HSC from 2014
We gladly announced that from 2014 The Newcastle Waldorf School is registered and accredited to deliver Years Eleven and Twelve leading to delivery of the Higher Schools Certificate. Our complete information booklet is available on our downloads page or here is a direct link.
We are co-ordinating pathways with Newcastle University for undergraduate entrance that complement the existing pathways- feel free to discuss these with us.
We are co-ordinating pathways with Newcastle University for undergraduate entrance that complement the existing pathways- feel free to discuss these with us.
Introduction
The College of Teachers is very happy to be able to set in motion our own registered and accredited HSC pathway, for both Year 11 and Year 12, which will start next year. We have chosen a pathway that fulfils our aim to bring a quality, balanced education to our senior students; engaging their hearts, minds and wills in purposeful activities. Our range of courses will bring them opportunities to be inspired by cultural achievements and to follow their individual inspirations along with academic challenges balanced with creative and physical endeavours.
Our range of subjects will fulfil the Board of Studies requirements for the achievement of an HSC.
Board Developed Courses:
· 2U English
· 2U/3U Mathematics
· 2U Visual Arts
Board Endorsed Courses:
· 2U Philosophy
· 2U Portfolio & Presentation
· 2U Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
For more information on the courses, please download the HSC information booklet and don't hesitate to contact the school with any questions.
In 2014, the school will have Initial Registration and Accreditation from the Board of Studies to teach an HSC. We will have official recognition as well as government funding, and this will enable us to supplement our enthusiastic staff with some more teachers, and also start building new classroom spaces to
accommodate our pioneer senior students.
Our range of subjects will fulfil the Board of Studies requirements for the achievement of an HSC, however, as the students will only need to sit exams for 6 or 7 units (out of the minimum 10 unit requirement for an ATAR) they will NOT receive an ATAR. University entrance can be obtained through a combination of the HSC, completing a STAT or SAT exam and the presentation of the student’s individual major work Portfolio. This
pathway is used by the majority of Lorien Novalis Year 12 graduates, and has also been used by other Steiner Schools in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
Our range of subjects will fulfil the Board of Studies requirements for the achievement of an HSC.
Board Developed Courses:
· 2U English
· 2U/3U Mathematics
· 2U Visual Arts
Board Endorsed Courses:
· 2U Philosophy
· 2U Portfolio & Presentation
· 2U Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
For more information on the courses, please download the HSC information booklet and don't hesitate to contact the school with any questions.
In 2014, the school will have Initial Registration and Accreditation from the Board of Studies to teach an HSC. We will have official recognition as well as government funding, and this will enable us to supplement our enthusiastic staff with some more teachers, and also start building new classroom spaces to
accommodate our pioneer senior students.
Our range of subjects will fulfil the Board of Studies requirements for the achievement of an HSC, however, as the students will only need to sit exams for 6 or 7 units (out of the minimum 10 unit requirement for an ATAR) they will NOT receive an ATAR. University entrance can be obtained through a combination of the HSC, completing a STAT or SAT exam and the presentation of the student’s individual major work Portfolio. This
pathway is used by the majority of Lorien Novalis Year 12 graduates, and has also been used by other Steiner Schools in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
The Learning Culture of the Senior School
This will include:
• Steiner based teaching methodologies such as: a broad base of subjects, multidisciplinary studies, use of a phenomenological method (observation-based instruction)
• Some application of the Independent Learning Model, particularly for the Individual Major Project and Portfolio, including: teacher as facilitator, self-monitored progress, and independent research.
• Assessment Procedures, including: course assessment schedules, a range of assessment requirements, external HSC exams for English, Mathematics and Visual Arts, and the application of N determinations for non-completion of assessment requirements.
• Steiner based teaching methodologies such as: a broad base of subjects, multidisciplinary studies, use of a phenomenological method (observation-based instruction)
• Some application of the Independent Learning Model, particularly for the Individual Major Project and Portfolio, including: teacher as facilitator, self-monitored progress, and independent research.
• Assessment Procedures, including: course assessment schedules, a range of assessment requirements, external HSC exams for English, Mathematics and Visual Arts, and the application of N determinations for non-completion of assessment requirements.
University Entrance Pathways
Students who achieve an HSC that includes Board Endorsed Courses do not qualify for an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank), however there are a number of options for students seeking university entrance.
They include:
• Presenting their HSC and Individual Project Portfolio to a university (this has been a very successful method for students from Lorien Novalis and Glenaeon Steiner Schools).
• Completing an additional STAT or SAT1 test (see Glossary) to supplement the HSC result and generate an ATAR.
• Completing additional units of Board Developed HSC Courses.
• Completing bridging courses offered by universities.
These options should be discussed with parents and teachers on an individual basis.
They include:
• Presenting their HSC and Individual Project Portfolio to a university (this has been a very successful method for students from Lorien Novalis and Glenaeon Steiner Schools).
• Completing an additional STAT or SAT1 test (see Glossary) to supplement the HSC result and generate an ATAR.
• Completing additional units of Board Developed HSC Courses.
• Completing bridging courses offered by universities.
These options should be discussed with parents and teachers on an individual basis.
