Learning and Teaching
Ms Jodie Connell - Deputy Principal
General Achievement Test (GAT) 2023
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the upcoming General Achievement Test (GAT) for all Victorian students undertaking VCE and VCE VM studies.
The 2023 GAT will be held on Thursday, June 15th, and all students undertaking Unit 3 & 4 VCE, Senior VCAL, and those studying a Unit 3 & 4 VET must attend.
It is essential that students arrive on time and bring the necessary equipment, including pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, and a calculator. Please note that mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in the examination room.
We encourage all students to take the GAT seriously and to prepare thoroughly for the assessment.
The GAT is an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge, and to show how they have developed throughout their VCE studies.
Completing the GAT can have several benefits, including:
- Preparation for other standardized tests: The skills required to do well on the GAT, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analysis, are transferable to other standardized tests such as the UMAT / UCAT or Casper.
- Improved academic performance: By taking the GAT, students can gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses in various subjects. This can help them to focus their efforts on areas where they need more support, leading to improved academic performance.
- Better university prospects: Some universities in Australia use the GAT as a selection criterion for their courses, particularly those that are in high demand. Doing well on the GAT can therefore increase a student's chances of being accepted into their desired course.
- Enhanced employability: From 2022, VCE and VCAL students will receive a statement of their GAT results, which will indicate whether they have ‘not demonstrated’, ‘demonstrated’ or ‘demonstrated at a high level’ literacy and numeracy standards. Employers in some industries may ask for GAT scores as an indicator of a candidate's aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving. Having a strong GAT score can therefore improve a student's employability in these industries.
- Personal development: The GAT is designed to challenge students and push them to think critically about a range of complex issues. Completing the test can therefore help students to develop important skills such as resilience, perseverance, and self-motivation.
We wish all students the best of luck in the upcoming GAT, and we look forward to seeing the great results that our students will achieve.
There will be no Year 11 or 12 classes running on Thursday 15th June. Students in Year 11 not involved in the GAT are not required to be at school. Supervised study will be available if required.
Year 10 Work Experience
Forms were due back to the office at the end of Term One. We still have a number of students looking for placement. If you are able to help by placing a student in the week of Monday 19th June to Friday 23rd June, please let Jenny Damon know via email on jdamon@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Year 11 Structured Work Placement
Our Vocational Major students have a two-week block release for structured workplace learning. If you are able to help by placing a student in the period of Monday 29th May to Friday 9th June, please let Jo Knox know via email at jknox@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Elevate Education Parent Webinar Seminars
Elevate Education is continuing to provide parents of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional Student College exclusive access to their Parent Webinar Series for Term 2, 2023.
To reserve your spot, you can register for free below,
Wednesday 24th May Ask Me Anything
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Wednesday 7th June Exam Preparation
Wednesday 21st June Exam Room Skills
The webinars are run live online from 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm (AEST) where the presenter will share Elevates key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask them questions directly. If you are unable to make the webinar, don't worry! If you sign up to attend, you'll receive the webinar recording on Thursday morning.
Should you have questions or would like to contact Elevate directly, their details are listed below.📞 1300 667 945
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