Year 12 Study Periods & Cancelled Classes
Driving to School
Practice GAT - Feedback Matters
Year 11 Exams
Coursework Crunch Time
Uniform Reminder - Winter Has Arrived
Joel McDougall
Senior Sub School Leader
Senior School News
We're powering through Term 2, and with Semester 1 rapidly drawing to a close, the Senior School remains a busy and productive place. Here are some important updates and reminders as we head into the final weeks of term.
Year 12 Study Periods & Cancelled Classes
A reminder to all Year 12 students that you are required to remain at school during study periods and cancelled classes. Signing out early, even with parent permission, may impact your eligibility to access off-site study privileges in Semester 2. These privileges are earned through consistent responsibility and attendance, so make sure you're making the right choices now to keep those opportunities available later.
Driving to School
Students who drive to school must ensure they have completed the appropriate Senior Sub School Driving Permission forms. While carpooling can be a convenient option, students are not permitted to transport other students to VET programs under any circumstances. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved.
Practice GAT – Feedback Matters
All students undertaking scored VCE and VCE VM completed the Practice GAT on 20 May. These assessments have now been marked, and feedback will be provided shortly.
The Practice GAT is much more than just a trial run. The feedback you receive can help identify strengths, highlight areas for improvement, and guide your preparation for the official GAT later in the year. The GAT plays an important role in quality assurance processes, statistical moderation, derived examination scores, and can have a significant impact on your final study scores in certain circumstances.
Take the time to carefully review your feedback and act on it. The effort you invest now could make a real difference when it counts most. Future-you will definitely appreciate it.
Year 11 Exams
Year 11 students are only required on-site during their scheduled examination times. Once your exam has concluded, you may sign out and leave school for the day. With this flexibility comes responsibility, and students must ensure they follow the correct sign-out procedures. Failure to do so may result in these arrangements being reviewed for future examination periods.
While these exams are important assessment tasks in their own right, they also serve a much bigger purpose. For many students, this is the first opportunity to experience a formal examination period that closely mirrors the expectations and conditions of VCE. Learning how to prepare effectively, manage revision time, perform under exam conditions, and reflect on your results are all essential skills that will support future success.
Students should approach these exams seriously and use them as a valuable learning experience. The habits developed now — consistent study routines, effective revision strategies, and resilience under pressure — will form the foundation of strong VCE performance in Years 11 and 12. Every exam provides an opportunity to identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and build confidence for the challenges that lie ahead.
Remember, success in VCE is rarely built overnight. It is the result of the skills, knowledge, and work ethic developed over time. Treat these exams as an important stepping stone in your senior school journey and an opportunity to prepare yourself for the demands of future VCE studies.
Coursework Crunch Time
Across all year levels, students should now be finalising assessment tasks and completing outcomes as Semester 1 comes to an end. The finish line is in sight, but there is still important work to be done.
Stay organised, keep track of due dates, seek support when needed, and maintain strong attendance habits. The effort and commitment you demonstrate over the next few weeks will set you up for a successful start to Semester 2.
Uniform Reminder – Winter Has Arrived
The colder weather has certainly arrived, but school uniform expectations remain unchanged. Hoodies are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn at school. Students are also reminded to present in full school uniform and be clean shaven.
As senior students, you play an important role in setting the standard for the rest of the school community. Lead by example, even when the temptation to stay rugged up is strong.
Thank you to all students for your continued efforts throughout the term. Keep working hard, support one another, and finish Semester 1 strongly.
