Upcoming Events
Tuesday 26 March VET Online Information Evening
Wednesday 3 April HSC Minimum Standards Year 10 Tests
Thursday 4 April HSC Minimum Standards Year 11-12 Catch-up Tests
Thursday 4 April Year 7 – 11 Progress Reports Published
NAPLAN Testing
Congratulations to all students in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 on the completion of their NAPLAN tests. In all, over 1900 tests in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy were completed by over 500 students across the year groups. Results for these tests will be mailed to parents mid-way through next term.
Year 7 and Year 8 Study Skills Evenings
As part of its long-standing partnership with Dr Prue Salter, the College hosted study evenings for Year 7 and Year 8 families. The Year 7 evening was an introduction to the study skills framework. The Year 8 evening added to students’ skill in study skills. During the evenings, students developed skills in using their diaries, planning for assessments and exams, and learned new tricks and tips on how to study. Both evenings were well attended and tremendously beneficial to students. Prue has made her notes available to Year 7 and Year 8 families and further information has been emailed to parents.
Year 10 and Year 11 Information Evenings
The College hosted its online Information Evenings for Year 10 and Year 11 students earlier in the term. During these evenings, families found out more about the College’s assessment policy, attendance procedures, HSC Minimum Standards, studying in Year 10 and Year 11, Pastoral Care events, Careers and Transitions and a range of other important information about school life in Year 10 and Year 11. If students or families of Year 10 and Year 11 students would like to review this information, it is available on the College’s YouTube channel.
HSC Minimum Standards Tests
The NSW Government has introduced HSC Minimum Standards testing as a requirement for all students in Year 10 - 12. Students will complete Reading, Writing and Numeracy Tests. They will have four chances each year to achieve minimum standards in each of these areas. Students can only obtain their HSC credential once they have achieved minimum standards in all three tests.
To demonstrate these standards, students need to achieve the Australian Core Standards Framework Level 3 in Reading, Writing and Numeracy.
Year 10 students at St Gregory’s College will complete their first attempt at these tests on Wednesday 3 April. Year 11 and Year 12 students will complete catch-up exams on Thursday 4 April. These tests will take place in classes. Students will complete the 45-minute tests.
Students can access their results on the NESA Students Online website using their NESA Number and password.
Students unable to achieve minimum standards during this round of tests will complete more testing later in the year and, if necessary, in Year 11 and Year 12.
For further information about the HSC Minimum Standards tests, please visit the following link: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard .
Homework Club and Mathematics Study
Homework Club and Mathematics Study are two of the fantastic out-of-school opportunities that the College offers students.
Homework Club is open every Monday afternoon from 3.15 - 4.15pm in the Marian Centre. During this time, students can complete homework and prepare for assessments in the supervised and friendly atmosphere of the Marian Centre. Homework Club is facilitated by the Academic Care Team and different KLA staff are available each week to help students.
Year 11 and 12 students have their own study area and, there will be specific activities designed to assist our senior students in preparing for their HSC. Our Inclusive Education team will also be on hand to provide Year 7 – 10 students with assistance.
We would encourage all families, but particularly our Seniors and our Year 7 students to come and be a part of Homework Club.
Each Wednesday, the Mathematics staff also offer Mathematics Study from 3.15 - 4.15pm. Again, this is a wonderful opportunity for our boys to receive that extra little bit of assistance that will help them understand and excel in Mathematics.
Mr Riccardo Bombardiere
Director of Studies