SENIOR NEWS
ELEVATE STUDY SESSIONS
On Friday May 19 Elevate study sessions are being held for all Year 11 and 12 students.
For Year 12 students, this falls during your period 4 and 5 Academe. All students are expected to attend in M11.
For Year 11 students, this is during normal class time. All students are expected to attend and go to M11 and the beginning of period 6.
Please ensure you bring a pen.
If you have any questions, please see Mr Ficarra.
VCE GAT EXAM 2023
All students studying a VCE and VCE VM subject will be required to complete the VCAA General Achievement Test (GAT) on Thursday June 15. Please note there are no scheduled classes for Year 11 and 12 VCE or VCE VM students on this day.
The GAT is split into two sections. Section A will assess literacy and numeracy skills, and Section B will assess skills in Mathematics, Science, Technology, the Arts and Humanities, with an increased focus on critical and creative thinking skills. Please note the following exam times:
- Section A - 9.00am to 11.15am - All VCE & VCE VM students (including accelerated and scored VET)
- Section B - 1.15pm to 3.00pm - VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3 – 4 sequence (VM Students not required)
- A detailed timetable can be accessed via the attached link
VCE students will commence the GAT at 9.00am and conclude at 3.00pm. VCE VM students will commence the GAT at 9.00am and conclude at 11.15am. All students are expected to arrive at the college and assemble in front of the library no later than 8.30am for an exam briefing and attendance roll mark. At the conclusion of Exam A, students are welcome to utilise the library and common room for study. Lunch will be provided following Section A of the GAT exam.
When available, all eligible students will be provided a GAT brochure which details the logistics and expectations of completing this exam.If students would like to complete the previous year exam, a copy of the 2022 GAT will be available from the library. Once completed please submit this to Mr Brown for correction. Alternatively, you can visit the VCAA website to access question books and answers.
Please read the letter attached for full information.
UNIT 3 SEMESTER 1 SAC CALENDAR
Please see the link below for your SAC Calendar for semester 1, 2023.
This is also accessible via the Careers Newsletter and SIMON Links page, in the VCE/ VCE VM section, which will be live tomorrow.
2023 MID YEAR SWOT WEEK EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The upcoming Mid Year SWOT Week (MYSW) will be taking place from June 26 to June 30 at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. The sessions will be centred around complementing your Unit 3 studies. These interactive review sessions will give you a chance to apply your skills to new question styles, alongside peers and experienced tutors. Attending the sessions will be a great chance to interact with current university students who love to speak about their past high school experiences and current academic endeavours. Registration for MYSW will open on May 29 and close on June 19.
Details are as follows:
Date: Monday June 26 - Friday June 30, 2023
Time: The timetable will be provided when registration opens at the end of May
Location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus
Register Expression of interest here.