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Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.

The range of support services available to students at the college includes:

Student Counsellors

The Counselling team is available to support students in all matters relating to their      enrolment at the college. Course counselling is not only provided to students during their enrolment interview, but is available at any time throughout the year. As student circumstances or interests may change, subjects and loads can also be adjusted to accommodate these changes and support the planning towards a different pathway.

Our confidential counselling service can assist in matters relating to:
· Personal counselling
· Career and pathway counselling
· Health support issues
· Problem solving and decision making
· Conflict resolution
· Study skills, time management
· Referral and advocacy support with a wide range of community agencies

The Assistant Principal can also be accessed for support in some of these areas and for more serious student and staff issues and concerns.

Student Counsellors at Marden Senior College

Rachel Moore
rmoore@msc.sa.edu.au

Gabe Turci
gturci@msc.sa.edu.au

Michelle van Wyk
mvanwyk@msc.sa.edu.au

Senior Leader – Student Services
Janet Elliott
jelliott@msc.sa.edu.au

 Subject Teachers 

Teachers can provide students with expert guidance relating to subject specific issues as well as negotiating around assessment requirements should the need arise. They should be the first port of call for a student experiencing some difficulty with a subject matter.

Pastoral Care Worker

The Pastoral Care Worker’s (Chaplain’s) role is one of providing support and encouragement to the school community. Employed by local churches, the Chaplain has a particular interest in the spiritual and emotional life of the school. As a staff member, but not a teacher, the Chaplain provides another means for members of the school community to gain support in these vital aspects of their lives. The Chaplain also plays a role in supporting teachers in school events and excursions, facilitating student activities and providing input in the teaching of ethical and personal development topics.

Mentors

All students under twenty one years of age are provided with a mentor by the college after enrolment. Mentor support may also be offered to other students who need additional support throughout the year. The mentor is a support person a student can speak with about issues relating to study or other matters of a personal nature. The mentor can personally advise the student or support the student to access other services within the college and beyond.

 

Apprenticeship Broker
The district Apprenticeship Broker is able to provide support for students who want to include a traineeship or apprenticeship in their SACE program. The Apprenticeship broker is required to be involved in the organization of any School Based Apprenticeship. They may also periodically provide information about vacancies and employment opportunities available in the local area. To access this service you will need to speak to the Student Counsellors who can arrange an  appointment for you. 

SACE Co-ordinator
The SACE Co-ordinator supports students in all matters relating to SACE completion including:

· SACE pattern requirements
· Special Provisions in Assessment
· Assessment policies and protocols around deadlines or breaches of rules
· Exam management

The Library: a great place to work at Marden

The Marden Education Centre Library is the library for the Marden Senior College. The library has a wide range of resources for   leisure, fun and educational needs, including books, DVDs and magazines.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday – including before and after school, recess and lunch, and when evening classes are on until 7.00pm.

Teacher librarians and other library staff are available to help with:
· Using computers and programs
· Assignments and class work
· Using various resources, including online databases
· Research skills, study tips and techniques
· Reading resources for course work and general interest

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.

Enrolment Information

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All courses offered at Marden Senior College allow students to complete SACE and all certificates are nationally recognised training courses offered through the Marden / Open Access Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and other training providers.

For any enrolment enquiries you are invited to phone the College on (08) 8366 2800 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm to make enquiries and appointments for courses.

Alternatively, email us at enrol@msc.sa.edu.au and a counsellor will respond to your request.

 

 

 

 

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.
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School-based students

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Completing your secondary education at Marden means that you will have access to a wide range of subject choices in Years 11, 12 and 13.
This includes Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects and an extensive range of VET Certificates.

You can stay at your current school and enrol at Marden for the subjects that are not available to you in your own school.

There is another option for younger students (14 years and over as of 30/1/19) who would like to accelerate and complete Stage 1 Biology (accelerated) or one Stage 2 Science or Maths subject at Marden Senior College whilst remaining at their home school. We acknowledge that some younger students may be academically ready to study science and mathematics in an adult learning environment. Accelerate @ Marden

For all course enquiries and enrolment information please contact Student Services on :
Tel: 08 8366 2800
Email: enrol@msc.sa.edu.au

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.
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SACE Pathways

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What is the SACE?

