CLASS

Assessment / Absentee Requirements

Parents are reminded that in line with the College’s Class Assessment Policy students are required to have authorised leave in order to sit a missed assessment. Without the leave being authorised the students will not be able to sit missed assessments at an alternative time and will receive zero for the assessment. 

Absence due to Illness / Medical Appointment: Leave from school will be authorised if the College is in receipt of a medical certificate covering the time of the missed assessment. If your child is attending a medical/dental appointment they should obtain a statement from their practitioner to verify this.

Non-medical reason for absence: If your child needs to be absent from school due to a valid but non-medical reason, they should apply in writing to the Deputy Principal. This should be done well in advance wherever possible. Authorised leave will generally be granted if the College Executive believes the reason for absence is valid and the event cannot be scheduled to another time. Examples of an authorised leave may be representing the State in a sporting event or attendance at a close relative’s funeral.

Thank you to parents and carers who have been sending in medical certificates when required. 

Out and About on Farm

Year 10 Animal Production Systems classes visited the College Intensive Hub during class this week. The students visited the piggery and learnt about the Berkshire and Saddleback pigs and then discussed egg production at the free range hen enclosure. Thanks to Ms Georgina Warden for helping the students learn more about these enterprises. 

A Bumper Bean Crop is in Production

Year 11 students are continuing to monitor and maintain their bean plants through weekly visits during their Plant Production Classes. The bean plants are looking fantastic, and we are looking forward to seeing and eating the beans in the not-too-distant future. 

A special thanks to Mr Rob Morris who has also been assisting by keeping an eye on them in between the students' class visits. It is great to be able to bring hands on learning experiences into the classroom and we really appreciate the help the Farm sections give us to make this happen.