Senior School Bulletin - Term 2, Week 6

This week your child will receive their exam timetable. This can be both a nervous and exciting time for students as they solidify study routines and prepare for exams. Over this term Year 10 students will be learning about subject choices for Year 11 and thinking about pathway choices and their future dreams. We are here to support you and your child through this process and will be sending out further information in Week 8 about our Parent Information night in Week 10 on Thursday 20 June.

The Year 10 exam period is from Friday 31 May (week 7) – Friday 7 June (week 8), please find attached the exam timetable. Exams start at 8:45am so it is important that students are in their allocated room as per the exam timetable by 8:35am. Most exams finish around 11:00am and your child can be collected at this time. At the end of the exams students may return home or study in the library, so they may prepare for their next exam. They will do this on the days of their English, Math’s, and Science Exams. On Thursday all students will complete a HASS test and then go to their normal P2 class. The exception to this is the 12 LOTE students who are allowed to leave school at the end of HASS test so they can prepare for their LOTE exam on Friday. Friday Week 8 will be a normal school day (other than those students completing the LOTE exam).

Students not sitting exams will receive a separate letter explaining what they will be doing and parents will be notified.

Students are to wear sports uniform and are expected to have read through the exam procedures document which is attached for your reference. Students received this today, also. It is a modified version of the expectations in Year 11 & Year 12 so that students become used to the processes and protocols around exams.

Students have been reminded of how important regular study is and that the lead up to exams should be reading over notes, chatting about their studies, and doing practice exam questions in preparation. The exams are a really good way for us to assess each student’s strengths, areas for growth and whether the subject is a good fit for them in Year 11.

We wish every student success in their upcoming exams

Do you have questions about studying at uni? Join us at the Year 9 to 12 Information Evening on Tuesday 28 May to get your questions answered so that you feel supported on your journey.

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Year 9 and 10 session: 5.30pm to 6.10pm

Year 11 and 12 session: 6.25pm to 7.40pm

Curtin Perth or Online via Webex

Register now

We are looking for volunteers to cook 10-20 meals for the Salvation Army Term 2 Takeaway Food Containers Program (either for Parent Commitment Hours / Student IGNITE Hours / Duke of Edinburgh Hours).

We are seeking volunteers to prepare meals at home next weekend (25/26 May) for the Salvation Army.

Takeaway food containers can be collected from Junior School Reception from Monday 20 May.

• 10x Meals = 1.5 x Parent Commitment Hours
• 20x Meals = 3.0 x Parent Commitment Hours

Meals need to be substantial; no soups are required. It is preferred that full gluten products are used.

Below is a list of options that you can cook. Meal suggestions include:

• Chilli Con Carne (mild)

• Spaghetti Bolognese

• Pasta Bakes

• Pasta Carbonara

• Tuna Mornay

• Lasagne

(You may deviate from this list, but we ask that the meal prepared contains either a pasta or rice accompaniment and is not heavily spiced).

The takeaway food containers are provided. These will have a sticker on them that you will need to complete with the name of the meal and the date it was cooked or frozen (please state on the sticker).

Meals will need to be dropped off on the morning of Monday 27 May 2024. I will have a collection point from 7.45am by the Flag Pole roundabout in front of Junior School Reception for you to 'drop n go' the meals to me.

Please do not hesitate to email me, Andrew Coffin, at andrewcoffin@bigpond.com or call (0415 862 907) if you have any further questions.

Calling all Dad’s at St Mark’s! The POSTMEN are putting on our first ever “Dad’s Only” event to create an opportunity to build on the network of amazing Dads and Father Figures at the school. We’ll have a short discussion about the POSTMEN and rip into a comedy set featuring local comedians Tori Griffiths, David Tuffley and Jon Pinder!

Come join us for a Night at the Northshore in Kallaroo, $20 includes entry and a meal. Bar open for purchases.

Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CRTFM

DISCOVER is a three-day holiday program delivered by a team of friendly STEM staff and current university students. During the program, students will: Participate in hands on workshops, Explore the Curtin campus, Meet Curtin innovators, explore exciting study, research and career pathways in STEM. Speak with our current STEM students


DISCOVER July 2024 flyer

If your child will be absent, late to class, or if they will need to leave early to attend a medical appointment please notify the School by emailing absentee@stmarks.wa.edu.au. Please include your child’s name (first name and surname) and class/year level in the subject line of the email. Please do not send absentee/appointments/late information to any other email address - it must go to absentee@stmarks.wa.edu.au no matter what year group your child is in. Thank you.

We have seen an increase in the number of students presenting to the Wellness Centre with COVID / Cold and Flu symptoms, so please keep your child at home if they are sick.

Please be reminded that students with any symptoms should not be sent to school regardless of a negative RAT test. If your child presents to the Wellness Centre with any cold or flu, or COVID symptoms, we will have to call you to come and collect them. For information regarding the latest rulings relating to COVID cases, please click here.

Unfortunately, there are still lots of other viruses in the community, and we need to protect our staff and students.

If your child is sick with any illness, please keep them at home.

Thank you for your understanding.

Wellness Centre Team