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is an internationally recognised qualification that paves the way for young people to move from school to work or further training and study.

The SACE has been designed to meet the needs of students, families, higher and further education providers, employers and the community.  The SACE helps students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed – whether they are headed for further education, training, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce.

The certificate is based on two stages of achievement: Stage 1 (usually completed in Year 11)  and Stage 2 (usually completed in Year 12).

Students who successfully complete the requirements are awarded the SACE certificate.

How do students get the SACE?

There are two stages in the SACE:

•  Stage 1, which most students do in Year 11, except for the Personal Learning Plan, which most will do in Year 10.

•  Stage 2, which most students do in Year 12.

Each subject or course successfully completed earns ‘credits’ towards the SACE, with a minimum of 200 Credits required for students to gain the certificate.

Students receive a grade from A to E for each subject at Stage 1, and from A+ to E– at Stage 2.

To achieve the SACE, students must complete the following compulsory requirements with a C grade or higher at Stage 1 and a C– or higher for Stage 2 requirements.

  • Personal Learning Plan (10 Credits at Stage 1)
  • Literacy – from a range of English subjects or courses (20 Credits at Stage 1 or Stage 2)
  • Numeracy – from a range of Mathematics subjects or courses (10 Credits at Stage 1 or Stage 2)
  • Research Project – an in-depth major project (10 Credits at Stage 2)
  • Other Stage 2 subjects or courses totalling at least 60 Credits (subjects or VET certificates).
  • The remaining credits may be completed using either Stage 1 / 2 / VET options.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the SACE

VET stands for Vocational Education and Training and gives students skills for work, particularly in the trades and industry.  Students are able to build pathways in the SACE using VET.   VET options in the SACE encourage students to complete, or make significant progress towards completing, VET qualifications while completing the SACE.

Students can earn 10 SACE Credits for successfully completing 70 hours of VET.  The SACE Board determines whether the SACE Credits earned for a particular VET qualification will be recognised at Stage 1 or Stage 2.

Students can refer to the VET Recognition Register for more information about recognition of VET certificates at:

https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/subjects/recognised-learning/recognition-register/vet-recognition-register

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.
Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.

Student Mentor Program

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The mentoring Program at Marden Senior College is a program which involves all teaching staff as mentors to a small group of students.
A mentor is also your main contact person at the College.
A mentor is a support person who is there to help you when you need support.

Who has a mentor?
All students you are under 21 on the start of the school year are provided with a mentor for the entire year.

How will I know who my mentor is?
Those students under 21 can expect to be contacted by their mentor early in the school year.
Where at all possible students will be assigned one of their subject teachers as their mentor but this is not possible in all cases.
A Mentor is there to support you if and when you need support and will be your main contact person at the College.

 How can a mentor help?
A mentor can help in many ways including:

  • Listening, encouraging and helping you stay connected to your study program to you
  • Providing practical help with goal setting and time management
  • Helping with organisational skills
  • Liaising with subject teachers and acting as an advocate on your behalf
  • Referring to other support services in the College as required

What do I do if I do not want the support of a mentor?
Even if you feel that you do not require any extra support, your mentor can act as a contact/support person for you in a range of ways which may prove beneficial to you as the year progresses. Discuss this with your mentor if you have any concerns.

Student comments about the Mentoring Program
 Mentoring is something I have never seen at any other school, and I think it is a very positive program.

  • My mentor is very supportive and guides me. It makes me realise school is important and keeps me determined.
  • It’s good knowing there is someone to go to seek help if needed.
  • My mentor helped me get through year 12 despite my issues and lack of motivation.
  • My mentor helped me to organise time and school work.
  • My mentor has been helpful for me in dealing with the workload. I have been able to balance my work a lot better with my mentor’s help.

 Student Program

What is the Student Program?
 Throughout the year a number of activities are organised to help students with their studies, general wellbeing and pathways planning. Activities can include:

  • Study skills and time management
  • Young people and the law
  • Cyber bullying
  • Pathway planning
  • Tertiary information sessions.

