"Optimise" means to make the best or most effective use of a situation or resource. 

Term 2 is a critical time in the learning cycle for all students. For students in Years 7-10 it is the opportune time to optimise their learning and continue to implement the strategies they have developed in Term 1 to assist them in working towards their learning goals. Both Yr 11 and 12 cohorts move past the halfway point of their academic year. So it is critical that they maintain positive learning behaviours to ensure that they achieve outcomes that reflect both their effort and ability. Students are encouraged to optimise the resources available to them, whether that be their teachers, studying collaboratively or taking extra opportunities for learning outside of class time.

YEAR 11 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - Wednesday 29 May

Year 11 Parents and Guardians are encouraged to book interviews with your child’s teachers to discuss their progress and determine strategies to prepare for the second half of their preliminary HSC year. Interviews are being held on Wednesday 29 May between 4pm and 8pm in the Champagnat Centre. 

Bookings will open via Compass on Wednesday 8th May. A guide on how to make a booking can be seen here. If you are experiencing any issues with logging into Compass or making any appointments, please contact Mrs Rina Domingo via an email to domingor01@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

Year 11 Half Yearly Academic Reports will be available via Compass on Friday 24 May.

2024 HSC Written Examination Timetable

The 2024 HSC Timetable is now available via the NESA website. Year 12 students can also view their personalised timetable via their Students Online account.

TERM 2
Week 2	Year 10 07/05/2024: 10 Visual Arts (100 & 200 hr) 09/05/2024: 10 Food Tech (100hr) Year 9 Year 9 Food Tech - See Assessment notification for specific dates
Week 3	Year 12 14/05/2024: 12 English Ext 2 15/05/2024: 12 Studies in Catholic Thought 15/05/2024: 12 Studies of Religion 1 Year 10 13/05/2024: 10 Visual Arts (100 & 200 hr) 17/05/2024: 10 Food Technology (200hr) 17/05/2024: 10 Science Year 8 Year 8 Visual Arts - See Assessment notification for specific dates
Week 4	Year 11 24/05/2024: 11 Work Studies (1 unit) Year 10 23/05/2024: 10 IT: Timber (200hr) 24/05/2024: 10 Design & Technology (200hr) Year 9 Year 9 IT: Timber - See Assessment notification for specific dates Year 9 History - See Assessment notification for specific dates Year 7 Year 7 History - See Assessment notification for specific dates Year 7 Catholic Studies - See Assessment notification for specific dates