Learning & Teaching at the College
Welcome to Term 3!
Term 3 is an exciting time of the year for learning. For students in Year 7-10 they enter the second semester of the year and have the opportunity to reflect on the feedback they received in their Semester 1 Academic Reports to set themselves learning goals for the remainder of the year. Students in Yrs 11 and 12 both enter their final term of their courses. Yr 11 will have Preliminary Exams to be preparing for at the end of the term, while Yr 12 will undertake their Trial Examinations in the coming weeks and continue to prepare for their HSC examinations. Especially for seniors, Term 3 is an opportunity for students to prioritise their learning and use their organisational skills to ensure that their learning is at the forefront of how they spend their time. Small adjustments in their study and revision habits can lead to improvement and momentum towards maximising their learning opportunities.
Year 11 2023 Subject Selection
The next phase is the Subject Selection Interviews on 3rd August. Students and parents/guardians will meet with a KLA Coordinator or Year Coordinator who will discuss the selections students wish to make and will ensure that their pattern of study is suitable for their intended pathway beyond school. Bookings can be made via Compass. If you are unable to attend interviews on this date, please contact Mrs Kripal to make an alternate arrangement for a time and date, before 3rd August.
For any questions regarding the Subject Selection process or HSC pathways, please contact Ms Miller or Mrs Kripal. Mr Daniels (Careers and TAPS Coordinator) is also contactable to discuss post school pathways and Mr Clark (VET Coordinator) can be contacted to discuss EVET and SBAT options. Any inquiries about external courses (such as Language courses), can be directed to Ms Miller.
Year 12 Trial Examinations
A letter was distributed today via Compass to Parents/Carers and Year 12 students outlining the expectations and processes for the upcoming HSC Trial Examination period. The examinations will take place on Monday 1st August - Monday 15th August. Year 12 will resume regular lessons on Tuesday 16th August. To assist students with their preparations and study, the College Library will be open on additional evenings (3:30-6:30pm) during Week 2, 3 and 4. A schedule of these times has been shared with Yr 12 students. Please note that the additional evenings are only for Yr 12 students. Yr 11 students continue to be welcome to attend Senior Study on Tuesdays.
DUE DATES FOR UPCOMING FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS
Week 2
26/07/2022 - 29/07/2022: 10 PDHPE Task
27/07/2022: 11 Society & Culture Task
Week 3
01/08/2022 - 05/08/22: Trial HSC Exams
Week 4
08/08/2022 - 12/08/22: Trial HSC Exams
11/08/2022: IT Timber Major Works Due
Week 5
15/08/2022: Trial HSC Exams
15/08/2022: 12 Work Studies Task
Date TBC: 9 Catholic Studies Task
Ms Chardy Miller & Mrs Alison Kripal
Leader of Learning - Curriculum Pedagogy & Leader of Learning - Curriculum Administration