Dear Parents/Carers and Students,

We have commenced our subject selection process for the 2021 academic year. This can be quite an anxious time for some students and families and we continue our endeavours to ensure our students are as fully informed as possible about their options. We strongly advise students and families to carefully read the Curriculum Handbooks that will be distributed to students and to contact the relevant staff, as listed below, so that together we can assist students in making the best possible decision about their choice of subjects for next year.

Subject Selection Timeline (see details below)

Students currently in Years 9 – 11: 21st July to 19th August 2020

Students currently in Years 7 and 8: 18th August to 1st September 2020

Subject Selection Process (see details below)

Each Year 9, 10 and 11student will receive a Curriculum Handbook which is available from school. Electronic versions can be found in Simon (Students resources) and on our website in the Curriculum area.
Year 7 and 8 students can access an electronic version of their Curriculum Handbook via Simon or the school website.
Students will receive video recordings that will help them with their subject selections.
Students must submit their subject preferences online by the due date, according to the instructions detailed in the email each student will receive.

Process of timetabling

To facilitate our curriculum planning for next year’s subjects, it is important that the deadline for the online submission of subject selection is adhered to by students.
Once we receive the subject preferences from students, the choices listed by students are entered into the timetable program.
We then use this information to decide on the number and type of subjects that will be running in 2021. In effect, this means that the subject units that Trinity College offers in 2021 are determined by student choices.
Once the demand for subjects has been ascertained, the timetable for 2021 is constructed.
This is the reason that it is imperative that students complete their subject selections online by the due date and that students make the best possible decisions about which subjects they wish to study.
Students will have further opportunities to change their choices later in term 4, once the timetable for 2021 has been finalised.

Whilst we attempt to offer as broad a choice of subjects as possible for students, we also acknowledge that some students may not always get their preferred subject choices. This may be because of the low number of students choosing that subject or due to clashes of students’ choices on the timetable. Our timetable system works to minimise clashes, but unfortunately, they still can occur. We endeavour to ensure that students receive as many of their chosen options but it is not always possible for students to get the exact subjects they have chosen.

Should students have any queries about their subject selections they are advised to contact any relevant staff member. Key points of contact include:

Queries about completing the online subject selection process: Mr Sean James (Timetabler)
Career options, VET and School-based apprenticeships: Mrs Julie Demasi (Careers Officer and VET Coordinator)
VCAL: Miss Pam Scott (VCAL Co-coordinator)
Subject content of units: Learning Area Facilitators and subject teachers
Project Based Learning: Mr Pat Seal and Ms Libby Ryan
Overall selection of subjects: Ms Libby Ryan (Director of Learning), Mr Joe McCracken (Pathways), Mrs Cheryl Pefanis (Deputy Principal), as well as homeroom teachers, subject teachers and Year Level Co-ordinators

Please contact Reception staff who will direct you to the relevant staff member. We trust that our team at Trinity College can be of great assistance to you as your child follows the process of subject selections for 2021.

Mrs Cheryl Pefanis

Deputy Principal

SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS

YEAR 7

Year 7 students will be able to access their electronic Curriculum Handbook on Tuesday, 18th Aug.

Subject Information Sessions

On Tuesday, 18th August, Year 7 students will receive a link to video information to assist with subject selections.
Students will receive an email with their log-on names and passwords after the subject information session.
Year 7 students that have any queries about which subjects to select are advised to contact Mrs Pefanis or Ms Ryan.
By midnight on Tuesday, 1st September, Year 7 students need to have completed their 2021 subject selections online. Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

YEAR 8

Year 8 students will be able to access their electronic Curriculum Handbook on Tuesday, 18th Aug.

Subject Information Sessions

On Tuesday, 18th August, Year 8 students will receive a link to video information to assist with subject selections.
Students will receive an email with their log-on names and passwords after this information session.
A video explaining the Project Based Learning programme will be released on this day, for viewing by families and students.
Year 8 students that have any queries about which subjects to select are advised to contact Ms Ryan and Mr Seal.
By midnight on Tuesday, 1st September, Year 8 students need to have completed their 2021 subject selections online. Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

YEAR 9

Year 9 students can collect their Curriculum Handbook from reception or access an online version via Simon or the school website.

Senior Students Information Video

Year 9 students that are interested in studying an accelerated VCE or a VET unit in 2021 should view the Senior Pathways Information Presentation. A link to this presentation will be located on our website, released on the evening of Tuesday, 21st July.

Subject Information Sessions

Year 9 students are well underway in their subject selection process, having viewed relevant videos and participated in subject selection interviews.

Year 9 students that have any queries about which subjects to select are advised to contact Ms Ryan.
By midnight on Wednesday, 19th August, Year 9 students need to have completed their 2021 subject selections online. Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

Accelerated VCE and VET Units

Year 9 students have the opportunity to access one accelerated VCE or VET subject in Year 10. The academic record of students will be considered to ascertain whether such acceleration is in the best interest of the individual student.
Year 9 students that wish to access an accelerated VCE/VET subject will be informed about the process, which will entail the completion of an application form.
Ms Ryan will consult with staff about the possibility of individual students doing an accelerated course. Students will be interviewed if required and parents will be contacted should there be any queries about the application for accelerated learning.

YEAR 10

Year 10 students can collect their Curriculum Handbook from reception or access an online version via Simon or the school website.

Year 10 students are well underway in their subject selection process, having viewed relevant videos and participated in subject selection interviews.

By midnight on Wednesday, 19th August, Year 10 students need to have completed their 2021 subject selections online. Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

YEAR 11

Yr 11 students are well underway in their subject selection process, having viewed relevant videos and participated in subject selection interviews.

By midnight on Wednesday, 19th August, Year 11 students need to have completed their 2021 subject selections online. Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

SUBJECT SELECTION TIMELINE FOR 2021 ENTRY

Wednesday, 19th August by midnight:

DUE DATE for students in Years 9 - 11 to complete their subject preferences online by midnight.

Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

Tues, 18th August:

Students in Years 7 and 8 will receive a link to video information to assist with subject selections, and be able to access their Curriculum Handbook online.

Tuesday, 1st September by midnight:

DUE DATE for students in Years 7 to complete their subject preferences online by midnight.

Due to remote learning we have adjusted the submission process slightly. The preferred method of submission now is to complete and submit subject selections online with digital signatures of the student and a parent/carer.

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