Learning and Teaching News

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. 

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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