Learning at Home Policy

This week students in Years 10-12 have been issued with an updated version of our at home learning policy. Students in these Year groups are required to average 10-12 hours of home learning a week to support the learning that takes place in the classroom. This home learning should be a mixture of set homework, completing unfinished work or catching up on any work missed as well as assessments and studying for upcoming exams. This averages out to around 2 hours / day with students free to work the time in around other aspects of their lives such as sport and or part time work. This is an important part of the learning process for senior students and is designed to help all students reach their academic potential. Those needing support to structure their at home learning can discuss with their class teachers or contact the Curriculum Office at any time.

Year 11 Half Yearly Reports

Year 11 half Yearly reports were distributed via Compass earlier this week. This is a great opportunity to sit and reflect on the progress students are making and identify areas that need to be considered to help increase engagement and progress in the classroom as well as structures in place at home to support learning. As Year 11 will sit their end of year exams at the end of Term 3, now is the time to start making the necessary arrangements to begin preparation to determine what works/ does not work for each student and the subjects they have chosen. The more students do now to develop an effective class/home study process the better they will fare at the start of Year 12 in Term 4. A reminder that we offer students the opportunity to gain support from teachers in the library after school as part of our ‘Mundy’ program. Most senior classes have access to either Edrolo or Atomi online learning resources that students can access to help with their knowledge and understanding of each course. Class teachers are also available to help with subject specific preparations.

Year 11 2024 Subject Selection Update

Year 10 have been working through the process of Year 11 subject selection over the past few weeks. The focus has been on understanding the requirements of Stage 6 education as well as looking at the options and requirements of the different pathways available to students at the end of Year 10 including:

- Completing the HSC
- Completing the HSC and obtaining an ATAR
- Studying for a HSC with a view to leaving
- Looking to leave and obtain a full time job, apprenticeship/traineeship or go to TAFE.

The selection process will continue in the coming weeks with students having the first round of subject information presentations from our Leaders of Learning as well as an Information Night for students and parents/carers (see below) Students will also have the opportunity to sit in and observe lessons in Stage 6 classes of subjects they may be interested in or want more information about in coming weeks.

Students will also receive the Year 11 2024 Subject Information Handbook. This handbook contains all the information students need to know about school requirements beyond Year 10 including:

- Year 11 / HSC Requirements
- Pattern of Study requirements
- Subject specific information

The handbook is a very thorough resource and students and parents are asked to take the time to review the contents to ensure they are fully aware of all the requirements around the various pathways and options available as part of Stage 6 education.

SAVE THE DATE - As part of the subject selection process, we will be having an Information Night for Students and Parents on Tuesday 30st May (Week 6). This will be an opportunity for students and parents to meet with representatives from each of the KLA areas to discuss, ask questions and clarify issues you may have before students make their initial subject selections. All students are strongly encouraged to attend, the night will run from 5 pm to 7 pm and further information on the schedule will be provided in the near future via Compass/email. As this is dinner time we will be running a sausage sizzle for those in attendance.

Semester 1 Assessment Weeks

Students in Years 7-10 have their assessment weeks fast approaching Stage 4 (students in Years 7 and 8) have their formal exams scheduled for Week 6 (starting 29th May). Stage 5 (students in Years 9 and 10) have their formal exams scheduled for Week 7 (starting 5th June). Final exam schedules will be distributed to students next week.