DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM

LEARNING CONFERENCES (PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS)

A reminder to all parents and caregivers that Learning Conferences will be held on Wednesday 27 July (Week 2, Term 3) for all students in Years 7-12. As a result of the feedback received from parents, the Learning Conferences will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Parents and caregivers will be able to book interviews for eight minute slots between 9:00am- 7:30pm. Parents/caregivers will soon receive a separate email with detailed information about how to make interview bookings. 

As this is the final Learning Conference for 2022 and is open for all students, parents/caregivers are encouraged to act quickly to book interviews as soon as bookings open.

SEMESTER ONE REPORTING

Semester One Reports for ALL students will be uploaded on SEQTA and visible to families by 6:00pm on Friday 1 July (Week 10, Term 2). Parents/caregivers should be aware that if a student has a high level of absence from school and/or has completed a low proportion of the assessment program, it may not be possible to allocate a Semester mark or grade for that particular subject.

MISSED ASSESSMENTS IN THE FINAL WEEK OF TERM 2

Some reminders about missed assessments for students in Years 8-12:

• Students who do not complete their catch up assessment by the end of Term 2 will receive a standardised mark for the missed assessment.
• Missed assessments (catch up assessments) will be conducted each day of next week at 8:00am in MLC9 (opposite the Koort Centre).
• If the assessment is not included in the Semester One mark/grade it will contribute to the end of year mark/grade.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE) CREDIT FOR ENDORSED PROGRAMS

A reminder that students can receive credit towards the achievement of the WACE for participating in and completing Endorsed Programs. Students must submit copies of Endorsed Program participation/completion to the staff in the Pastoral Care Centre (PCC) or to me directly via email (lcicchini@sacredheart.wa.edu.au) by Friday 29 July (Week 2, Term 3). 

If evidence of participation has previously been provided to the College, you are not required to provide the same evidence again, although you may wish to check this with me. Parents will soon receive a detailed letter in relation to Endorsed Programs.

YEAR 12 SCSA DEADLINES

All Year 12s are reminded about very important deadlines set by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) that are listed below. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Tony Budas or myself if you have any questions about these deadlines.

Thursday 21 July (Week 1, Term 3): 

• Last date for withdrawal of enrolment from ATAR courses with a practical examination component (e.g. Physical Education Studies) for Year 12 students.

Wednesday 27 July (Week 2, Term 3): 

• Students with an injury or illness existing at the start of Term 3 should apply to be examined in an alternative format, if the injury or illness will affect their participation in the standard practical examination of any course. Any student who may be in this situation should contact myself or Mr Tony Budas immediately as the deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 July. Read more information about Alternative Format Practical Examinations below.
• SCSA must receive a completed Visual Arts ATAR course practical (production) examination submission categories data form. 

Monday 8 August (Week 4, Term 3): 

• Last date for withdrawal of enrolment from any ATAR course without a practical examination component for Year 12 students.
• Last date for withdrawal of enrolment from General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry specific courses for Year 12 students.  
• Students must complete the equivalent of five year length courses in Year 12 to achieve WACE. Any student who is thinking about withdrawing from a subject MUST check with myself or Mr Tony Budas before any action is taken.  

Mr Lucio Cicchini

Deputy Principal - Curriculum