With the return to face to face learning for Years 7-11 on Monday 25 October, it is important that students are preparing for their return to the physical classroom. To assist in a smooth transition back to school, students are reminded to be organised with their books, College diary, pencil case and laptop. Teachers are focused on planning for students to return to the College and developing learning experiences that will assist with this transition. Students in Years7-11 are encouraged to look at the return to face to face learning as an opportunity for them to reset and refocus on ending the year in a positive way, making the most of the learning experiences that are before them and setting strong foundations for 2022. 

Year 11 have transitioned into their HSC courses and should be working on establishing learning goals for the HSC year and preparing for the rigour and expectations of their courses. The Change of Course process is open for eligible students, with the aim for finalising any changes by the end of Week 4. Students are reminded to contact me (millerc06@dow.catholic.edu.au) if they have any questions about the HSC and patterns of study.

Year 12 will be welcome to return to face to face revision and learning with their teachers from Monday 18 October. Students will be asked to indicate via a google form when they are planning to come into the College, so that Year 12 teachers are prepared for their attendance. This form is to be completed by 2pm the day before they wish to attend. On Friday 22 October and Monday 25 October we are also offering ‘exam experience’ sessions for Year 12. The purpose of these sessions is to provide students with the opportunity to complete practise exams in the Champagnat Centre, under exam conditions with COVID safe measures (e.g wearing a mask). If students are interested, they are asked to nominate the session(s) and exam they would like to practise via a google form by 2pm Tuesday 19 October, to allow time for the necessary organisation to occur. Both of the google forms have been sent to students by Mrs Moore.

Years 8 and 9 have received a confirmation email for their 2022 elective subjects. Students are asked to check that they have received the email and that 2 electives are listed. These electives will reflect the nomination of preferences that students last term. Any requests for changes will not be considered until the beginning of 2022.

NESA COVID Advice and HSC Exam Timetable updates
The advice from NESA is frequently updated on their website: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice

Ms Chardy Miller
Acting Curriculum Coordinator