Recently the Stage 6 (Years 11 – 12) students took part in a ‘Transition Session’ which educated students on important information that they would need to know in the lead up to their HSC.
The session covered the following topics:
National Standard and Education Authority (NESA)
- Navigating the website: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
- Subject information and learning areas
- Year 12 pattern of study (and Pathways)
- Confirmation of Entry
- Students Online website: https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/
- *All Stage 6 students must set up a Students Online account prior to sitting their HSC exams
Disability Provisions
- What are they and what provisions can students apply for?
- The application process
- Supporting documentation – forms to be completed by health professional, teacher and student
- NESA website: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions
Transition/Vocational Education
- Role of Rivendell School Transition Advisor
- SDEHS Careers Team contacts: https://sydneyh-d.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/careers.html
- Vocational questionnaires
- Vocational online resources – JobJump, Year 13, myfuture.com