Dear Parents and Carers,
We made it! It is hard to believe that six years of formal secondary education is over. The boys are to be congratulated on how they have consistently upheld the values of the College. I can only look back on the last two years with fondness. Thank you for your constant support; it has made experience immensely enjoyable. As parents and carers, you must be very proud that your son has grown into an outstanding young man who will be a role model within our community. The students of Year 12 2010, are a true reflection of their parents; parents who are compassionate, supportive, honest and who act with integrity and humility.
At our last division meeting today I spoke to the boys about final preparations for their HSC. Below is the advice that the Board of Studies has released and what I passed onto the boys. If you have any concerns over the break or during the HSC, please do not hesitate in contacting me. It has truly been an honour and a pleasure to be you sons’ Academic Coordinator for his HSC. I am proud of the men they have become and I have no doubt each will achieve their personal best.
Thank you
Darren Frost
(Please click on the link below to watch a short slideshow of the Father and Son BBQ)
Getting ready for the 2010 HSC written exams
The information below is from the Board of Studies website (http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/go/tips/). This advice designed to help students prepare for and complete the HSC written exams.
1. Important checks
- Double-check your exam dates and times in the HSC exam timetable or your personal exam timetable in My Details
- Read through the Rules and Procedures for 2010 HSC candidates
- Check that your enrolment, personal and contact details are correct in My Details. Read more about what information is available and what to do if anything is incorrect
2. Study tips and materials
The Study tips and materials section covers a range of tools and materials designed to help you prepare for your written exams. The HSC Advice Line, a telephone service providing course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC courses, will also be available to call on 13 11 12 between Monday, 11 October and Thursday, 4 November 2010.
3. Organising your exam equipment
Ensure you have all necessary equipment before your exam and make sure it is in functioning order – new batteries in calculator, pencils sharpened and new working pens. Remember, you are not permitted to borrow equipment during exams and you cannot submit an appeal on the grounds that your equipment is not working.
- List of equipment for all HSC exams and also specific HSC exams
- List of approved scientific calculators
- List of calculators for General Mathematics
- What material is not allowed in the exam room?
Water may be taken into the exam room, but only in a clear bottle. No other food or drink can be taken into the exam room unless approved as a Special Examination Provision.
4. What to expect in the exam paper
Read the What to expect in the exam paper guide to prepare yourself for what your exam paper may look like, how to manage difficult questions and how much to write for the different types of responses.
5. Taking the exam
Read the short Taking the HSC written exams guide on how to prepare for sitting the exam, from understanding what to do if you run out of space to write your answers through to what happens at the end of the exam.
6. Illness/misadventure on exam day
If you become ill or suffer an accident that affects your exam performance, you should submit an illness/misadventure appeal form (available at the exam centre) through the principal and notify the Presiding Officer when entering the exam or as soon as possible.
It is important that you attend the exams where possible even if you believe your performance in the exam will be affected. If you cannot attend an exam because of illness or misadventure, notify your school principal immediately. You should never risk harm in order to attend an exam, or attend an exam against medical advice.
You must obtain documentary evidence generally on the day of the exam to support your illness/misadventure appeal. If you did not sit the exam this evidence must indicate why you were unable to attend. Read more in Rules and Procedures for 2010 HSC candidates.
Emergency special exam provisions
A writer or separate supervision can be arranged if you have an accident or an illness such as a broken arm or chicken pox just before the exam. You should immediately notify your principal or Year adviser in such a case.
Arriving late to the exam
If you are late to an exam advise your principal immediately and get to the exam centre as soon as possible.
Misreading the exam timetable
If you miss an exam because you have misread the timetable, you must contact your principal immediately.