ET Australia Secondary College (ETASC) is an independent Years 7 to 12 high school that equips students with the literacy and numeracy skills to be successful in employment and/or further study by delivering the mainstream curriculum in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Welcome to Term 3 2021 from the Principal

The COVID lockdown has once again impacted schools. Please read our COVID lockdown information below.

Before COVID lockdown struck, 2021 has been a great success. ETASC is on target to reach its 2021 student enrolment target. We currently have 35 Year 7 students, 50 Year 8 students, 52 Year 9 students, 50 Year 10 students and 23 Year 11 students. We still have vacancies in Year 7 and Year 11 for 2021, and enrolments are open for 2022 for all year groups.

We are pleased with the progress that students in all year groups are making in their academic studies. Parent/Carer and Teacher Interviews for Year 11 were held at the end of last term. Parent/Carer and Teacher interviews for Years 7 to 10 are timetabled to occur at the end of July. These interviews are a great communication point about student progress between school and home.

At this time of the year, we are focused on assisting our Year 10 students in their decision about continuing their studies at ETASC. If our current Year 10 students are intending to continue into Year 11 at ETASC they must complete an enrolment form for Year 11. Progress to Year 11 is not automatic, it is conditional on students meeting the enrolment criteria for Year 11. The time for Year 10 students to plan this next step in their education and career planning has arrived and this term we will be undertaking the second round of Pathway Plans with Year 10 students, this time with parents/carers present and involved. We are here to support and guide students all the way along their career and learning path.

Our academic focus on literacy and numeracy skills, our school philosophy that is designed to create a safe and nurturing environment, and our focus on fostering each student’s work ethic appears to be a successful combination.

If anyone ever has suggestions about how to improve on our success, we are open to opportunities and suggestions.

I hope that every student enrolled at ETASC fully utilises the opportunities available to them.

Tony Mylan
ET Australia Secondary College Principal

The extension of the current COVID lockdown order to 11:59pm Friday the 16th July 2021 for the Greater Sydney Area will impact on our student’s commencement of Term 3.

Schools in the Greater Sydney Area including the Central Coast have been asked to remain open for families that need it, although parents/carers are encouraged to keep their children at home. ETASC will be open to students on Tuesday the 13th July to commence Term 3 but will also provide students with access to their schoolwork via our Multi-Modal Teaching and Learning platform so students can commence the Term working from home.

Classes will be delivered at the college for students who need to attend school. No student will be turned away if they attend. Students who attend school are required to adhere to the following health requirements as advised by the NSW Government https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 :

• All staff and students are required to wear face masks when on the premises and can only be removed when eating/drinking or alone in an enclosed space. Masks can also be removed in outdoor areas but will need to be worn while walking through the Imperial Centre.
• Staff and students who are experiencing any COVID 19 symptoms, even minor symptoms, such as sniffles or a runny nose will be required to get a COVID test and self-isolate until a negative result is received. We ask that students who are unwell are not sent to school and take advantage of the online learning opportunities until they’re well enough to return to school.
• Personal hygiene will continue to be a focus with students encouraged to wash their hands and use hand sanitiser whenever possible. The sharing of resources, food and drinks will continue to be banned and students will be asked to avoid all physical contact.

Students who have recently visited a hotspot or who have a close contact who lives in, or has recently visited a hotspot are asked to remain at home next week and conduct online learning. Please refer to https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx#map for transmission venues of concern, close contacts, casual contacts and public transport routes where COVID 19 cases have been linked to.

If any student has been to any of these locations, has been on these transport routes, is a close or causal contact please do not attend ETASC and follow the instructions below.

Transmission venues of concern
The following venues of concern indicate transmission has occurred after being visited by confirmed cases of COVID 19.

Please follow the NSW Health advice according to each venue. The full list of close and casual contact venues and health advice is provided below.

Watch for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if symptoms occur.

Close contacts – Get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days
If you have been to any of these locations during the time and date indicated you should:

• Immediately self-isolate until 14 days after you were last there
• Get tested even if you have no symptoms
• Watch for COVID-19 symptoms and get retested should any symptoms recur
• Even if you get a negative test, you must stay in isolation for 14 days as it can take 14 days before you may show symptoms or test positive.

