From the Deputy Principal – HSC and IB ‘Bubble’ During Examinations

As we approach the start of the formal examination period for the HSC and IB courses, I am writing to inform you about the procedures we have put in place for the safety of the girls. We are following the advice from NSW Health and NESA in establishing an exclusion zone or ‘bubble’ around the examination rooms for the duration of the HSC and IB Examination block:

HSC Examination Block
Monday 19 October to Wednesday 11 November 2020

IB Examination Block
Monday 26 October to Friday 13 November 2020

For each examination, Year 12 students must enter the school via the Rowley Street entrance to Potts Hall, and assemble in the Drama Theatre for roll call. They will then move to Potts Hall or other classrooms for their exams. The Drama Theatre, Potts Hall, and selected classrooms and bathrooms will not be available to any other student or member of staff for the duration of the examination block.

Year 12 students will not be able to use any other part of the School campus during this period. Unfortunately, this means they cannot come to school to study in the Library or the Senior Centre, and they cannot use the café. If any student wishes to contact their teacher, this must be done by email or Microsoft Teams.

Students have been sent instructions about the time to arrive for each examination. At the end of each examination, students will be asked to leave the School promptly. Those girls who have both a morning and afternoon examination on the same day may choose to leave school and return for the afternoon exam. Girls who are unable to go home and return to school for the afternoon examination, may remain at school. However, these girls must remain in the ‘bubble’ between the morning and afternoon examination, and should bring sufficient food and water for their day.

I hope these measures reassure you that we regard the safety and care of our Year 12 girls as paramount. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Head of Senior School, Neil Scotney.

– Frances Booth
Deputy Principal