Learning and Teaching News

Key Dates for Term 4 2025  

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

• Monday 13 October – Awards Night at QPAC.  Please ensure you have booked tickets via email sent prior.  
• Tuesday 14 October – Year 12 Masterclasses commence  
• Friday 17 October – Year 11 Unit 2 Academic Reports released to parents  
• Monday 27 October – Friday 14 November – Year 12 External Exam Block  
• Wednesday 19-26 November – Year 7 -11 Exam Block  
• Friday 5 December – Year 5 -10 Academic Reports released to parents   

Year 11 Academic interviews with Unit 1 and 2 ATAR estimations will begin in Week 4. Further information will be emailed to parents in the coming weeks. 

Year 8 and 9 Maths and Science Extension Classes – 2026 

Reminder: Gifted and Talented Class Applications Due 

Parents of students currently in Years 7 and 8 are reminded to return the completed application form if their son is interested in joining the 2026 Gifted and Talented Class in Mathematics and Science. The application form was emailed to all parents of Year 7 and 8 students last week.

The Infinity Class offers an enriched curriculum for boys demonstrating exceptional ability, creativity, and commitment in the Maths/Science/Logical domain. Selection is based on a holistic process including AGAT testing, school-based data, and student interviews.

Application forms are due by 3:00pm Friday, 10 October Forms may be submitted via return email or hard copy to the Studies Office.

Further details about assessment arrangements and interview scheduling will follow. We look forward to partnering with families to support the gifts and talents of our young men. 

Year 12 Masterclasses   

In Year 12 our focus shifts towards our Term 4 Masterclasses. With normal classes operating for Year 12 in Week 1 of Term 4, where boys will receive valuable feedback on their Trial External exams, 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 27 October to Friday 14 November 2025.  

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 the program is below. 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 Mrs Gooley for individual help in career planning, developing employment resources or discussing tertiary education opportunities – as per below. Boys are welcome to attend daily and sign-on using the QR code in Room 406. 

For all “Launching and Landing”, students will need to be dressed in full school uniform (including blazer and College bag) and all sessions will be held in Room 406: 

 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  

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

Year 12 Wednesday night Study Sessions  

Senior Library will resume late night study for Year 12 students from 5 pm to 8 pm from Week 2 - 15 October. 

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