An important time for all students

Year 12 Students

Year 12 students should be striving for the best results possible, in order to be competitive for university or training entry. It is important that, after nearly 12 years of schooling, students strive to do their best when the end goal is in sight. All students, but especially those that have to sit exams, should have a study plan and use the ‘Smart Study’ tips given to them by their teachers. The ATAR students need to take into account the WACE exam scheduling when planning their study. I made available a booklet to all Year 12’s to use as a study plan. Parents should check their student has some form of plan, even if it is not the one provided.

University Applications

Students applying for university entry have been given their TISC Guides and information. They must enter their preference online by 30 September or a late fee of $165 applies.

Studiosity Study Assistance

Students should be making full use of the Studiosity Tutor website, which is free to use. 

Year 11 Students

Year 11 students should now be aware of what is required to succeed in Senior School. The key element is regular attendance. Any student who attends less than 90% of the time is at serious risk of falling behind in their studies. Also, any Year 11 student that falls behind in their assessment work is required to remain at school each Wednesday during period 5 to complete their work. Students should not make other arrangements, such as part-time work for this period. If we require students for meetings or to complete work as above, they are expected to be available and free to stay.

All Senior Students
 
School Planners

All students should be using their planners to record their homework and plan to complete all assessment items. Often teachers write key messages for parents in the planners, so it would be appreciated if parents could check these planners as often as possible.

Timetabling for 2020

It is the time of the year when class lists for 2020 are being created and checked. All students should be striving to do their best and demonstrate to their teachers their true potential. Also, Year 9 students should have returned their selection forms for 2020 options by Wednesday 14 August. If this has not been returned, please make sure it is handed back to the school ASAP.
 

Year 10, 11 and 12 Students

The second round of the OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) commences on Monday 2 September. It is important that students attend for their tests and do their best - the tests are important for students to progress through Years 11 and 12.  OLNA must be achieved to get a WACE.
 

Road Safety

It is a timely reminder to all to be careful on the roads. It is highly recommended that students cross Ocean Reef Road with the assistance of the crossing attendants. The speed limit on this road is 70kmh, and heading west past the school there is a blind corner. Also, students riding bikes should be wearing helmets and need to look both ways when exiting the shopping centre car parks. We ask all parents to take great care when driving near the school during starting and closing times and when picking up and dropping off students.
 
Here’s wishing all students a safe and successful Terms 3 and 4.
 
Rob Strickland
Vice Principal Senior School
Years 10, 11 & 12

Associate Principal Update

2019 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition
WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition explained

The WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition is a challenge. A challenge to be the best in the skill area! Competitions aim to test students’ skills against those of their peers. Competing will show students how their skill levels rank against others in their industry.

This year, five Year 11 students from Mr. Bond’s Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation course accepted the challenge and nominated to compete at the Skills West Careers Expo, held on Friday August 16 at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Students Jaimie Attree, Huriana Collier, Cameron Glanville, Tom Mason and Joseph Taylor, were assessed both during and at the end of the competition by a judging panel according to a prescribed marking system. Students were presented with a certificate and a score sheet which details how they rated in each different skill area. Competition results will be announced as soon as possible. Congratulations Team Belridge!

NETTS (National Energy Technician Training Scheme)

NETTS is a collaborative Apprenticeship Program between major oil and gas companies, such as Shell, Santos, INPEX and Woodside, and is run by Programmed. The four year apprenticeship offers a fantastic and unique pathway into the Oil and Gas Industry into either Process Operator, Mechanical Fitter or Instrumentation Electrician roles (dependent on the individual company requirements for that year). The first 18 months of the apprenticeship is spent at the ACEPT TAFE Campus in Munster, whilst years 3 and 4 are spent on a swing roster to an on or offshore oil and gas facility. Programmed and Training Coordinators work closely with the Apprentices, TAFE and the Host Companies and external organisations to provide full support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.

In January of this year, 20 new apprentices commenced in the program, chosen from over 1500 applicants. Programmed are currently recruiting for the 2020 intake, and Training Manager, Stephanie Key, recently visited Belridge to support applications from interested Year 12 students.

See Careers / Further Education section for details.

Programmed Training Manager Stephanie Key with Francis Apurado and David Panaia

OLNA

Round 2 of OLNA will run from Monday 2 September to Friday 13 September. All students who are yet to achieve Category 3 in any of the components will be required to sit the relevant assessments. All students involved have received personalised timetables, and will benefit from re-visiting literacy and numeracy skill builders on the college’s OLNA Connect Class and by making use of the free subscription to the www.olna.com.au website.

NAPLAN 2019

Results are expected to be available mid September. 

Carlos Notarpietro
Associate Principal