11th June, 2013 Reflection Teresa of Avila reminds us that we are called to be Christ for others: Christ has no body but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours, yours are the eyes with which he looks compassionately on this world. Just as Christ is an example for us, we are called to be Christ for others. As Christians we are called to help others realise a closer relationship with God and to recognise God at work in their lives.
Exams & Reports I spoke last week about the importance of our Mid-Year exam program. I would like to congratulate our Year 9 to Year 11 students on the serious attitude with which they have approached this time. The behaviour of the students in the exam centres has been exemplary and many staff have commented on the solid preparation most of our students have completed in the lead up to the exams. One disappointing aspect of the exams has been the small number of students who have been absent for many or all exams without medical reasons. These students will be disadvantaged going into next semester not only by not having the experience of sitting the exam but also not having the valuable feedback on their learning that the exam review sessions provide. We have attempted to arrange alternative times for students to sit exams, where possible, but in some cases this cannot be done. Families need to be aware that students who have missed exams without medical or other appropriate reasons will be given a grade of 0% on that section of their report.
I ask parents, particularly of Year 9 – Year 11 students, to be aware of the College’s exam periods both mid and end of year. Mid-Year exams are listed on our College Calendar at the start of year and normally take place on the weeks either side of the Queen’s Birthday holiday. This coincides with the VCE end of Semester and ensures that there is adequate time for exam corrections and report writing to be completed. Year 9 – 11 end of year exams normally take place in the last 3 weeks of November and are again listed on the College Calendar at the beginning of the year. Finally, a reminder that this Friday is our College Report Writing day and no classes will operate. VCE students will begin Unit 2 studies next week, whilst Year 7 – 10 students will continue with their electives or rotations for the remainder of the term. More details on Term 3 subjects will be sent home over the next weeks. John Christie Acting Principal