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Wednesday 1st November:

VCE VCAA Exams Begin until 24/11/17 Friday 3rd November:

Last Day for submission of all unit 2

and year 10 work Thursday 16th November:

Year 10 and 11 Exams Begin until

24/11/17 27th November—8 December:

2018 Yr 11 and 12 Transition 11th—12th December:

2018 Yr 10 Transition

Wednesday 13th December:

Unit 2 and Yr 10 High Achievers Awards

Issue 21

27th October, 2017

Important Dates

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding work for the Art

Exhibition:

High achievement in Photography Joshua Lehman

High Achievement in Painting Lavinia Beaton

High Achievement in Mixed Media Paul Knat

High Achievement in Painting Ashlee Clark

High Achievement in Mixed Media Chumani Griffiths

People's Choice award went to Ben Lehman

Thank you also to our music students Olivia, Courtney, Faith and Racheal for

performing and the very entertaining year 12 Media films

Year 12 Graduate Art Exhibition Awards

Congratulations to Travis Mcintosh, who was named Teacher of the Year for 2017 at

the NRL Community Awards. Please visit our Facebook page or click here to view the

short video on Travis and the outstanding work he does at Hallam Senior College.

NRL Teacher of The Year 2017

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Hallam Senior College in association with Bowens the Builders Choice are proud to be associated with a community-based

project at Myuna Farm in the City of Casey.

As part of their VCAL studies in the Building and Construction specialised program, 15-year 12 students constructed three

chicken coups for the farm. These are not your usual chicken coup as they are 3.6m long, housing an enclosed nesting, and

breading area. With the volume of timber and materials required being substantial, Bowens the Builders Choice, through

their generosity, donated ALL the materials ensuring the only thing the students were required to do was to construct

them.

In keeping with the community theme, the students through the use of portable powered and air equipment such as drop

daws, electric planners and nailing guns produced the three coups to reflect industry standards .During construction

students also had to adhere to strict OHS standards and not compromise safety at the expense of production.

This wonderful opportunity, which incorporates work placement, charity and a sense of well-being enables students to

make a valuable community contribution as well as enhancing their own career goals. To date almost ALL of the 2017

students have secured employment including apprenticeships on completion of their year 12 schooling.

This project would not have succeeded without the assistance of Bowens the Builders Choice and we look forward to a

continued relationship in 2018 where further community projects can be undertaken.

Specialised Construction Program

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VCAL students completing a VCE or VCE/VET subject may elect to complete the end of year exam.

If any VCAL student wants to complete the end of year exam, please see MS COX in her office next to TGS ASAP

Unit 3/4 Exams are from 1 November – 20 November 2017

Most exams will be conducted in The Great Space. Alternative locations are listed on individual exam timetables.

Students have been issued with individual timetables listing the date, time and location of each exam.

Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to the starting time of each exam.

Once a student enters the examination room, they must remain in the room until the exam is over.

Students must follow the exam supervisors’ instructions and directions.

If a student is late and arrives after 45 minutes from the exam starting time, entry is at the discretion of the school Principal.

Students must wear full school uniform when completing exams.

Students must have photo identification to be allowed entry to the exam room.

Exams in The Great Space (TGS)

Entry and exit is from the portables side of the room.

Students will be marshaled outside the electronics room.

Seat allocations will be placed outside the electronics/dining room before each exam.

Students must check the list and make sure they are in the correct seat; each exam has an individual student code on it.

First Exam is English and EAL, 1 November 9.00am – 12.30pm

English Exam: TGS

EAL: H6 (Top of Trades Building)

What is allowed in the exam room?

Basic stationary – pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler

Clear water bottle – water only

Clear Plastic pocket for stationary storage

Students should check their Exams Navigator for items allowed in specific exams e.g. calculators, dictionaries

What is NOT allowed in the exam room?

Liquid paper, pencil case, school bags, handbags

Water bottle with label and / or filled with any other liquid that is not water

Mobile phones, iPod, iPhones, or any other electronic device

Students found carrying any of these items (switched on or off) will be required to hand the items over to a VCAA representative. Items will be held by VCAA for up to 3 months. Students may also be required to seek legal representation and attend a disciplinary hearing at the VCAA offices

Teacher Assistance

Teachers will be available for student assistance until the time of the exam.

Students can contact their teacher to arrange suitable times for revision/study sessions.

Library Availability

Students are welcome to use the school library for exam revision and study. Normal hours apply.

Study Tips for Students

Ensure your health is tiptop through eating a healthy diet and getting physical exercise.

Try completing some smiling mind sessions to calm yourself and to remain focused during study/revision sessions.

Establish a study timetable and stick to it.

Your school year is not over until all exams are completed.

Maintain a balance between study and social/sport/work activities.

It’s not too late to improve your study score with some dedicated revision and study during SWOT weeks (study without teaching).

Remember, the result will reflect the amount of work you have put in during the year and during SWOT period.

VCAA October/November Exams: Unit 3/4 VCE and VET only

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* VCE external assessments include the GAT, written, aural,

electronic/digital, oral and performance examinations and

the Extended Investigation oral presentation.

Students are required to observe the following rules for the

conduct of VCE external assessments conducted by or on

behalf of the VCAA, as well as the day-to-day rules of their

school and of the venue:

VCAA rules shall apply with appropriate and reasonable

modifications to students who have disabilities or other

impairments.

All supervisors are issued with directions for the

administration of the VCE external assessments and are

required to report all alleged breaches of these rules to the

VCAA.

Supervisors have the right to check any authorised

materials that are taken into a VCE external

assessment.

Students must not cheat or assist other students to

cheat.

Students must not take any action that gives or

attempts to give them or another student an unfair

advantage in a VCE external assessment.

Students must not allow, induce or assist any other

person to present for a VCE external assessment in

their place.

Students must not present for a VCE external

assessment in another student’s place.

Students must not present for a VCE external

assessment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Students must obey and observe all proper

instructions or directions given by their supervisor.

Students attending a VCE external assessment may

bring only materials and equipment approved for

that external assessment into the examination room.

Students must not possess mobile phones and

electronic devices that are capable of storing,

receiving or transmitting information or electronic

signals, such as recorded music and video players,

organisers, dictionaries and computerised watches,

during a VCE external assessment.

Students detected with any device defined in Rule 8

must, upon the direction of a supervisor, surrender

that device for inspection. Any confiscated device will

be retained, pending any investigation into an

alleged breach of VCAA rules.

Students must not bring into or possess in the

examination room any drinks or food except under

special circumstances as approved and directed by

the VCAA. Bottled water is permitted in the

examination room under approved conditions.

Students must not communicate with any other

student while the VCE external assessment is being

conducted.

Students must not cause any nuisance, annoyance or

interference to any other student during a

VCE external assessment.

Students must not remove or tear out any part of a

bound reference, question/task book, question and

answer book or answer book, except where

permitted, for example formula sheets.

Students must not remove any response material,

used or unused, from the examination room.

Students must not begin to write or mark their paper

or response material in any way, or use a calculator,

until advised by a supervisor that writing may

commence.

Students must raise their hand if they wish to

communicate with a supervisor.

Students must not leave their place until permitted

by a supervisor.

Students will not be permitted to leave the VCE

external assessment until the full time for the

external assessment has elapsed.

Students will not be permitted to leave in the last five

minutes of the VCE external assessment.

Students must cease writing when instructed to do

so by a supervisor.

Students must remain silent and seated in their place

at the end of the VCE external assessment until

response materials have been collected and checked,

and an announcement is made permitting students

to leave the examination room.

VCAA Rules for the Conduct of VCE External Assessment*

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