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The new QCE system was introduced for students completing Year 12 in 2020. Instead of being awarded an OP for university entry, students now work towards an ATAR which is more in line with other states in Australia. This change has involved the rewriting of syllabuses for existing subjects and the introduction of some completely new subjects.
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At FCAC, we have used this opportunity to review our subject offerings in the Secondary School. Our current Year 11 students have embraced this change and have enrolled in new courses such as Design, Psychology, Aquatic Practices, Furnishing and Certificate II Engineering Studies. We have had positive feedback from both staff and students about these new courses and will continue to offer them in 2022.
As part of our ongoing commitment to improve our student experience, we have some new subjects on offer in 2022. Year 9 and 10 students can now choose an additional elective offering, Sport and Exercise Science. This subject is designed to equip students to tackle the new P.E. syllabus in Years 11 and 12. An elective that has proved popular with Year 10 and 11 students for 2022 is the new Certificate III Aviation (Remote Pilot). We are also excited to offer Literature and Sport and Recreation for the first time in 2022. These additions to our subject offerings provide students with a wide variety of pathways in the Senior School. We have endeavoured to maintain our high standards of academic rigour while recognising the need for more hands-on opportunities for students who are not planning direct entry to university. The new QCE system enables students to use their vocational qualifications in their ATAR calculation, so the Certificate IV in Page 18ww Crime and Justice continues to be a popular choice.
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We now offer 37 different subjects and certificate courses for our Year 11 and 12 students to select from, in addition to externally sourced school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
By Mrs Roz Nicholls Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12)
