Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching 

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thank you for partnering with us in the opportunity to participate in Parent/Teacher interviews. We value meeting with you to discuss the progress of your children. Please keep the lines of communication open throughout the year and contact your child’s teachers via email or SEQTA if you have any concerns regarding their learning.

Semester 1 Examinations

Exams are a common method of assessment at secondary school that prepare our students for the demands of VCE and future study. 

End of Semester Examinations are fast approaching. Year 8 to 11 Examinations for Semester 1 will commence in Week 6 on Thursday the 1 June.

Examination timetables with further details will be published in the coming weeks.

The examination schedule for Years 7 to 11 can be found below. 

It is vital that all students commence consolidating learning and preparing for examinations throughout the academic year, there is no better time than now.

When stresses are high, our brains do not work to the best of its ability, resulting in the students finding it harder to access information previously studied or learned.  Below are 10 ways to help your child be a successful learner.

1. Get Organised. Making a plan for what you’re going to do and when you’re going to do it.
2. Don’t multitask. Focus on one subject at a time. Plan different sessions for different subjects.
3. Divide it up. Study in chunks.  Don’t force yourself through long sessions where you are getting tired.
4. Sleep. Getting a good night’s rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.
5. Set a schedule. Do you work better right after school or after you’ve eaten dinner? Find a schedule that works for you and stick to it.
6. Take notes. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class. It’s much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!
7. Study. Don’t cram.
8. Manage your study space. Find a place that will maximise your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions.
9. Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test.
10. Ask questions, seek assistance. Don’t be afraid to do ask for help – from your teacher, school based tutoring service or your friends.

For further explanation of the above tips and other ways to assist your child in developing study habits please click on these links.

• Brain-Based Strategies to Reduce Test Stress
• 10 Habits of Successful Students

Tutoring Service

A reminder about our in-house tutoring service.

The College offers free high-quality tutoring in the CLC (Library), we encourage all students to access this service.

Please remind your children about this wonderful opportunity.