Thursday 15th July 2021
HSC Update Assalamu Alaykum, I would firstly like to extend my thanks to parents and staff for their support during the COVID-19 emergency. Following the NSW Government’s announcement to extend learning from home in Greater Sydney by two weeks, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is reassuring HSC students that arrangements are in place to ensure no student is disadvantaged by COVID restrictions. Based on the advice from NESA we have arranged workshops for the Visual Arts HSC major works to be completed at school and we are prepared for the HSC Trials Examinations to go ahead in a COVID safe way commencing Week 5, Monday 9th August. Current advice for HSC students includes: • • • • • •
We have confirmation from NESA that students will have the opportunity to receive the HSC this year. We will inform you about the Trials examination timetable in the next few days. HSC students have access to school to prepare for the HSC where they cannot do so from home, including to use specialist equipment to work on major projects. As per broader NSW Health advice, HSC students in Greater Sydney are asked to learn from home where possible. All HSC students must follow COVID safe practices at school, including wearing a mask. The COVID illness/misadventure process is available for students whose ability to work on their Visual Arts major project has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
The College is focussed on supporting our HSC students whether they are learning from home or at school; • •
Mentors are in contact with families daily ensuring student attendance is maintained. Teachers and support staff are holding tutorials and providing live lessons with extra resources uploaded to CANVAS classroom or posted home.
Students should continue to focus on their studies and prioritise their wellbeing. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have concerns about your child or any other query in general. Kind regards, M. Ramadan Head of Senior School