Dean of Studies | Acting Dean, Mr Mason Hellyer

As we come to the end of the examination period it is important to take time over the upcoming holiday break to reflect upon the term. 

From Tuesday 3 July you will be able to access your son’s Semester 1 report via Parent Lounge. The results contained within this report will provide point in time data to indicate your son’s progress. This data is the starting point for discussions and reflection to occur regarding student progress.

Whilst the individual subject result is an important indicator, reflection of how the result was achieved is a much more powerful message. A strong result will reinforce a student’s work ethic or positive change to study habits. A disappointing result will highlight the need to modify existing work habits and work ethic. It is vitally important that these messages are explained and reinforced.

To support the discussion you will have with your son, Parent/Student/Teacher interviews will be held on 1 August and 8 August. These interviews are an opportunity to reflect on the Semester 1 result and to work with teaching staff to develop strategies to enhance academic performance. Booking times for these interviews will occur through Parent Lounge. Further information regarding this process will be sent next week and will also be available via the College App.

I will be finishing my acting role at the conclusion of this term, with Mrs Julie Quinn returning for the commencement of Term 3. I would like to thank the College Leadership Team and College staff for their support throughout the semester and especially the parents and students that I have worked with in this role.