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Learning & Innovation

“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardour and attended with diligence.”  Abigail Adams

Learning and Innovation 

”Grant me a penetrating mind to understand,
a retentive memory, method and ease in learning,
the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself.
Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion.”
- Extract from ‘A Student’s Prayer’ by Thomas Aquinas OP

 

As Term Three comes to an end, our Class of 2022 conclude their formal time at the College and prepare for the upcoming HSC examinations. The next few weeks are a period of high intensity study that will culminate in a formal set of examinations. However it is important to note that this is not the end of learning. The conclusion of the HSC examinations marks the start of the next chapter in the learning journey. A chapter that is significantly more individualised and defined by continual learning. We wish the Class of 2022 all the best as they approach their HSC examinations and prepare for the next and exciting chapter in their learning journey.  

 

As the Class of 2022’s learning journey at the College concludes, the learning journey of our Class of 2023 continues. For some students in Year 11 this may include the conclusion of a course and for others the commencement of a HSC Extension course. All Year 11 students are encouraged to carefully consider their pattern of study and how they approach their learning as they return to the College in Term 4 for the commencement of Year 12. 

 

For our students in Years 7-10 the break is an opportunity to rest and recharge. It is also a pertinent time for students to stop and reflect on how they are progressing in their Semester Two learning journey. At this point of the semester it is important that students reflect on their approach to learning and the effort required to achieve their learning goals set for the semester and the year. It is important to note that it is never too late for students to engage more profoundly with their learning and challenge themselves. 

 

Year 12 Academic Awards 

To conclude Term 3, we acknowledged the application and approach to learning of our Year 12 students. A massive congratulations to each and every single Year 12 student on the completion of their formal schooling. 

 

As special congratulations to the following students who received an academic award: 

