From the Director of Student Learning (Years 11 to 12)

HSC Trial Examinations

Year 12

Year 12 have been busy preparing for their HSC Trial examinations which are taking place in Week 3 and 4 of this term. 170 students attended the Study Camp in the first week of the holidays to kick start their planning.

In assembly this week, I reminded students that completing Trials is a unique experience and provides invaluable practice and feedback for the external HSC examinations. 

My message to students is to focus on what you can control, your own study and performance. Everyone prepares in line with their strengths and preferred techniques. All study is valuable.

Click here for a link to the presentation.

The examinations onsite will take place in the Senior Centre. Students will sign in on rolls on arrival and will be directed to their exam room.  

Click here to view the 2022 Year 12 Trial HSC Examination Timetable.

Dates for the Trials 

The examinations will commence on Monday 1st August and conclude on Friday 12th August. 

Friday 29th July will be a study day at home for all Year 12 students.   

Students will return to normal classes on Monday 15th August.  

Times 

Morning examinations begin at 8.25am.  

Afternoon examinations begin at 12.25pm. 

Girls should arrive at school 30 minutes before the start of their examinations to sign in and get settled and wear a mask during this time. 

Illness

Students follow the usual Illness/misadventure procedures.

  • Email the Senior School and CC in their teacher to notify that they are ill and unable to do the exam
  • Obtain a medical certificate and attach this to the IMA form and submit to curriculum@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
  • Students will be emailed with the catch-up time for their exam which will be completed within the Trial examination period.

Year 11

Year 11 students will have yearly exams in Week 6 and 7 this term.

Exams are an opportunity for students to display their understanding, their ability to analyse unseen questions and apply their knowledge. They test work from the whole year in most subjects.

They are important preparation and practice for the trial and HSC examinations which they will be doing this time next year.

The manner in which students prepare and perform in their exams will be one helpful tool in deciding which combination of subjects to pursue into Year 12.

My message to year 11 is to start your planning and study early. We will have an assembly next week and they will be working on their study skills in Directions.

The Year 12 2023 online subject selection evening on 14th September to talk about the options moving into Year 12.

 

Mrs Natasha Stanfield
Director of Student Learning (Years 11-12)