Curriculum Matters

Empowering Parents To Reinforce Study Skills

Elevate Education webinars continue into October and November. The webinars run live online from 7pm – 8pm. The presenter will share key research and skills and will conduct a live Q and A so that you can ask questions directly. 

Year 11

It has been a strong start for the Year 11 students as they begin their HSC studies across all courses. We met with them in Week 1 to discuss many of the intricacies of Year 12 and HSC preparation. The students have all been invited to join the 2022 HSC Curriculum Matters Classroom through which all communications regarding their final year of schooling will be disseminated.

A reminder for students to either pick up a Term 4 planner from the Curriculum Office or download a copy from their Curriculum Matters Classroom.

Year 10 

As you are aware all Year 10 students returning to SJPC have received their Stage 6 Confirmation packs this week.

Please check the documentation carefully and return the signed checklist to the Curriculum Office by Monday 18 October.

Once again thank you to all those families who have informed us of changes in regard to 2022 enrolment. We appreciate you understanding how important that information is to our 2022 planning.

Year 7 – 9

In line with our understanding that learning is a continuous process, Term 4 is a vital term for students and staff alike. It is definitely NOT a ‘wind down’ term! Rather it is a ‘winding up’ term as teachers design activities that are continuing to develop the skills needed by students as they prepare for a more challenging year in 2022. 

Students will continue to be assessed on their knowledge, understanding and skills and be given opportunities to reflect on their learning, strengths and areas requiring growth. 

Working together in an effort to continually improve requires clear communication and an understanding of what is expected. Students are beginning to see the importance of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in not only communicating and guiding their learning, but in gauging their own success and knowing how to demonstrate their learning effectively.

It is wonderful to witness students engaging with this process!

Claudia Brown
Leader of Curriculum