Learning & Teaching at the College
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 Years 11 and 12 both enter their final term of their courses. Year 11 will have Preliminary Exams to be preparing for at the end of the term, while Year 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 2 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 Ms Millerl to make an alternate arrangement for a time and date, before 2nd August.
KLA Coordinator Conversations for Course approval
Where a student needs to seek approval from a KLA Coordinator for a course they wish to do, they must do this prior to the Subject Selection Interview on 2 August. Year 10 students are asked to check the Subject Selection google classroom for the times that KLA Coordinators are available.
For any questions regarding the Subject Selection process or HSC pathways, please contact Ms Miller or Ms Toogood. 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 31 July - Monday 14 August. Year 12 will resume regular lessons on Wednesday 16th August, following their Retreat Reconnector Day on Tuesday 15 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 Year 12 students. Please note that the additional evenings are only for Year 12 students. Years 10 and 11 students continue to be welcome to attend Senior Study on Tuesdays.

TERM 3 |
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Week 2 |
Year 11 Society and Culture: 24/07/23 |
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Week 3 |
Year 12 Trial HSC examinations |
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Week 4 |
Year 12 Trial HSC examinations |
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Week 5 |
Mon - Last day of Trial HSC exams Work Studies: 16/08/23 |
Ms Chardy Miller & Ms Rebecca Toogood
Leader of Learning - Curriculum Pedagogy & Leader of Learning - Acting Curriculum Administration