DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC

SCHOLARS’ ASSEMBLY

We welcomed back some of our 2021 graduates for our annual Scholars’ Assembly, albeit virtually. As a College, we celebrated their hard work, academic success and invited them to share their future plans and post-schooling pathways. The 2021 scholars reminded current students that they did not achieve their goals by chance, it was with Sisu. They employed resilience and determination in order to capture success.

We thank the following 2021 scholars for their contribution to our virtual assembly, wishing them well as they embark on a journey of new challenges in their lives:   

  • Charlotte Gugliotti – Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Mathematics at the University of Queensland.
  • Peta Dickinson –Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at James Cook University
  • Anna Baxter – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University
  • Sarah Mosch – Bachelor of Nursing at University of Queensland

The College also recognised 2021 scholars Harper Weekers and Kylie Wiltshire. 

In their absence, the 2021 College Dux and Proxime Accessit were presented to:

  • Charlotte Gugliotte – Rosa Pullella College Dux
  • Peta Dickinson – Proxime Accessit

We congratulate Charlotte and Peta on their outstanding academic achievements. Vision from the Scholars’ Assembly can be found on the Learning Hub. 

SENIOR STUDIES INFORMATION EVENING

The Senior Studies Information Evening for students graduating in 2023 and 2024 (current Year 10 and 11 students) was held on Tuesday, 8 March.  The presentation discussed a range of topics including:

  • The QCE System
  • The ATAR system in Queensland
  • Vocational Pathways
  • The changes in assessment including internal and external assessment

If you were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation is available on the Learning Hub. 

YEAR 11 ATAR PREPARATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM

All Year 11 students were involved in the abovementioned program on Friday, 11 March 2022. The day was presented by Elevate Education and allowed Year 11 students to learn strategies for study habits and time management as they begin their senior studies. This presentation was timely as students are midway through Unit 1. Elevate Education will return later in 2022 to again work with Year 11 students to focus on memory mnemonics and exam preparation. 

NAP ONLINE

Parents/Guardians of Years 7 and 9 students were emailed a letter regarding the 2022 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Tests. The 2022 tests will be held from 10 – 13 May 2022. 

Any parent that wishes to enquire about special provisions or exemption from NAPLAN for your daughter, please contact Ms Tracy Nioa, Head of Faculty – Learning Support, before 25 March 2022 via tnioa@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au. Should you have any further queries regarding NAPLAN, please contact Mr Grant McGregor, Head of Faculty – Mathematics and Technology, Mrs Amy Plumridge, Head of Faculty – English and Languages, or me for clarification.

Further information regarding NAP Online can be found at the factsheet

PEER TUTORING

Peer Tutoring has hit the ground running! Students involved in peer tutoring in Years 7, 8 and 9 have connected with a student in Year 10, 11 or 12 who is assisting them academically across a range of subjects. This is timely as we enter the assessment period of the term and peer tutors can support their buddies. 

Any Year 7 to 9 students that would still like to be partnered with a peer tutor can contact the Studies Office.

Amy Byrnes

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC