Curriculum Matters

Year 12 

Year 12 students should be very much into the ‘Take Action’ phase of their HSC life! This includes the following;

1. 

   Accessing and using resources provided by the College; - Edrolo, HSC studylab, homework centre, study sessions with staff, online study events etc.
2. Have a structured study timetable.
3. Submitting work to teachers for feedback.
4. Creating a study group with likeminded students as support.
5. Speaking with the school counsellors.

Year 11 students are realising that both their workload and the standard of work expected are increasing. To assist them we ran a workshop last Tuesday on ‘How to use Edrolo to maximise their level of achievement’. This is one of many online resources we provide to our senior students. Students should also be increasing the time they are spending on study each day. Term 2 study timetables and Term planners are available on Google Classroom OR they can collect one from the Curriculum Office.

After the Year 11 Parent,Student,Teacher conferences last term, it is timely that students re-evaluate their goals and adjust their approach to school work as a result.

The Elevate and Study Skills Handbook platforms, accessed via Student links on the College website, have plenty of ideas to support parents and students in setting up effective habits and practices.

Year 10

This is a huge term for Year 10 students. They will be asked to think about what they want to do with their life, what they want to study next year and where they see themselves in 2,3 and 4 years’ time. Many are already finding the high expectations of Year 10, and meeting NESA requirements a challenge.

This is why we have supportive structures in place, and why we are continuing with the work we started last term re; Growth mindset, Organisation, Possible selves, Goal setting and Learning Strengths.

To assist your child with the challenges of Year 10 please ensure they;

• Attend class
• Have a daily study plan – with breaks and rewards factored in
• Have a designated place to study
• Hand write notes from readings, videos etc
• Come to school prepared

There is an advantage to setting up good habits in Year 10. If you receive a low achievement grade in a task it is not telling you that you have failed, it is warning you, it is wanting you to act and figure out where the gaps in your knowledge/skills are so that you can improve.

Years 7 – 9 

As you know, the focus for students in Years 7 – 9 at SJPC is on developing healthy learning habits and skills, as well as understanding the content of their courses. Each day, in every lesson, students have opportunities to develop as learners, improving their understanding of the world. Parent,Student,Teacher conferences are a vital part of this learning process, with conversations helping to guide students to re-evaluate their learning goals,  identify areas for improvement, and put into action strategies to help them improve.

It is the responsibility of all learners to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.