Learning and Teaching

As we come to the end of Term 3, the College continues to ensure that all students are provided with the best learning opportunities possible, and we give thanks to the teachers who have worked hard to support all students during this term. 

Subject Selection

At the start of next term we will start counselling students with subject allocations for the following year. Every effort is made to help students choose a pathway and subjects that will help them achieve their aims. The counselling process will begin with the current year 10 students and then we will work our way down to the Year 9 and Year 8 students. 

The link between food, mood and learning

It is well known that fuelling children with the appropriate foods helps support their growth and development. But did you know there is a growing body of research showing that what students eat can affect not only their physical health but also their mood, mental health and learning?

The research suggests that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can improve mental health, enhance cognitive skills like concentration and memory and improve academic performance.

Parent’s Voice and the Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS) have written about research that looks at the links between food, mood and learning and how parents and schools can ensure that kids are eating healthy all day long. You can read more about it here.

Senior School Information

GAT

All students studying a Unit 3 / 4 Study are reminded that the GAT is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th October. Students should be at school by 9.00 am and should report to the courtyard outside the Senior School . Please ensure you have a comfortable face mask. Further information will be emailed prior to the GAT.

End of Year dates for Year 12 Students

• GAT – The GAT is now scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th October
• Practice Exams: To be completed at home over the term break.
• Year 12 VET Music Performance Exams – Tuesday 12th October
• Final Day of Year 12 classes – Friday 15th October
• Year 12 Theatre Studies Monolgue Exam – Tuesday 26th October
• Year 12 Exams Start on Wednesday 27th October and conclude on Tuesday 16th November
• ATAR and Year 12 VCE results will be available to students on Thursday 16th December

End of Year dates for Year 11 Students

• GAT – The GAT is now scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th October
• Year 11 Exams Start on Thursday 4th November and conclude on Thursday 11th November
• Friday 12th November – Student Free day for Year 11 students
• Monday 15th November – Exam Feedback Day
• Term Zero starts Tuesday 16th November
• End of Year Mass and Presentations – Friday 3rd December

Thankyou for your support during the term. We hopefully look forward to seeing everyone back at the College next week. 

Enjoy the break.

Jodie Connell

Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching