Year 10 and 11 exams will be held from Monday 1 June to Friday 12 June. Students will have exams in all subjects. All students are required to wear their correct full school uniform in all exams. Sport uniforms may not be worn, except by those involved in ACC Sport on the day of the exam.
Note: Year 10 and 11 students are required to attend school for only the times of their exams plus 30 minutes prior. There will be no Tutor Group on these days for Year 10s and 11s.
Study halls will be available for any student remaining at school during normal school hours. If a student does not attend a Year 10 or 11 examination, if possible, it will be rescheduled only for approved school events (e.g. ACC Sport) or upon presentation of a medical certificate.
Year 10: 15 to 18 June
Year 11: 15, 17 to 18 June
Please contact Mr James Fogarty, Dean of Learning Years 10 to 12 if you have questions regarding Year 10 or 11 examinations.
The Nano Nagle Tutoring program, which sees high-achieving Old Paradian students from the Class of 2025 tutoring our current VCE students, continues in Term 2. The program is open to all Year 10 to 12 students and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3.30pm to 4.25pm in the VCE Study Centre (MQ28). The only afternoon in Term 2 when the program will not run is Tuesday 17 June (the day of the GAT). Students who attend are welcome to receive help or simply study in the area. This is a great opportunity for VCE students to get extra assistance in meeting the demands of the final years of their schooling. This year’s tutors have excelled across English, Literature, all Mathematics subjects (General, Methods, and Specialist), all Science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology), and a broad range of other VCE subjects.
The GAT is scheduled for Tuesday 16 June, and will be held in the Greening Auditorium. All Year 12 VCE and VCE VM students complete the GAT, as well as Year 11 students accelerating in a Unit 3-4 subject.
The GAT provides the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority with an independent measure of each student’s general knowledge, and literacy and numeracy skills. This information is used as a quality assurance check on school-based and external assessment results.
Importantly, the GAT also acts as a form of “insurance” for students. If a student is unable to complete an end-of-year exam due to illness, their GAT results can be used as part of the process to calculate a Derived Examination Score. This helps ensure that students are not unfairly disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control. Of course, students will not know in advance whether they will ever need this “safety net,” which is exactly why it is so important that they approach the GAT with focus and genuine effort.
Students can familiarise themselves with the types of questions included in the GAT via the VCAA website. We encourage all students to approach the GAT seriously, give their best effort, and ensure they are well-rested and prepared on the day. Further information regarding session times and requirements will be communicated to students closer to the date.
Many of our VCE subjects have access to Edrolo, across both Year 11 subjects (Units 1-2) and Year 12 subjects (Units 3-4). VCE subjects with content on Edrolo include:
Edrolo is an online learning platform that provides high-quality video lessons, revision materials, and practice questions. It is an important learning tool because it allows students to revisit key concepts at their own pace, pause and rewatch explanations, and strengthen their understanding outside of the classroom. This is particularly valuable in VCE, where consistent revision and consolidation of content is essential for success. Students can use Edrolo to prepare for upcoming topics before they are taught in class, to revise difficult concepts, or to support their study during assessment preparation. It also provides structured notes and quizzes that help students check their understanding and identify areas that need further work. When used regularly, Edrolo becomes a powerful supplement to classroom learning, helping students build confidence, improve retention, and develop stronger independent study habits.
Students who are absent for a SAC are reminded to obtain a medical certificate, to present to their teacher upon their return. Generally, missed SACs are rescheduled to Thursday afternoons and can go as late as 5.15pm, so students should avoid scheduling part-time work or other commitments on this day.
In Term 4 last year, we held the first session of the VCE Mastery Program. This program is designed to support senior students who want to achieve their best and further develop their skills and understanding.
One student who attended the first session shared the following feedback:
“These programs are something that I believe will be valuable towards future year levels. These sessions targeting specific topics about VCE is great. The length is also great – that it is not too long, and I felt was perfect to cover the great main points / key takeaways – and it kept everyone's attention. Thank you for setting this up. Something that I believe could help a lot of people.”
We will be holding further sessions this term, with the focus on revision techniques and managing exam anxiety.
Sessions are held in the evening and conducted via MS Teams. Students are encouraged to keep an eye on SIMON Daily Messages for further details this term.
Important information for Year 10 families interested in their child being enrolled in the VCE Vocational Major for 2027 based at the Preston Campus, including the Sport and Business Academy can be found in the VCE VM section of this newsletter.
Please refer to communication sent to all Year 10 families regarding the evening.
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