Learning and Teaching
Ms Jodie Connell - Deputy Principal
As the sun starts to peek through, the days are getting longer and Spring has sprung, we leap into the final term of 2023.
Year 12 Finish
Congratulations to the Year 12 students on the way they finished their formal schooling this week. As they continue their exam revision we encourage them to study hard, keep sleeping and eating well, and maintain good levels of exercise. All Unit 3 & 4 teachers will be available during scheduled class times for students to seek support on-site. This support will continue up to and including the day of the subject exam.
I would also like to wish our Year 12 students all the best for their upcoming Unit 3 & 4 exams. It is very encouraging for our College Community to see their seniors act with grace, confidence, and maturity.
Year 12 VCE Exams
The official VCE exams began for our students on Thursday 12th October with a small group of students undertaking their performance exam for VCE Theatre Studies Performance. The written examinations will officially commence on Tuesday 24th October with the English examination.
End of Year dates for Year 11 Students
- Year 11 Exams Start on Friday 10th November and conclude on Thursday 16th November
- Friday 17th November – Student Free Day for Year 11 students
- Monday 20th November – Exam Feedback Day
- Term Zero starts Tuesday 21st November
- End of Year Mass and Presentations – Friday 8th December
Learning Behaviours
Often in education, and schooling, end results are a focus. Results such as the completion of a VCE or VCAL Certificate, an exam result or an end-of-semester progression point are of significant interest. I understand the interest in these final or summative results. It is also important that we encourage students to focus on learning behaviours which in many ways lead to the final outcomes. These learning behaviours are:
- Collaborates well with students and teachers
- Demonstrates self-regulation to work independently
- Displays initiative to improve learning
- Responds to feedback with positive action
- Uses effective organisation strategies
- Completes work on time
These learning behaviours are very important and also provide valuable insight into how a student is progressing academically. I encourage parents to discuss with their child their progress in developing these learning behaviours and then perhaps set some goals around these behaviours for the weeks ahead.
Booklists (Term Zero – Year 12)
Booklists for 2024 are now available on the College Website.
Booklists need to be completed online by Friday 27th October in order to receive books ready for the commencement of Term Zero on Tuesday 21st November.
If purchasing second-hand online, please be sure to check the current booklists to ensure that you are purchasing the correct editions. Please note Edrolo books are reprinted and updated yearly, they will be distributed by the College at the beginning of Term One, 2024.