Wantirna College Newsletter

Exam Information

Year 9, 10 &11 Examinations

Year 11 Exams

Wed 1st June - Thu 9th June

Year 11 Exam timetable can be found on Compass and Microsoft Teams.

  • No scheduled classes will occur during the examination period. VCAL classes will still run during Exams.
  • Students are required to undertake Exam revision when they do not have scheduled exams.
  • Students are required to be in full college or PE uniform. Normal consequences will apply for students out of uniform.
  • No exams will take place on Wednesday 8th June due to VET commitments. Students are to use this day to study for remaining exams or prepare for upcoming classes starting back on Friday 10th June. This day will also be used for any missed exams / exam clashes.
  • Exams will take place in the Senior Centre
  • All exams will be 90min for all subjects (except English), inclusive of reading time.
  • Students must arrive 10mins before their Exam start time. Please be aware start times for exams are different to that of a normal school day.
  • All students are expected to complete one practice exam provided by their subject teacher in preparation for each examination.
  • Students are required to bring all appropriate materials e.g. writing implements, calculator etc to each exam. Different subjects will have different approved materials that you can bring in.
  • All students are required to follow exam protocols and processes as previously communicated. Also see below
  • Year 10 early start students are required to attend year 11 Exams and must attend year 10 classes adjacent to their examination. Year 10 students are able to use the library and orchard for study during their cancelled year 11 classes.
  • Year 11 early start students are required to attend all year 12 classes during the Exam period. Year 12 classes take priority over year 11 Exams. If a student will miss a year 11 Exam for attending a year 12 class, please speak to Mr Black.
  • If a student finds they are required to complete three Exams during the one day, please speak to Mr Black so other arrangements can be made.
  • Alternative arrangements will not be made for students with regards to exams unless the student absence is deemed by the College to be the result of extenuating circumstances, illness as supported by medical evidence (i.e. medical certificate) or approved leave.
  • If a student is absent on the day of an exam, they must Teams message or email BLA@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au before the exam so a time can be arranged for the exam to be rescheduled. Please note. Most exams will be rescheduled to Wednesday 8th June.

Year 11 Exam Times

  • 8.45am – 10.30am
  • 11.00am – 12.45pm
  • 1.15pm – 3.00pm
  • English (135mins): 8.45am – 11pm (including reading time)

Year 9 & 10 Exams 

Thu 2nd June - Thu 9th June

  • Exams will be conducted during normal scheduled classes from Thu 2nd June – Thu 9th June. This includes all year 9 and 10 combined subjects.
  • Students are to attend school as normal.
  • Standalone year 9 subjects WILL NOT undertake any formal Exams.
  • Multiple subjects will be conducting the same Exam.
  • Students are required to attend each school day as per normal. Teachers will communicate exam expectations and confirm what day and period their exam will take place during the examination week.
  • Teachers will be providing structured exam revision, including one practice exam / exam style practice questions in the lead up to their subject exam. 
  • Exams will be 60 - 75mins in duration, inclusive of reading time
  • Alternative arrangements will not be made for students with regards to exams unless the student absence is deemed by the College to be the result of extenuating circumstances, illness as supported by a doctor’s certificate or approved Leave. 
  • All efforts have been made to ensure exams are spread out over the course of the week. No student will undertake more than two exams on any given day.
  • All students are expected to complete one practice Exam / Exam style practice questions for every subject in preparation for each of their examinations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 10 exams will take place in the following periods below.  Whatever subject students have during the below times, that is when their exam will take place.This is to ensure exams are spread out for students over the course of the week.

 

Mon 6th June 

Block F: Period 2

Block E: Period 3

 

Tue7th June:

Block B: Period 1

 

Wed 8th June:

Block C: Period 1

Block A: Period 2

 

Thu 9th June:

Block D: Period 1

Authorised Materials & Equipment 

Students sitting written examinations may bring the following basic stationery items into the examination:

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Erasers
  • Sharpeners
  • Rulers
  • Dictionary / calculator is permitted for required examinations
  • Pencil cases can only be brought into the examination room if they are transparent, i.e., the contents are visible to the supervisor (clear Ziplock bag / plastic pocket)

Students are not permitted to bring into the examination room:

  • mobile phones
  • any electronic devices including smart watches and fitness trackers
  • correction fluid or correction tape
  • textbooks (unless these are listed as approved materials for a specific examination)
  • notes (unless these are listed as approved materials for a specific examination)
  • blank paper or loose sheets of paper.
  • Students must place all watches at the top of their table where they can be seen clearly and easily by a supervisor. Stopwatches and watches with special functions, such as an alarm or stopwatch, are not permitted in the examination room.

David Black

Later Years Leader