Leader of Teaching & Learning 

Year 11 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences 

Year 11 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be held during Week 3, Wednesday 30 October 2019 in the Rosary Centre from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. It is vitally important, when making decisions about subjects and patterns of study for the HSC course, that students reflect on their results and before making decisions, they should meet to discuss their progress and plans with their teachers and our Careers Advisor. The process of changing classes has been outlined to students at a meeting in Week 1. Students must complete the green form provided if they wish to discontinue a course. 

Student reports and booking instructions were emailed on Wednesday 23 October 2019.

Junior Exams

Year 10 - exams will commence Week 5

Year  7 to 9 - exams will commence Week 6

Students will be given their exam timetables during Mentor Groups in the coming weeks.

PAT Reading Testing

PAT Testing for Year 7 to 10 students will be scheduled during Weeks 5 and 6 in the MCC Hall.

Managing Anxiety During Exams

If you are someone who freezes or has a mental blank during an exam; or is overly anxious you may find that the heightened anxiety is reducing your ability to recall.

Being as prepared as possible and not leaving your study until the last minute can make a big difference in reducing anxiety.  Start early and make a plan so that you have time to study what you need to without stress. It is also important to note that the more practice tests you do, the more familiar you are with the test and the less intimidating it will be and you will be used to working under time limits.

When you are in the exam if you feel anxious, a good strategy is to close your eyes for a moment and take some long, deep breaths. When you open your eyes do some of the questions you find easy or feel confident about. Meanwhile your subconscious will have a chance to recall the things you are struggling to remember. Another trick is try moving your eyes in different directions, ie looking up and to the left etc. This can also sometimes prompt recall.

You could also seek help from a counsellor for techniques on how to manage stress. You can also visit the MANAGING STRESS unit for more strategies.

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Mrs Raelene Maxworthy - Leader of Teaching & Learning