NGSC Newsletter

SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Sarah Bridges

Senior Sub School Manager

 

As we reach the end of Term 3, I would like to thank all our students, families and staff for their efforts and commitment to learning and for being supportive of each other in these different and challenging times. The end of the academic year is in sight for our senior students and it is time for us to focus on our setting ourselves small goals each day to ensure we are working to the best of our ability. This can include specific study goals to ensure time is used effectively, but also goals to have time to relax, exercise, sleep. It is important to have balance in our lives.

 

Resources to support Senior Students

 

The following is a link to a website that provides support and advice to senior students, and includes webinars and advice from leading psychologist Michael Carr- Gregg. Well worth a look!

https://sites.google.com/education.vic.gov.au/nevr-year12/home

 

VCE 

Revision Lectures. These are available on the first week of the school holidays and into Term 4. Students are also able to access recordings of the lectures if they miss the original. Details are available on the VCE google classroom and Compass.

 

UNIT 3 and 4 

  • GAT: Wednesday, 7 October. ALL Unit 3 and 4 students will need to sit the GAT.

This will be held at North Geelong Secondary College. Students will need to be at school by 9:15 am. Further details provided on Compass and VCE google classroom.

  • Practice Exams have been cancelled due to covid guidelines. Students will be sent exams via email and google classroom and are strongly encouraged to complete them at home under the same exam conditions and submit them to the teacher for feedback.

Year 12 

VTAC / COURSE APPLICATIONS / SEAS / SCHOLARSHIPS:

  • Students should be writing SEAS applications. Assistance is available from the Careers and Pathways Team. If students are asking staff to write a supportive letter, they need to do so now and not leave it until the last moment.
  • Lunch time help sessions via google meet have been provided for all students to join and be guided through these processes. Students may also make individual appointments with the Careers Team if they have specific questions pertaining to their own individual career journey. We urge parents to discuss the process with their child.
  • Keep in mind this involves VCE and VCAL students as the course selection covers University and TAFE placements.  However, many TAFE’s are also now open for direct application. Students should be exploring areas of interest and gathering information in order to make a short list.
  • Students are urged to submit a SEAS (Special Consideration) application and there are many opportunities for scholarships. It is very important to become familiar with these processes and meet deadlines.
  • Timely applications for VTAC close on 30 September – applications after this date incur a higher fee. SEAS and scholarship applications close 9 October. Students are urged to submit the applications for VTAC and SEAS as soon as possible and they can make amendments to them right up to the closing dates.
  • Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Oral or Performance Exams: 

  • Students who have performance or oral language exams should have received a letter and VCAA notice providing the date and time of the exam. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and need to ensure they are organised and prepared. Any questions or queries please contact Ms Sulomar or Ms Bridges.

Graduation

We are currently limited by covid guidelines as to the exact nature of the graduation for 2020 students. Students have been asked to complete a survey regarding graduation. This is to help us decide the date and the venue, but it must be acknowledged that whilst we will do our upmost to provide the best graduation possible, we are still guided by covid guidelines.

Year 11

Year 12 Tops 2021.

  • Just a reminder to ensure you have ordered and paid for your top. There will be no opportunity to place an order at a later date.
  • 2021 Leadership Camp has been planned. Compass will release permission forms and details soon.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe break and we look forward to a return to face-to-face teaching, trusting that the lessons we have learnt in remote learning will hold us in good stead for the future.