Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Parent Student Teacher Conferences Term 3

Due to CSO advice and current COVID-19 social distancing requirements, Yr 11 PST Conferences are being conducted via a Google Classroom booking process. The conferences are currently underway over a two week period (T3 W2-3) through Q&A emails, ZOOM or phone calls. 

The College will review this process and determine the best approach for PST Conferences for Yr 7-10, scheduled for dates later in Term 3. More information will be sent to parents as each event draws closer as the College is following CSO and NSW Health directives. 

Yr 7 & 8 Semester Reports 

Yr 7 and Yr 8 Semester 1 Reports will be available on Sentral this week with parents being emailed directly at the time of their release. Yr 7 and Yr 8 Parent Student Teacher nights have been scheduled for later in the term but a decision as to format will be advised closer to these dates. 

Stage 6 Subject Selections (Yr 10 into Yr 11 2021)

Our Yr 10s are currently undertaking the process of looking at pathways and Stage 6 options for 2020. For most of our students, this will result in subject selection decisions and I encourage all families to engage in this discernment and ask questions for clarification on NESA requirements, SJPC processes and on HSC specific subjects. 

Considering the current social distancing requirements and limited parental access, I would strongly encourage Yr 10 students to speak with either Mr Corsalini (Careers Advisor), Ms Brown (LOL Curriculum) or any relevant subject teachers for advice. 

HSC Trial Examinations

Yr 12 will begin their Trial HSC Examinations from T3 W5. Students will need to follow all examination procedures and protocols not only for these assessments but also as a ‘trial run’ for the HSC Written Examinations from the 20th October 2020. Students accessing Disability Provisions need to be familiar with these requirements and the relevant SJPC Student Services processes. 

Study Skills

Visit www.studyskillshandbook.com.au to learn more about how you can make your life easier by being a more effective and efficient learner:

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In addition, our subscription to Elevate Education may assist in this area.

This online platform contains resources and useful study tips that all SJPC students will find effective. We encourage them to access this Student Portal and try some of the strategies. Students have the password to this site. The password can also be found on the Curriculum Noticeboard.

James Furey
Assistant Principal
Learning and Teaching