From the Assistant Principal - Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing

Congratulations to our Year 12 cohort who have recently finished their final school-based examinations. They should be congratulated on the way they engaged in their exams. While many of our students experienced success some of our students may be disappointed by their results. It is important that they know that every student still has time for growth in the lead-up to the HSC. Teachers and students will be working productively together to ensure that students achieve their best. While it is an exciting time, it is important to remember to focus on your study and act on the feedback you receive.

Many of our Year 12 students are already undertaking practical parts of their HSC exams. The Japanese, Visual Arts, Drama, Design & Technology, Industrial Technology, Extension Science, Society & Culture and Music students have their final projects and performances being marked over the next weeks and we wish them every success in these endeavours.

It is also an important time for the Year 11 students. The students are sitting their end-of-course exams beginning next week which is a cumulation of their studies for the year. They are encouraged to achieve their best as these exams can be used by universities and employers to make decisions about their futures. The Year 11 students are also undertaking choices about which subjects they will be continuing for their HSC. Please see your teachers or Ms May if you need any assistance in making your decision.

Our students in Years 7 to 10 have been working hard throughout the term. Each student has been receiving feedback via Canvas for tasks they have completed in class or at home. These provide valuable insight on how the student is progressing as well as advice to improve their performance in future tasks. These tasks can also be a great way to start a conversation with your child about their progress in class and their achievement. There are also many assessment tasks coming up in the next few weeks, students are reminded not to leave it until the last minute to finish the task so they can produce their best work. 

Mr Bill Robson

Acting Assistant Principal Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing.