Attendance for Year 11 Exam Block

As advertised the Year 11 exam block will run from Monday – Wednesday this week. Attendance is compulsory for all students as outlined in our Assessment Policy. This is a timely reminder that students who complete Pathway programs are expected to make the necessary arrangements to ensure they are present at the College for their scheduled exams.

AARA applications can be made for any illness and misadventure issues. Please contact Mrs Allen - Dean of Senior School if an AARA application is required. The process is in the Student Record Book on pages 13 and 15. Please remember as per QCAA Policy and Procedures students are not eligible for AARA for matters that a student/parent can avoid, or for matters of their own choosing e.g., driving lessons/driving tests, family holidays.

Year 12 Results Confirmation

In the coming weeks Year 12 students who study General Subjects will start to receive their confirmed result for their first summative piece of assessment. Class teachers will discuss these with students once they have been released by QCAA to schools. Please remember that all student results are considered provisional until after the quality assurance confirmation process.

Alternate Venue - External Examinations

QCAA expects that all our Year 12 students will sit their scheduled external examinations at Shalom College. These exams run from Monday 21 October – Tuesday 12 November. The exam timetable will be released by QCAA later this term.

If there is any exceptional circumstance as to why your child cannot complete their external exams here at the College, please contact Mrs Norris as soon as possible to discuss this. It is a requirement of QCAA that an alternate venue be identified so that extraordinary arrangements can be made ahead of time. Shalom must apply to QCAA for any variation to venue before 28 June.

Elevate Education Parent Webinars for Term Two

Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops that help to develop student study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Again, you are invited to register your participation in the term two parent online webinar series. This can assist you to support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.

Term 2 Webinars are:

• How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams - Wednesday May 22, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - Wednesday June 5, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - Wednesday June 19, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
To register please visit: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars  

Griffith University Research Project

The Griff Linc Reading Research team have developed a new tutoring method for middle years students. They are seeking students (years 8 – 14) to participate in this research project.  If you are interested in having your student participate in the project, please see the attached flyer for contact details.  The project being led by Professor Beryl Exley and Dr Frances Hoyte.  Note that this research opportunity for students is not being managed or overseen by Shalom College. 

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com