Casual contacts – Get tested immediately and self-isolate until you get a negative result
If you have been to any of these locations during the time and date indicated you should:

• Immediately get tested even if you have no symptoms
• Self-isolate until you get a negative result
• Watch for COVID-19 symptoms and get retested should any symptoms recur.

Public transport routes
Please see specific health advice for each transport route.
See the Transport for NSW website for COVID-19 safer travel guidance.

The advice we are receiving from NSW Health and the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) is being put in place to ensure we keep our community safe during this difficult time. We ask that all students and parents/carers follow the guidelines provided to ensure the highly contagious COVID 19 Delta variant does not impact on our school community.

Students learning at home will have access to their schoolwork via our Multi-Modal Teaching and Learning platform. Comprehensive information about the Multi-Modal Teaching and Learning platform is being provided via email to parents/carers. The email includes extra information about the COVID lockdown protocols. ETASC will be open to students on Tuesday the 13th July to commence Term 3. Classes will be delivered at the college for students who cannot learn at home.

The Multi-Modal Teaching and Learning manual is also available on the college website and can be found by clicking on the following LINK.

If you have any questions or are directly affected by COVID 19, please as always, contact us. ETASC staff are here to support our community.

If the lockdown is extended, more information will be sent to parents/carers via email.

There are a number of School Events planned for Term 3.

Parents/carers will be emailed with details of each event and where permission is required, we ask that you REPLY to the email with your permission, as instructed. This will ensure that your response goes to the staff member who is responsible for that event.

Students without parent/carer consent provided cannot be included in the event. Phone calls, handwritten notes and texts are not accepted, unless a prior agreement has been made with the Assistant Principal. Some events will be limited due to transport or other considerations, so getting in early will be important once you are notified that bookings are open.

Year 10 Excursion – B Street Smart

When: Wednesday 11th August
Location: Quodos Bank Arena, Homebush

Year 10 will be invited to attend B Street Smart at Homebush Qudos Bank Arena.

This award-winning road safety program is sponsored by Transport for NSW and Western Sydney Health District and are the ONLY road safety program to re-enact a live crash scenario with real Police, Ambulance and Fire & Rescue teams.

The students will hear from car crash brain injury, spinal injury and family impact speakers as well as watching a live braking distance demonstration, entertaining and educating theatresports scenarios and hosting by Dr Ken Harrison, Anaesthetist and Careflight Doctor.

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Year 8 Incursion – French Cooking

When: Wednesday 1st September
Location: ET Australia Secondary College

This term in French, students will discover the wonders of traditional French cuisine and dining customs.

To enhance their experience, students will take part in an authentic French cuisine cooking class at school. This is a fantastic incursion where students will be able to use their French language skills to make crepes, which they will then be able to enjoy.

Students will love the opportunity to apply their French outside of the classroom environment and eat crepes too!

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Year 7 Excursion – Museum of Sydney

When: Monday 6th September
Location: Museum of Sydney

As part of the study of History this semester, Year 7 students will examine a unit focusing on how we investigate the past.

During this excursion, students will conduct a historical investigation into the impact of the British colonisation of Australia by examining historical sources and perspectives.

They will practice historical archaeology, analyse a range of archival sources, handle artefacts from the archaeological collection and use them to answer a series of inquiry questions.

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Year 8 Excursion – Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

When: Monday 13th September
Location: Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, Calga

In Geography this term students will be learning about interconnections and the effect production or consumption of goods has on an environment and animals.

By attending this excursion students will have the opportunity to learn about what impacts animals and their habitats. Students will also learn what can be done to help protect and care for these animals. This will occur through ranger-led tours within the park.

They will practise historical archaeology, analyse a range of archival sources, handle artefacts from the archaeological collection and use them to answer a series of inquiry questions.

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Year 7 Excursion – Food and Agriculture

When: Term 3, 2021
Location: Local Central Coast Businesses

All Year 7 students are studying Food and Agriculture in Technology this semester.

Part of this unit of study is to provide students with the opportunity to see how food is produced from farm to plate.

ETASC has organised an excursion for all Year 7 students to visit and experience local businesses that produce food products. Students will be taught all stages of food production (planting, growing, processing, manufacturing and distributing).

