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The final two weeks of the term are upon us and so much is happening as we prepare for Semester 2, our final semester of The Compass Years and of compulsory schooling for our Year 10s. Lately, I have enjoyed so many robust and exciting conversations with our Year 10 students as they start to explore and plan their pathways into senior schooling. Over 100 students attended the Gold Coast Careers Festival last week, with all students representing our College with exemplary conduct. Please continue to have conversations with your child about their thoughts and ideas as they begin planning for the next phase of their educational journey.
Our next key event is our SET-P Meetings, during which every student, together with their parents/carers, will meet with a senior member of staff to develop their plan for 2024/25. All students, state-wide, are required to engage in this process, regardless of whether they intend to continue into Year 11 or not. Please note the following key dates, relevant to all Year 10 students:
DATE CLAIMERS
Senior Education and Training Plan
- Student learning and engagement sessions during Fusion classes on Tuesday 13 and 20 June 2023
- SET-P Meetings on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 July 2023
- Love Bites Program on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 July 2023
Students will attend school on the day of their SET-P meeting for their SET-P appointment only. They will attend the Love Bites Program on the other day.
Next week, we will open up bookings for these meetings so please continue to check your email regularly, including the junk/spam folder.
YEAR 11 COURSE SELECTIONS - ROUND 1
Student will complete selections in Week 9. From here, we will shortlist/form lines for our course selections for Year 11 and then finalise our planning and organisation of courses. It is imperative that every student takes this process seriously as their selections will impact our overall delivery of curriculum. Please remind your child to ensure that they:
1) have their iPad at all times;
2) check their emails daily;
3) check SharePoint daily;
4) can access OneSchool.
All students will engage in an information and training session on Tuesday 13 June in preparation for completing this process.
SEMESTER 2 TIMETABLE
Class Re-grouping and Allocations
In Semester 2, all Year 10 classes will be re-configured based on the following considerations:
- Personal Endeavour Courses: students will now study three instead of two courses. This is due to the discontinuation of students in HPE and History, unless they have chosen courses from those KLAs as their PECs;
- Compass Courses: Students will experience two instead of one Compass Course (loss of four lessons for HPE and History but allocation of three lessons to one additional PEC means there is a lesson extra). This will be the decision if we are able to staff accordingly in this space. We will update as we continue into next term.
- English and Maths: these classes will be reconfigured based on our most recent data. Students/families will receive a recommended program for learning based on this recent data as well as possible future pathways. Consultations will occur where relevant.
Curriculum Offerings – PECs
It is hoped that students will receive notification of their courses for Semester 2 by the end of this term. Given that these courses form the most significant portion of each student’s timetable, while also providing an insight into the course options in Year 11, it is imperative that due attention and consideration is given to finalising these selectison before the commencement of courses in Term 3.
TAFE, INDUSTRY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
We will continue to advertise/offer opportunities for TAFE, Industry and other opportunities via emails to students. Staff will provide a simple topic statement in each email to assist students in determining the relevance of emails as well as the organisation of their emails. By issuing information in this way, students will be able to receive direct links etc. to respond or follow-up on the information provided.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be issued at the end of term. Please take that opportunity to discuss with your child their overall achievement, progress, areas of strength and development, and their future plans as they reflect on their results. This process will also be supported in our Fusion classes in Term 3.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students at this busy time. With assessment almost complete, we can look forward to a very well-deserved break.
Have a great weekend!
Ms Di Nicolas
Deputy Principal
USI - Unique Student Identifier Number
All students were provided the opportunity to create or retrieve their USI in their Fusion class, however, they are required to record a form of identifiation (Medicare Card). Can you please support your child in completing this process if they have not already done so.
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is an identification number used in some education systems to track and manage student records. It is a unique code assigned to each student and is often used in educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and training organizations, to keep track of individual students' progress and achievements.The USI enables students to access and share their education and training records easily throughout their learning journey. It also assists educational institutions and organizations in managing student information, tracking completion of qualifications, and providing accurate and up-to-date data on students' educational history.
Link below will direct you to the homepage where you can select 'create a USI' or 'retrieve USI'.
We are excited to announce the outcome of our Senior Secondary Formal College Uniform Survey and the final result!
In 2022, we started consultation with staff, students and our P&C on our College Senior Secondary Uniform. Our student body overwhelmingly acknowledged that they love their current uniform. With this in mind, our uniform supplier (UMS) developed three options that were reflective of our student's love for their current design, while balancing the importance of a unique identity for Year 11 and 12 students.
Earlier this term our parents, carers and staff had the opportunity to provide their feedback on the three options by way of a community survey. We have always acknowledged our Year 10 students as our foundation cohort of students, as well as the many challenges that arise from such a position. As such, we have continued to provide this group of students with unique opportunities to guide the culture of our college. Our Year 10 cohort also had the chance to provide feedback on the Formal Uniform.
Option 1: White Fabric with Navy Strip Trim, Navy Buttons and 3 Colour Embroidery was the successful option!
The images include the tie. The tie is NOT mandatory for students to wear. It is pictured to provide additional context for those students that may choose to wear it. There will not be an option for a Senior School dress.
Waves Forward - Friday 16th June
If your child identifies as Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and/or Pasifika and would like to attend the day, please return the consent form to Student Services.
MOB - Men of Business Academy Opportunity for Year 10 Boys
There is an opportunity for you child to attend MOB - Men of Business Academy for a 2 hour information session and site visit.
Please email me if you would like your child to attend or would like further information - ppier6@eq.edu.au.
Please see the link below for their website for you to explore and seek more information.