We have had a great start to Term 3, and all Year 12s are excited about their final full semester of schooling. All Year 12 ATAR students received their predicted ATAR score during week one of this term.

It was great to meet many of the current Year 10 parents during Upper School subject selection meetings and some of the Year 12 parents throughout ATAR support review meetings. Parent and family support and encouragement is essential in helping our students to achieve their best at school.

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. All ATAR students received their 2021 WACE exam timetable during week one of this term and a study plan template is available to download on ATAR Class Connect page.

Free Year 12 ATAR Revision Classes 

AT BELRIDGE SECONDARY COLLEGE:  External tutors will run afterschool ATAR revision classes for most of the ATAR courses during Week 6 to 9 in Term 3 at Belridge Secondary College. These revision classes will be very important to boost student results and they will be free of charge to our Year 12 students. In addition to that, some of our BSC staff will be running afterschool classes to support our Year 12s.

AT EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY:  ECU also runs free study sessions at the Joondalup Campus during the first week of the next school holidays. At the end of each four-hour session, the students will be given a set of comprehensive revision notes for free. This would be great preparation for Year 12s 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

If you wish to attend university in 2022, apply using TISCOnline at www.tisc.edu.au.
There is no fee to apply through TISC this year.

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 has a less than 90% attendance 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, during this period. If we require students for meetings or to complete work as above, they are expected to be available.

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 2022

It is the time of the year when class lists for 2022 are being created and checked. All students should be striving to do their best and demonstrate to their teachers their true potential.

Year 10, 11 and 12 Students

The second round of the OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) commences on Monday 30 August. It is important that students attend 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.

Kasun Tennakoon
Deputy Principal Senior School
Years 10, 11 & 12