Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Face to Face Learning & Teaching

After a disjointed Term 3 with a mix of Blended and Face to Face learning, the College returned to ‘regular’ lessons last week. We still remain under Level 3 COVID restrictions, but have transitioned back to normalised learning for this term. One key restriction for our community is that we still can not have parents onsite or meet in large groups which limits our connection as a community. Therefore it is important for all students and families to be alert to our other communications of the Newsletter, College social media Google Classroom, and emailed letters informing our community of upcoming events and the associated COVID restrictions.  

Year 12 T4 2021

Year 12 students have returned this week to a unique scenario of delayed HSC written exams and the requirement to still attend school this term. As a result the College instituted and communicated to families the following process for Year 12 students until their HSC exams:

• T4 Wk 2-4: Yr 12 students attend a mix of workshops, lessons or supervised study
• T4 Wk 4: From Wednesday, celebrations, pastoral events and Graduation
• T4 Wk 5: is devoted to ‘study vacation’ to prepare for HSC written exams
• T4 Wk 6: begins the NESA written examination timetable over 4 weeks

I have been impressed with the level of ‘academic maturity’ Year 12 have displayed so far in this process and in realising the advantage they have. Continuing to have high attendance rates, our students are benefitting from having access to their teachers (who continue with their Year 12 class schedules), from engaging in organised study programmes and participating in group study opportunities. This will be great preparation for our Year 12s as they prepare for their final assessments from T4 W6.  

HSC Written Examinations 2021

Currently our Administrative Staff and Executive are preparing for a COVID-safe process for our Year 12s to sit their HSC examinations. More information will be sent to students and parents to inform them of the exact processes that need to be followed but I wish to share some initial information to prepare all students. 

Our HSC Examination “hub” will be centered around the College Theatre where students will arrive and check in following level 3 restrictions. Nearby buildings will also house Disability Provisions, NESA Invigilators and the large examinations in adjacent classrooms. This change to accommodate COVID-safe practices will be communicated further to students and parents when the CSO information is confirmed and our processes finalised. 

Study Skills 

Learn more this year about how to improve your results and be more efficient and effective with your schoolwork by working through the units on www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our College access details are:

Our school’s access details are:

School’s Username – stjohnpaul

School’s password – 89success

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.

AMDG

James Furey
Assistant Principal
Learning and Teaching