Blackfish Bulletin

Year 12 Report

Year 12 Learning Community News

Year 12 students have had a busy and productive Term 2 with various academic and extra-curricular activities. They have been completing SACs (VCE) & ALATs (VCE VM) along with the House Athletics, Music Festival, VCE Elevate Educate seminar, Careers Expos & Interschool Sport. These activities not only help in academic development but also promote teamwork, physical fitness, creativity, and career readiness among the students. The photos included below capture some of the moments from these events.

 

General Achievement Test

A reminder that the GAT (General Achievement Test) is on Tuesday 17th June. All students requiredto complete the GAT will undertake an information session preceding the GAT to familiarisethemselves with the process. The VCE VM session will be Tuesday 3rd June during period 1 & the VCEsession will be Wednesday 4th June during period 4. Students will also receive a GAT timetable &booklet during these sessions.

 

Part A: Literacy (Writing & Reading) & Numeracy    9.00 – 11.15 am

  • All Year 12 VCE VM students
  • All Year 12 VCE students
  • Any Year 11 student completing a Unit 3-4 subject including scored VET

Part B: General knowledge & skills   1.15 – 3.00 pm

  • All Year 12 VCE students
  • Any Year 12 VCE VM students completing a scored VET
  • Any Year 11 student completing a Unit 3-4 subject including scored VET

Uniform

As we move into the colder weather, it is important that all students continue to wear the correct uniform. Below are a few reminders from the uniform policy:

  • Scarfs must be the KWRSC scarf available from the uniform shop or a plain navy blue or whitewith no logos or writing
  • Additional layers of clothing may be worn underneath the uniform for added warmth, provided these undergarments are completely hidden.

Important dates

The following is a reminder of some important dates to put in your diary:

  • Unit 3 Trial exams: will run between Tuesday 10th & Monday 16th June excluding Psychology which will be Friday 20th & Monday 23rd June

      ** Note: normal classes run during this time

      ** Timetable is available on your Compass Newsfeed

  • Unit 3-4 Trial exams: Thursday 18th - Friday 19th September (last 2 days of term 3) & Monday22nd - Wednesday 24th September (week 1 of the holiday period)
  • Year 12 Celebration Day – Tuesday 21st October
  • VCE written exam period – Tuesday 28th October to Wednesday 19th November
  • Valedictory – Friday 12th December

Term 2 has been dynamic and enriching for the students, setting a solid foundation as they prepare to move into Unit 4 later in the term. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 12Learning Community Leaders.

 

Tania Miller & Amy Rae