Curriculum News

Term 3 is a very busy time for a number of year groups at the College. 

Year 12

Next week Year 12  will be commencing their trial examinations. This is an important step in their journey through to the HSC. Not only do the trials contribute towards their final assessment mark, but they also provide invaluable experience in sitting a full HSC examination in each of their courses.

As we are coming to their last assessment task in stage 6, I thought it would be valuable to again go over how the final HSC mark is calculated.

For Board Developed Courses, the final HSC mark (/100) is calculated from the school assessment mark (/50) + HSC examination mark (/50). The school assessment mark has been calculated using the weightings for each of the four assessment tasks in each of their courses.

Eg           1. School Assessment Mark /50

                Assessment 1                     = 20%       which contributes 10% to the final HSC mark

                Assessment 2                     = 25%       which contributes 12.5% to the final HSC mark

                Assessment 3                     = 25%       which contributes 12.5% to the final HSC mark

                Assessment 4 (Trial)        = 30%         which contributes 15% to the final HSC mark

Note: this mark /50 is moderated against every other school in the state for each course

                2. Final HSC Examination Mark /50

This is a scaled mark that students have achieved in their final HSC examination for each subject. This mark contributes 50% to their final HSC mark.

For Board Endorsed Courses and Board Developed Category B Courses (without the optional exam)

Students will receive a A – E grade based on the weightings of their HSC school assessment tasks for each course studied. These grades are determined using the NESA course performance descriptors.

I would like to wish all our year 12 students the very best for their trial examinations.

Year 10

Year 10 have just commenced the process to understand the rules and procedure when choosing subjects in stage 6. This is a confusing time for some students when interpreting NESA requirements, rules for attaining an ATAR, the number of different pathways available and suite of subjects they can choose from.

Marian has provided a number of information sessions and access to resources to help answer these questions and simplify the process. I would firstly like to thank all those students and parents who attended the Information Night on Thursday 28th July. The night not only provided students and parents with an explanation of the rules and procedures for the HSC and ATAR but also explained TVET and SBAT options for students as well as provide the opportunity for students and parents to speak with specialist teachers in the stage 6 courses along with two TAFE representatives.

Below is a timeline for students on the process of selecting courses for stage 6 in 2023:

• Friday 5th August
  • Period 2 – Information to students           
    • NESA/ATAR Requirements
    • Pathways / VET / SBATS
  • Period 3/4 – Subject Fair - KLA Coordinators
    • Period 3 – Surname A - M             
    • Period 4 – Surname N - Z
• Monday 1st – Friday 12th August 
  • Appointments can be made with the Careers Advisor, Mrs Munro, regarding post-school options (university, apprenticeships, TAFE, work). 
• Friday 12th August – Marian Catholic College

Year 10 Interview Day - Students and their parents will need to book for a 20 minute interview with a senior staff member to discuss their subject selections, check requirements and answer any questions

Students have the following icon on their portal. 

This site provides you with access to:

• The year 10 into 11 Handbook ie  Stage 6
• Videos on NESA/ATAR/VET pathways requirements
• Videos on each of the courses offered
• Link to book a year 10 interview on Friday 12th August (open on Monday 1st August)
• Link to the Year 11 Subject Selection form (you will receive an email also with the link and personal access code on Wednesday 10th August)
• A number of additional resources and links

• Monday 15th August –Subject Selections Due

Year 8

On Tuesday 2nd August, year 8 will also begin their journey to select elective courses for stage 5. Below is a timeline for students on the process of selecting electives for stage 5 in 2023:

• Tuesday 2nd August
  • Period 5 – Information to students
• Wednesday 3rd August
  • Period 2 – KLA sessions for students
  • Period 3 – KLA sessions for students
  • Email will be sent out with a link and personal code to complete the subject selection form
• Monday 8th August
  • Year 8 into 9 subject selection form is due
    
    Regards
    Mr Seers