Waverley College Parent Information Evening 200 9

1. Waverley CollegeParent Information Evening 2009 Br Paul Leary – Headmaster - Welcome Mr Tony Galletta – Deputy Headmaster Ms Kim Owens – Board of Studies Liaison Officer Ms Debbie Grigson – Deputy Headmaster Curriculum Mr Richard Chen – Year 12 Master Information for Parents and Students

2. Prayer ALL: In the Name of the Father… READER: Let us remember we are in the presence of God. ALL: God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice. He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice. May we follow his example of faith and generosity. Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen READER: Blessed Edmund Rice. ALL: Pray for us. ALL: In the Name of the Father…

3. Acknowledgement of Country As we begin, I take the opportunity to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we are meeting. We recognize the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal peoples to country and pay respect to the cultural authority and traditions they have gifted this place.

4. Mr Tony Galletta Deputy Headmaster

5. YEAR 12 PRIVILEGES • Year 12 – Final year • Use of a car as a Waverley Senior - privilege • Study periods. • Charing Cross & lunchtime • Year 12 Tie, Uniform, Blazer, Black shoes

6. SOME OF THE DANGERS • Non-school sports or activities / hobbies • Too many friends !! • Cars / other distractions • Jobs - ask why working ? • Friends who are not students • Lack of good routine / Study habits (Minimum of 3hrs / night) • Weekend time

7. NORMAL SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS • Be at school every day • Be attentive in all classes • Complete all set/ required work / assignments • Be co-operative and have a positive attitude • Fulfill all your responsibilities • Treat younger boys well • Value the time, effort & money placed in you

8. NORMAL SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Compulsory events Presentation Evening Study Skills Seminar Retreat 2009 Social Justice Program 2009 CAS Swimming Carnival 2010 May Procession 2010 Parent Teacher Evenings Commitment to Co-curricular

9. Ms Kim Owens Board of Studies Liaison Officer

10. Miss Debbie Grigson Deputy Headmaster Curriculum

11. A FEW REMINDERS • Classes continue until Thursday 3rd December 2009 • There will be an interim report and interviews with teachers in February 2010 – these interviews are extremely important and each boy and his parents need to attend.

12. Documents Tonight you will receive: 1.Yr 11 2009 Final Reports. 2. Term 4 Assessment Schedule 3. BOS Examination Rules and Procedures Next week you will receive: . Waverley College HSC Assessment Booklet

13. The Assessment Information • Board of Studies requirements • Waverley College Policy • Assessment Grids for each subject • Sample Illness/Misadventure Form • Flowchart explaining what to do

14. A Summary • A student must attempt ALL Assessments. • Failure to do so will result in a zero or 30% per day penalty for a submission. • A substantiated reason must be provided. e.g. Doctor’s Certificate.

15. Illness/Misadventure • If a student’s performance is affected in an Assessment Task he should complete an Illness/Misadventure form. • This is handed to the Head of Department. • Performance in this task (mark & rank) would be compared against performance in all and / or similar Assessment Tasks at the end of the course.

16. Mr Richard Chen – Year Master • Day to Day issues • Roles & Responsibilities • Actions & Consequences

17. Year 12 Day to day running • Exit pass • Uniform pass • Sick pass • 7.30 a.m. detentions • If in doubt, please contact me on 9369 0612.

18. What does it mean to be in Yr 12? • Roles and responsibilities • Seniors to which all look up to. • Behaviour • Roll model • Leadership • Dress • Activities • Year 12 Retreat

19. Year 12 Retreat • This activity is compulsory • Three venues • Wednesday 4th November to Friday 6th November 2009 • Information for the Retreat is to be collected with the report envelope. • Sport on Saturday 7th November is as normal.

20. Privileges • Cars • Periods 1 and 6 • Charing Cross

21. The pattern of Year 12 • Complete Term 4 2009  Summer break • In the last few weeks of January, start to think school. • Refocus. • Term 1. • ‘Stu-vac’ before Mid-Semester Exams. All exams are Assessment Tasks. • This break is not a holiday.

22. The pattern, continued … • Term 2 • Term 3  Trial HSC • HSC preparation. • End of Term 3, Graduation and Formal in the last week. • Revision seminars start towards the end of Term 3 • HSC commences Tuesday 12th October 2010.

23. Actions and Consequences • All school days are compulsory. • If in doubt, please call me. • When at school, attend all classes. • Do not disturb other classes.

24. Where to from here … • To the students • You have made the decision to study and complete the Higher School Certificate. • Use your time wisely. • Go out and achieve. • Set yourself a realistic goal.

25. Where to from here .. • To the parents • You’re still in-charge. • Set realistic parameters. • There will be tough times, but it’s worth it in the end. • Be supportive, even if it hurts. • Don’t be afraid to talk to each other.

26. Reports • Read the comments carefully. • Act on the advice given. • Ask questions. • Can be collected at the conclusion.

27. Assessment Tasks • Use your time wisely. • Know when the task is due. • Weighting. • This is a precious document. • Ask questions.

28. Finally • Confidence. • Look forward towards the end and enjoy the last formal part of your school education. • Give everything your best.

29. Collection of Reports & Books • Can parents please collect reports • Tables are grouped Alphabetically • Pick up: Report Envelope and Retreat Letter • Thank you – Good Evening