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Learning @ Brigidine

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

Learning @ Brigidine

 

“There is none like You, O Lord; You are great, and great is Your name in might”. 

Jeremiah 10:6 

 

As we reach the halfway point of Term 2, I encourage students to reflect on their application and approach to learning thus far. In reflecting upon strengths and identifying areas that require improvement, we are able to plan the best approach forward to achieve our learning goals. Students who have been applying themselves diligently, are encouraged to maintain their dedication. For those who upon reflection, recognise that an improvement is needed are encouraged to finish the term strongly. 

 

At this time of the term, students are completing assessments for a variety of subjects. It is important that students view these tasks as opportunities to demonstrate their learning and all that their hard work has achieved. Assessments are also designed to celebrate learning growth and provide feedback. Feedback is the springboard for further reflection and a way to approach future learning. It is through engaging with feedback that students are able to reflect on their application and approach to learning to ensure that they are working towards achieving the learning goals they have set for 2022. 

 

HSC Masterclasses 

To assist our HSC students, Sydney Catholic Schools has developed a series of Masterclasses. These Masterclasses are available via Canvas and accessible to all students. Our Year 12 students are encouraged to engage with the relevant Masterclasses to assist their preparation for the Trial HSC. 

 

 

Subject Selection 

This Term, our Year 10 students commence the Stage 6 Subject Selection process. 

Throughout the term our Year 10 students will complete a series of career lessons which we hope will enable them to understand the important connection between subject selection, career choices and further study beyond school. 

One of the key aspects of your daughter’s success will be choosing the best pathway and courses that will ultimately set her up for success. We strongly encourage our Year 10 students and their parents/guardians to discuss subject preferences carefully. Our experience over many years suggests that parents/guardians and students who work together to achieve goals in schooling find the Higher School Certificate more manageable. Having clearly defined goals, which your daughter can measure, will allow her to take pride in accomplishing her targets. 

 

Elevate 

To assist our students with the demands of high school, the College has continued its partnership with Elevate Education in Term 2. Elevate Education delivers high impact seminars and workshops to help students develop their study techniques, increase motivation, build confidence and improve performance. Each workshop is tailored to the group of students and the stage of their learning journey. 

An overview of the workshops delivered in Term 2 are outlined below: 

Year

Workshop

Outline 

Year 10

Student Elevation

This workshop examined the fundamental beliefs that are key to success in Stage 6 and introduced students to a range of growth mindset-based skills.

Year 11 

Time Management

This workshop addressed the key elements essential to effective time management, with a focus on finding the time to complete all required learning activities whilst also achieving a balance

Year 12

Ace Your Exams

This workshop outlined the critical exam skills that allow students to confidently prepare for the exam room, including best study practice prior, as well as exam room techniques for staying calm, managing time and delivering concise responses.

Connect Education 

To ensure that our Year 12 students are well prepared for their upcoming examinations, the College has engaged with Connect Education. Connect Education provides subject specific pre and post examination workshops that are designed to help maximise student preparation and confidence. The workshops are tailored to our students and specific to their strengths and areas of needs, as identified by subject teachers. Each workshop is complemented by a comprehensive study guide which provides a summary of course content as well as specific exam preparation. 

 

Connect Education will be hosting workshops for the following HSC Courses: 

  • Biology 
  • Business Studies 
  • Chemistry 
  • Economics 
  • Geography 
  • Legal Studies 
  • Mathematics Advanced 
  • Mathematics Extension I 
  • Mathematics Standard
  • Personal, Development, Health and Physical Education 
  • Physics 

The workshops will be conducted throughout the school day both before and after the HSC Trial Examinations. Details regarding the dates and time of each workshop will be provided in the coming weeks. 

 

It is our hope that these workshops will complement the great work that is already being done to prepare our Year 12s for not only the Trials but also the final HSC exams. 

 

Ms Natasha Fox                                                                   Ms Eleonora Agazzi

Director of Learning & Innovation                               Director of Curriculum