Ginevra Aiello

First Place Italian Continuers

Alyssa Aramini

Equal Second Place English Studies

Madeleine Bald

Equal Third Place Hospitality

Genevieve Beach

Second Place Studies of Religion II 

First Place English Extension I 

First Place English Advanced 

First Place Modern History 

Equal First Place Biology

Indi Blagg

Equal Third Place Hospitality

Maya Cajias-Martinez

Equal Second Place English Studies

Eliza Cantarella

First Place Mathematics Advanced

Kaladi Chambiras

Second Place Community and Family Studies

Equal Second Place Visual Arts

Sophie Ferenczi

Equal First Place Geography

First Place Design and Technology

Elizabeth Goutzas

Equal Third Place Mathematics Extension I

Zoe Gray

Equal Second Place Studies of Religion I

Third Place English Advanced

Sophie Hammann

First Placed Mathematics Standard 2

Second Place Design and Technology

Keira Herford

First Place Studies in Catholic Thought

Charlie Hott

Equal Third Place Studies of Religion II

Meira Jackson

First Place Studies of Religion II

Second Place English Advanced

Second Place Mathematics Extension I

Second Place Mathematics Advanced

First Place Business Studies

First Place Music 2

Chloe Kalogerakis

First Place Music 1

Amy Kowitchindachai

First Place Mathematics Standard 1

Eliza Lee

Second Place Chemistry

Cynthia Liong

Equal Third Place Studies of Religion II

Equal Third Place Mathematics Extension I

Third Place Mathematics Advanced

Third Place Biology

First Place Chemistry

Beatrice Littlewood

Third Place Community and Family Studies

Imogen Lucas

Second Place Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

First Place Visual Arts

Philippa Mangioni

Equal Second Place Studies of Religion I

Third Place English Standard

Equal Second Place Mathematics Standard 2

Second Place Hospitality

Molly Martin

Third Place Modern History

Lucia Martin-Mortess

Equal Second Place Mathematics Standard 2

Sofia Massey

First Place Science Extension

Matisse McDonald

Equal First Place Drama

Daniella McHenry

Third Place Business Studies

Second Place Legal Studies

Jade Michailidis

Equal First Place Drama

First Place Business Services

Marissa Mills

First Place Hospitality

Danielle Moutopoulos

First Place Economics

Eleni Nicholas

Second Place Modern History

Alice Norbury

Third Place Legal Studies

Hayley O’Keeffe

Second Place Mathematics Standard 1

Angelica Pardinas

Second Place Studies in Catholic Thought

Eve Payne

Second Place Ancient History

Eliza Pizzinato

Equal Second Place Visual Arts

Emma Power

First Place Community and Family Studies

Mia Ray

Second Place Economics

First Place Legal Studies

Maria Richards

First Place History Extension

Leah Rowley

First Place Ancient History

Nicola Seaman

Second Place Business Services

Ruby Studdert

Third Place Studies in Catholic Thought

First Place English Studies

Ruby Thomasyu

Third Place Geography

First Place Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Jade Tran

Equal Second Place Studies of Religion I

Third Place Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Eleni Triantafillou

Second Place Business Studies

Third Place Drama

Rosie Tsaccounis

Equal First Place English Standard

Sophia Vedder

Third Place Business Services

Sophie Vonwiller

First Place Studies of Religion I

Equal First Place English Standard

First Place Mathematics Extension II

First Place Mathematics Extension I

Equal First Place Geography

Equal First Place Biology

Gabriella Wahib

First Place Physics

Third Place Design and Technology

The following students received the Conatus Award. The Conatus Award is awarded to students who have maintained a Grade Point Average of 5 across both Semesters. To achieve a 5 point GPA students have achieved an A Grade for Effort across all subjects studied at the College in both Semester One and Two. 

Tatiana Attard

Conatus Award

Madeleine Bald

Conatus Award

Genevieve Beach

Conatus Award

Ciara Cameron

Conatus Award

Eliza Cantarella

Conatus Award

Annalise Choy

Conatus Award

Holly Clatworthy

Conatus Award

Aletta Daud

Conatus Award

Isabella Di Francesco

Conatus Award

Sophie Ferenczi

Conatus Award

Katie Ford

Conatus Award

Joiful Fotu-Moala

Conatus Award

Maria Frantzis

Conatus Award

Elizabeth Goutzas

Conatus Award

Zoe Gray

Conatus Award

Alyssa Haigh

Conatus Award

Sophie Hammann

Conatus Award

Caitlin Hickey

Conatus Award

Charlie Hott

Conatus Award

Meira Jackson

Conatus Award

Samantha Kay

Conatus Award

Beatrice Littlewood

Conatus Award

Daniella McHenry

Conatus Award

Marissa Mills

Conatus Award

Emily Morrison

Conatus Award

Danielle Moutopoulos

Conatus Award

Alice Norbury

Conatus Award

Eve Payne

Conatus Award

Mia Ray

Conatus Award

Leah Rowley

Conatus Award

Ruby Thomasyu

Conatus Award

Eleni Triantafillou

Conatus Award

Sophie Vonwiller

Conatus Award

Gabriella Wahib

Conatus Award

PAT Testing

During Week 1 and 2 of Term 4, all students in Year 7-10 will complete the Progessive Assessment Test (PAT) for Reading, Mathematics, Science and General Ability. The schedule for the testing will be provided at the start of Term 4. 

 

The PAT tests focus on assessing and monitoring student growth over time and are underpinned by an understanding that students of the same age and in the same year of school can be at very different points in their learning and development. The information gathered from these tests will enable us to tailor teaching to the needs of the individual learner to advance the progress of every student, regardless of their starting point. 

 

It is important to note that students do not need to prepare for any of the testing outlined above. 

 

Subject Selection - Stage 6 

 

Year 10 

Our Year 10 students will receive their subject choices early in Term 4. Once students receive their pattern of study, we encourage all Year 10 students to review the subjects they have received and their overall pattern of study for Stage 6. There will be some time to make changes and further details regarding this will be shared in the coming weeks. 

 

Year 11 

As Year 11 courses draw to a close, many students are looking towards Year 12 and making decisions regarding their pattern of study. If students are considering discontinuing a course, they must complete the Stage 6 Application to Change Course form and meet with the College Careers Advisor, Mrs Vicki Zafiris as well as Ms Fox and Ms Agazzi to discuss the changes. It is also important to note that no change will be made until the Year 11 Final Report has been published. Please do not hesitate to contact the College should there be any questions regarding the above.

 

 

Ms Natasha Fox                                       &                       Ms Eleonora Agazzi

Director of Learning and Innovation                        Director of Curriculum