By Mrs Anna Hardy, Assistant Principal Curriculum 

Year 12 Essential English and Maths – Common Internal Assessment

Year 12 Essential English and Essential Mathematics students are presently preparing to undertake their Common Internal Assessment (CIA) in the ensuing three-week phase, i.e. during Weeks 5-7. The students' final results in Essential English or Essential Mathematics shall be determined based on their achievements in four internal assessments across Units 3 and 4. While schools develop three of these assessments, the fourth one, i.e. the CIA, is developed by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and marked by schools. It is noteworthy that the upcoming exams will be common for all students studying Essential English and Essential Mathematics in Queensland. We extend our best wishes to all the students for their upcoming assessments. 

Year 11 Subject Changes

In view of the academic progress of Year 11 students, it is important to note that they are scheduled to complete Unit 1 by Friday 17 May, 2024. If any students intend to change their subject, they need to consult their Pastoral Academic Leader first. Thereafter, they shall be directed to either the Careers Development Practitioner (Mrs Porter), Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Natalie Bennett or by me as the Deputy Principal - Curriculum and organisation for further guidance. Please note that such a change must be made as soon as possible, as Unit 2 has begun.

Year 12 Reports and Academic Interviews 

The reports of Year 12 students, based on their IA1 and IA2 results, shall be dispatched in Week 6. These reports shall be discussed in the upcoming Academic Interviews scheduled for all Year 12 students from Friday 24 May, to Thursday 13 June, 2024. These interviews are of paramount significance as they enable the students and their parents to deliberate upon ways to improve their results, track their academic goals, assess QCE eligibility, and consider future pathways.

QCE

It is pertinent to note that the College is offering numerous micro-credentialling courses over the next few terms. Some of these courses shall be mandated for students who are at risk of not receiving a QCE. In the case of students who have received a failing grade in their recent report card, they are being closely monitored and provided with additional support to ensure that their grades improve and are mitigated, so as not to jeopardise their QCE points.

Year 10 Information Semester 2 Subject Selection.

Year 10 students will receive communication about the selection of their Maths and English courses for Semester 2. Semester 2 will be tailored to the Senior Pathway of the Year 10 students. Accordingly, Short Courses in Literacy and Numeracy shall be offered for students intending to pursue vocational pathways and Literature and Maths Methods, will also be offered for students wishing to taste these subjects before subject selection for Year 11.