australia.

Spatial Information Services
Reynella East High School will offer Certificate 2 in Spatial Information Services.

Sport And Recreation
Wirreanda High School will offer Certificate 2 in Sport and Recreation. Sport and Recreation is a course developed for students interested in the sport and leisure industry.

Tourism (Operations)
Christies Beach High School will offer Certificate 2 in Tourism.