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The foundation of the Pastoral Care in the College lies within the Form class and
with the Heads of Year. Each Form Teacher is available for consultation where
students are experiencing difficulties or have questions. The Form Teacher will also
be a contact person when the Head of Year is monitoring a student’s progress.
The Head of Year is available to all students in that year level, and will coordinate special
programs, where necessary, to monitor the student’s progress. The Head of Year is a liaison
person in dealing with the parents and teachers of the students. The Principal coordinates
the pastoral care for all students.
Newsletters are distributed fortnightly via hand and email if requested. They are also
available on the website via a password and contain College, Parent and Friends and
Community information.
All students from Years 8-10 will take Examinations in their 5 period per week subjects
at the end of the school year. Subject assessments are carried out in the middle of the year
for Year 8 and 9 students, with examinations for Year 10 students. Every effort will be
made to assist students with exam preparation and study skills. Heads of
Year are always available to assist students with their study routines. Year 11 and 12
students undertake examinations mainly in TEE subjects and Courses of Study.
Tutoring is available from College staff in core subject areas. Students may take advantage
of regular tutoring sessions that are held throughout the week after school. Students (who
would like tutoring on a one-to-one basis) would need to contact their teacher, Head of
Department or Head of Year. Interim Reports will be forwarded to parents at Easter
with Semester Reports forwarded at the conclusion of the first semester and at the end
of the school year.
The system of grading in Years 8 – 12 is
A High Achievement B Sound Achievement
C Average Achievement D Limited Achievement
E Inadequate Achievement NA Not Assessed
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