Picture the Graduate of WSSC: Self Assessment Descriptor To what extent can you.?

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Displays confidence and is capable and self-motivated

Demonstrates intellectual tenacity and persistence in problem solving

Exhibits skilled analytic, critical, aesthetic and creative thinking as the situation demands.

Sets high expectations for themselves and acts to meet those expectations.

-confidently speak in front of groups of people you know -confidently speak in front of groups of people you dont know -articulate a personal vision and goals for your future -Meet deadlines -Manage your resources well eg time, money -develop positive relationships with peers and teachers/students -initiate formal and informal discussions with peers and students/teachers -seeks assistance with learning and personal concerns from those who are positioned to help -reflect on progress and take actions to make changes where identified -work to your best ability in all things you undertake -Show persistence with difficult tasks -use mistakes as a learning experience -willingly take on tasks that will challenge your abilities -try different strategies to address problem solving -actively pursue knowledge -frame questions to solve problems -apply skills learned in one area to a different area -deconstruct problems/tasks -can see things from different perspectives -will challenge the views of others and enter debates -use creativity and lateral thinking to solve problems -be open to new ideas and change -can analyse data and arrive at conclusions - look for solutions rather than raise problems -displays flexibility and self-awareness -engage successfully in academic learning -aware of own strengths and limitations (areas to develop) -plans, predicts, implements, reviews and improves -can ask questions and raise issues of concern -ability to predict and imagine, create and develop -able to interpret meaning from a wide variety of sources -commits to full potential at all times in all things -displays resilience and persistence -displays resourcefulness -sets time frames to work within -sets goals as individual, group and team member -awareness of own abilities and potential

Respects self and others and acts with integrity

Acts with empathy and is tolerant.

Is comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs

-reflect on abilities and choose to extend them -displays a positive attitude to growth and improvement -identifies possibilities for the future -displays a positive self-image -displays self-monitoring and self-control -can articulate a moral framework for personal decision making -is engaged in healthy eating and safe behaviours -links possible consequences with actions - displays a willingness to compromise -will intervene for others if they need personal/safety/other assistance -participates in team and group discussion -displays eagerness and engagement in activities -engages with others in conversation and displays a knowledge of respectful process -displays a concern for others when making decisions or choosing behaviours -displays eagerness and engagement in activities -engages with others in conversation and displays a knowledge of respectful process -displays a concern for others when making decisions or choosing behaviours -is honest, polite, owns decisions -provides support/engages with people in need -carries out community service -is aware of the factors influencing peoples life experiences -appreciates and respects individual differences in others -modifies behaviour and actions according to the needs of others -understands the notion of a global community -engages with multicultural activities -learns a second/additional language -interacts positively with students/people from nonAustralian backgrounds -is informed about issues relating to the international community and is able to discuss them -recognises employment opportunities that exist in a global sense (trade, e-commerce) -understands what is going on in the world of current affairs and events and display empathy for others -identifies and appreciates cultural difference (including own

Makes meaningful contributions to society the local and global community.

Responds positively and appropriately to change and challenges

Flourishes in a digital world and is a skilled and ethical user of evolving technologies

Is aware of the post school opportunities available to them and can successfully access them

-participates in community service and clubs -participates in informed discussion on global issues -acts to implement change -appreciates the notion of giving as rewarding -demonstrates interest in others and wider society -is achieving potential as a citizen -participates in an informed manner in democratic processes such as elections -understands the notion of continuous improvement -responds to change with resilience and energy -employs appropriate coping strategies when faced with difficult situations -exhibits social justice behaviours eg take action against cyber bullying -displays ability to learn new things/concepts/ideas/adapt to different groups -sees the big picture -displays a can do attitude -implements conflict resolution strategies -displays a capacity to determine actions using an ethical framework -has ability to work through problems and come up with solutions -displays persistence when confronted with something difficult -displays skills in self-reflection and evaluation -aware of the legal issues re IT use and abuse -uses IT appropriately for tasks at school -understands how technology can be used to enhance and improve learning -ability to assess the reliability of digital information (use a number of sources) -awareness of the appropriate etiquette for different technology applications -can use the basic range of IT applications (work, excel etc) -Uses IT with integrity -curious and inquisitive with IT -confidently uses a range of applications -explores the potential of IT applications -awareness of the variety of employment sectors and careers available to them -seeks to broaden their knowledge and horizons -Awareness of the impact of the growth of Asia on their futures -engages with a Careers Plan -awareness of the actions they need to take to achieve chosen course/direction -awareness of the entry requirements for courses and careers