From the Director of Studies

The second half of Term 1 is always action-packed, and with the lifting of several key COVID restrictions, this semester has proven to be productively busy.

Year 10 Information and Study Skills Evening

In Week 6, Year 10 students attended an Information and Study Skills evening in which they learned more about the Record of School Achievement, study skills, the Year 10 Pastoral Care program and careers. This event was live-streamed for boarding parents.

Assessment Tasks

The second half of Term 1 is also a busy time for assessment tasks. Students in Years 7 – 12 have been given an Academic Handbook that features details about all the assessment tasks for the year as well as guidance on what to do if a student misses a task due to illness.

Homework Help Club

The Homework Help Club has between 80 – 100 students attending on Monday afternoon between 3.15 - 4.30pm in the Marian Centre. Staff from a range of faculties attend to help students particularly during times when assessments are due. The Mathematics faculty also holds its own afternoon on Wednesdays. Students are more than welcome to attend.

Year 7 Study Skills evening

On Tuesday 23 March, parents/carers and students will attend a study skills evening presented by Dr Prue Salter. This is always a well-presented evening and provides a great starting point for our boys’ academic development. The evening is compulsory and, as always, students will wear their school uniforms. Our Year 7 students have made a wonderful transition into secondary school and this evening will also be a chance to consolidate.

HSC Minimum Standards Testing

In the last week of term, students will complete HSC Minimum Standards testing. This will involve all Year 10 students completing a computer test in Reading, Writing and Numeracy. There are also several Year 11 and Year 12 students who will also be working towards passing one or more tests.

Mr Riccardo Bombardiere

Director of Studies