Dear Parents,
We are fast approaching the half yearly examinations. I have been emphasising with the boys the importance of effective study habits. Whilst on boarding supervision this week I had the opportunity to talk to numerous students about their preparation for these examinations. Many boys are feeling confident, but there are also many who feel a little lost. I discussed with these boys the importance of effective study. As you are aware from my newsletters last year, I am a strong believer of employing study strategies that mirror examination conditions. The boys should be completing as many past papers as they can get their hands on. I am yet to see an examination that only requires reading, so why constantly study this way? Boys need to study with a pen in their hand.
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a study effort award in term 4 2009:
Samuel Bartlett
Liam Burke
William Campion
John Colgan
Thomas Condon
Timothy Coorey
Timothy Cullen
James Dan
Michael Dillon
James Doepel
Alec Duffy
Maximilian Heffernan
William Hodgetts
Maxwell Hogan
Michael Johnston
Matthew Kelso-Symonds
“Robert” Fang Li
Nicholas Loadsman
Joseph McDonald
Thomas Mullany
Nicholas Needs
Mark Outridge
Dean Rando
Steven Villella
Richard Volk
Matthew Weeks
At Thursday’s assembly, the following Year 12 students were recognised for their outstanding achievement in their HSC mathematics courses. The following boys received a distinguished achievers award:
Tomas Berry
Joshua Carolan
John Colgan
Timothy Coorey
Ryan Dicembre
James Doherty
Charles Ewin
Luke Harborne
William Hodgetts
Matthew Hulme
Nicholas Ingram
(Robert) Fang Xin Li
Peter Toohey
Joshua Taylor
Richard Volk
Some boys have been seeing Lorna Charters (College Careers Counsellor) about university courses and possible ATARs they may achieve. Please use the ATAR link to discover more information.
The subjects below have assessment tasks due in the next fortnight:
* Catholic Studies
* English
* SLR
* PD/H/PE
* Design and Technology
* Industrial Technology
* Agriculture
* Hospitality
There are no assessment tasks due in week 6 due to half yearly examinations commencing in week 7.