26 FEB 2022 Operations, Learning and Teaching

Year 7 ID Photos

Year 7 students will have their ID Photos taken on Thursday 3 March 2022 during Lessons One and Two.

Due to the formal nature of the photos, all students are required to wear their full College Summer Uniform, including their College blazer on this day. All elements of the College Uniform Policy will need to be adhered to for students to participate in the photo process.

Students who have Health and Physical Education classes on this day will be required to bring their Health and Physical Education Uniform to school to change into following the photos.

The student ID photo is for internal College purposes. Students will participate in the Annual College Photos for purchasing in Term Two 2022.

Year 7 Absentee Academic Testing

During September 2021, academic testing was arranged for students enrolled in Year 7 2022. Students who were absent on this day will complete their testing on Friday 4 March 2022. The testing will occur in the College Chapel and Building J (Room J6) commencing at 9.00 am.

The purpose of the assessment – The Educational Skills Profile - is to provide the College with information about student skills in Language and Mathematics. It assists us in identifying possible areas of need for extension or assistance. It also provides an effective summary of how our students compare to a broader statewide population. This helps the College to provide a curriculum for our students.

No one is assessed as passing or failing the tests; nor is the assessment seen as a conclusive statement of a student’s ability. It is one of the measures we use, along with information from our feeder primary schools and our observations over time, that allow us to monitor each student’s development.

The testing is conducted by Academic Assessment Services. A report summarising student performance in the assessment tasks will be forwarded to you in March 2022.

Year 10 Careers Testing

As a part of the development of educational and career pathways, the College has arranged for all Year 10 students to participate in Careers Testing to assist them in planning for their future beyond secondary school. The purpose of the testing will be for students to establish a blueprint for the subjects for their senior years of schooling. The details of the Careers Testing are listed below.

The test is being administered by Academic Assessment Services. All Year 10 students will need to go to Building K by 8.40 am and report to their designated classroom. Students will return to normal classes at the conclusion of the testing (Lessons 5 & 6).

Upon completion of the Careers Testing all Year 10 students will receive an individualised report that they will be able to use to plan for their future career.