Year 10 2023 Information Night 

We are pleased to invite all Year 10 students to attend the Year 10 Information Night, which will be held on Thursday, 8 June 2023. This event marks an important milestone in their academic journey as we begin the discussions and decision-making process regarding their senior schooling.

During the Year 10 Information Night, there will be a comprehensive presentation on the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and the upcoming Senior Education Training (SET) plan interviews in Term 3. These discussions will provide valuable insights into the pathways and strategies for success that await our Year 10 students in their senior studies.

We highly encourage both students and parents/carers to attend this event, as it will serve as a crucial starting point in preparing for the future. By actively participating in these discussions, students will be better equipped to make informed decisions regarding their academic and career pathways.

Please mark the date of the Year 10 Information Night in your calendars, and we look forward to welcoming you and your child to this important event.

Year 12 Common Internal Assessment (CIA)

We would like to extend our best wishes to all Year 12 Essential English and Essential Maths students as they prepare for their upcoming CIA exams. These assessments are a significant component of their final year of schooling and will play a crucial role in determining their academic achievements.

The CIA exams for Essential English and Essential Mathematics will take place on the following dates:

• Essential English: 29 May 2023
• Essential Mathematics: 30 May 2023

In preparation for these exams, we have emailed a detailed letter to all parents outlining the specific requirements and expectations. It is important to note that any absences during these exams will require a medical certificate, as per the protocols set by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).

We kindly request that you ensure your child is well-prepared for these exams and encourage them to utilize the available resources and support to excel in their assessments.

Thank you for your continued support and co-operation in this important phase of your child's academic journey.

Assessment Calendars

We would like to inform you that the assessment calendars for all year levels are available on the College website. These calendars serve as a valuable resource to keep track of upcoming assessments and ensure students are well-prepared for their academic obligations.

We encourage you to regularly visit the College website, as the assessment calendars are continually updated to reflect any changes or modifications. Additionally, we will also publish notifications regarding any date changes in the newsletter for your convenience.

Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the assessment calendars, please do not hesitate to contact the College.

Thank you for your support in fostering a productive academic environment for our students.

Assessment Changes: Year 10 History Tuesday, 6 June 2023.

Exam Preparation

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 11 and 12 students will be participating in Elevate Education study sessions throughout the year. These sessions are designed to enhance specific study skills, exam techniques, time management strategies, and more. We believe that equipping our students with these essential skills will contribute to their academic success.

The Elevate Education study sessions have been scheduled during the Wednesday Wellbeing time. We strongly encourage all Year 11 and 12 students to actively engage in these sessions and take advantage of the valuable guidance provided.

In addition, we are delighted to announce that Elevate Education has extended an invitation to parents to attend their free webinars. The upcoming webinar, titled "How to Help Your Child Prepare for Exams".

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on Wednesday, 7 June 2023.

Elevate Education works with our students, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school:   

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 @ 6:30pm (AEST) 

How to Help Your Child Prepare for Exams

Click here to register for free

In this webinar, we will be discussing:

✅ High Priority Work: The kinds of work students should be focusing on in the build-up to exams to maximise marks

✅ Time Management: How to ensure your child has enough time to prepare for their exams

✅ Practice Papers: How to prepare effectively using past questions and practice papers

The other upcoming webinars include:

1. Exam Preparation 7 June 2023 @ 6:30 (AEST)
2. Exam Room Skills 21 June 2023 @ 6:30 (AEST)

Giving ATAR eligible students every opportunity to succeed

The Toowoomba Catholic Schools mission states that “We believe in academic success within a distinctively Catholic community”. The two key pillars of this mission ‘academic success’ and 'Catholic community’ come together through the External Examination Preparation Program (EEPP).

Held in the second week of the September school holidays EEPP brings students, from across the eight Diocesan (Catholic community) schools, gather in Toowoomba to undertake a specialised program designed to enhance performance (academic success) in Queensland’s common external examinations, held in October.

At EEPP, students will have the opportunity to be guided in their preparation by an expert mentor. Each mentor has been selected, not only because of their expertise in their subject area, but most importantly, because of their experience with the external examination process. Many of them are employed by the QCAA as external examination markers or as assessment confirmers and so they are experts able to pass on the nuanced skills that can make all the difference in a student’s results.

This year, EEPP is being conducted from Sunday, 24 September 2023 through to Friday, 29 September 2023, and will be held at the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office in Toowoomba (opposite St Saviour's College). A select number of subjects will be offered across the six days, with each subject involving two four-hour sessions on consecutive days. Students can select the subjects that best suit their particular needs and EEPP’s timetable.

Further details including a timetable and costings will be sent to parents/carers shortly.