Learning, Teaching and College Operations
Ms Jodie Connell - Deputy Principal
As we come to the end of Term Three, the College continues to ensure that all students are provided with the best learning opportunities possible, and we give thanks to the teachers have worked hard to support all students during this term.
Parent Teacher Student Interviews
Thank you to all those Parents who took the time to speak with staff at last week’s Parent Teacher Student Interviews. The communication between school and home is important in ensuring that students feel supported in their learning. For those students who were given advice on how to improve their learning outcomes, now is the time to put in place the recommendations of your teachers. For those parents who were unable to attend, please feel free to email or make phone contact with your child's teachers.
2023 Subjects at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
The allocation of subjects for 2023 is determined by student choice via Web Preferences Subject Selection. I am delighted to announce that the College will offer the following Subjects in 2023. As we continue to grow as a College we will endeavour to continue to offer an expanded range of options for our students.
Because of the extremely low numbers of students wishing to complete some courses, these will be offered as combination classes.
If you have any further questions regards these subjects or other curriculum matters, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College.
2023 VCE Subject Allocation
Year 11 | |||
Agriculture | General Maths | Physics | VET Music |
Art | Geography | Psychology | VET Sport & Rec |
Biology | Health & HD | Religious & Society Unit 1 | Visual Com & Des. |
Business Man. | Legal Studies | Specialist Maths | Vocational Major – Literacy |
Chemistry | Literature | Theatre Studies | Vocational Major – Numeracy |
Economics | Maths Methods | VET Applied Fashion | Vocational Major – WRS |
English | Modern History | VET Building & Cons. | Vocational Major – PDS |
Food Studies | Physical Education | VET ICT |
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Year 12 | |||
Art | General Maths | Physics | Visual Com & Des. |
Biology | Geography | Psychology | Vocational Major – Literacy |
Business Man. | Health & HD | Religious & Society Unit 2 | Vocational Major – Numeracy |
Chemistry | History - Revolutions | Theatre Studies | Vocational Major – WRS |
Economics | Legal Studies | VET Building & Cons. | Vocational Major – PDS |
English | Maths Methods | VET Music |
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Enviro. Science | Physical Education | VET Sport & Rec | |
| Combined Classes (Year 11 and 12) | ||
| Art | Physics | VET Applied Fashion (Year 10 and 11) |
| Geography | Theatre Studies | VET ICT (Year 10 and 11) |
| History | Visual Com & Design | VET Music |
Exam Study
Parents, families, and students can do some specific things to maximise achievement during this time.
1. Make sure the student has a space that is in some way similar to an exam situation – perhaps sitting at a desk or a table with good lighting and appropriate heating/cooling – not sitting or lying on the bed.
2. Ensure the student is as prepared and planned as possible. This includes sleep, regular meal times, hydration, exercise, staying connected, being part of family events, having a planned study schedule.
3. Once the student has begun studying or completing a Trial Exam, allow them to have quiet time to focus and do their best. No interruptions. No distractions. No phones.
4. Encourage the student to stay out of their room while they are completing exams.
5. Keep a light, airy zone as the exam space, not the couch or the bed.
6. Students should give themselves time between Trial exams. Don’t try and do them all in one day. Space them out across the two weeks.
7. Students should treat every Trial exam as a proper exam. Make sure there is enough time to complete the paper. Time yourself precisely as the real exam will be. Use the reading time properly and write the answers in the sort of detail that the instructions require.
8. Have a checklist of the Trial Exams you are planning to complete. Cross them off once they’re done. What a great feeling that will be.
We thank parents and families in advance for the support you will be to your Unit 3&4 students during this holiday period. We are confident that each student will ensure that their effort is the best they can do. We ask that every student strive to be the very best person they can be.
End of Year dates for Year 12 Students
- Year 12 VET Music Performance Exams – Monday 10th October @ Chairo Christian College, Pakenham.
- Final Day of Year 12 classes – Friday 14th October
- Year 12 Exams Start on Wednesday 26th October and conclude on Tuesday 15th November
- ATAR and Year 12 VCE results will be available to students on Monday 12th December
End of Year dates for Year 11 Students
- Year 11 Exams Start on Thursday 10th November and conclude on Thursday 17th November
- Friday 18th November – Student Free day for Year 11 students
- Monday 22nd November – Exam Feedback Day
- Term Zero starts Tuesday 23rd November
- End of Year Mass and Presentations – Friday 9th December
Elevate Education Parent Webinar Seminars
Elevate Education are continuing to provide parents of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional Student College exclusive access to their Parent Webinar Series for Term 3, 2022.
To reserve your spot, you can register for free below,
You can register by clicking here.
Wednesday 21st September
The webinars are run live online from 6.30pm – 7.30pm (AEST) where the presenter will share Elevate’s key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask them questions directly. If you are unable to make the webinar, don't worry! If you sign up to attend, you'll receive the webinar recording on Thursday morning.
Should you have questions or would like to contact Elevate directly, their details are listed below.📞 1300 667 945
✉️ auscoaching@elevateeducation.com
💻 https://au.elevateeducation.com
👍 https://www.facebook.com/ElevateEd/
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a happy, healthy and restful holidays.