Year 11 Preliminary Examinations 

Year 11 have commenced their exams today - they are to be congratulated on such a positive start to their exams. 

Here are just some tips and suggestions for studying for the examinations; 

• Allow for the limitations of your attention span. Avoid scheduling large slabs of time for one subject;
• Don't cram - several reviews are more effective;
• Work in terms of tasks not time;
• Complete practice papers and seek teacher feedback;
• Make sure you include some recreation time.

Each subject has specific requirements for equipment for the examinations and the students should familiarise themselves with them, they can be found at https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/rules-and-procedures/exam-equipment-list In addition to that, we have met with the students and explained the rules and procedures around the exams should they wish to read through they can be found on the NESA website https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/7f63462b-d33f-4c63-9e1e-c971fab0d36b/2024-rules-and-procedures-guide.pdf?MOD=AJPERES. 

Should your child be unwell for the preliminary examinations; 

• A parent/carer must contact the College before the examination commences 
• A student must provide a medical certificate
• A student must complete an illness/misadventure form and hand to Mrs McInerney to support the missed examination
• The exam will be rescheduled (notification via Compass). 

Higher School Certificate - Year 12 

Higher School Certificate commences on 15th October. Students are reminded to check their Students Online account to confirm that their details have been entered correctly. They should now have effective study habits in place to support their preparation for the exams. 

TAS HSC Showcase 

I would like to congratulate our students; they should be proud of their outstanding work submitted. Thank you to Mr Schmidt and Mr Hem in supporting the students in their major works. 

Up and Coming Activities 

• Year 11 Preliminary Exams - 13th - 20th September 
• Year 12 Graduation & End of Term 3 - 26th September 
• Last day of school - 26th September
• Pupil Free Day - 27th September
• Term 1 commences - Tuesday 15th October 
• HSC Commences - Tuesday 15th October - Thursday 7th November