Learning Pedagogy and Innovation

Senior Exam Period

Congratulations to our Year 12 and Year 11 students on the way they have approached and conducted themselves during the recent exam period. Exams are an important part of senior assessment, and we are very proud of the maturity, resilience, and dedication our students have shown.

At MMCRC, we introduce exams from Year 9 onwards to help students gradually build effective study habits and become familiar with exam structures and expectations. This preparation ensures that by Year 12, students feel confident in managing the challenges of formal assessment.

On Monday, 17th November, our Year 11 students will formally begin their Year 12 classes as part of Term Zero. This transition period allows students to begin engaging with the Year 12 curriculum and prepare for the year ahead with focus and confidence.

Supporting Year 9 and 10 Students Through Exam Season: Balancing Motivation and Growth

As our Year 9 and 10 students approach their upcoming examinations - beginning 18th November for Year 10 and 27th November for Year 9 - it is important to support them in maintaining motivation and balance during this time.

While we all hope students’ motivation comes from a love of learning, it is natural for external motivators, such as grades or future goals, to play a part. Both intrinsic motivation (driven by curiosity and enjoyment of learning) and extrinsic motivation (influenced by outcomes or rewards) are valuable. When these work together, students learn to appreciate both the process and the purpose of their efforts.

Parents can play a key role by encouraging persistence, praising effort, and helping students keep a healthy perspective on exams. Viewing exams as stepping stones toward future goals rather than as obstacles helps students build confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude toward challenge and growth.

Year 10 Exams

Dates: Starting Monday 18th NovemberLocation: Rooms 22–25Uniform: Full school uniform is required for all exams.Supervised Study: Students who do not have a scheduled exam must attend the supervised study space which will be allocated through SIMON.

Exam timetables have been sent via SIMON messages, and students have participated in sessions focused on revision strategies and exam preparation. A range of tools and resources have been provided to support their study.

Year 9 Exams

Dates: Thursday 27th November – Friday 28th NovemberLocation: Rooms 22–25Exam Duration: 10 minutes reading time + 80 minutes writing time 

Uniform: Full school uniform is required.

Year 9 students have taken part in lessons designed to help them prepare for their first set of formal exams. Timetables will be shared through SIMON daily messages.

These exams provide a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their learning, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and gain experience in formal assessment settings — skills that will serve them well throughout their schooling and beyond.

Booklists and Resources

2025 Booklists

Information about the 2025 booklists has been shared via PAM and is available on the College website.

• All booklists are supplied through Campion this year.
• Please visit the button below on the College website for instructions on how to order.

Edrolo Textbooks for VCE 2025

Several VCE subjects will use Edrolo textbooks next year. Each Edrolo resource includes:

• A printed textbook and full digital version
• Video solutions and exemplar responses for every question
• Hundreds of exam questions
• Access for staff to monitor student progress and understanding

The cost of Edrolo subscriptions is subsidised by the College. A subject levy will be invoiced to families at the end of Term One, 2026, in lieu of the usual booklist charge.

End of Year dates for Year 11 Students

• Year 11 Vocational Major Structured Workplace Learning: Monday 3rd November-Friday 14th November
• Year 11 Exams: Thursday 6th November- Thursday 14th November
• Student Free Day for Year 11 students: Friday 15th November
• Term Zero: Monday 17th November