YEAR 10-12 NEWS

Senior School Semester Exams

Week 9 (final week of Term) will host the exam period for our Senior School students. Students in Year 10 will have normal scheduled classes, with examinations occurring in their core subjects during class time. It is expected that Year 10 students are in all classes during the final week of school.

Year 11 & 12 students will not have classes during this final week. Students are reminded they must attend the College for their scheduled examination in full school uniform, it is important that all students carefully check the examination timetable in the coming days. Any students with exam clashes must organise an alternative time to sit this exam – this can be done by seeing the Year 11 or 12 LCL:

Year 11 LCL – Ms Sullivan

Year 12 LCL – Mr Bullock

Lauren Marino, Sub-School Leader Y10-12

Year 10

Exams and assessment

Year 10 students are completing English and Maths exam weeks 8 & 9. Students completing a VCE unit 1&2 subject will have an exam next week , the timetable is located on the Year 10 notice board , students have been shown this timetable. The VCAA exam regulations require in the unit 1 exams:

• No books to read if they are finished.
• No smart phones or watches.
• Scientific calc except in maths.
• No liquid paper or correction tape.
• Clear water bottle.

Lockers 

All year 10 students require a lock for their locker by the end of term Friday the 23rd of June. Lockers are located outside the buildings and are open to the elements and student belonging are not secure if unlocked with the door open. Students will need to empty their lockers at the end of week nine Friday the 23rd for the holidays. 

Careers 

Year 10 enjoyed the Careers Ambassador Panel organised through our Alumni Program. Students listened and learnt about pathways including police force, mental health, nursing and paramedicine, and engineering.

Roger Conron, Year 10 LCL

Year 10 Science

Our Year 10 Biology class extracted DNA from strawberries and also extended this to bananas. A fun practical for all involved.

Year 10 students were also comparing the DNA of six athletes and detecting the gene for 'super flexibility' by using gel electrophoresis.

The 'super flexible' allele was identified using restriction enzymes and we compared the different sized fragments of DNA by loading them into the gel and ran the electrophoresis. We compared the DNA of the six athletes looking for the smaller sized DNA fragments - homozygous recessive. 

Students used micropipettes and used equipment that scientists would use in genetic identification of elite athletes.

Jenny Jerbic

Year 11

The year 11 students have been busily completing their final SACS and preparing for their upcoming exams. Students completing a Unit 3&4 subject completed the GAT yesterday, gaining their first experience of VCE exam conditions. Next week during the exam period, Year 11 students are only required to attend school when they have an exam to sit. Please take note of when your exams are and ensure you are on time and prepared! 

In sports news, the senior girls football team were victorious at the next round of football on Wednesday, winning the grand final! Congratulations to the whole team on their efforts and sportsmanship on the day. Special mention to Caitlin Charles, Amber Towart, Meg Alsop and Piper Copeland for their on field performances, and to Danielle Rhodes for her excellent leadership and skills. The senior boys team head out next Tuesday so we wish them all good luck! 

It has been a great (and busy) term for the Year 11 students, and they will all be very ready for some well-deserved holidays!

Claire Sullivan, Year 11 LCL

Year 11 Art Excursion

The Year 11, Art Making & Exhibiting students went on a fun adventure into Melbourne for Unit 2. We visited The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and went to the Melbourne Now exhibition and Top Arts 2022. We saw so many artforms and found inspiration in a lot of Victorian artists and their work. Big thank you to Anne for volunteering and joining us and Kianah for being our public transport guru. 

A very big congratulations to Missy Richmond for exhibiting her beautiful gouache artworks at the 37th Annual Art Exhibition at Anglesea Art House! Well done, you’re so talented! 

Year 12

Congratulations to the Year 12 students who completed the GAT yesterday. The behaviour and work ethic of the students during the assessment were very positive and bodes well for the upcoming exams. 

Ensure you rest well during the weekend as next week Unit 3 exams will be held. Students are not required at school unless completing an exam. 

To the Year 12 students who are attending the Formal tonight wishing you a wonderful night. A big thank you to Amanda Dickson and the VCAL team who helped organise and fundraise for the event. 

Best of luck to the students sitting their exams next week.

Brett Bullock, Year 12 LCL

Year 12 English 

Year 12 students completed their English Oral assessments last week, where they had to prepare and perform a persuasive speech on a topic of choice. Our assessing panel of staff and alumni, including Will Gaskin, Nathanael Briese, Mel Veljan and Mikayla Versace, were treated to speeches on a range of topics, such as racism, organ donation, vaping and the Voice referendum.

VCE - Vocational Major

Learning through lunch

Senior VCAL, VCE-VM and Academy students participated in the Ardoch’s Learning through Lunch program. Students had a tour of the Gordon City Campus learning about the different courses and facilities they offer. They were then treated to a fine dining 2 course meal in the Davison restaurant. Students were separated into groups with a volunteer from the community joining each table. Students thoroughly enjoyed this experience. 

Inclusion Day 

Two weeks ago, the VCAL students assisted the school Wellbeing team to run a Wellbeing and Inclusion Day. Students cut up oranges and carrots as well as made fairy bread that was available for free to all students.  The VCAL students made pizzas from scratch selling out of all pizzas by the end of lunch. The VCE-VM students ran a staff vs. student football game at lunchtime that was very entertaining. 

Amanda Dickson