From the Dean of Studies

Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) Round 2

Year 10-12 students required to sit the OLNA have been notified. Parents can also view student status by accessing the information via SEQTA. Student who have not achieved Category 3 are required to sit the assessment. The Maths and English staff are currently providing extra assistance both in classes and after school to prepare for the test which is now required as part of the WACE (Graduation) in 2017.

Writing:     Monday 4 September 9:00am in Forum

Numeracy:   Tuesday 5 September 9:00am in Forum and P7

Reading:   Wednesday 6 September 9:00am in Forum

Year 12 Exams & Seminars

A reminder that the Year 12 College examination period will run from Monday 2 October to Tuesday 10 October. Normal classes will be suspended in the second week of Term 4 to enable ATAR students to attend specially organised Seminars/Tutorials for preparation and remediation before the commencement of WACE exams on Wednesday 1 November. If you are able to assist with exam supervision, please contact Mrs Tracey Burgoyne tburgoyne@norbert.wa.edu.au.

Seijo Exchange

On Wednesday 16 August, we will welcome 14 students and 2 teachers from Seijo Japan. I thank all our host families for assisting with the program and we look forward to hearing about their time in Perth in a future newsletter.

Presentation Night 2017 - Save the Date

A reminder that the annual Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 31 October at 7:00pm in the Perth Concert Hall. It is a special evening that showcases the special talents of our students and recognises student achievement.

Academic Distinction

The following students were also recipients of Academic Distinction:

               Benjamin Plewright                            Adam Min

               Abira Wolf                                               Bianca Valenti

               Paige Hale                                               Shannette Ndossi

               Kathleen Porter                                    Guntaas Ranu

               Holly Giles                                              Miah Homez

               Audrey Lee                                              Ayden Ratnasekera

               Phoebe van Heiningen                      Ciara McClean

Mr S Hodgen (Dean of Studies)