Dean of Studies | Mr Mason Hellyer

Welcome back to Term 4. I trust that families were able to enjoy a restful break from the school routine and students (and parents) are now feeling refreshed and ready for the term ahead.

Term 3 reports will be available from the Parent Lounge from 8am on Saturday 12 October. This reporting timeline is consistent with the timeline from previous years. There are a number of different reports that will be provided at this juncture:

• Years 5-10 will receive a progress report detailing the Term 3 and cumulative results.
• Year 10 will also receive an Immersion report
• Year 11 will receive a detailed subject report with subject based comments. This report marks the conclusion of Unit 2 and formative aspect of each subject. All internal and mock external assessments will be detailed on the report as well as a Term 3 grade, cumulative result and cumulative grade.
• Year 12 will receive a progress report detailing the Term 3 and cumulative results. A ‘bubble’ report will also be available. 

As always, a report is an opportunity to reflect on a student’s academic performance. I encourage students and parents to celebrate the positives and discuss strategies to overcome the disappointments of the report. Additionally, students will have a meeting with their PC Mentor, Leadership Team member (Year 12) or House Dean (Year 11) to discuss their academic progress.

Term 4 is a very short term of only eight weeks. Consequently, there will be six teaching weeks prior to the commencement of exams. On Tuesday’s College Assembly, I discussed the importance of starting ASAP. Academic success comes about through sustained effort over a period of time. As this term is short, the time to start is now. 

All students have received their assessment calendar for the term. The minimum starting point is to get organised by setting out your subject assignment due dates and working backwards to set aside time for their early completion. One tip is to treat your assignment drafting dates as the submission date. That way, your draft is your ‘best’ work and any feedback you receive will enable you to improve upon your best.

All the best for the term ahead.