FROM THE ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC

A warm welcome to our new and returning students and their families. It has been an interesting start to the year but as we move past the halfway point in the term, I trust students have settled into their timetables, established connections with their teachers and peers, and gained access to the College’s IT services, including emails, textbooks, and the Learning Hub.

I encourage all students to set personal academic goals and strive for excellence in their studies. I look forward to working collaboratively with students and families to ensure they feel supported in achieving their academic aspirations.

In Week 3, we held the Academic and Diligence Assembly, recognising Semester 2 achievements for Years 8 & 9. Congratulations to all award recipients. A full list of recipients is included in this newsletter, and award criteria are available on the College Website. I encourage all students to work towards the next awards presentation in Term 3.

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, 2025 is located on the Learning Hub and has been emailed to parents and students. I would also encourage students to speak to their teachers for alternative tutoring times.

Study Timetable

With students receiving their Timetable, Assessment Calendar and the Tutoring Schedule, they can begin to plan their study timetables and diaries. 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

Chris Pacey

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC