Forthcoming VCAA Examinations for our Year 12 students

Part of our focus in the Senior School at present is on preparing our graduating Year 12 students for their final VCAA examinations. Along with some of our Year 11s who are completing accelerated studies, the cohort will commence their examinations on Tuesday 28 October.

We take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 12s on their completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education. They have worked very hard over the past two years to fulfil the requirements and to attain this award, and it is a credit to their perseverance. Many students are currently feeling a mixture of relief that their School Assessed Coursework (SACs) and School Assessed Tasks (SATs) are completed, along with some apprehension about the final exams. Along with this there is the excitement and pride associated with the recognition and celebratory activities: the final school assembly, the Graduation Ceremony and Mass, and celebration day coming up at the end of next week.

The reality is that only half of value of their subjects’ assessments for the year has been completed, so it is vital that the forthcoming swot vac and the time in between exams is used effectively. Teachers are available to assist and support students with their final preparations and to provide feedback on revision tasks. We hope to see a lot of students back at school during swot vac and settling in to a productive study routine as well as taking advantage of the help and expertise that is available from their teachers.

Students each have a copy of the VCAA VCE Examinations Navigator booklet which contains all of the vital information they need to support their organisation. They will also soon receive an individual printout of their examination timetable to further support this, and attend a briefing on Tuesday during mentor time regarding final preparations.

On the home front, we encourage a continuation of the good routines and habits that have seen students successfully navigate the challenges of the past two years. Striking a balance between study and other activities is vital, along with maintaining contact with peers and participating in family life. Sometimes a simple activity such as walking the family dog can provide valuable breathing space and refreshment. Having adequate amounts of “vitamin sleep” is also a very important part of being able to show up each day and do their best.

We wish all of our examination candidates the very best for the weeks ahead and look forward to sharing in the final celebrations at the Valedictory Dinner on 28 November.