The Nano Nagle Tutoring Program, which sees high-achieving Old Paradian students tutoring our current senior students, has commenced for 2026. It will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Terms 1 to 3, from 3.30pm to 4.25pm in the VCE Study Centre (MQ28). All students in Years 10-12 are welcome to attend. Students who attend are welcome to receive help or simply study in the area. This is a great opportunity for students to get extra assistance in meeting the demands of the final years of their schooling.
Students in Years 10-12 should have a clear study timetable with dedicated time each day for revision and homework. Each day, students should be reviewing the learning that has taken place in class, as well as completing specific tasks set by teachers. As a guide, this should be between 90-180 minutes each day, increasing as students’ progress to Year 12.
To support revision and learning, many VCE subjects use Edrolo. This important resource should form a significant part of each student’s study routine.
Year 12 students have been addressed about the importance of productivity in their Study Periods. These periods can be used for completing homework, revising class notes, or preparing for assessments. Over the year, these Study Periods are equivalent to 24 full school days.
Regular attendance is important for wellbeing and academic growth. Being present in class helps students stay connected, organised, and confident as the pace of learning increases in the senior years. Our VCE attendance data shows that there is a strong correlation between attendance and achievement (ATAR). Amongst Paradians who have achieved an ATAR above 90 in the previous three years, the average attendance was 93%.
We recognise that there will be times when illness or unexpected circumstances make attendance impossible. When this happens, it’s important that students take steps to stay up to date with their learning. All lesson outlines and materials can be accessed through each subject’s Lesson Plan on SIMON, allowing students to review content and understand what was covered during their absence.
Where students are absent for an assessment task, specific guidance is given below.
Where a student in Year 10 is absent for an assessment as a result of an approved reason (e.g. illness, bereavement, medical reason etc.) students and their families should be in contact with their child’s teachers to negotiate a revised date to submit the task. Generally, this is upon return to school or may be up to seven days after a student’s return. The revised due date will appear on SIMON/PAM.
Where a student is absent due to an unapproved reason (e.g. holiday etc.) then they will receive an ‘NS – Not Submitted’. Parents will also be notified of the non-submission via a letter on PAM indicating the new date by which the student will need to submit the task.
An after school ‘Academic Redeemer’ session may be issued by your child’s House Leader in situations where they have not submitted a task even after being provided with a new resubmission date. Where this is the case, parents will receive communication from their child’s House Leader.
If a student is absent for a VCE assessment, it can only be rescheduled upon presentation of a medical certificate covering the time of the assessment. More details are located in the VCE Handbook available to all students and parents on SIMON/PAM.
In the event of any approved absence (e.g. illness, medical reason, bereavement etc.) families and students are encouraged to notify their subject teacher of the absence and negotiate a revised date to submit any outstanding tasks; the new submission dates will be reflected on SIMON/PAM and assessments may be rescheduled to after school on a Tuesday or Thursday.
For other situations or where there are extenuating circumstances, a student will seek advice from the teacher prior to the due date as how to best address any difficulties. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date without a valid reason, an afterschool ‘Academic Redeemer’ session may be issued. Not submitting an assessment task will result in an ‘NS – Not Submitted’ for that piece of work. Prior to the end of semester report, teachers will assess as to whether a student is likely to satisfactory pass the subject and will notify parents if this is not the case. Should it be necessary, other arrangements may be made for the student to meet the requirements.
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