MATHS & ENGLISH

Cross Age Tutoring

Peer tutoring is continuing again this term in the LIBRARY,  Monday afternoons, from 3 pm to 3.45 pm.

 

Students in Years 7 to 9 are invited to bring along English or Mathematics classwork, homework or a book to get assistance with from a peer in a guided way.

 

Students should  bring a note from home in their planner and the activity they need help with. 

 

Reading, National English Skills, Work Requirements, Maths Pathways and Problem Solving tasks are just some of the ways the tutors can help.

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact Dean Izzard, Liz Rundell or Jessica Timmers if you have any questions.

Debate Club

This is an open invitation to all students to come along to Debate Club, every Thursday Lunchtime in Room 29.​

We have fun activities running each lunchtime that will help you learn the arts of debate and public speaking. 

 

Learn to fight with words and build your confidence as you go.

Koriena Lee

Calculators

Students in Years 10 to 12 are expected to use the TI-Nspire CX CAS calculator.  They are available for purchase from the General Office for $210.00.

 

All CATs, SACs and VCAA examinations require students to demonstrate their competence in the use of this calculator.  

 

Students in Years 7 to 9 are encouraged to use the TI-30XB calculator, which are available from Lilydale Books for $28.95.

 

Liz Rundell

Head of Mathematics

Australian Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition is taking place on Thursday 1 August.   The COST is $7. 

 

Students wishing to enter the competition can email Miss Rundell,  or see her in Staffroom 2,  to be added to the event.

 

This needs to be consented and paid by Friday 7 June.

Liz Rundell

Head of Mathematics