Learning and Teaching News

External Exam Block

The second week of the external exam block continues this week.  Schedules with timing and room allocations have been emailed to students and parents.  Please check your junk email if you have not received this.

The External Exam block schedule, as well as the required equipment lists, are available on the Marist portal (via this link for parents and via this link for students), and on the QCAA website.

We continue to wish our Year 12s all the best as they complete their studies. 

Year 11 Academic Interviews and ATAR Estimations

Year 11 students (ATAR and non-ATAR) have been emailed the link to book their academic care interview with a member of staff.  Please check your junk inbox if you have not received this or contact curriculum@marash.qld.edu.au. 

Parents are invited to attend if they wish.

Year 11 Optimus Award Winners

Last week on assembly we congratulated our Year 11 Unit 2 Optimus Award winners. Congratulations to these students.

Term 4 Exam Block

The exam block schedule will be released shortly for all students across Years 7-11. Please check this schedule. This will be emailed to parents/carers and students and is also available on the Parent Portal. 

Year 7-9 students

Students will remain in normal timetabled classes when not in an exam. 

Year 10-11 students

Students will only be required on campus for their scheduled exams. Students will return to normal timetable classes after the conclusion of the exam block. Normal expectations in regard to behaviour and uniforms still exist and will be enforced. 

Year 10-11 students are reminded that exam block privileges will not be given to any student who has summative work owing. Boys who have not completed work required will be asked to remain at school until the work has been completed. This is particularly relevant for students who are undertaking Certificate courses, including Year 10 Workplace Skills and Outdoor Recreation.    

Assessment Policy 

A reminder that extensions for written assignments can be provided through the Academic Care Team.  A medical certificate will be required.  Please note, however, that there are no extensions for exams.  If your son is at school on the day of testing, he is required to complete the exam.

Year 7 Tutoring 

Our 2024 Academic Captains are offering to tutor Year 7 students on Wednesday afternoon, 3:15pm – 4:15pm in Room 105. All Year 7 students are welcome. Last week kicked off with the boys focusing mainly on probability in Maths.

Year 8 Maths Competiton 

Last week on assembly we drew the winners of the Year 8 MathSpace and Exceptional Working Out competitions. It was excellent to see so many students in the draw for this as we continue to strive for academic excellence in Mathematics. Please see below last week's winners:

Marist Reading Night

Our next Marist Reading night has been postponed.  The books donated for Books 4 PNG kids will be stored for next year and we will hold another collection drive.  Thank you to the many families who have already donated.  Please be assured that these donations will be delivered in Term 1 after our Reading Night.

Year 12 release of QCE and Senior Education Profiles (SEPs)

Year 12 students and parents/carers were emailed this week regarding how to access their final subject results and SEP (including QCE and relevant certificates). This information has come directly from the QCAA. 

All Year 12 students should be on myQCE – if not, help for registration can be found here: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/home/help/student-portal-faqs We would suggest this be sorted as soon as possible to make sure results and SEPs can be accessed smoothly from Friday 15 December.

Senior Library Hours

Our senior library is open from 7:30am every morning until 5:00pm Monday-Thursday. It closes at 3:30pm on Fridays. 

Your son is encouraged to head to the library before and/or after school to complete his homework or study, free from the distractions at home.

Year 11 and 12 Night Study Sessions

The Night Study Sessions will continue for Year 12 students who wish to work in collaboration with their peers for external exam preparation. 

When: every Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm, concluding at the end of external exams

Where: Senior Library

Who: 2023 Year 12s only 

Requirements:

• Current ID card is to be presented on arrival
• All students must sign in and out of the library
• All standard library rules are to be followed (including no eating)
• Normal student behaviour expectations apply; if these cannot be met, students will be prohibited from returning to future sessions
• Students are free to wear full College uniform or plain clothes
• Students are free to arrive and leave as they see fit. Supervision is only provided in the library between 5:00pm-8:00pm
• Students are to be in the library only. This is not a time for sport or social gatherings

A librarian will be on duty from 5:00pm-8:00pm to assist if required; however, these are not tutoring sessions.

A quiet designated study space will also be available during the day in the Library

for Year 12s – starting from this week onward until the end of external exams. 

Study Hall – All Year Levels

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, teacher librarians in the senior library offer study hall sessions from 7:45am to 8:30am. These are designed to build the student’s capacity to study independently by teaching them critical skills for the first 15 minutes of the session, then offering independent supported study for the remainder of the time.

Tutoring at the College 

Tutoring at the College is available for all students, and outlined below are faculties where your son can receive assistance. 

*Other faculties by appointment with the classroom teacher. 

Additionally, the CLE run touch-base tutoring for specific students in the College. For more information, contact CLE@marash.qld.edu.au.