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. A study plan emplate is available to download on teh ATAR Class Connect page. 

Free Year 12 ATAR Revision Course

Year 12 ATAR students have been provided with information on free study sessions being provided by ECU in the first week of the next school holidays. At the end of each four hour session they are given a free set of comprehensive revision notes. This would be great prepareparation for their exams. Students need to sign up on-line. 

Studiosity Study Assistance

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

University Applications

Students applying for university entry must enter their preference online by 30 September or a late fee of $170 applies.

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 2021

It is the time of the year when class lists for 2021 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 need to return their selection forms for 2021 options by Wednesday 9 August. This is vital if students are to get their desired options. 
 

Year 10, 11 and 12 Students

The second round of the OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) commences on Monday 31 August. 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