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Year 12 Trial Examinations and Year 12 Reports
Importance of Year 12 Trial Exams
Year 12 students are well and truly into VCAA exam preparation mode, with all students sitting the English Trial exam on Thursday 7th September. These trials exams continued throughout the duration of the final week of Term 3 and have been structured in a way to mirror the content, skill and resilience required by students when completing their final VCAA exams and allowed students to gain valuable insight into what they will experience in Term 4 when completing their end of year VCAA examinations.
At Homestead, we value the importance of effective and appropriate exam preparation, to ensure students can put their best foot forward in each of their exams and experience academic success. All Year 12 teachers begin providing structured revision classes to students in Week 9 and will continue to provide valuable revision tips and assistance throughout the first three weeks of Term 4.
Year 12 Trial Exam Reports
To provide further support to our Year 12 students, a Year 12 Trial Exam Report will be made available on Compass on Friday 13th October. This report will out the letter grade achieved for each trial exam undertaken by the student. These results are not the official VCAA exam grades, and will have no impact on the calculation of student academic results (e.g. Study Score or ATAR score). The purpose of these results and the report is to provide feedback to students on the progress they are making towards the final examinations and provide guidance on how they can further improve to achieve their personal academic goals for 2023.
Additionally, Year 12 teachers will provide students with specific feedback on areas of strengths and those requiring further improvement, in revision classes throughout Term 4.
What can parents and carers do to support students throughout the revision period?
We encourage all parents and carers to download the Year 12 Trial Exam Report and engage in a constructive conversation with your child about how they can best support their child in the upcoming VCAA exam period. Please also encourage your child to reach out to their teachers for subject specific support such as locating practice exams, assistance with revision of key knowledge and the development of key skills.
Further Assistance / Guidance
Should you wish to discuss your child progress’ towards the VCAA examinations, please contact the relevant classroom teacher via Compass, Mr Luke Duskovic - Year 12 Student Manager, Ms Candice Smith - Leading Teacher (Student Engagement Leader), or Ms Aimée Thorpe - Leading Teacher (Teaching and Learning).
-Ms Aimée Thorpe
Leading Teaching – Teaching and Learning
Year 12 VCAA Exams
Year 12 VCAA exams begin with the English Exams on Tuesday October 24.
Our students have by now practiced exams upwards to thirty times and have show exemplary skills in undertaking what can be a stressful task.
Students were also provided with the VCAA Exam Navigator, this is the document that outlines all the rules and regulations with respect to external exams. Homestead models all exams on this which means our students are well aware of the standard.
Please find below a link to the VCAA exam timetable as well as the Navigator handbook.
Donations following Graduation
Our students wear their uniform with perfection and pride and they are ready for learning with all the required resources. Each year Homestead supports many students who may otherwise not be able to. To continue to achieve this, we need your help.
As we approach the end of the school year and as students graduate or move away to other schools, our school is always pleased to accept donations of:
- Good quality 2nd hand uniform
- Text books/resources
All items can be handed in to Reception. We really appreciate all of your support - thank you!
Wyndham City Council-Citizen of the Year Award
On behalf of Wyndham City I’m delighted to share the launch of the Wyndham Citizen and Young Citizen Awards, with nominations set to open from 1 – 31 October 2023.
These Awards recognise the efforts of Wyndham City residents who, through hard work and dedication, have significantly contributed to our community.
Young Citizen of the Year is open to residents aged 16 – 25 years, with Citizen of the Year open to ages 26 and above.
This could include areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, art, the environment and others.
Do you know a young person, or someone within your school community who is making a difference for Wyndham?
We know our community is filled with people doing amazing work to help others and community recognition can make a big difference in a young person’s life.
Nominations will open 1 – 31 October 2023, but you can start preparing for your submission at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/citizenawards with details on eligibility, timelines and criteria.
If you would like any further information about the program, please feel free to get in touch with Wyndham City Council via citizenawards@wyndham.vic.gov.au