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As we are well into Term 2, with a myriad of assignments well underway and preparations for the upcoming Trial and HSC exams already starting to take off, the senior library team have given the HSC resources section a much needed ‘face-lift’!

After looking at how to make the section more user friendly, in consultation with last year’s Year 12 students, we found that simple subject signage, instead of the traditional dewey system signs, would be easier to navigate.

Students are now able to see exactly where the study guides and past exam papers are for their selected subjects and in the case of Mathematics and English, sorted by strand as well, ensuring that they can find their chosen resources easier and quicker, with a few students saying that it is much more ‘practical’ and more ‘user friendly’ :)

We are constantly updating the section, adding new study resources regularly and we are always open to any recommendations!

We hope that this ‘revitalised’ resource section is of greater help for our senior students, with many borrowings ahead!

Ms Tamara Bliznjakovic

Library Technician & Book Hire Coordinator

tbliznjakovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au

We will be running a series of workshops designed to enhance English and Writing skills as Year 12 students work toward the HSC. All students in Year 12 Standard and Advanced English courses are expected to attend both workshops once.

Students must register for these workshops which will be conducted in P6 on Mondays and at another time yet to be confirmed. Students are advised to check that they do not have an existing assessment task during that period. Registrations will be capped at 25 students per workshop.

Students are advised to check their email for notification of registration.

Details of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 1 – Effective Paragraph Writing
Facilitator: Ms Mary Ryan – Head of Literacy

Time: P6 Monday (Begins Monday, 20 May 2024)

Venue: WO5

This workshop is relevant to all subjects which require the writing of long answer responses and extended responses. Focus will be on the following:

• Writing effective paragraphs for different purposes
• Formulating an organised, logical argument with evidence and analytic discussion of the evidence
• Maintaining an academic tone through nominalisation
• Effective sentence and paragraph structure
• Expansion and precision

Students will be expected to bring along a sample of their own work (long answer/ extended response) which has already been marked. This can be from any subject.

Workshop 2 – Interpreting Marking Criteria in English
Facilitator: Ms Helen Barrie – Head of Academic Enrichment

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

This workshop examines the precise elements that support an HSC marker’s decision to determine which band your essay sits in. By matching your essay with the specific criteria of each band, you will learn how to tighten and elevate your essay compositions to ensure they precisely convey your overarching thesis and establish a strong writer/reader relationship with the marker.

Students will be expected to bring along a sample of one of their English responses.

It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.

Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.

Ms Martina Cooper

Director of Curriculum

mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Dear Students, Parents and Carers,

Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 3. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.

It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.

Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.

Ms Martina Cooper

Director of Curriculum

mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Last Friday, NESA released the HSC Examination timetables. Students in Year 12 should make sure that they use the link below to access their timetables so they can start planning their study program.

We have organised a valuable session with Dr Prue Salter towards the end of this Term to support this process. It is a hands-on session where Dr Salter will guide the students to plan their study sessions leading up to both the HSC Trial Examinations in Weeks 3-5 next Term and their final examinations.

View the HSC Written Exam Timetable HERE.

The HSC and Careers Expo excursion is on Friday, 31 May 2024 at the Royal Randwick Racecourse.

The HSC and Careers Expo is to allow students to discover and to investigate courses and careers for which they may apply for 2025.

The Expo features over 120 exhibitors, seminars on HSC subjects, tertiary courses, careers and study advice. Students should be encouraged to attend seminars and to collect booklets, brochures and information for courses or jobs in which they are interested and intend pursuing as careers.

Students will travel to and from the HSC and Careers Expo by hired buses leaving the College at 8:45am and returning by 11:55 am. The total cost will be $22.00 and will be added to the fees account.

*Entry is also valid for Saturday, 1 June 2024 from 9am-3pm. Students are encouraged to return to the Expo with their parents/carers.

This Term Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Over the Term, you are invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they are learning at school.

Elevate Education’s free webinars for Term 2 will take place on the following Wednesdays:

• 22 May 6:30pm: Help Your Child Prepare for Exams

Parents learn how to help their child revise effectively, prioritise high-impact work, and build good routines in the run up to exams.

• 5 June 6:30pm: Help Support Your Child during Exams

Parents learn how to help their child manage stress and anxiety during exams, and how they can maximise marks in the exam room.

• 19 June 6:30pm: Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A)

Parents can ask the Elevate study skills experts any burning questions in the run-up to exams. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you feel have been unanswered by Elevate in their webinars so far, whether that relates to your child’s study space, their motivation levels or the way they study.

How to Register

Register for the series by clicking HERE.

In Term 2 2024, Year 12 Student leaders and House Captains will attend a workshop on Consent for NSW Law Week.

NSW Law Week is an annual festival that is all about creating greater access to justice for Australians.

When: Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:35pm to 3:30pm

Where: Waverley Library

Further details will be available via the Parent Portal / Parent Lounge.

The break presents an opportunity for students to consolidate their study notes and prepare for assessment tasks in Term 2.

Students are encouraged to use this time wisely to balance study, leisure and exercise, to maintain their wellbeing.

Please find below useful study guides and planners for the break, which include valuable tips, resources and details of the Study Skills website.

• View the Year 11 2024 Term 1 Study Program HERE.
• View the Year 12 2024 Term 1 Study Program HERE.

Online Study Skills Handbook

The Online Study Skills Handbook is HERE.

Username: forwaverleycollegeonly

Password: 94results

You may also access the Online Study Skills Handbook through the College Website. Click on the Curriculum link on the Home page.

It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program.

The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.

Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.

Ms Martina Cooper

Director of Curriculum

mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Week 1

Week 2

Ms Martina Cooper

Director of Curriculum

mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Interested in going to university in the United States?

Internationally Educated assists students and their families through the selection and application process for United States universities. They offer a SAT Practice Exam in partnership with test prep provider, Revolution Prep.

Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help students build testing endurance and give them a real-time snapshot of their testing performance.

• When: Sunday, 5 May 2024, 9am – 12pm AEST
• Where: Online
• Who: The digital SAT practice test may be sat by students in Years 9, 10, 11 or 12.
• What: The SAT was redesigned internationally in March 2023 and is now an adaptive digital test.
• Why: Sitting the digital SAT practice test under timed conditions provides more exposure and familiarity to the test which can be used for admission purposes to many US universities. Even in a test-optional environment, a strong test score may support an application well.
• Cost: US$20. Registration includes a personalised score report available directly after the test and a 30-minute scheduled one-on-one score review session with a Revolution Prep Adviser who can assess specific strengths and identify areas to focus for improvement.

Additional information and registration can be found HERE.

Register by 1 May 2024.

We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.

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