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Year 11 Excursion – East Coast Beverages

When: Term 3, 2021
Location: East Coast Beverages

Students in Business studies have been studying small to medium enterprises and learning about all the functions of a business.

At the end of Term 3 students will have the opportunity to visit East Coast Beverages. They will have a guided tour of both the orchard and inside the factory. This excursion will help students to understand how this business operates.

They will be shown the operation process from the orange tree to the juice bottle.

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Years 9 and 10 Excursion – Zoosnooze

When: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th October – Term 4
Location: Taronga Zoo

ETASC has been fortunate to secure an overnight stay at Taronga Zoo at the beginning of Term 4.

The overnight stay starts on Tuesday the 5th October, the day before students return to school as dates were extremely limited.

Students will depart Gosford at 3pm and spend the night in Sydney. School commences on the 6th of October and classes will be running for students who do not attend the excursion.

Parents and carers please look out for the permission note for this excursion which will be sent to you via email.

Key Dates for Term 3 2021

• Tuesday 13th July 2021 – Term 3 commences for students
• Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 28th July 2021 – Years 7 to 10 parent/carer/teacher interviews
• Thursday 16th September 2021 – Last day of Term 3. This will be a half day for students in Years 7 to 10, they will be dismissed at 11:55am
• Wednesday 6th October 2021 – First day of Term 4

Parent/Carers and Teacher Interviews

Parent/Carer and Teacher interviews for Years 7 to 10 will be held at the beginning of Term 3 on Tuesday 20th July and Wednesday 28th July.

Parents/carers will receive an email when the school returns advising of the session times and how to access the booking page on the Synergetic parent/carer portal.

If you miss out on booking a time online, you can request a phone interview with your child’s teachers at a time that is mutually convenient.

More information will be sent to parents/carers via email at the beginning of Term 3.

Jeans for Genes Day

When: Friday 6th August
Location: ET Australia Secondary College

This national event supports the Children’s Medical Research Institute and helps find cures for children’s genetic diseases.

Students and staff are invited to wear all things denim to school on this day and provide a gold coin donation to raise money for this worthy cause.

All donations will go to the Jeans for Genes Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Prizes will be awarded for best double denim on the day!

Regular Pattern of School Attendance Required by Students

A reminder to parents/carers that for their child to continue their enrolment here at the college, students need to maintain a consistent pattern of attendance.

The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) requires all students to have a minimum attendance percentage of 85% throughout the year.

This means the college expects every student to attend school every day unless they are too sick to attend. In the event of absence caused by illness, the college requires an explanation of the absence within 24 hours of the student’s absence. Notification can be provided via text message, email, or phone call. In the event of three or more consecutive days off, the college can request a medical certificate to support the provided reasons. If you have other reasons for a student being absent for the day (family emergency for example) please provide the college office with an explanation so we can account for the student’s absence.

For more information on school attendance please refer to the College Handbook relevant to you:

• Years 7 to 10 College Handbook
• Years 11 and 12 College Handbook

Reporting Student Absence

It is a government requirement for parents/carers to notify and provide a reason for their child’s absence from school on every occasion. To ensure notifications are always received and recorded by the appropriate staff members, a generic email address has been introduced for absentee notifications. We request this email address is used from now on rather than emailing individual staff members. This will ensure the notification is received by reception regardless of who is working on the day. Methods for notifying the school for absences from now on are:

• Email: attendance@et.makearchive.com.au
• Phone: 02 4323 1233 after 8:30am

When your child is absent from school and we have not been notified, an SMS message will be sent to your mobile informing you of their absence which you are able to reply to.

Request for Student Leave

The Department of Education’s requirement for school attendance also affects opportunities for families to take holidays during school terms. Some schools are withdrawing the option of families taking students out of school for holidays.

ETASC is flexible but the Minister of Education requires us to ensure all student leave during term time be approved by the college Principal in advance. A Student Leave Request form is available from reception and needs to be completed 4 weeks prior to the planned absence from school.

Please contact the college office on 02 4323 1233 if you have any further queries about holidays during school terms.

ET Australia Secondary College – A Non-Smoking High School

ETASC is a non-smoking secondary college for ALL students and staff – this includes the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes.

