By Mr Michael Simpson - Assistant Principal - Curriculum 

Junior School

It has been great walking around classrooms recently and seeing the enthusiasm for learning. At this time of year, with the holidays approaching, it can be hard for students to stay motivated; however, I do not get a sense of this when I walk around the school. Students are engaged and actively learning which is what Assumption College is all about!

Senior School

Year 11 students are currently starting work for Units 3 and 4 in all their subjects. Technically, the work commenced is Year 12 work. It is important that these students engage thoroughly in the work for the remainder of the term. Every assessment piece they complete from now, will count towards their results. Although the students have a deserved break in three weeks, it is essential that they pick up their books over the holidays and continue to revise and summarise their learning. Students who are completing Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Mathematical Methods, or General Mathematics will have a 50% weighted external examination this time next year. This will be on content they have learned this Term as well as work they will learn in Terms 1-3 next year.

Extensions For Assessment

The below flowchart outlines the extension process for students. It is essential for operational reasons that students follow these guidelines.

YEARS 7- 10

YEARS 11-12

Draft Assessment and Due Dates

Assumption College has high expectations for students engaging in the assessment and feedback process. Subject assessment is often seen as the end of the learning journey, but at ACW it is seen as a significant part of the journey, leading to continual improvement. Students should take every opportunity to gather feedback from their teachers in relation to their learning as this gives them every chance to reach their potential.

Students are often given opportunities to gather this feedback in draft submission form for various assessment. This is a fundamental part of the learning process and students should submit a full and complete draft. In other words, they should treat the draft due date as the final submission, and the final submission as a second chance. This will ensure they are using all strategies available to them to improve their learning.

Furthermore, Assumption College will not accept mediocrity when it comes to assessment. If a student does not submit a draft to the standard expected, then teachers will follow this up with the students and let parents know. Also, if students fail to submit a final copy, or resubmit their draft at the final due date, then these students will have their draft marked as their final copy but will be expected to complete the assessment to a satisfactory standard during an academic detention. This detention will usually occur after school and parents will be notified if this is the case. The College would like to thank you for your continued support in this matter.