Learning & Innovation

Approach To Learning

As we reach the halfway point of Term 2, I encourage students to reflect on their application and approach to learning thus far. In reflecting upon strengths and identifying areas that require improvement, we are able to plan the best approach forward to achieve our learning goals. Students who have been applying themselves diligently, are encouraged to maintain their dedication. For those who upon reflection, recognise that an improvement is needed are encouraged to finish the term strongly. 

At this time of the term, students are completing assessments for a variety of subjects. It is important that students view these tasks as opportunities to demonstrate their learning and all that their hard work has achieved. Assessments are also designed to celebrate learning growth and provide feedback. Feedback is the springboard for further reflection and a way to approach future learning. It is through engaging with feedback that students are able to reflect on their application and approach to learning to ensure that they are working towards achieving the learning goals they have set for 2024. 

Subject Selection 

This Term, our Year 10 students commence the Stage 6 Subject Selection process. 

Throughout the term our Year 10 students will complete a series of activities which we hope will enable them to understand the important connection between subject selection, career choices and further study beyond school. 

One of the key aspects of your daughter’s success will be choosing the best pathway and courses that will ultimately set her up for success. We strongly encourage our Year 10 students and their parents/guardians to discuss subject preferences carefully. Our experience over many years suggests that parents/guardians and students who work together to achieve goals in schooling find the Higher School Certificate more manageable. Having clearly defined goals, which your daughter can measure, will allow her to take pride in accomplishing her targets. 

In Week 8, our Year 10 students will be engaged with a series of Subject Talks. These talks provide students with an opportunity to hear from our Heads of Department and senior students about the courses on offer at the College. We hope that these talks will assist students with making decisions about Stage 6 subjects. 

HSC Masterclasses 

To assist our HSC students, Sydney Catholic Schools has developed a series of Masterclasses. These Masterclasses are available via Canvas and accessible to all students. 

For students involved in Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Music, Sydney Catholic Schools also provide Masterclasses in the form of practical workshops for students to work with Artists-in-Residence and members of the SCS Arts Team to enhance skills and techniques in core and elective components of the HSC syllabus. You can register for masterclass workshops here: bit.ly/3yXni3z

Our Year 12 students are encouraged to engage with the relevant Masterclasses to assist their preparation for the Trial HSC. 

Vince Papa

Director of Learning & Innovation