From the Deputy 

Years 7 – 10 Yearly Examinations 

All students in Years 7–10 will complete their yearly examinations in Week 5 of this term. 

Dates: 9 – 13 November 2026 Venue: School Hall 

Examination procedures are attached. Please take the time to read through these with your child to ensure they understand the expectations and are well prepared. 

The yearly examinations are an important opportunity to assess the learning progress students have made in each subject and to help guide future planning. We encourage all students to make a genuine effort, as results will contribute to the end-of-year student report. 

If you have any concerns or anticipate your child’s absence during Week 5, please contact the school. 

EXAMINATION CONDITIONS 

• All examinations take place in the Hall and run for 50 minutes. 
• Students need to be punctual to allow time for seating, so exams start on time. 

Exam Procedures 

• Students may bring a clear water bottle only (NESA policy). No food is permitted. 
• Only clear pencil cases or clear A4 sleeves are allowed on desks. 
• Students must not leave the Hall during exams (Hall toilets only). 
• Log sheets will be used for: 
• Lateness, toilet usage and inappropriate behaviour 

Behaviour Management 

• The supervising teacher will only give students one verbal warning for disruption or inappropriate behaviour. 
• For continued disruption, students will be asked to leave the hall and awarded a zero mark for the exam. Interrupting other students trying their best will not be tolerated. 
• Students are expected to complete exams to the best of their ability. 

Adjustments & Special Provisions 

• Mrs Taylor will organise separate supervision and reader/writers. 

Absent on the day of exams 

• Students will need to provide a medical certificate where appropriate and/or contact Ms Mahoney so catch-up sessions can be organised. 

2026 Higher School Certificate Examinations 

Our outgoing Year 12 cohort have been completing their examinations over the past three weeks, with their final examination taking place next Tuesday, 3 November. We wish them all the very best as they await their results in December and embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and wish them every success in their future endeavours. 

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Ex-Services Club for providing the venue for these important examinations. The auditorium offers a quiet and comfortable environment where students can focus and perform at their best. We greatly appreciate the club staff's efforts in preparing the space and making it available to our students. Both students and staff are extremely grateful for this wonderful support of our school community.