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Preparing for Semester One Examinations

Year 8 and 9 preparation and exams will commence from 9 June. Students should be encouraged to allocate time not only for homework, but to revise for the semester examinations as well. At the recent year level assemblies, students were presented with a variety of study approaches and tips.

Along with encouraging your child to consider Homework Club, we seek your support in creating a distraction-free environment for when your child studies.

Year 8 and 9 Examinations

The following Year 8 subjects will have an examination in both semesters this year.

  • English
  • Mathematics

The following Year 9 subjects will have an examination in both semesters this year.

  • English
  • History
  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Science
Examination Dates

Year 8: Monday 16 June – Wednesday 18 June

Year 9: Monday 16 June – Thursday 19 June

Note:

  • There will be no ExCEL classes on Wednesday 18 June. All Year 9 students will be based at the Bundoora Campus for the day.
  • Regular timetabled classes run for Year 8 and 9 students when they are not in examinations.
  • Subjects without an examination will continue with course work and their final assessments.
  • All students are required to wear their correct full school uniform in all exams. Sport uniform may only be worn on the designated ACC Sport days.

Unfortunately, missed examinations are unlikely to be rescheduled. If your child is absent due to illness, please email Nadia Bonvicino with a copy of the medical certificate. If your child is absent for another reason (example – bereavement), please communicate that accordingly. In such cases, the grade of X-Special Circumstances may be awarded. Students who do miss an examination should ask their subject teacher for a copy of the paper once the exam period has ended, they can complete the paper at home for feedback.

Please contact Ms Nadia Bonvicino, Dean of Learning - Years 7 to 9, if you have questions regarding Year 8 or 9 examinations.

Subject Selection 2026

The subject selection process occurs during Term 3. In response to some early enquiries, please see below some key information regarding subject selection.

  • Year 10 ERPP information evening is Thursday 12 June. More information can be found from the Dean of Vocational Major, Ms Tegan Hopkins.
  • The subject selection expo for Year 9 (2025) and 10 (2025) parents and students will be on Thursday 31 July.
  • Acceleration applications for current Year 9 students will open in Term 3.

More information will be available closer to Term 3.

ERPP and VCE VM Information Evening



Nadia Bonvicino

From the Dean of Learning - Year 7 to 9