Year 12

It has been another challenging year for all of us. At times COVID has provided extra stress and uncertainty for everyone, but WA has been a lot better off than other states. While the Year 12s are reaching the final few weeks of their high school education, it is an important time for all Year 12 students to make sure they get the best result from their 12 years of schooling. Students undertaking ATAR courses should be busy preparing for both their mock and final WACE exams.

Mock exam timetables were issued to students during Week 8 and personalised WACE examination timetables for both practical and written ATAR examinations are available on the student portal. A reminder that the mock exams will be held on the last day of term for English and Literature, followed by the remainder of exams during the second week of the school holidays. If students miss an exam due to illness, they must have a medical certificate. If no medical certificate is presented, they will be awarded a zero for their exam as per the SCSA policy.

We are aware that some students may have already received early offers into universities based on the Year 11 results. Although these offers may provide a sense of security, completing all ATAR course work and full engagement in examinations is of the utmost importance in order for students to achieve the very best result possible for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA)

Afterschool ATAR revision classes will continue this week and also during Week 10 Tuesday and Thursday. All students need to make sure they are getting all their assessment tasks in on time. ATAR students need good school marks, as these count for 50% of their final result. Students intending to go onto training, need the best possible grades to be competitive and to ensure they achieve their WACE.

Finally, a few weeks ago all Year 12 ATAR students were given a booklet ‘TISC Guide’. As well as containing important hints and valuable websites, it highlighted the dates for opening and closing of applications for university next year. Students need to pay attention to these dates, as there are expensive fees for late applications.

For students to be mentally and physically ready for the final weeks for schooling, they need to eat healthy, have less electronic distractions, get some outdoor exercise and have a warm, quiet place to study. Of course, there is light at the end of the tunnel and life will return to normal soon.

Year 11

It is important that Year 11 students keep up to date with their work and get all assessments in on time.

As a general rule of thumb, to keep on track to achieve WACE, students need at least 8 C’s by the end of Year 11, or a minimum of 6 C’s if they are on track to complete a Certificate II. Please note, students who are behind in their certificates or late with assessment submissions are required to stay back with me on Wednesdays Period 5 to catch-up. There is a strong relationship between poor results and attendance less than 90%. Therefore I cannot stress enough how important it is for students to attend school regularly.

I wish all parents and students the best of luck.

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