Students who are caught smoking cigarettes, using and/or possessing vape pens or e-cigarettes during school hours will have their cigarettes, vape pens or e-cigarettes confiscated and destroyed. Parents/carers will be contacted to inform them of this behaviour.

Advice from NSW Health clearly outlines that it is illegal to sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape pens, or accessories to, or buy these products on the behalf of a person under 18 years of age.

Please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/e-cigarettes.aspx for more information from NSW Health.

Any student smoking cigarettes, using and/or possessing vape pens or e-cigarettes during school hours will be in breach of school rules and this will be treated the same way as any other breach of school rules. Repeat offenders will be placed on a school contract that will stipulate the behaviour required to maintain their enrolment at the college. The school contract with the student will include the provision of access to quit smoking programs and access to the college psychologist to develop strategies to use instead of smoking during the school day. Breaching the school contract will result in the student’s expulsion from the college.

Enrolments

2021

We currently have limited places available in Year 7 and Year 11 for 2021.

Parents/carers who have family or friends who are interested in enquiring about a place at the college in these years groups are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Years 8, 9, and 10 are currently at capacity and waiting list is in place for each year group.

2022

The college is currently accepting enrolments for Year 7, Year 11 and Year 12 students for 2022.

If you or anyone you know are interested in a place for Year 7 in 2022 you are urged to act now.

Thank you to those parents/carers and students who are recommending our school to prospective students who will value and enjoy what ETASC provides.

School Fees

School Fees for 2021 are $1500.

A reminder to parents/carers that paying school fees is compulsory at ETASC as the contributions made provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of different learning experiences.

It is a requirement of a student’s enrolment that school fees are paid by parents/carers and failure to pay fees will result in the student’s enrolment being withdrawn.

Scholarships are available to families who are suffering financial hardship and we encourage all parents/carers to apply for scholarships if they are struggling to pay school fees. Information regarding school fees, payment plans, and scholarships are available on the college website.

For more information on school fees please refer to the College Handbook relevant to you:

• Years 7 to 10 College Handbook
• Years 11 and 12 College Handbook

Opal Cards

The Department of Transport issues OPAL Cards and schools are no longer involved in the issue and re-issue of this free service for school children. Parents/carers are now responsible to follow up with errors or lost and stolen cards. Students are advised not to put OPAL cards near phones or other cards.

For more information on OPAL Cards please refer to the College Handbook relevant to you:

• Years 7 to 10 College Handbook
• Years 11 and 12 College Handbook

Contacting Students in Class Time

Please do not phone your child during class time, they will be tempted to answer which is very disruptive to the class. Their phone should be off and out of sight. Parents/carers who need to contact their child during school hours are asked to do so by calling the college office on 4323 1233 or wait until break times.

Banned items – Reminder

Students are prohibited from bringing certain items to school:

• Chewing gum
• Aerosol cans – deodorant etc.
• Knives
• Liquid paper
• Permanent markers
• Laser devices
• Metal or opaque drink bottles
• Cigarettes
• e-cigarettes or vape pens
• Cigarette lighters or matches

If students bring these items to school, they will be confiscated.

If students continue to bring these items to school appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the consequences for breaches of the expected behaviour outlined at enrolment and in the  Years 7 to 10 College Handbook and Years 11 and 12 College Handbook.

Medication Taken at School

Alterations have been made to our administration of the student medication process.

In conjunction with our First Aid and Medications Policy, parents/carers are now required to complete an Authorisation for Administration of

Student Medication form for any medication you would like your child to take at school.

Parents/carers will also be required to provide the medication in its original packaging which has the Doctor’s instructions on the label.

Please contact the school office if you would like any further information or require a form to be sent home.

For more information on medication taken at school please refer to the College Handbook relevant to you:

• Years 7 to 10 College Handbook
• Years 11 and 12 College Handbook

Gifted and Talented Update

Enrichment Opportunities

A reminder to all students to keep an eye out for relevant competitions and enrichment opportunities on the Learning Enrichment 1 classroom window.

In Term 3 there are history, creative writing, mathematics, and art competitions coming up, with excellent prizes.

Australian Mathematics Competition

Are you a great problem solver? One way to find out is through the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). The AMC will be conducted online on Wednesday 4 August.

