YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey
St Mary's Catholic College
Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 10 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 1
Welcome Back to Term 4!
I hope you have all enjoyed a restful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the final term of the year. This is an important term for our Year 10 students as they prepare for the transition into senior schooling.
Term 3 Reports
Students have now received their Term 3 reports, and I encourage families to take the time to discuss their child’s progress, celebrate their successes and address any areas of concern.
If you would like to discuss your child’s academic progress or subject selections for next year, please contact the relevant subject teacher or Mr Cahill as soon as possible, particularly if there are any final considerations regarding subject changes.
Attendance and Learning
A key focus for this term will be attendance. Regular attendance is essential for academic success, as every missed lesson can create gaps in learning that can be difficult to bridge.
Equally important is developing strong study habits and maintaining consistent effort both in and out of the classroom. Positive routines and self-discipline take time and commitment to build, but the investment made now will have a significant impact on future success.
Waiting until next year to make changes can often make the transition more challenging. We encourage all students to make the most of every learning opportunity this term and finish the year strongly.
PAT Testing
Each year, all students in Years 7 to 10 across the Diocese participate in PAT testing. PAT assessments (Progressive Achievement Tests) are designed to help teachers understand the abilities, achievement, and learning needs of every student in reading and mathematics.
Parents and students should be aware that this data provides objective evidence of where students are in their learning and the progress they are making over time.
As a result, any student who does not adequately engage with the assessment tasks will be asked to speak with the Head of Department and will be required to re-sit the assessment.
PAT testing will occur during Week 1 of Term 4 and will take place during English and Mathematics classes for students in Years 7 to 10.
Tina Nguyen-Hales
Assistant Principal
Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)
tnguyenhal@cns.catholic.edu.au
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
