From the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
Spotlight on Learning
Learning is the fundamental focus of every teacher. As such it is imperative for students to give feedback about their learning, so teachers collectively and collaboratively can ensure student improvement is our core priority.
One way teachers receive feedback about student learning, occurs at the conclusion of a unit of work. Student feedback at this point of time supports teachers to support the student in the next unit of work as well as providing support about how to improve the teaching of that unit of work for future students.
Another very important way teachers gauge the extent of student learning, occurs when teachers, Leaders of Learning and the College Leadership Team, conduct learning walks. This process includes asking students about their learning:
What are you learning about today? (the Learning Intention)
How do you know you are learning? (success criteria)
What challenges you in your learning?
How can you improve?
Therefore, feedback is important to both students and teachers.
Trial HSC Examination Marks
and Year 12 in the following weeks
Year 12 students will have received their Trial HSC Examination feedback and grades. It is imperative to remember that the examinations were a practice for the HSC Examinations, therefore students should consider their teacher’s feedback so they can improve their examination performance over the following weeks.
All assessment ranks have been finalised, therefore it is imperative that every class works together to improve as a class. Study groups, revision in class and practising past examination papers will ensure that every student is working towards improving their Trial HSC Examination marks. Working together could substantially advantage all students within each class. Therefore there is no time to waste.
Students need to work hard to make the learning gain. In particular practising past HSC papers at home, under timed conditions will enable students to organise thoughts and prioritise ideas in the same time allocated to that subjects examination.
Student’s in Years 10-12 need to ensure they check their NESA Student Online account to ensure that every subject they undertake and all personal details are correct. Every student should have put their mobile number into their NESA account. This ensures that NESA messages each student when important NESA details need to be communicated to students. In particular Year 10 and Year 11 students will receive their RoSA grades at the end of the year via their student online account.
Year 11 and Year 10 RoSA
The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is awarded to students at the conclusion of Year 11 and Year 10. The RoSA is an important document for students which indicate what the student knows and is able to demonstrate in skills.
Every student should be working hard to achieve the highest RoSA grade for every subject. Students should understand that all of their work contributes to the RoSA. For example if a student has achieved very well in assessment tasks, however they have not applied themself in class, their RoSA grade will not reflect the level of assessment achievement only, and the student’s grade may be affected by the lack of application. Therefore students need to work hard from now until the end of the year.
Whilst most students complete the HSC, the RoSA can support students to get a job. It also supports students who leave school before the HSC such as securing an apprenticeship or applying to TAFE. All HSC students should add their RoSA to their CV or portfolio as evidence of their achievement.
Year 11 Change of Subject
Year 11 students are unable to change any subject before the HSC course commences in Week 3 Term 4. Students will receive information about the change of subject process in the next few weeks.
Many students decide to focus on 10 or 11 units in the HSC year. However, it is imperative that students seek advice from their parents, teachers, Ms May - Careers Councillor and Mrs Deschamps - Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning. Consultation will ensure that a student does not make a mistake by dropping a subject which could help them achieve a good HSC result and ATAR.
Year 12 2021 commences in Week 3 Term 4
Year 12 2021 commences in Week 3 Term 4. Year 11 students need to ensure they are working hard until the commencement of Year 12.
An information video will be shared with parents shortly and parents will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions. Students will also receive their Year 12 Assessment Handbook. It is imperative that parents and students understand the HSC process. In particular it is important that students follow the Misadventure/Illness procedures.
