Curriculum and Learning

2025 Assessment Information for Years 7 to 12

This a reminder to parents/carers and students that the assessment handbooks and calendars for 2025 are available on the respective CANVAS Year pages and in the TASS Parent Lounge. It is expected that all students would familiarise themselves with this assessment information to plan and organise their study regime in preparation for their assessments over the course of the year.

Elective Subject Changes for Years 9 and 11

This is a reminder to students in Years 9 and 11 who have applied to change elective subjects, that all completed subject change forms must be returned to Mr Cutrupi by no later than 3:30 PM Friday 21 February. After that, applications will close and those received will be ignored.

It is important to note that the choices made last year formed the basis of the 2025 College Timetable and therefore, requests to change elective subjects are not automatic and are limited by timetable constraints, staffing and class numbers. Many requests to change may not be possible.

It is also important to note that although no further changes will be ordinarily considered after Friday 21 February, requests to change from Advanced to Standard level courses in Year 11 English and Mathematics may be considered.

In consolidating a program of study for Year 12 in 2026, discontinuation of subjects to a minimum of 10 units cannot occur until the commencement of the HSC course in fourth term of Year 11.

Michael Cutrupi 

Director of Curriculum

Year 7 Study Skills

On Thursday 27 February, Dr Prue Salter returns to St Patrick's College to host another engaging Study Skills Evening for Year 7 students and their parents/carers. 

This interactive workshop is designed to help the students prepare for success in their home study. It provides an excellent opportunity for the boys to engage in meaningful discussions and share insights with the adults in their lives, focused on their own learning and what they need to set themselves up for success in the home environment as they start high school.

Year 8 boys and parents/carers are also welcome if you missed out last year or would like a refresher. To RSVP, please complete the attached form no later than Tuesday 25 February. Boys attending can wear neat casual clothing and must be with a parent/carer and bring their diary, a pen and a highlighter.

Study Skills Evening - RSVP Form

Gillian Carpenter

Director of Learning and Innovation