Latest Principal's Bulletin

From the Directors

Mid-Year Examinations

 

As many of you would be aware, our students in Year 8 (Horizons and Accelerated Maths only) and Years 9 to 11 will shortly begin their mid-year examinations. These exams play an important role in assisting with the identification of students that require additional support and in preparing our students for the demands of their VCE studies. 

 

We understand that our students can experience feelings of anxiousness and stress leading into these exams and are well-resourced to support our students. Our Year Level Leaders support these students by working individually with students and parents to support their personal needs. We also ensure that all students have the resources to revise effectively for their exams. Examinations are a learning experience for all students. We encourage all students to give their best effort in each exam.

 

We take this opportunity to remind students of the importance of knowing when and where your exams are scheduled. The exam timetable has been placed in Knowledge Banks on PAM and SIMON, is on display in corridors and has also been sent via email. 

 

Some key information that all students must be aware of:

 

  • Students are required to be on campus 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of their exams

  • Students need to be in full winter school uniform. No PE and no Building and Construction will be accepted. All College grooming expectations are required to be followed

  • If a student arrives late to an exam, they must present to their Year Level Leaders' office.

  • Students need to follow the direction of supervisors in each exam

  • Students are not permitted to have mobile phones and/or electronic devices that are capable of storing, receiving or transmitting information or electronic signals on them during an exam.  Such devices must be turned off and will be placed in a basket at the front of the exam room.  Students who do not comply will have their device confiscated and retained pending an investigation

  • In line with VCAA examinations, students are not permitted to exit the exam room during the first 30 minutes or the last 20 minutes of an exam

  • A more detailed list of exam guidelines is on display in every classroom. Students are encouraged to read these prior to the beginning of the examination period.

  

We wish you the best for this exam period. We encourage students to continue to prepare well and revise for their exams. We encourage all students to trust their preparation and give their best effort. 

 

Ms A Xerri 

Assistant Principal (Campus Director DRC)

 

Miss N Meade 

Assistant Principal (Campus Director DSC)