{"id":16141,"date":"2026-09-18T13:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=16141"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:08:56","slug":"from-the-leader-of-learning-and-curriculum-29","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/from-the-leader-of-learning-and-curriculum-29\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Leader of Learning and Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we approach the final weeks of Term 3, students across the College are engaging with significant milestones in their learning. This period offers valuable opportunities for purposeful preparation, reflection, and steady routines as we look ahead to Term 4 and the important assessments to come. The following updates outline key supports and upcoming events for students and families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Year 12: Final Preparations for the HSC\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the HSC examinations now only one month away, Year 12 students are entering their final phase of preparation. Lessons in recent weeks have focused on targeted revision, exam practice, and consolidating the skills and knowledge developed throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students are encouraged to maintain a healthy balance between <\/span><b>focused study<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>celebration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>self<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><b>care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Planning ahead for all three is essential. Families may find it helpful to support students in:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allocating specific blocks of time for revision\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scheduling graduation events realistically, acknowledging that productivity may be lower on those days\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintaining a routine \u2014 regular sleep, consistent study times, and avoiding long sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ins <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensuring restful time is built into each week\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the coming days, Year 12 will receive communication regarding <\/span><b>holiday workshops <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">offered here at the College. Students may also wish to explore:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sydney Catholic Schools workshops (in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">person and online)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">run programs, including Macquarie University\u2019s full<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">day subject<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">specific HSC preparation courses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To support their preparation, students are encouraged to access the College\u2019s <\/span><b>Study Skills Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: www.studyskillshandbook.com.au\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Username<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: MSCW\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 93success\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These resources offer practical strategies for revision, organisation, and managing study effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Year 11: Completing Preliminary Examinations\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to Year 11 on completing their Preliminary Examinations. These are the most significant assessments the cohort has undertaken so far and provide valuable insight into their progress across each subject. The feedback from these exams will help students:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gauge their current level of achievement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set realistic expectations for their HSC year in 2027\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify opportunities for academic growth and refinement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Families are encouraged to continue conversations at home about routines, organisation, and next steps as students transition into their HSC courses next term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Years 7\u201310: Preparing for Term 4 Assessments\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we enter the final weeks of Term 3, students in Years 7-10 should begin turning their attention to the assessment tasks scheduled for early Term 4. This will be a significant period of study and effort, and preparing early will help students avoid unnecessary stress upon returning to school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Families can support students by encouraging them to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plan out study across the holidays\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use their College Planner to map upcoming tasks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start assessment preparation gradually\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small steps taken now will make a meaningful difference next term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Looking Ahead\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Term 3 has been another wonderful term of learning at MSCW. Many of our students have undertaken major examinations, showcased the skills and knowledge they have worked so hard to develop, and demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment. As we move toward Term 4, we look forward to supporting all students in continuing their learning journey with confidence, purpose, and pride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\" style=\"text-align: left\"><i style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><em>Mr Andy d&#8217;Archy, Leader of Learning and Curriculum<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"row enewsletter-text-block\" data-block-enewsletter=\"text\">This article on College life meets The Archbishop&#8217;s Charter for Catholic Schools &#8211; Charter #1, #2, #8\u00a0<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the final weeks of Term 3, students across the College are engaging with significant milestones in their learning. 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