Teaching and Learning
Term Four is drawing to an end and there has been plenty to celebrate here at St Joseph's with our Year 12 students celebrating the end of their secondary school journey, our other students completing Semester 2, the Step-Up to VCE Program in full swing and the Year 7-9 End of Year program about to commence.
Some key dates and events over the next few weeks are detailed below.
Step-Up to VCE Program
Preparation for VCE started on Monday 21 November with the Step-Up to VCE Program for all students undertaking VCE in 2023. This program is aimed at introducing students to their Unit 1 and Unit 3 subjects, providing a start to their coursework and an introduction to their holiday homework.
End of Year Program: Years 7-9
The End of Year program for students in Years 7-9 will start on Monday 28 November and run until Monday 5 December. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities that get them out of the classroom and active in their local community.
Details of the program have been emailed to students, and parents are requested to provide consent in via Operoo.
On Tuesday 6 December we will hold the annual triathlon which is always a great day with students aiming to win as many points for their house as possible.
Wednesday 7 December will see students participate in a range of House activities and celebrations at school.
Final Dates for students in 2022
- Year 10 & 11 students undertaking VCE in 2023: Friday 2 December (Last day of Step-Up Program).
- Year 7, 8 & 9 students: Wednesday 7 December.
Subject Selection Confirmation and Booklists
On Friday, the culmination of an extensive program of course information and counselling will result in students in Years 7, 8 and 9 receiving confirmation of their 2023 Learning Program.
Nearly all students were able to receive their first preferences, with a small number receiving their second preference for some subjects due to clashes in the timetable grid.
Students also received the link for their booklist which needs to be lodged online by Friday 16 December. Links to the 2023 Booklists are also available here:
Semester 2 Reports
Semester 2 Reports for students in Years 7-11 will be released to families on Tuesday 6 December. Please review these with your child and celebrate their successes and discuss what they can do to continue to improve in 2023.
Year 7 2023 Orientation Day
On Tuesday 6 December, we look forward to welcoming our 2023 Year 7 cohort to St Joseph’s for Orientation Day. This is a great event where students have the day to explore the College, meet our teachers and get to know each other.
We look forward to welcoming this new addition to our St Joseph’s community.
Lisa Saillard
College Leader: Teaching and Learning