Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews

At the start of the term, we welcomed many of our parents from Kindergarten to Year 11 for a return to face-to-face student-parent-teacher interviews. These sessions provided a valuable opportunity for parents, teachers, and students to discuss progress, goals, and achievements. It was also a great chance for parents to catch up with other parents in the breaks. If you missed this session you are welcome to book at our next session on 22 July. We will send out the invitation later this term.

Assessment Blocks 7-10

As was explained earlier in the year, after carefully reviewing the assessment calendars, this year we introduced assessment blocks for students in Years 7 to 10. This change aims to streamline the time students spend on assessment tasks during the semester and to better prepare them for formal testing, which remains the primary method of assessment for the HSC and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This will commence this term Year 9 and 10 Week 5 Year 7 and 8 Week 6. A letter outlining the schedule for the week will be sent to parents this week.

Study Skills

At the end of last term, Elevate ran a comprehensive study skills program for all Year 7-10 students to prepare them for the assessment blocks in Term 2 and 4. Year 7 students attended the ‘Study Skills Kick Start’ seminar, focusing on dynamic reading, note-taking, and conceptual learning. Years 8 and 9 students learned consistent work habits and task management, including developing balanced study routines and overcoming procrastination. Year 10 students participated in the ‘Ace Your Exams’ seminar, which covered critical exam skills such as effective preparation, stress management, and exam techniques. These seminars aimed to equip students with essential skills to achieve their academic goals.

Parent Webinar

Elevate also offers free parent webinars throughout the year and we recommend parents attend the Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams on Wednesday 21 May from 6:30-7:30pm.

Elevate will be covering:

Prioritising your child’s high-impact work to maximise marks
Improving your child’s time management to avoid last-minute preparation
Helping your child study effectively using past papers.

Year 8 Information Evening and Winter Academy

Early in Term 3, Year 8 students will be asked to nominate electives for study across Year 9 2026 and Year 10 2027. Elective courses run for two years across Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) and students will study three electives. In order to assist with this process, an information evening has been scheduled for Wednesday 11 June starting at 6:00pm in the Lecture Theatre. During this evening we will also be updating parents on the Year 9 Winter Academy at Tallong. Parents and Year 8 students are asked to attend the information evening.