The AMC is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students’ everyday lives; it is open to all interested students

Entries close 30 July 2021, please see the Gifted and Talented teacher for more information or to sign up!

Free After School Tutoring

Any student who wants help after school in any subject should ask the subject teacher and arrangements will be made to provide free tutoring on most afternoons.

Weekly Timetable

Tuesday: 

• Extension Maths (Year 10 students intending to complete the HSC) 2:30pm to 3:30pm 
• Literacy tutoring 2:30pm to 3:30pm 

Thursday: 

• Extension Science (Year 10 students intending to complete the HSC) 2:30pm to 3:30pm 
• Numeracy tutoring 2:30pm to 3:30pm 
• All extra-curricular or tutoring classes are free. 

Learning Enrichment Opportunities

ETASC offers free tutoring for all students. 

For students who are identified as needing extra assistance with: 

• Reading
  ETASC offers two reading programs: QuickSmart and MacqLit 
• Mathematics
  ETASC offers QuickSmart and consolidation of classwork and after school tutoring. 
• Writing
  ETASC offers English tutoring and consolidation of classwork. 

Literacy Tutoring

In Literacy Tutoring, students will make considered and deliberate choices about vocabulary and text structure to express their ideas coherently.

Years 7 and 8 students will be focusing on writing creatively. Students will participate in a range of activities designed to develop their vocabulary and sentence structure. They will use adjectives and adverbs to expand their sentences and employ synonyms to make their writing more engaging. Students will have the opportunity to plan, write and edit short stories.

Years 9 and 10 students will develop their ability to write expository essays. Students will engage in exercises that will enhance their oral expression and ability to form cohesive arguments. When responding to a range of questions, students will apply formal essay structure, add relevant evidence, and refine their ideas.

PDHPE

This term in PDHPE students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities that not only develop athletic skills but also build friendships and develop teamwork skills which is an important attribute of being successful in a workplace.

Year 8 students – Adcock park to play cricket and other team sports.

Year 9 students – BBMA (self-defence) and SNAP fitness

Year 10 students – SNAP fitness

School Lockers

Lockers are provided at no cost for students to store their school bags to improve security, and work, health and safety. Students are asked to clean out their locker at the end of every term. Items left in lockers at the end of each term will be discarded. If you value the contents of your locker, please take it with you.

Students are encouraged to keep lockers locked at all times, even when empty. We are keen to prevent unauthorised access to your locker and/or to have other people placing objects in lockers which do not belong there.

Lunch Orders – Lunch Options for 2021

Students in Year 7 and Year 8 will have the following lunch order options in 2021: 

• Monday – McDonald’s 
• Tuesday – Sushi 
• Wednesday – Subway 
• Thursday – no option available due to PDHPE practical lessons 
• Friday – Chips and gravy 

Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students have permission to buy food from the food court in the Imperial Centre for the first 15 minutes of each break every day. The school staff provide student supervision in the food court during breaks.

As soon as students have received their food and drinks, they must make their way directly to Kibble Park. During breaks in Kibble Park, students are always supervised by school staff.

Students will only be permitted to enter the food court if they are purchasing food or drinks. If students go to the food court and do not purchase food or drinks, they will be banned from accessing this privilege.

Year 11 students are also permitted to go to Shop 3 Café unsupervised to buy food and drink during breaks. As soon as students have received their food and drinks, they must make their way directly to Kibble Park. During breaks in Kibble Park, students are always supervised by school staff.

Bottled Water – Drink Bottles

Students may want to spend $5.00 to purchase a reusable drink bottle available during breaks from staff in the student kitchen.

The drink bottles come in 2 different colours – pink and blue and staff will be able to print the students’ name on the bottle to save confusion.

ETASC is conscious of the amount of waste plastic produced in the world and have determined that providing students with a reusable drink bottle is a good solution to ensure that students can remain hydrated during the school day.

Positive Behaviour Management and Rewards

ETASC’s Positive Student Behaviour Reward system includes short-term, medium-term and long-term rewards. Reward days once a semester are the pinnacle reward of this system.

Short Term Rewards – Fortnightly Basis

Short term rewards will occur on a fortnightly basis and be awarded to one student from each class based on their behaviour in the previous two weeks. Teachers will consider the number of positive behaviour reports or in-class points awarded, the student’s attendance during this time and any noticeable changes in a student’s behaviour. Students will be informed of their positive award in a manner that is comfortable to them – during the whole school assembly, stage assembly, class time or on an individual basis.

Short term rewards may include: 

• Chocolates
• Free lunch – pizza etc.
• Books
• Trinkets, toys, stationery etc.

Medium Term Rewards – Term Basis

The accumulation of positive behaviour reports over a term will earn students medium-term rewards. A schedule of rewards will be provided to the students at the beginning of each term. The accumulation of positive behaviour reports over the term will earn a student rewards.

The number of positive behaviour reports required to achieve specific medium-term rewards include: 

# of Positive Behaviour Reports Reward:

25           Qualifies student to attend semester reward day

30           Listen to music during class time for one week

40           5-minute early mark at the end of the school day for one week

50           Free lunch order to the value of $10

Long Term Rewards – Semester Basis

The long-term reward for sustained positive student behaviour is an invitation to attend the reward days held at the end of each semester. Students will be invited to attend our reward day if they have accumulated at least 25 positive behaviour reports during the semester. If a student is invited to a reward day and engages in negative behaviour before the event, their invitation can be revoked. Reward day activities aim to be fun days with activities that students want to participate in.

Our reward days so far have included: 

• Go-karting
• Jet boats
• Laser tag
• Mini golf

In determining whether students are entitled to attend a reward day the following will be considered: 

• The number of positive and negative behaviour reports a student has received
• School attendance – students need to maintain a regular pattern of attendance
• Outstanding school fees – A student’s school fees need to be no more than 1 month in arrears to be eligible to attend reward days.
• School Contract – if a student has been placed on a school contract, they are deemed ineligible to attend reward days. Exceptions on a case-by-case basis may be considered by the Assistant Principal but this is not negotiable.

If parents/carers have questions regarding the positive behaviour system, we welcome feedback and questions so please contact the Assistant Principal. 

Teaching Staff Changes

Jaclyn Brownhill will be leaving us at the beginning of Term 3. Jaclyn joined the college in 2018 as a Gifted and Talent (GAT) Teacher and she has helped develop the GAT program since joining us. We would like to thank Jaclyn for the work she has done since joining us and wish her all the best in the future.

Elizabeth Body is joining us as a Gifted and Talented Teacher at the Years 7 to 10 campus in Term 3. Elizabeth has been working with Gifted and talented students in schools for many years and brings with her great expertise. Welcome Elizabeth.

Olivia Whiting will be going on maternity leave at the beginning of Term 3 and will return at the beginning of Term 3 2022. We wish Olivia and her husband all the best with the birth of their first child.

Brooke Gordon will be the acting Assistant Student Development Coordinator while Olivia is on maternity leave.

Kellie Callow returns from maternity leave in Term 3 and will resume teaching Year 7 and Year 8 English and Geography. Welcome back Kellie!

Catherine Sammut will return to the college on a casual basis in Term 3. Catherine was covering Kellie Callow’s classes while Kellie was on maternity leave. We would like to thank Catherine for the work she has done with our students in 2021.

Suzanne Rhodes joined us to deliver the COVID 19 Literacy and Numeracy tutoring program in Term 2 and will continue the position in Term 3.

Emma Pinsent left us at the end of Term 2 to move out of the area. Emma has been one of our dedicated Teacher Assistants since joining us in 2018 and we wish her all the best in the future.

Naomi Bonham will be joining us as a Teacher Assistant in Term 3. Welcome, Naomi.

Contact details for all members of school staff are located in the College Handbook relevant to you:

• Years 7 to 10 College Handbook
• Years 11 and 12 College Handbook

Year 7 Immunisation 

Please note the following immunisations for Year 7 students: 

• Thursday 4th November 2021 

If you need further information about our immunisation program, please contact the college office on 43231233. 

Year 7 and 8 High Resolves Program

Over the course of 2021, every Year 7 and Year 8 student will take part in the High Resolves program. The program is designed to support and nurture our learners to become future global citizens and leaders.

