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Curriculum Matters

Year 9 and 11 subject lines for 2021 are currently being finalised. Thanks to parents and teachers who have engaged in conversations supporting students throughout the subject selection process. If any students and parents still have questions about subject choices and patterns of study, please continue to contact me. 

 

Year 11 have their End of Preliminary Examinations starting on Monday 7th September. It is important for students to familiarise themselves with the exam requirements and exam timetable. Please note that students are only required at school when they have an exam, and classes resume on Monday 21st September. We will meet with all Year 11 students on Tuesday 1st September to clarify all exam requirements and procedures. 

 

Year 10 Students will complete their Literacy, Numeracy and Writing HSC Minimum Standards Tests on Wednesday 2nd September. For more information to assist students in preparing for the Online Minimum Standards test click here

 

On Monday 31st August, Year 12 students will have completed their HSC Trial Examination. Over the coming weeks students will receive their results from their exams. It is important for students to take on board the constructive feedback provided by teachers and to reflect on what positive actions they can take before their final HSC exams.

 

Please read the following 2020 HSC Dates and Timetable for up to date information and timelines. Students will also be able to access their results at the same time via Students Online.

 

It is important NESA has accurate student contact details. Students should log into Students Online and check that their email addresses and mobile phone numbers are correct. As students will have left Kildare at the time their HSC results are released, they have been advised to change their email contact details to a personal email address.

In January 2021, eligible students will receive their HSC testamur in the post. They will also be able to download the testamur via their Students Online account. 

Kildare Catholic College

Year 11 2020 Preliminary

Examination Timetable

Term 3 Weeks 8 & 9

Year 11 End of Preliminary Exam Timetable 2020.pdf

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

  1. Students who know that they are unable to attend any Examination must see the Leader of Curriculum before the Examination period and make alternative arrangements. Included in this procedure is the completion of the Illness/ Misadventure Extension Form. Failure to attend an examination will automatically result in a ZERO being awarded for that paper unless prior alternative arrangements have been made.
     
  2. Students who are sick on the day of an Examination must ring the school before the commencement of the Examination. They are also required to complete an Illness/ Misadventure Extension Form and attach, to that form, medical evidence of their illness. Failure to attend an Examination will automatically result in a ZERO being awarded for that paper, unless the school has been contacted.
     
  3. Students are required to be in attendance at least 10 - 15 minutes prior to the commencement of each Examination. Note carefully the starting and finishing times of each Examination. You will not need to go to Homegroup. Attendance will be recorded in the exam venue.
     
  4. Students are responsible for correctly reading their Examination timetable.
     
  5. Students will not be permitted to leave an Examination early.
     
  6. Students are not required to be at school during the Examination period unless they are scheduled for an Examination.
     
  7. Students are to wear correct school uniform at all times during the Examination period.
     
  8. Here is to be no talking or other communication between students in the Examination room.
     
  9. Writing paper, graph paper and manuscript will be provided for students. Students are expected to provide all other requirements such as pens, pencils, calculator, eraser, ruler, stapler, etc. These must comply with BOSTES regulations.
     
  10. Students are not permitted to take any materials into the Examination room unless specified for use in the Examination. This includes mobile phones, and any other electronic device.
     
  11. Students will not be permitted to borrow equipment during the Examination.
     
  12. Students must provide a calculator or that is in good working order for subjects that require the use of a calculator. Equipment failure is not a sufficient reason for borrowing of equipment.
     
  13. Any equipment brought into the Examination room will be subject to inspection before the Examination commences.
     
  14. Students are not permitted to bring food or drink into the Examination room. The only exceptions to this are clear bottled water.
     
  15. Students will not be allowed to go to the toilet in the first 15 minutes or last 15 minutes of the exam.

What You Cannot Bring Into Your Exam Room

  • A mobile phone. Mobile phones are not permitted in an exam room under any circumstances.
     
  • A programmable watch, eg a smart watch.
     
  • Any electronic device (except a calculator where permitted). This includes mobile phones or other communication devices, organisers, tablets (eg iPads), music players or electronic dictionaries.
     
  • Paper or any printed or written material. You can ask your presiding officer for working paper.
     
  • Print dictionaries, except where permitted in language exams.
     
  • Correction fluid.
     
  • You are not allowed to borrow equipment during exams.

Click on below link to view

NESA Exam Equipment List

 

Peter Hunt | Leader of Student Learning