DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC

Welcome to our new and returning students and their families. As we come to the end of Week 4 – our second week back of face to face, I am hoping our students have embraced their timetable and have met their class teachers and peers. By now, students should be able to access our College network and IT services including emails, printing and the Learning Hub.

2022 aims to be a rewarding year for our students throughout their respective subjects. This year, we have introduced some new subjects, again, allowing students wonderful opportunities to continue to learn and discover subjects for which they have a passion.

As we embark on a new school year, I hope that students continue to achieve their individual goals, whilst challenging themselves academically. I look forward to working closely with our students and their families in all areas of the curriculum to ensure that students are fully supported to achieve their academic goals.

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 1, 2022 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. The College Diary includes further information regarding study including appropriate places to study, time management, organisation, sleep habits and balance. All of these hints are included on pages 112 to 113.

The following pages of the College Diary are also useful in assisting students to plan their time:

  • Term One Planner – Page 10
  • Term One Assessment Tasks – Page14
  • Term One Study Planner- Page 18

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

PEER TUTORING

The Extracurricular Information session was held on Friday, 18 February. At this session we launched Peer Tutoring as an extracurricular activity.

Peer Tutoring is a program that will allow students in Years 7, 8 and 9 to connect with a student in Year 10, 11 or 12 who will assist them academically. Students will be buddied with a senior student who will assist them with homework or assessment work. This is a valuable program that will allow students to form connections and to receive academic support – who knows – they may even make a lifelong friend!

Amy Byrnes

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC