From the Assistant Principal - Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing

Assessment Reminders.

Assessment tasks are an integral part of the learning experiences at St Andrews College. Parents and students have access to the assessment schedules for Years 7 to 12 in real time by clicking on the Assessment links in the Student Information Hub.

As the final assessment periods for most students begin over the course of Term 3 it is important that students familiarise themselves with the College’s assessment policy for their Year group. Parents should be aware of the missed assessment expectations and when in doubt please make contact with your child’s teacher to clarify these expectations for you.

The first HSC exams of 2023 have begun. HSC language oral exams started on Saturday 5 August, with HSC practical and performance exams commencing today. 

Our Year 12 students are almost at the completion of their trial HSC examinations and Year 11 students will begin their end of Preliminary Course examinations at the start of week 8.

These examinations provide an opportunity for students to assess their understanding of the subject matter and gauge their level of preparedness for the actual HSC exams. By experiencing these practice exams, students can identify their strengths and weaknesses in different topics, allowing them to focus their efforts on areas that need improvement.

HSC trial exams closely mimic the format, structure, and timing of the actual HSC exams. This helps students become familiar with the exam rules, question types, and overall exam environment. The experience gained through these formal examinations can reduce anxiety and increase confidence when facing the real HSC assessments.

The pressure of exams can be overwhelming for students. Trial and End of Year exams offer a chance to experience this stress in a controlled setting, which can help students develop coping mechanisms and build resilience to deal with the pressure during the actual exams.

After completing exams, students receive feedback from their teachers. This feedback can be invaluable in identifying specific areas for improvement, offering guidance on how to approach questions more effectively, and refining study strategies.

We wish all our students the best with their upcoming exams and assessments.

Josilin Kalifa 

Assistant Principal 

Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing