Moving on, we are pleased to be re-focusing on our school calendar. The most important is our Pre-Lim exams. At present, our staff are developing evidence for derived grades should this be necessary. The Prelim Exams for our NCEA students will form a significant part of this evidence, so it is vital that students treat assessments with respect. The exams are starting next week 20 – 24 September 2021. We have changed the process this year, due to the time away from school imposed during covid lockdown. All senior students will be engaged in either exams or practical non-exam subject time. (further details and timetables on page 3 and

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VISUAL ART EXTERNAL PORTFOLIO DATES Portfolios for all Senior Visual Art subjects are due in term 4

Please see the following dates below. These dates are final, with no resubmissions available, as Portfolios are external assessments. All Portfolios are due by 8.45 am, or the afternoon before, and should be handed in to the subject teacher.

LEVEL SUBJECT DUE DATE Level 1 Paint & Print, Mixed Media & Photography 19 October 8.45 am Level 2 Photography, Painting, Sculpture & Design 3 November 8.45 am Level 3 Photography, Painting, Sculpture & Design 12 November 8.45 am

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SCHOOL LAPTOPS LOANED DURING LOCKDOWN

These laptops are required back at school to allow learning to occur. Their return is now overdue. Please return the laptops to student reception. If you have any difficulties please contact Ms L Gilbert. Thank you for your support.

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NZQA SUPPORT ANNOUNCEMENT

NZQA announced additional NCEA support for secondary students during alert Level 2. More information: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/.../support-for-secondary.../

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ASSESSMENTS

The following assessments have been set down. There may be times where, due to unforeseen circumstances, changes will need to occur. This will be done in consultation with the class(es) concerned.

Level Subject 1 Digital Technology

Standard 91886

Date 22 September (Pd. 3-5)

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NCEA EXAMS DATE RANGE 2022

The 2022 Examination Timetable for current NCEA standards and New Zealand Scholarship will run from Monday 22 November to Tuesday 14 December 2021.