Teaching and Learning

Term 3 in any school is synonymous with an intensity and energy that is difficult to describe and hard to believe. Excursions, assessment tasks, examinations and learning are ongoing, students are busy, teachers are busy and our Teaching and Learning team continue to pursue those initiatives that are proven to make a difference with enthusiasm.

Year 12

Year 12 students have been exceptional in their completion of the Practical Examinations and submission of Major Works that have been held these past weeks at the College. Congratulations to the staff and students involved.

This week we will meet with Year 12 students to give them an overview of what to expect during their HSC examinations. These exams are supervised by an expert external team and students have been prepared about the requirements around attendance, illness and misadventure procedures, approved equipment and generally what to expect in the HSC examinations. Students should ensure they are clear about NESA rules, procedures and protocols and email me with any questions to clarify.

Many of our staff have, once again, availed themselves to Year 12 students during the school holidays for revision sessions. This is a very generous offer and students have been reminded to turn up if they have agreed to commit themselves to this extra curricula offer.

Earlier this year, Year 12 and I discussed ‘The Choice Point’ - those decisions and actions that move us towards the goals we want compared to those decisions and actions that move us away from the goals we want. With 50% of the total HSC mark still up for grabs, I encourage students to make the choices that will move them towards their goals; work hard, another choice point is before you!

Year 11

Year 11 will complete their Preliminary examinations which begin on  14 September.  Please be sure to contact the school if for any reason your child is genuinely unable to attend. The blue forms used to apply for special consideration must be completed upon return with documentation (eg a doctor’s certificate) attached.

Year 10

Year 10 TVET applicants will undertake their interviews this week with me. There are some very dedicated and enthusiastic students who have actively pursued School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and we congratulate those students who have had an employer agree to sign them up for 2018. If you require any information about these opportunities please refer to the Year 10 Subject Selection Guide for 2018 or contact me via email.

Mrs Raelene Maxworthy

Teaching and Learning Coordinator