From the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

Year 12 Term 4

Year 12 will resume lessons in Term 4. Each subject will be offering a flexible learning program for Year 12. The program will involve master classes, examination practice both independent and co constructed, peer marking, new research and so on.

It is important that Year 12 sustain their momentum and focus in preparation for their final HSC examinations. Teachers understand that it is challenging, however together we will ensure that every student is well prepared to achieve their best. 

Students should ensure they attend lessons when requested to do so and participate with enthusiasm. 

Year 11 Term 4 Week 1 and 2 

Year 11 Week 1 and 2 involves normal lessons to complete their Year 11 study year. Whilst final assessments have been conducted, it is imperative that students apply themselves in their final weeks of Year 11 where teachers will be setting students up for success as they approach Year 12 in Week 3. In particular students are encouraged to deeply reflect on feedback received from their assessments in order to improve in their first assessments in Year 12. 

Year 12 2022 Commencement

Year 12 commences in Week 3 Term 4. This means every student has a clean slate in regards to their grades. Therefore I would encourage every student to look closely at the assessment schedules they receive in each subject. Then make a study plan to approach each assessment with consideration to planning, chunking components of the assessment, drafting, composing/crafting and editing. 

Year 12 2022 Assessment Site will be released in Week 2 Term 4. Students and their parents are encouraged to read all aspects of the assessment site. In particular procedures such as the illness/misadventures process must be adhered to. Excuses will not be accepted by students who have not made every effort to understand NESA and school procedures, processes and expectations. 

Year 11 RoSA

Year 11 students will receive a RoSA for Year 11. Students will receive a message from NESA when the RoSA is available. This means each student will have both a Year 10 and Year 11 RoSA to add to their portfolios. It is essential that students download their RoSA’s from their student online account. 

Year 11 2022 End of Course Interview

Parents and students have received information regarding the process for the end of Year 11. Each student will receive an interview time with one of the college leadership team. Parents may also attend the interview if they are able and wish to be involved. 

The interview focus will involve a reflection of Year 11 student achievement, a conversation about what changes the student may wish to undertake regarding dropping or picking up subjects, and setting goals for the commencement of Year 12. 

Before the interview, students are encouraged to consider their strengths and how they will aim to use feedback to improve their achievement as they commence Year 12. 

Each student is expected to attend and complete set tasks for every course they have undertaken in Year 11 until the commencement of Year 12 in Week 3 Term 4. This means that a subject(s) that a student is dropping will not be permitted to commence until Week 3 Term 4. If a student is picking up a subject this will also commence in Week 3 Term 4. 

Year 10 RoSA and Year 11 2022 Preparation

Year 10 have been working towards achieving their RoSA this year. Term 4 is important for two reasons: it is imperative that every Year 10 student works very hard right up until the end of Year 10 2021, in order to achieve their best grades on their RoSA, also every student should be aiming to achieve their best to set themselves up for success in Year 11 2022. 

During student subject interviews a number of students needed to demonstrate improvement in order to undertake study in some subjects such as advanced subjects. Therefore Term 4 is a vital time to demonstrate progress and meet subject parameters. 

Year 11 and 12 Study Groups

Students in Year 11 and 12 will have the opportunity to study with a group of students they nominate, with a teacher supervisor over zoom in Term 4. Students have the opportunity to have a teacher supervise the zoom, or be involved in the discussion. 

Thank you to the senior student leaders who have enabled this initiative to be organised for all students.