FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC

As we near the end of Week 6, Term 2 has been filled with many events already and much positivity from our students.  The year is certainly flying by, as we have passed the halfway mark in another term.

2024 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENINGS

A friendly reminder that information regarding 2024 Subject Information Evenings was sent to parents.  These evenings allow parents and students to find out information about choosing subjects for 2024. 

The 2024 Subject Selection Evenings will be held on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 6 June 2023 – Year 7 into Year 8, 2024 (5.30pm in the Auditorium)
  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023 – Year 9 into Year 10, 2024 (5.30pm in the Auditorium)
  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023 – Year 10 into Year 11, 2024 (6pm in the Auditorium)

These events are compulsory for students in these year levels and students must attend in their College academic uniform with a fully charged laptop.

To assist in the subject selection process, students in the year levels listed above were involved in Subject Selection Assemblies in Weeks 4 and 5 to learn about the possible subject options for 2024. Curriculum Leaders presented present this information to ensure students are aware of subject offerings and possible pathways linked to specific subjects. 

SUCCESS INTEGRATED

Success Integrated worked with the College in Term 1 presenting to all year levels at the College with the following sessions: 

  • Year 7 – S.T.E.P Up to Success
  • Year 8 and 9 – Power to Persist
  • Year 10 and 11 – Study Skills for Success – Part A
  • Year 12 – Study Skills for Success – Part B

A parent/guardian session was also held focusing on Parenting Strategies for Teenage Success. Success Integrated returned to the College in Term 2 and worked with Year 9 and 10 students with a program called Shaped Your Destiny.

STEM TREK 2024

Current Year 10 and Year 11 students were invited to the 2024 USA STEM Trek Information Night held on Tuesday 23 May, 2023.  This event provided details of the tour including specifics of activities completed at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, visits to Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.  The presentation from the evening is available on the Learning Hub.

If parents/guardians or students in these respective year levels have any questions in relation to this College trip, they are encouraged to contact the Studies Office.

NAPLAN 2023

Year 7 and 9 students completed NAP Online in Term 1, 2023.  The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority advises that NAP Online Student Reports will be available in Term 2, 2023.    On receipt of these, the College will distribute these to our parents/guardians.

UPCOMING ASSEMBLIES

Students in all year levels will receive a report in the June/July holidays, this will be based on the following:

  • Year 7 to 10 – Semester 1, 2023 Report
  • Year 11 – Unit 1, 2023 Report
  • Year 12 – Unit 3 Provisional Report

Following the distribution of these reports, Diligence and Academic Awards will be calculated.  The celebration of these awards will be held at the following assemblies in Term 3:

  • Year 7 to 9 Academic and Diligence Assembly – Wednesday 2 August 2023 (8.45am – 10.35am)
  • Year 10 to 12 Academic and Diligence Assembly – Wednesday 2 August 2023 (10.55am – 12.45pm)

Further details of these assemblies will be distributed to parents/guardians and students at the beginning of Term 3.

If your email address has changed please advise the College Office to ensure our records are updated and you receive your daughter’s report.

Amy Byrnes

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – ACADEMIC