FROM THE ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC

As we near the end of Term 3, students are completing an array of assessment including assignments and examinations. It is important that students are managing their time, as well as having study-life balance which includes time for hobbies, exercise and reading. To complement this upcoming assessment, a reminder that the College provides a range of support and resources:

  • Tutoring Schedule

Teachers at the College provide a range of tutoring opportunities for students, including before and after school and during lunch breaks. The tutoring schedule for Semester 2, 2025 is located on the Learning Hub and has been emailed to parents and students. As well as this document, students are encouraged to speak to their teachers for alternative tutoring times.

  • Study Timetable

With students receiving their Timetable, Assessment Calendar and the Tutoring Schedule, they can now begin to plan their study timetables. It is important that students are implementing these procedures early in the year and having a regular routine.

As a general guide for students and parents/guardians, the following average times per day are suggested for each year level for homework/study:

  • Year 7 – 30 minutes to 1 hour
  • Year 8 – 1 ½ hours
  • Year 9 – 2 hours
  • Year 10 – 2 ½ hours
  • Year 11 – 3 hours
  • Year 12 – 3 ½ hours

Report cards

Year 12 students have been issued with their final report cards; this includes a summary of their results across Internal Assessments 1, 2 and 3. Year 11 students will receive their Unit 2 Report Card in the school holidays. Year 7 to 10 students will not receive a Report Card this term – their next one will be issued at the end of Semester 2. However, at the end of this term, all year level results will be collated to calculate award winners for Awards Evening. Recipients will be advised at the beginning of Term 4 if they are receiving awards.

Year 12 External Assessment

As many of our Year 12 students have submitted their final internal pieces of assessment for general subjects, it is timely to look at resources available on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority website that relate to External Assessments. This includes a suite of external assessment preparation videos for a range of subject areas. Further resources are also available on the QCAA website, as well as our College Learning Hub.

Awards Evening Update

We are updating our academic awards for Years 7–10 for Awards Evening in Term 4. Students will now be recognised with Gold, Silver, and Bronze GPA awards across all subjects, as well as being named the overall subject award winner for each subject, instead of receiving High Distinction, Distinction, and Merit awards across their suite of subjects.

This change is based on feedback about the awards evening’s length and repetition, and the frequent overlap in award recipients from semester to semester. The new structure will ensure each award is more meaningful, concise, and celebrates truly outstanding achievement.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Throughout the year, the College will acknowledge and reward student diligence and academic achievement through sustained effort across subject areas. Please also refer to the College website for more details.

Chris Pacey

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC