Year 12 Parent Learning GroupTerm 1 2020 Deputy Principal – Jane Crooks

Offered online only due to COVID 19

Difficult times due to COVID -19

Thank you all very much for the support and understanding you have shown us

during this very difficult time we are facing with the COVID -19 situation.

We are committed to your students and working with them through these

exceptional times to meet their learning needs online, from today.

We are continually trying to update Parents and Students with information in

regards to school/online learning and assessments.

As you would now be aware we have postponed the midcourse exams till week 2

term 2, this will be assessed week 1 term 2 and further information will be

communicated if required.

I will be sending an email out to Year 12 students every couple of days to check

on their wellbeing and offer support.

Please email me if you have any concerns - jane.crooks1@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s On Today

Important Dates

Mid Course Examinations – The Holidays!

Academic Review Process

The 100 Mark Journey

Illness Misadventure

Yr 12 Initiatives

Upcoming Dates of Interest – if possible due to COVID 19 Restrictions

Week 9 – (Tuesday) – Online Learning is implemented across the school due to COVID-19

Week 11 - 9Th April – Last day of School

Information will be communicated to Parents and Students in regards to learning for Term 2.

Term 2 Week 1 Tuesday 28th April – Day 1 Term 1 Year 12 Meeting (If permitted)

Week 1 – (Wed) 29th - April Athletics Carnival

Week 1 (Thurs) 30th April - ANZAC Ceremony School

Week 2 – 4th May to 15th May - Mid Course Assessment Period

Week 2 – (Tues) 5th May - School Cross Country

Week 2 – (wed) 7th May - ELEVATE Education Parent Session (6-7pm)

Week 3 – (Tues)12th May - Year 12 Reports Issued

Week 4 – (Mon) 18th May - Year 12 Academic Reviews Commence

Week 4 – (Tues) 19th May - Year 12 Parent Teacher Night

Week 8 – (Tues) 16th June - Year 12 Parent Learning Group

Week 10 – (Mon) 29th June ROSA Assembly 1:30pm Year 8, 10, 12

Week 10 – (Thurs) 2nd July - Newcastle University – Year 12 Visit Day

Mid Course Assessment Period – a variety of task types and submission

Week 1 Week 2

Monday English (Adv, Stan) - am

Design and Tech - pm

Monday Mathematics (Adv and Stand) –am

Math Ext 2 – Hand in Task - pm

Tuesday Chemistry - am Tuesday Physics – am

English Ext 1 - pm

Wednesday Engineering, Food Tech,

Soc and Culture – am

Economics - pm

Wednesday French Begin, Math Ext 1 – am

French Begin – Speak Exam - pm

Thursday Biology, CAFS - am Thursday Business St, Music 1 & 2 perf – am

ESS, Legal - pm

Friday PDHPE – am

Modern History – pm

SDD – Hand in Task

Friday Good Friday

Holiday RecommendationsPlease ensure students take some time in the holidays to relax and unwind due to

the stressful events occurring in 2019/2020

1.At least 50% of the time full holidays!!

Students need a rest

2. Some time organising

3. REFLECT ON Last ASSESSMENT PERIOD - preparation, healthy, mindset (WRITE IT DOWN)

4. Plan for Term 2 and forward

5. More Rest, reward and indulgence

Year 12 Academic Reviews

Pre- Meetings Week 5-6 Term 1

• All students individually with Senior Executive for 5-10 minutes

Key Areas

Accelerated Course Reflection

Discussion of current support structures, what is working

Focus points for mid-course exams

Biggest Take-outs of Completing

Accelerated Course

# Wasn't on top of HSC processes, expectations, studying methods improved over the course

# Noticed greater self awareness of where they are in class in terms of understanding. More conscious of capabilities

# Worked extra hard towards the end of the course to add depth to knowledge. Experience in the workload Working hard in all areas at the moment.

Consistent effort over the two years

Make summaries of notes as you move forward

Allocate time for your Accelerated HSC course each week

Ask Teachers questions on content you arte unsure of

Practice papers

Timed practice questions

Set goals for each task to work towards

Work out the study techniques that work for you eg flash cards, mind maps

Mid-Course meetings scheduled for Week 4-6 Term 2

(timing will be assessed in Term 2 when midcourse exams have occurred)

• All students 15-20 mins with Senior executive, individual interview

Key Areas

Mid-course debrief

assess current support, mentor, class teacher

discuss time commitments, study plan, options

set priorities, goals

ATAR prediction

-study methods, online resources

Mentoring Still an option for students in program – some growth in numbers this year

Individual or small group

Meet weekly or fortnightly, most successful when student initiated and negotiated

Time management, how to study, balance, understanding notifications and

feedback.

It will intensify intervention for stress or health issues

Compliment Learning Conferences

Guiding students on coping strategies, changing mindset

The 100 Mark Journey

Weekly opportunity [from 5-10]

Varied topics (student input)

10 mins, sharing session

Opt in

Compliments mentoring, communication session

Follow through to HSC

Designed to “reassure and look after them”

Year 12 Initiatives

Working on building a group identity

Some “prefect initiated” others whole group

- Easter Raffle

- After school study

- MOOFEST

- Harmony Day

- World’s Greatest Shave – MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS $48,000

- Formal Committee

Suggestions welcome

Obviously difficult at the moment

Illness/Misadventure

Due to COVID 19 health concerns- Illness and misadventure processes are on hold due to ability to access

GP. Please continually refer to Mrs Rippon’s/Mrs Crooks' emails in regard to assessment. Contact via

email if you have individual concerns

Please continue to contact school of absent for task

Where possible obtain independent evidence

Forms available on parent portal or at school

PROCESS WILL FOLLOW FOR MID COURSE EXAMS AS WELL (Advice will be provided, when these occur)

IN HSC – CONTACT SCHOOL ASAP

- SUPERVISORS WILL MAKE OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Thank you for looking through our Year 12 Parent Learning Group PowerPoint for Term 1 2020.

Please do not hesitate to contact us in regards to any situation in these challenging times.

Any ideas and questions for future topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at

Jane.crooks1@det.nsw.edu.au