Term 2 has certainly been racing along and we are now in the middle of EST’s with exams and WPL just around the corner. The Class of 2025 are having to confront the realism that school for them will soon be concluding, in just over a term, however there is still time to make the changes necessary to achieve the results they hope to. Whilst this can be a stressful time, it is imperative to recognise the benefits of a balanced approach to study, physical activity, social life, and sleep.

All Year 12 students are required to complete the online collection of student declaration and permission details for the Authority. The Authority’s purpose is to ensure all Year 12 students are aware of the requirements to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and for sitting the WACE examinations. Additional information can be found at the website and in the Year 12 Information Handbook which is available on the Authority website at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information

Exams and Workplace Learning

The Year 12 students will be sitting their Semester 1, ATAR exams in Weeks 6 and 7 of this term, it is imperative to remember being prepared for your exams is a key element, having everything you need available and remaining attentive will certainly help support the achievement of better results. Other Year 12 students will be completing Workplace Learning, valuable for achievement of their WACE. If they have not seen the VET Office about their WPL then they need to do so asap.

Good Standing

Please make sure that students are aware of their requirements to maintain Good Standing. If they lose their Good Standing, it can place attendance at non-curriculum events in jeopardy. The Good Standing policy can be located at https://kalamundashs.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A4-Whole-School-Good-Standing-March-2024.pdf  

The two key areas for our Year 12’s are lateness (to school or class) and attendance.

Key dates for Term 3

As you can see below Term 3 is going to be a really busy time for the 12’s. There aren’t many Friday mornings where there isn’t something happening so please be aware that there is only one event that is an opt-in. All others, they are required to be there so attendance will be taken and it may impact Good standing if they are not there. 

Friday July 25	Week 1	Meeting Period	Assembly in the gym (Compulsory)
Friday August 8	Week 3	Meeting Period	One to one University Appointments. More details to be provided (Opt in)
Friday August 22	Week 5	Meeting Period	Consent Presentation in the PAC (Compulsory)
Friday August 29	Week 6	Track and Field Carnival	All Day on school oval (Compulsory)
Friday September 5	Week 7	Meeting Period	Assembly in the gym (Compulsory)
Friday September 12	Week 8	Meeting Period	Consent Presentation in the PAC (Compulsory)
Friday September 26	Week 10	Times TBC	Y12 Breakfast and Final Assembly (Compulsory)

Can I just remind the Year 12’s that Semester 1 is fast drawing to an end, attendance and completion of assessments are the two first steps in making sure you give yourself the best chance at success. Please make sure that every piece of work is handed in on time and they are putting in the required effort and study time essential to succeed and that you are attending school all the time. 

 

Mark Pettit