Year 12 ATAR Students

The first piece of internal assessment (IA1) for each subject will have been completed this week, and the results submitted to the QCAA. This is a monumental task for students and teachers, and I would like to congratulate all of those involved in this process.

The QCAA will then go through the vigorous moderation process to ensure all results are consistent with the rest of Queensland.

Students will receive a letter grade of A-E on their report card. This should be used as an indication of their progress and should be combined with other information obtained through parent-teacher consultation.

For some subjects, the second piece of internal assessment (IA2) will start before the end of the term and, due to the condensed nature of the new senior system, students are expected to continue working over the holidays.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-teacher interviews will be occurring in Week 2 next term. Conversations must occur between all key stakeholders.

The Term 1 report card has been emailed last week, and students are asked to reflect on their start to the year. The report should be part of the learning journey, not the end as most people perceive. Reports are a vital indication of how students have progressed throughout the term, and when combined with the information given at parent-teacher interviews, this should give them the platform to improve.

The challenge is to not worry about what has been but focus on what can be achieved in the future. Teachers are looking forward to positive conversations around student learning.

A letter and instructions, regarding how to book these interviews, will be emailed.

Academic Detentions

Assessment is one of the most important parts of a student’s learning journey. It is an opportunity to obtain feedback on their learning and create opportunities to improve. Therefore, the College has high expectations regarding assessment. Any student who fails to meet the requirements of the College’s assessment policy may be subjected to an after school academic detention.

Academic Detentions will occur on Tuesday afternoons, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If your child falls into this category, then you will be notified by the classroom teacher, and a letter sent home outlining the procedure.

The College would like to thank parents for their continued support of high expectations for academic success.

The ACW Assessment Policy 2022 can be found at:

https://www.acwarwick.catholic.edu.au/college-reports-policies