Curriculum Matters

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting another free webinar for our parents on:

Wednesday 2 August 2023

'How to Help Get (& Keep) Your Child Motivated'

Click here to register for free

Here's what Elevate will be covering on the night:

What impact does praise and reassurance have on your child's motivation?
What are the best type of goals to be setting with your child?
How can you help your child create meaningful and lasting motivation?

Year 12

It was wonderful to see Year 12 students utilise the Library during the winter holidays as a study venue. Many staff volunteered to work with students during this break, and I would like to thank them for their time and the expertise they shared with our students.

The Trial Examination period begins next week, starting with English. The examination timetable is available on the HSC Curriculum Matters Google Classroom, as are the instructions for students.

We remind students of the following;

you do not attend timetabled classes during the Trial Examination period
you are encouraged to use the College library when not in exams to continue your preparation.
read the Assessment Block Students Information on Google Classroom so that you understand the examination protocols and your responsibilities.
if ill or late due to misadventure ring/email school immediately.
keep up to date with resources and NESA information via this link HSC Student Guide

Year 11

Preliminary Examination Block

All students will now have received the timetable for Year 11 Final Examinations via their Curriculum Matters Classroom. This examination period starts on Wednesday 30 August and finishes Friday 8 September.

This will be the first-time students will experience an HSC style examination environment. It is important to be aware of the requirements as outlined in the Assessment Block Students Information document provided.

Students will not be attending timetabled classes during this time. Students may choose to travel home to continue their exam preparation or work in the College library. College uniform must be worn if students are on the College premises.

We encourage students to have a nightly study regime in place in the lead up to this examination block, and to make effective use of the many resources the College provides.

Year 10

The Year 10 subject selection process for Stage 6 has continued this term with students sitting in on different course presentations led by the Leaders of Learning (LoL) of each Key Learning Area (KLA).

The Parent and Student Information Evening will be held in the College Hall on Wednesday 9 August starting at 6:30pm.

This evening is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn more about the options and requirements for Stage 6 study pathways, but also to meet specialist teachers and receive specific answers to any questions you may have.

At SJPC student choice determines which courses run in 2023. Once choices have been finalised, students will receive confirmation packs with information needed for continuing at SJPC, ready for Round Table Conferences in Term 4.

Year 8

All Year 8 students should now have explored their Stage 5 elective options by reading the information contained in the Stage 5 Elective pack and the Course Information Website. Both of which were provided in Week 1 this term.

This week students were provided with opportunities to learn more about the electives being offered via presentations and talks during timetabled meetings with different KLAs.

Later this term students will be emailed the link to the online form through which they will register their elective preferences.

I’d like to thank Year 8 students for their responsiveness and positive approach to this process thus far.

Claudia Brown
Leader of Curriculum