Learning and Teaching News

Key Dates for Term 4 2026

As we enter the last term of the year, please take note of the upcoming key academic dates: 

• Monday 12 October – Awards Night at QPAC. Please see  Awards Night Invitation below  to ensure you have booked your tickets
• Tuesday 13 October – Year 12 Masterclasses commence  
• Friday 16 October – Year 11 Unit 2 Academic Reports released to parents  
• Monday 26 October – Friday 13 November – Year 12 External Exam Block  
• Monday 2 November – Year 11 Academic interviews with Unit 1 and 2 ATAR estimations will begin in Week 5. Further information will be emailed to parents in the coming weeks
• Wednesday 18-25 November – Year 7 -11 Exam Block  
• Friday 4 December – Year 5 -10 End of Semester Academic Reports released to parents 

Request for Leave – Unapproved Leave over Assessment Periods

Please be advised that if leave is not approved for missed assessments (including assignments and exams), a summative mark of NA will appear on your son’s End of Semester Academic Report for the relevant subject. In accordance with the College Examination Policy (available via the Parent Portal) and QCAA guidelines, events such as holidays, weddings, or family reunions are not considered unavoidable and will result in an NA for the missed assessment.

 Students will still be required to complete the assessment upon their return to school; however, no assessments will be scheduled earlier. Reports will be withheld until all assessments have been completed. 

 While students will receive formative feedback on the completed assessment, the result will not contribute to their summative grade due to the following reasons:

• Reporting deadlines cannot be met
• Academic integrity must be preserved
• Teacher and staff workload during marking and reporting periods
• The validity of assessment results within the designated timelines

 Please note that this does not apply to leave that has been granted for approved reasons (illness, etc.) as per QCAA policies. 

Year 12 Masterclasses  

As we approach the External Exams, our focus shifts towards our Term 4 Masterclasses. With normal classes operating for Year 12 in Week 1 of Term 4, Masterclasses will run for all Year 12 students across Weeks 2-3.  Boys have already signed up for their Masterclasses.  

For students who complete any General subjects 

To prepare students for sitting external exams, the College has developed a Masterclass timetable which allows targeted revision in a class of each student’s choosing. For each General subject, the boys have enrolled in two Masterclasses (e.g. two English Masterclasses) which cover different preparation topics.  

Across the two-week preparation period, there are two Masterclass sessions per day, one starting at 9:00am (period 1) and the other at 12:20pm (period 4). Students are only required to attend these classes (not Pastoral Group) and can leave once their class has finished. For students who complete less than six General subjects, this will mean they may leave the campus after the morning session or arrive later in the day on campus – on time for the afternoon session. 

For all Masterclasses, students will need to be dressed in full school uniform (including shaving, blazer and College bag) and ensure they have all required equipment for their subjects (e.g. calculators).  

Please be aware that it is a college expectation that when not in Masterclasses, boys are at home studying or making use of small group study sessions with students in similar classes with similar study habits.  Boys should not be socialising outside Masterclass times during the school day.   

The External Exam block runs from Monday 26 October to Friday 13 November 2026. 

For students who do not complete General subjects 

For boys who are not enrolled in any General classes, the College is running “Launching and Landing” – our VET Masterclasses across weeks 2-3 of Term 4. These classes are designed around the concept of life skills required after school. While these classes are designed for students not completing General subject Masterclasses, if your son has a break in his Masterclass schedule and would like to attend, he is able to do so.

For the VET Masterclasses, boys will be contacted by Mr Gray with the program. While there are no formal classes outside of the timetable and boys are not required to be on campus, they are encouraged to take advantage of the support services at the College including working with Mr Gray for individual help in career planning, developing employment resources or discussing tertiary education opportunities. Boys will be welcome to attend daily and sign-on using the QR code in 406.

Skills Masterclasses 2026

Sessions are run: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Students are required to register their interest in the above sessions this week. A registration form will be emailed to students on Tuesday. 

A reminder: Students must prioritise their General Masterclasses if they have them.

Please contact the careers@marash.qld.edu.au if you have any questions.

Year 12 External Exam Equipment 

A reminder to now ensure that your son has the correct equipment necessary for External exams. The list of prescribed equipment can be found here - External assessment equipment list (qcaa.qld.edu.au). 

End of Term 3 Feedback 

Marist Subject Support

Tutoring support will take place in the Senior Library and is open to all boys in Years 7 to 12. 

Old Boys Tutoring List 

Please find here a list of Old Boys who are available to tutor your son outside of school hours. This list can also be located on the parent portal > School Links > General Links or via this link - 

Please note it is the parent’s responsibility to organise and liaise tutoring times with the Old Boys.

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