ET Australia Secondary College will be working in partnership with ‘High Resolves’ to facilitate our student’s ability to explore concepts that surround the topics ‘Identity and Purpose’ and ‘Just Society’.

This exciting approach will see Year 7 and Year 8 students experience an immersive ‘Peak Experience’ as well as regular lessons and group discussions throughout the year – which will be delivered across the curriculum.

Curriculum Update

ETASC has had a huge term with students completing NAPLAN, Assessment Week and Year 10 has completed the first round of HSC Numeracy and Literacy Minimum Standards Testing. Many of our Year 10 students reached the required level 3.

Students who need further opportunities to complete these tests will be given the chance in Term 3.

For more information please see the website https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard

Any questions please contact the Curriculum Coordinator Kimberley Wheeler.

Year 10 Student Assessment Handbook

The Year 10 Student Assessment Handbook is available on the school website and is an important document for Year 10 students to read to be informed about their Record of School Achievement (RoSA) requirements.

Within the handbook, there is information on how to successfully complete Year 10, the grading scale for each subject, what an ‘N’ Determination

Award (N Award) is and how to avoid one, study skills and who to talk to if you need help.

We encourage all Year 10 students and parents/carers to read this document thoroughly to ensure they are informed of the expectations for Year 10.

Click here to read the handbook.

Curriculum Update

In Term 2 students discovered the importance of starting assessments early and consistently working on tasks throughout the term. Those who did this improved their opportunity to achieve in their subjects. Students enjoyed a Biology excursion to Bateau Bay rock platform which is being used in their in Depth Study assessment task. Students also enjoyed a couple of sessions at the gym for PDHPE and analysed videos of their workouts.

In Term 3 students need to begin studying and revising for their yearly exams. These exams will take place in week 5 and cover the content of everything taught since the beginning of the year. This will be the first time some of our students have experienced being tested on such a large volume of content. At the end of Term 2 students participated in two seminars that taught tips on how to ace their exams and memorise content. Students would benefit from applying the tools learnt at these seminars. The presenter encouraged students to make summary notes, memorise the content and complete practise questions. Teachers will continue to be available in the study sessions after school between 3-4pm to assist students with their revision.

Elevate is the name of the company that ran the study seminars last term. Students have access to online resources to help them study at www.elevateeducation.com They also offer free parent webinars which are held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings. If you are interested in attending please click on the following https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/register

Students will need to finalise their HSC subject selection in Term 3. An email will be sent out, where parents/carers will be required to reply with the subjects their child would like to study for their HSC. In Term 2 many parents/carers made the most of the parent/carer and teacher interview opportunity to discuss their student’s capabilities in subjects. This can be useful to help guide students in the decision process. If you would like to talk to any teacher for further updates on your child’s abilities and achievement please call the school to make an appointment.

At the end of Term 3, after the yearly exams, there are a couple of excursions and incursions to assist students in the learning of the content. Students in Business Studies will visit East Coast Beverages to see first-hand how this business operates. In PDHPE students will be completing their first-aid certificate and participating in a yoga class.

Year 11 Student Assessment Handbook

The Year 11 Student Assessment Handbook is an important document for Year 11 students to read to be informed about the Preliminary HSC course requirements.

Within the handbook, there is information on how to successfully complete Year 11, the grading scale for each subject, what an ‘N’ Determination Award (N Award) is and how to avoid one, study skills and who to talk to if you need help.

We encourage all Year 11 students and parents/carers to read this document thoroughly to ensure they are informed of the expectations for Year 11.

Click here to read the handbook.

Year 11 PDHPE

In Term 3 Year 11 PDHPE students will be studying first aid as one of their preliminary option modules.

In this unit, students will have the opportunity to participate in a provide first aid course and receive a first-aid certificate.

This will give them a nationally recognised qualification in providing CPR and first aid.

Students will learn about the priorities for managing a first aid situation, management of injuries and conditions, infection control and legal and moral dilemmas.

This unit will also give them a basic understanding of concepts in the HSC when they focus on the sports medicine option.

ET Australia Secondary College Term Dates

Year	Term	Year	Start Date	Finish Date
2021	Term 3	All	Tuesday 13th July	Thursday 16th September
2021	Term 4	All	Wednesday 6th October	Wednesday 15th December

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