Learning and Teaching News

External Exam Block 

Today our Year 12 students completed their final External Exam for 2023. Congratulations to all the boys for the way they entered the exam period. The boys were organised, punctual and worked hard to ensure they achieved their best across each paper.  

Well done, gentlemen.  

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

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 This needs to be completed as soon as possible to make sure results and SEPs can be accessed smoothly from 9:00am on Friday 15 December.

Exam Block schedules 

Year 8, 10 and 11 End of Semester exams commenced today with Year 7 and 9 beginning tomorrow. All exam scheduled have been emailed to students and their parents. Please ensure your son has viewed this and has made note in his study schedule.  

Please note: 

• Year 7-9 students will remain in normal timetabled classes when not in an exam.   
• Year 10-11 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 uniform 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. 

Normal classes for all year levels will run across Wednesday 22 November and Thursday 23 November. It is expected that all students will be in attendance from 8:30am-3:10pm on these days.

If a student is planning on being away from the College, they must complete an Extended Leave Form. This requires signatures from their teachers, Pastoral Leaders, Academics Leaders and from the College Leadership Team. Students can collect this form from the Studies Office which must be completed at least three days prior to departure from the College.   

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 8 Writing Task Practice 

During exam block all Year 8 students will participate in a practice writing task.  The boys completed a task in Term 2 and will complete another one this term to gauge improvement in their writing.  They cannot prepare for this task, nor will it contribute towards their end of semester report.  All boys will complete this practice in the Champagnat Centre. 

Year 9-10 Electives 2024 

Students in Year 9 and 10 in 2024 will be notified this week of their electives for next year.  Please ensure that you take the time to discuss that these are the correct choices for your son.  If he needs to have a discussion about these electives, he must see a member of the Academic Care team before the end of school this year.  The Academic Care team are located under the Senior Library at the Studies Office. 

Book and Equipment Lists 2024 – these will be sent later this week. 

Languages – Year 7 and 8 

In 2024 all Year 7 students will study a semester of both Japanese and French.  Boys entering Year 8 in 2024 will continue to study their chosen language from Year 7 across the year. As a college we value the impact and opportunity that learning languages provides our students.  Brain research has also shown that learning an additional language supports learning across all curriculum areas.

Year 7 and 10 2024 – Laptop 

Students in Year 7 and 10 in 2024 will receive their school provided laptop during the first week of school in 2024.  Next week an email will be sent to all families to inform them of the College Laptop Agreement that must be signed before any student is able to collect their laptop.

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 Night Study Sessions           

The Night Study Sessions will continue for Year 11 students who wish to work in collaboration with their peers or complete individual study. 

When: every Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm 

Where: Senior Library 

Who: 2024 Year 12 students   

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.  

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. 

Old Boys Tutoring List for 2023.pdf 

Accessing Student Results 

Student results and feedback for assessment items can be accessed by parents on Parent Lounge. The 1 minute clip below shows how you can access student results by subject or for every subject in one document –

Alternatively, please follow the steps below which highlight how to access your son’s results and feedback.

1. Open Parent Portal and click on “Parent Lounge”

2. On the left-hand tab select “Curricular Activities Due” and select “view all activities” on the top right-hand side of page.

This will take you to a screen that lists of your son/s assessment to complete or has been completed. 

3. Click on a subject to view feedback. 

4. Once you click on the subject you will be able to find the following information: 

1. Task sheet for assessment – this will outline what your son needs to do to complete the task successfully 
2. Draft due dates and due dates
3. Criteria sheet
4. Feedback 
5. Result