supervised assessments, then feedback to students is critical. Subject return
and feedback days are both important and compulsory. For subjects without exams, there will be an opportunity
for students to partake in subject evaluations.
Year 12 Mid-Year Trial Exams
Year 12 Mid-Year Trial Exams are scheduled for Tuesday 2 July to Thursday 4 July. Students have attended
a presentation by Elevate Education, entitled 'Ace your Exams' which offered them a range of strategies
to assist in revision and study.
Year 12 families will have received a letter summarising our
expectations of your son during the examination period together with a copy of the examination timetable.
Subject Selection
Next term we commence the subject selection process for
2020. A series of assemblies will be organised for each year level with information regarding the selection
of 'choice' subjects. As students move through to the Senior Years, there are subject pre-requisites or
recommended minimum requirements for students wishing to pursue that subject the following year. The grade
pre-requisites range from C to B+ for most subjects. Therefore, it is wise for students to reflect on
their Semester 1 performance, including exams, with a view to whether they will qualify for the subjects
they wish to undertake in 2020. This should then be a gauge of the level of commitment and effort required
in Term 3 to ensure that these requirements are well met.
SACE Information Evening &
Careers Expo
The SACE is a qualification for entry into Universities and further training.
Students need to meet SACE requirements to be eligible for some studies at TAFE level and for all University
studies.
Each year, we offer parents the opportunity to learn more about the SACE and
tertiary entry. This year, our SACE Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 30 July
2019 at 7.00pm in the Kelty Theatre for parents of current Year 10 and 11 students. The presentation
will cover:
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The SACE and completion requirements;
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SACE assessment and moderation;
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University & TAFE entrance requirements, including the calculation of the ATAR;
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How to plan for tertiary entry and select appropriate subjects at Stage 1 and Stage 2.
A Careers Expo will be scheduled on the same evening to provide families with an opportunity to
connect with organisations for guidance and clarity in relation to career pathways and training.
By attending this evening, I am sure that you will feel more confident in assisting your son with his
2020 subject selections.
Holidays
The final newsletter for the term will
be prepared by our Prefects, so I take this opportunity, on behalf of all the staff at Rostrevor, to wish
everyone a safe and happy holiday.
It has certainly been a very busy term for staff and
students alike, particularly our Senior students. The school break will certainly be welcomed by all.
Thought for the week
"When he worked, he really worked. But when he played,
he really PLAYED".
-Dr Seuss
Frank Ranaldo
Deputy Principal
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