From the Senior School

Congratulations to all Year 11 and Year 12 students for the mature and sensible approach they have taken while navigating their busy assessment schedules in the last weeks of this term. Over the next week and into next term they will be receiving their results.

The feedback and review process is an important step in reflection to further development and deeper understanding. This is a vital stage for managing any learning gaps that may need attention.

Regardless of whether your daughter is pleased with her feedback and results or not, consider together what went well in the preparation for the tasks and reflect upon how these practices may be developed or fine-tuned consistently across all her subjects. It is important to celebrate and recognise effort and application, as separate from results.

If your daughter is disappointed with her result from a task:

• Help her to keep perspective. There is learning to be experienced at every point and it is useful to reflect upon how preparation and organisation could be improved in future. By rethinking her approach, your daughter can take proactive steps and gain more confidence. Disappointing results can reveal that the preparation strategies used should be adjusted.

• Read and reflect upon the feedback provided by the teachers – and perhaps re-write the paper, incorporating that feedback. This will encourage your daughter to put suggestions into practice and develop a deeper understanding of what a task requires.

The concepts of success or failure are relative and subjective. It is better to consider opportunities for growth, rather than expecting perfection. If you have further concerns, please urge your daughter to discuss with her relevant subject teacher or Compass teacher. You can also contact teachers directly, should you wish.

Key events for the term

22 March – 29 March – Year 11 Assessment Week

31 March – Year 12 Mind Body Spirit Day

31 March – Year 11 Immersion Day

3 April – Careers Expo

5 April – From the Curriculum Office: Pupil free day for Year 11 and 12 while Learning Discussions are taking place for Year 7, 8 and 10. Year 12 teachers will be setting work if they have a Year 12 class on that day. This will be an asynchronous lesson that the students should complete on Wednesday or at some stage during the break. 

Nikki Wyse

Head of Senior School