Written by Mrs Anna Hardy, Assistant Principal Curriculum 

Year 12 Essential English and Mathematics –

Common Internal Assessment

Year 12 Essential English and Mathematics students are presently preparing to undertake their Common Internal Assessment (CIA) in these coming weeks. 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 examinations will be common for all students studying Essential English and 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, 23rd May 2025. If any students intend to change their subject, they need to consult their Academic Coach first. Thereafter, they shall be directed to either the Careers Development Practitioner (Mrs. Porter), Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Natalie Bennett or myself, as the Deputy Principal - Curriculum, for further guidance. Please note that such a change must be made as soon as possible, before Unit 2 begins.

Year 12 Reports and Academic Interviews

The reports of Year 12 students, based on their IA1 and IA2, shall be sent out in Week 9. These results will be discussed in the upcoming Academic Interviews scheduled for all Year 12 students from the 28th to the 30th of May 2025. These interviews are important as they enable the students and their parents to deliberate upon ways to improve their results, track their academic goals, assess QCE eligibility, and deliberate upon future pathways.

Year 11 2026 Information Evening – 10 June 2025

This information evening is such an exciting event for our current Year 10 students and their parents/guardians. This information night will present pathways on offer for senior schooling, discuss QCE requirements, ATAR and university requirements, and there will be a display of all of our senior subjects. There will also be some information about Year 10 Semester 2 2025 and discussions around selecting their Semester 2 English, Mathematics and Religion options. 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 Methods, will also be offered for students wishing to taste these subjects before subject selection for Year 11. Students will also be asked to select either a Study of Religion or a Religion and Ethics Pathway.