Curriculum News
By Mr Michael Simpson - Assistant Principal - Curriculum
Year 7-10
With the end of Term 4 fast approaching, it is essential that students are preparing themselves for the various assessment they are to complete. One of the key areas is creating an effective study space at home. Here are some tips on how to do this effectively.
- Pick a space for yourself
Designate a quite space or corner where you know you will not be disturb. Tell everyone at home that this is your personal study space!
- Stocking your space
Ensure you have everything required for a successful study session. The more you have to move to get something, the more likely you will be distracted.
- Keep your study space tidy
Tidy desk, tidy mind! Make sure you clean up your desk after every study session and ensure everything has its own logical place.
- Remove all distractions
No devices unless needed! Place your phone in another room so that you can focus on the task at hand. No notifications will mean no distractions. Also, tell the people around you to keep the noise to a minimal.
- Create a to-do list
Ask your teacher to help you create a to-do list for each study session. This will ensure a well-focused session.
- Set timed deadlines
Set an alarm or get someone to remind you when your study session is finished. 30 minutes of focused study is better then 2 hours distracted study.
- Take a break
Take breaks every 30 minutes so you can refocus on the next task.
2022 Subject selection
Last term, students in Year 8 and 9 nominated their electives course preferences for 2022, while students in Year 10 nominated their subjects for senior school. Since this time, the College timetable for 2022 has been designed around these selections and subject allocations have been finalised, (although they are still subject to change). Letters to parents of current students in Year 8, 9 and 10 were given to your child. If students have any questions, concerns or would like to discuss changes they are to see me before or after school, or during a morning tea or lunch break.
If your son or daughter is wanting to be ATAR eligible, please check the subjects allocated to ensure that they are enrolled in:
- 5 General Subjects or
- 4 General and 1 Applied or
- 4 General and a Certificate III or higher.
Further information for families can be located https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/
If parents would like to discuss subject selection, please do not hesitate to email michael.simpson@twb.catholic.edu.au or phone the College.
Current Year 11 students
Please ask your son or daughter to check their myQCE site https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/ to track their progress towards their QCE
You can track your progress towards a QCE via the QCAA Student Portal, which gives you access to information related to your senior studies.
You can use the QCAA Student Portal to:
- check your personal details
- view your enrolments
- complete online learning
- see your timetable for external assessment (for QCAA General subjects) at the end of Year 12
- track your eligibility for a QCE
- access your final results at the end of Year 12.
How do I log in to the QCAA Student Portal?
You need your 10-digit Learner unique Identifier (LUI) to register for the QCAA Student Portal.
The registration process will ask you to set a new password. You can then log in with your email address and new password.
Need help logging in?
Still need help? Contact ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone 3864 0278.