DEAN OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS

TERM 4 EXAM BLOCK

As per the Semester Two Assessment Calendars, all students will have a designated Exam Block in Term 4. The link with the Exam Block Schedule has been emailed to all students.

During exam block:

• Students must wear full Academic College uniform (including to and from the College).
• Student must have the correct equipment for their exams in a clear, transparent container or bag.
• Students are not to bring Smart Watches or mobile phones into the examination room.
• Student rolls will be marked for both examination rooms and for each study session. Designated quiet study areas will be available for Year 10 and Year 11 students between examinations.
• Students must be on time for exams.
• Students must remain within the College grounds at a times and may not be signed out by parents between exams without prior arrangement with the Dean of Academic Operations.
• Students will complete all assessment to the best of their ability, using the entire allocated time to work and check their responses. All students must remain in the exam room for the allotted time.

YEAR 10 AND YEAR 11 STUDENTS

Year 10 and 11 students are permitted to go home during the Term 4 Exam Block. Year 10 and 11 students must be at school on the days when they have exams; however, if a student has only one exam in the morning or afternoon, they may remain at home for study, at their parent’s/guardian’s discretion and the College office needs to be contacted and advised of this by 9am on the day. Year 10 and 11 residential students are permitted to return to the Boarding School for quiet study when they do not have exams. Year 11 students must ensure they are following the College Senior Assessment Policy throughout all assessment pieces.

If you have any questions or concerns in relation to the exam block please contact the Dean of Academic Operations, Chris Pacey (cpacey@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au).

SPECIAL PROVISIONS (YEAR 7 TO 10)

A reminder that if students are away on an assessment due date or have been away prior to the due date of an exam or assessment they may be entitled to special provisions. It is important that students are meeting all due dates, but at times, there are circumstances that prevent this from occurring and this is when special provisions are put in place. Students must make an appointment to see the Dean of Academic Operations if they have an application for special provisions. Further information relating to Special Provisions can be found in the College Junior Assessment Policy.

Mr Chris Pacey

DEAN OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS