Director of Studies

Director of Studies

Director of Studies

Amy Byrnes

 

The final weeks of the term have seen students complete a range of assessment tasks including the Exam Block.  Some classes may have received their assessment back or they may receive it early next term.  The return of these assessment items is an important reflection tool to allow students to see how they can improve based on the feedback given by their teacher.   This will allow them to review their goals and to continue to strive for academic success.

I hope students enjoy the holiday period and take some time to do the things they enjoy most, including rest.  Term 4 is our shortest term of the year and it moves at a rapid rate.  As such, our students need to be recharged to prepare for this fast pace. 

 

NAPLAN 2019

The Year 7 and 9, 2019 NAPLAN results have been posted to all parents/carers of students who sat these tests in May this year.  The student report details the results from the test across the content strands of numeracy, writing, reading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.   If you have not yet received a copy of the NAPLAN results, please contact Melissa Cowan via mcowan@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au

 

College Speech Night

Following the conclusion of Term 3, academic results for students will be collated to determine Academic Awards for the College Speech Night.  The 2019 College Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, 30 October.  Students who are academic award recipients will be advised during assembly on Wednesday, 9 October further documentation will be given to students on this date including details of the Speech Night and rehearsal.

 

Year 11 – Unit 2 Reports and Subject Changes

Year 11 students have now completed Unit 2 and will begin Unit 3 content at the beginning of Term 4, 2019.   All Year 11 students will receive a Unit 2 Report Card during the holidays to reflect the conclusion of this unit.  This report card will be emailed to parents/carers.

A reminder that any Year 11 students wishing to change subjects for Unit 3 and 4 can book a meeting with the Director of Studies, Ms Amy Byrnes.  Subject changes for Unit 3 and 4 must be finalised by Friday, 18 October (Week 2, Term 4).  Any student that wishes to change subjects, must do so at the beginning of Unit 3, as any student that changes throughout either Unit 3 or Unit 4 will not receive credit for these paired units.

 

QCS Results

Year 12 students sat the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test on Tuesday, 3 and Wednesday, 4 September 2019.  This was a historical event as it was the final time the QCS test will be completed.  Students are to be congratulated on their preparedness and positive attitude as they participated in the four tests over the two days.  The results from the QCS Tests will be released via the Student Connect Portal on 13 November 2019. 

 

Year 12 Key Dates

As Year 12 students get closer to their exit, it is important that they are aware of some key dates:

  • 13 November 2019 – release of Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test Result via student connect
  • 15 November 2019 – Final Day for Year 12 students.
  • 20 November 2019 – Schools will publish Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) for students to check.
  • 13 December 2019 – The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will post all QCEs, Senior Statements, Statements of Results and Tertiary entrance statements to Year 12 students.
  • 14 December 2019 – QCAA will publish all Year 12 results and Overall Positions (Ops) via student connect.

It is important that all Year 12 students have logged into their student connect account via

https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/   prior to the dates mentioned above to ensure that they can access their results.  Year 12’s will not receive a report card from the College this semester as all of their results are provided in the documents provided by QCAA.

 

Cunningham Scholarships for 2020

The Scartwater Education Trust are pleased to advise that once again, applications are sought for the Cunningham Scholarships for 2020.

The purpose of the scholarships is to assist children of eligible returned Servicemen and Women who have overseas active service within the Australian Defence Forces.  The Cunningham Scholarship will be awarded upon the results obtained in years 11 and 12 and are designed to enable a student to undertake full time studies in an approved Tertiary course at an approved University within Queensland. The allowance presently payable under the Scholarship is $3000.00 per annum. Terms and Conditions in relation to the Scholarship are provided at the website below.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The following criteria must be met in order to qualify for a Cunningham Scholarship.

  1. Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an eligible Returned Serviceman or Women who:
  • has seen overseas active service within the Australian Defence forces in all theatres;
  • enlisted from or resided in the Scartwater Area prior to enlisting; and
  • or now permanently resides in the Scartwater Area and has done so for no less than 15 years.

Scartwater Area means Proserpine to Innisfail and west to the Queensland border.

  1. Cunningham Scholarships will be awarded based on results obtained in the “Exit Statement “for Years 11 and 12 and not just the Year 12 results,  at a school in Queensland.  Results by 14 January.
  2. Applicants must attend and undertake full time studies in an approved tertiary course at the James Cook University of North Queensland, however if course are unavailable through JCU then permission may be given to attend other approved Universities within Queensland.
  3. If applicants take a “Gap Year” then they must provide details of enrolment in their course of studies
  4. Applications must be received by 30 November on each year accompanied by parent or guardian’s agreement form and evidence of Parents or Grandparents overseas wartime service.

Further information can also be found at www.scartwatertrust.com.au

 

Scartwater Scholarships for 2020

The Scartwater Education Trust are pleased to advise that once again, applications are sought for the Scartwater Scholarships for 2020.

The purpose of the scholarships is to assist children of eligible returned Servicemen and Women who have overseas active service within the Australian Defence Forces.  The Scartwater Scholarship will be awarded upon the results obtained in Year 10 and is designed to assist a student to continue full time studies through years 11 & 12. The allowance presently payable under the scholarship is $2000.00 per annum. Terms and conditions in relation to the scholarship are provided on the website below.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The following criteria must be met in order to qualify for a Scartwater Scholarship.

  1. Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an eligible Returned Serviceman or Women who:
  • has seen overseas active service within the Australian Defence forces in all theatres;
  • enlisted from or resided in the Scartwater Area prior to enlisting; and
  • or now permanently resides in the Scartwater Area and has done so for no less than 15 years.

Scartwater Area means Proserpine to Innisfail and West to the Queensland border.

Scartwater Scholarships will be awarded based on final results obtained in second half of year 10, and at a school in Queensland.

Applications must be received by 30 November on each year accompanied by parent or guardian’s agreement form and evidence of parents or grandparents overseas wartime service.

Further information can also be found at www.scartwatertrust.com.au