St Mary’s College Seymour Curriculum ‘Encounter’ Information and Assessment Handbook - Year 9 & 10 2020

Sep 17, 2026

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Handbook for St Mary’s College Seymour outlining essential policies, procedures, and expectations for Year 9 and Year 10 students in 2020. It explains the school’s aims for personal best achievement, the role of home-school partnership, and the importance of communication and supportive routines. Includes 2020 term dates, key contacts for teaching and wellbeing, guidance on curriculum-related advice, assessment and reporting, and organisational support to help students manage academic and emotional demands.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Term Dates 2020

St Mary’s College Year 9 & 10 Contacts

Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching

Deputy Principal of Student Wellbeing

Year 8-10 Level Coordinator

Curriculum Leader Literacy Leader

VCE Coordinator

Careers Practitioner

St Mary’s College Seymour Curriculum ‘Encounter’Information and Assessment Handbook Year 9 & 10 2020 Introduction “We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”Catherine McAuley (Foundress ofthe Sisters of Mercy) Dear Students and Parents/Guardians/Carers , It is a privilege that we can prepare our Year 9 & 10 students at St Mary’s College for their final years of secondary schooling and for their transition to a range of post-school pathway options. It is our wish that Year 9 & 10 students of St Mary’s College will aspire to achieve their personal best. Our community fosters the mindset that all things are possible when individuals truly believe in their God-given gifts and abilities and never give upon their career path dreams. We aim to prepare students for the rigour of ongoing study, with a particular focus on the VCE and as such we offer the opportunity for Year 10 students to accelerate their learning in certain VCE areas of study. St Mary’s College has a committed staff who go above and beyond for the students. We value the role that parents/guardians/carers and grandparents play in the education of their children. Year 9 & 10 is when the partnership between St Mary’s College and home is perhaps at its most critical. Students will find additional academic, developmental, organisational, time management and emotional demandson them, demands which can be overwhelming at times. A stable and supportive home environment, with parents/guardians/carers acting in close partnership with St Mary’s College staff, will contribute strongly to a good balance between schoolwork, recreation, rest and a positive outlook. Communication is vital and the School has many systems in place to support Year 9 & 10 students in achieving excellent outcomes. This Year 9 & 10 Student Information and Assessment Handbook contains essential information regarding the policies and procedures operating at St Mary’s College. It is expected that students undertaking Year 10, studies as part of their learning program, have made themselves aware of the requirements and information outlined in the handbook. Knowledge and application of the contents ofthe handbook will prevent unnecessary problems throughout the year. We wish students every success and God’s blessing as they take on the responsibilities of being a Year 9 or Year 10 student at St Mary’s and that they feel supported and challenged to achieve their personal best. Working together, Best Wishes, Mrs Christine Buhler Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching Mrs Kymberleigh Rowland Year 7-10 Curriculum Leader 1. Term Dates 2020 Term 1 2020: 29 January (students commence)– 27 March 2020 Term 2 2020: 14 April – 26 June 2020 Term 3 2020: 13 July – 18 September 2020 Term 4 2020: 5 October – 16 December 2020 2. St Mary’s College Year 9 & 10 Contacts Mrs Christine Buhler Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning - Curriculum-related Advice - Assessment & Reporting Advice Mrs Zine Dovara Deputy Principal of Student Wellbeing - Pastoral Care Advice - Attendance monitoring in conjunction with Level Coordinator & VCE Coordinator Mrs Mary Tampion Year 8-10 Level Coordinator - Student Wellbeing - Behaviour Management - Attendance (for Year 9 & 10 Studies) Mrs Kymberleigh Rowland Years 7-10 Curriculum Leader Literacy Leader Years 7-10 Secondary English Teacher - Year 7-10 Curriculum-related Advice - Academic Performance - Assessment Advice (for Years 9-10 studies or English) - Subject Selections - Acceleration of Studies Requests - Assessment Task Rescheduling/ Missed Assessment Tasks Mrs Genevieve Gordon VCE Coordinator VCE General Mathematics Units 1 and 2 Teacher - Academic Performance - Assessment Advice (for VCE studies or Mathematics) - Attendance (for VCE studies) - Special Provision (for VCE studies) - Redemption (for VCE studies) - Extension of Time Requests (for VCE studies) - Outcome Asses

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Year 9 & 10 Information and Assessment Handbook?

It provides essential information about the policies and procedures operating at St Mary’s College, so students understand requirements and avoid problems throughout the year.

How are students supported during the demanding Year 9 and Year 10 transition?

The handbook emphasizes the critical partnership between the school and home, supported communication systems, and stable, supportive environments that help balance schoolwork and wellbeing.

What are the 2020 term dates for Year 9 and Year 10?

Term 1 runs 29 January to 27 March 2020, Term 2 runs 14 April to 26 June 2020, Term 3 runs 13 July to 18 September 2020, and Term 4 runs 5 October to 16 December 2020.

Sep 17, 2026

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