Curriculum and Learning
REMINDER: Year 12-2026 HSC Assessment Student and Parent/Carer Information Evening
As per the College Calendar and Diary, on Wednesday 14 October, Year 11 students and their parents/carers will have an information evening where important information about the 2027 Higher School Certificate and course assessment will be disseminated and addressed.
The HSC Assessment Information Evening will be held in the College Gymnasium on Wednesday 14 October, commencing at 6:30 PM and concluding 8:00 PM. It is expected that all current Year 11 students attend in Senior College summer uniform and are accompanied by at least one parent/carer.
The evening will “walk through” the 2026-27 edition of the HSC Assessment Handbook, which includes the College’s HSC Assessment Policy and a set of HSC assessment schedules for each subject.
An HSC Assessment Tasks Calendar for Term 4 will also be issued.
These documents will be posted on the CANVAS Year 11 page and the TASS Parent Lounge/Parent Orbit App in the first week of next term.
It is expected that all students thoroughly familiarise themselves with this assessment information to plan and prepare for the rigours demands of the HSC year ahead.
I also urge parents/carers to read this information with their sons.
James Martin
Director of Curriculum
Italy Study Tour 2027 – Expression of Interest
We are delighted to offer our current Year 9, 10 and 11 Italian students the exciting opportunity to participate in an unforgettable 21-day Italy Study Tour, departing on Saturday 10 April 2027.
This immersive educational experience will bring the Italian language, culture and history to life, allowing students to explore firsthand many of the places they study in the classroom while developing their language skills in authentic contexts.
Our itinerary includes some of Italy’s most iconic destinations, including Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome and Pompeii, as well as the spectacular Amalfi Coast, with visits to Sorrento and Capri. Throughout the tour, students will participate in language and cultural classes, providing the perfect opportunity to practise their Italian while gaining a deeper understanding of Italian life and traditions.
The approximate cost of the tour is $11,000 per student, which includes:
international airfares
accommodation
all breakfasts and dinners
airport and local transfers
entrance fees and guided tours
local city taxes
comprehensive travel insurance.
Please note that the final cost may vary depending on participant numbers, exchange rates and supplier availability at the time of booking.
To register your interest in the Italy Study Tour, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by Monday 12 October.
We will also be hosting an Information Evening on Monday 19 October at 6:30 PM in the McGlade Library, where further details about the tour will be provided.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at stephanie.darcangeli@spc.nsw.edu.au.
We look forward to sharing this incredible learning experience with our students.
Stephanie D’Arcangeli
Head of Languages