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2023 School review

We are seeking feedback from our school community for our 2023 School review.  All Victorian government schools are reviewed every 4 years.  The review covers many many aspects of our College and a part of the review is to determine what our community thinks are our 'highlights'.  There will be opportunities in Term 3 for parents and carers to provide feedback about other aspects of our College via parent forums.

We would appreciate if you could please complete this short survey and let us know what the highlights over the past 4 years are for you as parents and carers during your time as part of our College community.

Please click on the link below to complete the survey.  The survey will be open until Wednesday 24th May.

https://forms.office.com/r/EgEAqZ9DG1

If you have any questions please contact us on 5150 4800 or bairnsdale.sc@education.vic.gov.au​

Thank you.

University of NSW International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Assessments

We are delighted to inform you that Bairnsdale Secondary College will be participating in the world-renowned International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) Assessments this year. ICAS is developed by UNSW Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of UNSW Sydney, with 40 years’ experience in educational assessments.

The competition questions are set in modern, real-world scenarios where students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts, using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling, Writing and Digital Technologies.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a printed certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised. 

If your child is in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10, we encourage you to consider entering them into ICAS this year. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior study or revision.

ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to online assessments. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results. 

Learn more about ICAS here: https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas

These assessments are designed to recognise academic excellence for high potential students.  The emphasis is on challenge and extension.

These exams are held at school, during school time and are an excellent opportunity for your child to experience a serious exam situation. Many students enjoy the academic challenge. 

In 2023 students have the opportunity to participate in the following subjects:

If you would like your child to participate in any of the subjects listed above, please visit the new online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment to UNSW Global. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments.

The web link is: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

Our school’s unique access code is: SOP879

Online parent payment closes Monday 31st July, 2023

IMPORTANT:  Please enter your child’s name accurately into the system as it will appear on their ICAS certificate. Students must sit the assessments designed for their school year level.