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Year 11 Changes to Program of Study for Year 12-2021 HSC

This week I will address Year 11 regarding possible changes to their senior program of study prior to commencing the HSC course next term. Parents and their sons are reminded of the following points:

  • HSC students at St Patrick's College must undertake a minimum of 10 units of study, except for students undertaking 1 unit Studies in Catholic Thought who must do a minimum of 11 units to be eligible for an ATAR.
  • The total number of units undertaken must include mandatory course units in Religion and in English. Most students will have 11 units of study for the 2021 HSC as most will undertake 1 unit Studies of Religion or 1 unit Studies in Catholic Thought.
  • The 1 unit courses in Photography, Video & Digital Imaging and Sport Lifestyle & Recreation will discontinue. Students will automatically pick up study periods.
  • Depending on their program of study, students may: drop a 2 unit subject (except English); drop a course or level within a subject, i.e., drop Mathematics Extension, drop English Extension, change from English Advanced to English Standard, change from Mathematics to Mathematics Standard 2, change from 2 unit Studies of Religion to 1 unit Studies of Religion, or change from 1 unit Studies of Religion to 1 unit Studies in Catholic Thought provided Studies in Catholic Thought is inclusive of a minimum total of 11 units to remain eligible for an ATAR.
  • A few students will be invited by the College to undertake additional HSC extension courses in English, Italian, History, Mathematics or Music. Enrolment in these courses is by invitation only and is based on demonstrable academic excellence in related courses.

Year 12-2021 HSC Assessment Assembly and Parent Information Evening

As per the College Calendar and Diary, on Monday 12 October, Year 11 will have a special assembly where very important information about the 2021 Higher School Certificate course and assessment will be addressed.

 

The students will receive the HSC Assessment Handbook, which includes the College’s HSC Assessment Policy and a set of HSC assessment schedules for each subject. An HSC Assessment Tasks Calendar for fourth term will also be issued. These documents will also be posted on the Canvas Year 11 page in the first week of next term.

 

It is expected that all students thoroughly familiarise themselves with this information in order to plan and prepare for the rigours and demands of the HSC year ahead. I would also urge parents to read this information with their sons.

 

In addition, an online information evening for parents of Year 11 will be held on Wednesday 14 October via Microsoft Teams commencing at 7.00pm to 8.30pm. A link to join the information evening will be emailed to Year 11 parents the day before.

 

Michael Cutrupi

Director of Curriculum