SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Mr Darren Lawless

Assistant Year 11 Coordinator

Exams

Good luck to all VCE students who are completing their exams this week. The end of Term Two is a busy time of year and all students should be proud of their achievements so far. Most students enrolled in a Unit 1 and 3 subject will be sitting these exams and they are reminded to ensure that they arrive 20 minutes early and to check with their teachers about any specific equipment requirements for their exams. VCAL students are reminded that they will be attending regular classes during this time and are expected at school as per normal.

General Achievement Test (GAT)

A reminder to all students enrolled in a Unit 3 and 4 subject that the General Achievement Test (GAT) commences on the 13th of June at 10am; students should ensure they arrive at least 20 minutes before the commencement of the test. The GAT is used by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority to moderate VCE exams and it is important that all students undertaking a year 12 Unit 3 and 4 subject do their best on this test to put themselves in the most advantageous position come the exams at the end of the year. Importantly, the GAT is a VCAA requirement and all students must take this test

Year 12, 2019 jackets

Year 12 jackets are currently in the process of being designed and students are becoming increasingly more excited about their personalised Year 12 rugby tops for next year. The students have had an opportunity to vote on a selection of designs and negotiations are taking place with the designer regarding the final look and feel of the finished product.  Students will be placing their orders next term. Further information will be provided early next term in relation to due dates and costs involved.

Finishing Units 1 and 3

The end of the semester is fast approaching and students will soon have completed Units 1 and 3. This is a busy time of year with SACs and exams and it is important that students stay organised and continue to use strategies such as calendars and their diaries to keep on top of their busy schedule and the assessment requirements that inevitably come at the this time of year.

Students are also encouraged to attend study lectures for Unit 1 and 3 revision and Unit 2 and 4 Head Start over the holidays at the University of Melbourne by TSFX. For further information www.tsfx.com.au. Some information fliers have been placed in the Year 12 Common Room.

Attendance reminders

A reminder to all that if students are absent they need to bring a medical certificate as this is a requirement from the Department of Education.