Senior School
Units 3 & 4 End Of Year Exams
The conclusion of Term 3 signifies the end of all Unit 3 & 4 coursework. Our students should be congratulated on reaching this point, as it is signifies a significant step towards them obtaining their VCE goals.
The focus for our students now shifts towards their end of year exams. The final exams for each study contribute towards a large proportion of a students graded assessment. Therefore, it is crucial for our students to be adequately prepared for this period in order to maximise their performance.
To support our students in their exam preparation and revision, Scoresby Secondary College will be holding a Holiday Revision Program during the term 3 break. This program will cover most studies and will be supported by our various VCE teachers and external expert teachers. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the revision sessions, as they will provide significant support for our students to maximise their understanding of the key skills and knowledge that will be covered during their exams.
Our Physics students are particularly fortunate in that they will have Mr. Colin Hopkins hosting their study session. Mr. Colin Hopkins is from Bialik College and has been invited to run the 4 hour Physics revision session. Mr. Hopkins has been teaching physics for 40 years and his classes have been performing at the top in VCE exam for many years. All the Physics students will benefit from the session and are requested to attend.
We encourage our students and their various home supports to take into consideration the following suggestions in order to maximise performance over the coming weeks.
- Students to attend the Holiday Revision Program. See the attached program timetable.
- In line with the school’s homework policy, it is expected that Year 12 VCE students complete three hours study per weeknight with up to six hours on the weekends. Therefore, the necessity of a clear study timetable to plan when the work will get done is of increased importance during this time.
- Study groups are strongly encouraged.
- The Hub is open each afternoon until 5.00pm.
- Study support is available most Thursday afternoons from 3pm in the Hub.
A final word of advice for all our Year 12 students is to be organised, manage and plan your time carefully, get help from teachers ahead of time and do not leave study and revision to the last minute!
Year 12 Final Week Arrangements
Traditionally, our Year 12 students have had the opportunity to conclude their classes at the college with a number of celebratory events held during their final week of classes. This tradition will be continuing for our current Year 12 cohort with a number of planned activities to be held starting the week of Monday 10 October.
These events will provide our Year 12 students with the opportunity to thank and celebrate alongside the various people who have supported them throughout their educational journey. It is a chance to also bid farewell to their cohort and to the wider college community as they prepare to embark on their final examination period and post secondary school pathways. The finalized itinerary for this celebration week has been provided for your reference.
Aaron Mackinnon
Head of Senior School