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

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