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THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROCKHAMPTON
ASSIGNMENTS - COMPUTER GENERATED/MULTI-MEDIA ASSIGNMENTS
In extenuating circumstances, should an assignment submission be delayed because of computer malfunction, the
following additional conditions apply:
1. Evidence of work completed to date must be attached to the Application for Extension form. This evidence may be
in the form of:
i. electronic back-up on appropriate media
ii.
iii.
hand written draft copy
comprehensive written notes
2. A signed note (or substantial documentary evidence including medical certificates, statutory declarations or other
certified documents) from a parent/care giver explaining the situation must be attached to the Application for
Extension form.
Should a malfunction of the printer occur, the assignment should be submitted electronically on or before the due date
via electronic data transfer (as an attachment to an e-mail or appropriate data storage media: CD, DVD, USB Flash
drive or any other USB plug and play storage device). A printed copy must be submitted the following school day. This
printed copy must be identical to the document submitted electronically (the previous day).
ASSIGNMENTS - REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION
Students may make application for an extension of time to complete an assignment. Such an application must be
made on the basis of demonstrable educational disadvantage related to a specific assignment using an Application
for Extension form. This form is supplied by the subject teachers giving them initial scope for refusal. Once an
application has been initiated the teacher and Academic Dean will make a recommendation.
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, applications made within 5 days of the original due date, without
necessary supporting documentation or completed out of order will not be considered.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are the major means of evaluating levels of achievement. Attendance at examinations as scheduled
is therefore compulsory for all students. It should be noted that this applies not only to written tests, but also to
performances, oral presentations, speeches and all other forms of practical examination.
Examinations - Formal Examination Periods
Formal examination periods are communicated via the College Calendar, the newsletter and the College website
and include:
Semester One – end of first term (Year 11 and 12) and end of semester (Year 10, 11 and 12)
Semester Two – end of third term/pre-verification (Year 11 and 12) and end of semester (Year 10, 11 and 12)
Examinations - Sitting in advance of the scheduled date
It is not acceptable for a student to sit a written examination prior to the remainder of the class or cohort because of
anticipated absence on the scheduled date.
Senior students must apply for special provision for a supplementary examination to be put in place. Such an
application must be made on the basis of demonstrable educational disadvantage related to a specific examination
using an Application for Special Provision form.
A student may not request a deferral to allow time to cover work missed through absence of an unsubstantiated
nature. The College, however, does reserve the right to exempt or exclude any student from an examination should it
be considered that circumstances warrant this.
Examinations - Student Absence from an Examination
Should a student be unable to attend a particular examination as scheduled, there are set procedures which must
be followed.
If there has not been a prior explanation of absence on the day of an examination, a parent or care giver is
required to contact the College Office before 9.00am on that day. Unless exemption from the examination has been
granted, the student must report to the Academic Dean immediately on returning to school for advice of subsequent
assessment arrangements.
Documentary evidence (medical certificates, statutory declarations and/or other certified documents)
explaining the absence must be provided at this time. Special provision may also be made available in cases of
missed examinations.
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