Student comments from the study skills and time management sessions:

  • I would like to see more of these programs
  • I will definitely try to use the tips. Thanks
  • I learned that study isn’t overwhelming; it will give you the leading edge.
  • I learned how I can balance homework and social life.
  • It has motivated me to spend extra time on study.
  • The session was extremely helpful and useful. I would recommend for anyone!

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.
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VET Subjects

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The Open Access / Marden Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 40046 offers students a range of certificate courses from Certificate II to Certificate IV. Upon completion, these courses provide students with nationally accredited which skills can be used to:

  • Access further training pathways
  • Apply for employment in related industries
  • Contribute significantly to SACE completion
  • Apply for university courses

You may view our Certificate Courses as they appear in the MSC Handbook as a pdf booklet or by clicking on the individual courses.
2019 Certificate Courses*

(as published on the National Register of VET training.gov.au)

The Open Access / Marden RTO 40046 offers the following nationally accredited courses:

Business

Graphic Design

Community Services

Hospitality

Music

Screen and Media

Spoken and Written English

Photography

Visual Arts

Further information is available from the Open Access / Marden RTO office on 8366 2869.

*Courses run subject to enrolment numbers.

Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.

English Language Courses

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The College provides opportunities for students to develop their English language skills by undertaking a variety of courses depending on the level of English competence as assessed at an enrolment interview. All courses are nationally accredited.

10363NAT – Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

This course is a post-beginner course for students from a non-English speaking background who have developed a basic level of English, literacy or numeracy skills and who have had some formal or informal exposure to English.

The course is designed to develop language skills to participate in a range of community contexts. The seven modules include topics such as basic learning strategies, spoken instructions, written instructions and completing formatted texts, informal texts and news and information texts. The course also includes elective numeracy modules for those EAL learners who may also need to develop numeracy skills and not just become familiar with the English of mathematics.

The program is taught on 3 days per week and is a full time program.

10364NAT – Certificate III in Spoken and Written English

This course is an intermediate course for people who have developed literacy or numeracy skills and who have had some formal or informal exposure to English.

The certificate provides a general education curriculum framework for English as an additional language (EAL). It is primarily for newly arrived migrants who need to develop English language skills to participate in a range of community contexts.

The program is taught on 3 days per week and is a full time program.

10365NAT – Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English – Further Studies

This course is an advanced course for students from a non-English speaking background who have developed some competence in the English language and literacy skills and who have had a fair degree of formal or informal exposure to English.

This qualification helps students to develop and improve their learning, language and communication skills to participate confidently in study in more formal academic environments. The modules may include topics such as intermediate learning strategies, understanding academic culture, reading and note-taking, writing skills for academic purposes and speaking and writing skills for presentations.

The program is taught on 3 days per week and is a full time program.

For more information about the Certificate II, III and IV, click here.

For any enrolment enquiries you are invited to phone the College on (08) 8366 2800 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm to make enquiries and appointments for courses.

Alternatively, email us at enrol@msc.sa.edu.au and a counsellor will respond to your request.

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Student Services Student Services - Marden Senior College structures, processes and personnel are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.
Enrolment Information - Marden is a specialist senior secondary college and enrols students who are ready for SACE and an adult education environment. For more information about enrolment please check inside.
School Based School-based students - Students based in other schools can enrol into subjects and courses at Marden that are not available to them in their own schools. Accelerate @ Marden Information and application form.
Student SACE Pathways - Students can focus on their strengths and needs in planning their SACE completion pathway. A comprehensive curriculum and flexible structures ensure access to multiple pathways.
Workplace Practices - Athletes, dancers and others committed to elite and high level training programs may enrol in this flexible Year 12 SACE subject. Workplace Practices contributes to a university ATAR.
Student Mentor Program - The Student Mentor Program is a key student support initiative. All Marden students under the age of 21 are allocated a teacher-mentor for the duration of their enrolment.
VET VET Subjects - Marden offers a wide range of nationally accredited vocational certificate courses.
English Language Courses - A number of recognised and accredited English language courses are available to students for whom English is not their first language.

We offer a number of recognised and accredited English language courses to students for whom English is not their first language. These courses contribute to SACE completion and provide a sound basis for further training and study pathways.