Halfway

We are now halfway through the year and from experience, the second half always seems to go faster than the first. For our Year 12’s the end is coming very quickly, and this can be a time of both excitement and uncertainty as they prepare to leave the familiar routines of schooling behind and move to the next stage of their life’s journey.  If your student is feeling concerned about whether they are on track for successful completion of Year 12, please encourage them to speak with one of our support staff or myself.

Pathway Selection 2026

It won’t be long and we will be preparing for Pathway Selection for 2026.  Already the Leadership Team has met several times to discuss the needs of our community and the subjects required for successful pathways into work or further training.

Two Important dates to mark on your calendar in preparation.

• Tuesday 5^th August – Pathway Selection Information Evening
• Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan Interviews
  • Year 10 into 11 - August 11 – 15
  • Year 9 into 10 – August 18 - 22

A SET plan helps a student to

• structure learning around your abilities, interests and ambitions
• think about education, training and career options after Year 12
• set and achieve learning goals in Years 11 and 12, and beyond
• include flexible and coordinated pathway options in the course of senior study
• communicate with parents/carers

Throughout Semester 1, Year 10 students have completed the Harrison Career Assessment and received individual feedback about their strengths and career options related to these.  Early in Term 3, Year 9 students will also complete a career quiz.  These are important tools in our school to inform students about pathway options before they begin selecting pathways and associated subjects for 2026.

Students may also want to start considering their pathway by jumping on to QCAA’s website https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/planning-your-pathway.html

Year 10 Wilsonton Certificate of Education & Certificate II in Active Volunteering

The Wilsonton Certificate of Education begins the Year 10 journey towards success in Senior Schooling.

The Wilsonton Certificate of Education allows

• Recognition of successfully completing year 10
• Students to bank up to 6 Real credits points towards their overall QCE
• Students to attain an additional 14+ WCE points through their studies to be awarded a WCE

Why a Wilsonton Certificate of Education?

• Helps prepare your child for senior schooling and guides them to understand the processes and tracking regarding QCE 
• Demonstrates your child’s commitment to their studies and schooling journey
• A great discussion tool for your set planning to help identify pathways
• Keeps your child accountable in understanding their progress through the senior phase of schooling
• Allows the school and our community to celebrate your child’s effort and commitment to their studies

What is the criteria for achieving a Wilsonton Certificate of Education?

Each student must score 20 credits (of a possible 24) to receive their WCE. Students will receive:

• 1 credit per semester for a passing grade in each subject (maximum of 10).
• 1 credit per semester for attendance surpassing 92%.
• An additional 1 credit per semester for 100% attendance.
• 1 credit per semester for gold or silver effort and behaviour.
• 1 credit per semester for academic excellence, whereby a student achieves a B or higher in at least four subjects.
• 4 credits for successful completion of Cert II in Active Volunteering.
• 2 credits for successful completion of Cert I / UniSQ Head Start (maximum of 2 points).
• A passing semester in English and Maths subject.
• Have completed an Academic Integrity Unit.

Every Year 10 student has been undertaking their Certificate II in Active Volunteering. This is an integral part to our overall Senior Pathways Model and firstly ensures students bank 4 QCE points prior to starting Year 11 and secondly, allows us as a school community give back to local organisations. We’re excited about this opportunity for our students and they have demonstrated great maturity when visiting organisations.

Jacinta Alexander
Deputy Principal