Curriculum Update

Year 9 OLNA Round One

A heartfelt thank you to our Year 9 students who participated in the first round of OLNA over the past two weeks. It was wonderful to see the students giving their best in these important assessments. Results will be shared with students and families in early February 2025.

Year 10 and 11 Exams

Our Year 10 students will be undertaking their Semester Two examinations from Tuesday, November 19 to Friday, November 22 (see timetable attached). Our examination arrangements will be much the same as in Semester One, with exams hosted at CQU (10 William Street, Perth) and students only required to attend at the time of their scheduled exams. 

Monday, 18 November, is a compulsory school day for all Year 10 students. This day will provide students with revision opportunities in class before examinations begin and attendance checks will be rigorous on this day. It is important to note that for our Year 10 students who have nominated to study a Year 11 course that requires a prerequisite grade, these exams are critical. They must work towards these prerequisite grades to assist them in making informed pathway choices for Years 11 and 12. Please also find below our Year 11 ATAR examination timetable that will run from Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 22. Students are reminded that they should be incorporating intentional study time into their daily routine for these important assessments.

2025 Year 12 Murdoch FlexiTrack High

Applications for the 2025 Murdoch FlexiTrack High program are now open to our current Year 11 families. This program allows a Year 12 student to substitute one of their courses of study with FlexiTrack. Upon successful completion of this program, a student is awarded the equivalent of an ATAR of 70.00, which can be used to apply to an undergraduate degree at Murdoch University. To apply for this course, a student must have received at least a D Grade in Year 11 Semester 1 ATAR English or at least a B Grade in Year 11 Semester 1 APEx English.

FlexiTrack High is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to succeed at university. Murdoch University collaborates with St George's to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students seeking an alternative to the ATAR pathway into university. FlexiTrack High utilises the most effective evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. The program is delivered as a blended model, utilising both online independent study and dedicated class time at each partner school. Murdoch tutors guide and assess the student learning experience and support teacher facilitators at participating schools. As such, students need to have a proven capacity for independent work and meeting deadlines.

The deadline set by Murdoch University for applications is November 30 2024. Due to university timelines, no late applications will be accepted. To apply to participate in this exciting program, please complete the following application form:  https://www.murdoch.edu.au/course/enabling/n1101

2025 Year 7-10 Electives

Year 7, 8 and 9 students will soon receive a digital elective nomination form in Week 6 to select their preferences for Electives in 2025. Students in Years 7-10 at St George's study two electives, with choices for either semester-long or year-long electives. Further information regarding the suite of offerings will be shared with students and families via Direqt message.

2025 Year 7-12 Booklists

Booklists will be provided to families via Direct message on Friday, November 15. Campion Education continues to be the provider of both digital and physical educational resources for St George's for the 2025 academic school year.

Mr Anthony Bochrinis

Head of Curriculum