Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching

Assessment Matters

Semester exams are fast approaching for our Year 10 and Year 11 students. Families and students often ask, “Why do we have exams?”. At Sacred Heart examinations are viewed as just one form of assessment. In particular they:

• provide one important source of information regarding a student’s progressive development.
• provide a specific form of evidence regarding student learning.
• provide students with an opportunity to revise areas across multiple subjects.
• assist students to develop study skills that build on prior knowledge and understanding.
• expose students to experiencing a series of tests within a set time frame.
• mirror a similar experience as VCAA exams.

Unit 1&2 exams commence Monday 11 November and for Year 10 Wednesday 20 November. The College’s expectations and protocols for the conduct of exams can be found on PAM. 

SAVE THE DATES - Celebrating Student Achievements: Years 7 - 11

At these ceremonies we will be presenting our academic excellence, leadership, sport, music and a number of special College awards. Invitations will be sent via Operoo later in the term to families of recipients, but in the meantime, here are the dates for your diary:

Year 7:                Friday 2 December, commencing 8:50 am

Years 8 & 10:     Monday 5 December, commencing 8:50 am

Years 9 & 11:       Monday 5 December, commencing 1:45 pm

Year 12 Awards are presented at our High Achievers’ Assembly in Term 1 of 2025.