Learning and Teaching News

Parent/Teacher/Student Online Interviews | Monday 17 August 2026

We believe that education is a collaborative effort, and we are grateful for the unwavering support of our parents and the wider community. Parent/Teacher/Student (PTS) interviews are an important part of your son’s educational journey.  One that allows time to reflect on his strengths but also discuss opportunities for areas of growth and improvement.  To ensure timely feedback and discussion, we will be offering PTS interviews online on Monday 17 August (Week 6).  

Bookings are now open and will close on Friday 7 August 2026.  Bookings can be made via the Parent Orbit App or Parent Lounge.

Term 3 Assessment Schedules  

Student specific due dates for Term 3 Assessment items can now be viewed in the Parent Orbit App. Your son is encouraged to look at their subjects and transfer all assessment due dates to his College Diary.  

Exam Block | Make-up Exams

Please note that Students missing an exam during exam block, will be required to make-up that exam after-school, between 3.20pm and 5pm. Make-up exams will occur throughout the exam block and could be scheduled for any afternoon throughout the exam block. If all missed exams are not completed during exam block, make-up exams will continue to be scheduled until End of Term and into Term 4.

Students & Parents will be notified through the Curriculum Office, via an email, advising the rescheduled date & time in advance. As with all exam block expectations, students must be ready to sit any exam upon their return to school after leave.

Year 9 Subject Selection and Pathway Conversations

9ASH lessons at the end of Term 2 focused on Year 10 subjects.  Year 9 students have investigated pathway planning and subject offerings in Year 10.  Here are some key dates for our Year 9 students:

• Term 2: Subject Guides sent via. Email, subject information and initial subject planning and preparation completed through ASH
• Term 3: Week 1 – Monday 13 July: Year 9 to 10 Pathway Conversation Bookings Open 
• Term 3: Week 1 – Subject Selection Portal information emailed through to students to enter subjects
• Term 3: Weeks 3-5: Pathway and Performance Interviews (parents welcome) to select subjects for Year 10.

Year 8 Subject Selections 

Year 8 boys have started to consider their Year 9 2027 subjects in ASH this week. 

On Monday 20 July, boys and families were emailed the subject guide and an initial planning guide.

High Potential Learners Term 2 Achievements

The Academic Equity Faculty is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across a range of academic competitions this term:

da Vinci Decathlon

The da Vinci Decathlon is a prestigious academic competition that challenges students across ten disciplines: engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography, and legacy. Working in teams of eight, students demonstrate collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

Our teams achieved excellent results across multiple year levels:

• Year 5: 4th Overall, including 2nd (Engineering), 3rd (Legacy), 4th (Mathematics), and 5th (Code Breaking)
• Year 6: 14th Overall, with 1st place (Science) and 4th (Code Breaking)
• Year 8: 2nd (Legacy) and 5th (Ideation)
• Year 10: 14th Overall, including 2nd (Cartography) and 4th (Legacy)

Senior School Ethics Olympiad

The Ethics Olympiad is a collaborative competition in which students analyse complex ethical scenarios, developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Unlike traditional debating, students work together to explore multiple perspectives and construct thoughtful responses.

Congratulations to our two teams of Hamish Ansell, Connor Campbell, Thomas Lynn, Aidan Mansul, Addie Mills, Joseph Niere, Thomas Shaxson, and Will Stigter, who were awarded an Honourable Mention.

Middle School Ethics Olympiad Case Writing Competition

This competition challenges students to craft an original ethical scenario with a clear moral issue designed to promote thoughtful discussion and civil discourse. Maxwell King received an Honourable Mention for his submission.

University of Queensland Brain Bee Challenge

The Australian Brain Bee Challenge is the nation’s only neuroscience competition, encouraging students to deepen their understanding of the brain and its functions, as well as the impact of neurological and mental health conditions. We wish the best of luck to Thomas Shaxson and Teo Dehamel for their participation in Round 2 (July 2026) as well as congratulate Aarav Patel for his participation in Round 1.

APSMO Maths Olympiad

The APSMO Maths Olympiad develops problem-solving skills through real-world applications and promotes creative and flexible thinking. Over 70 students from Years 6–8 have successfully completed the first two competition papers. We wish them all the best for the remaining rounds in Term 3.

Big Science Competition

This international competition challenges students with real-world scientific problems across biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.

• Year 8: Maxwell King (High Distinction – top 5%), George Scerri (Distinction – top 15%)

• Year 9: Cooper Chaseling, Frankie Hain, and Noah Watherston (Distinction)

   

These results reflect the dedication, curiosity, and academic excellence of our students, and we congratulate all participants on their commitment and achievements.

External Exam Block

The 2026 External Assessment (EA) Exam Block has been released by QCAA

QCAA external assessment timetable 2026.

Marist Subject Support

Tutoring support will take place in the Senior Library and is open to all boys in Years 7 to 12. 

Old Boys Tutoring List 

Please find here a list of Old Boys who are available to tutor your son outside of school hours. This list can also be located on the parent portal > School Links > General Links or via this link (Upload updated Old Boys Tutoring List for 2026 PDF) 

Please note it is the parent’s responsibility to organise and liaise tutoring times with the Old Boys.

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