Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide students and their families with the Year 8 Assessment policy and procedures which includes an assessment schedule, task weightings and due dates*.
Senior School Leadership Team
Principal
Deputy Principal
Director of Teaching & Learning K-12
Dean of Students - Senior School
Dean of Studies - Senior School
Heads of Department
CAPA
Digital Technology
English
HSIE
Learning Support
Mathematics
PDHPE
Science
TAS
Heads of House
Hoffman
Kelton
Kimball
Lankester
Petts
Rosborough
Dr Adrian Johnson
Mrs Kathy Fletcher
Mr Nash Clark
Mr David Smith
Mrs Stephanie Davis
Mrs Sarah Bradbury
Mrs Tahlia Dahmes
Mrs Jessica Alvey
Mr Matthew de Koeyer
Mr Aaron Culligan
Mr Tristan Patralakis
Mrs Carissa Furze
Ms Beth Yarker
Mrs Samantha Morley
Mr Ben Tari
Mrs Davina Gibb
Mr David Miles
Mrs Alison Barrett
Ms Kimberley Graetz
Mrs Elizabeth Williams
*All information is correct at the time of distribution and is subject to change. Any changes to the assessment schedule will be provided in writing to students and families at least two weeks prior to the original date with an updated Notification of Assessment.
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Assessment Tasks
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4. Non-Submission Procedures
The school is sympathetic to students experiencing circumstances that could make the completion of an assessment task difficult. However, in fairness to all students, the correct procedure must be followed cases where an extension of time is requested.
5. Penalties for Non-Submission
Assessment Tasks cont.
If students fail to submit a task on the due date: The subject teacher will send a reminder email to you, your parents, and the Head of Department. If task is still not submitted after four days, a second email will be sent.
If students do not submit on the due date and have not supplied a valid reason, students will receive ‘0’ the task and will be required to complete the task to demonstrate an understanding of the topic. A new date will be negotiated with the subject teacher and the Head of Department. Students must attempt all parts of assessment tasks and take care to produce original work. All tasks must be attempted, even if due date is past and a ‘0’ mark will be awarded.
Am I ready to learn?
Before school:
I am wearing the correct uniform
My computer is charged and updated
I have read my timetable and I know what lessons I have today I have packed my bag with everything I need for the day
Before my lesson:
I have read my timetable and I know where I am going
I have read the notices and I know if there were any room changes
I have left my phone locked in my locker
I have filled up my drink bottle and been to the toilet
I have the correct books for my next lessons
I have my computer and it is charged
I have my pencil case and calculator
I am on time and am waiting outside the classroom for my teacher
During my lesson:
I know that my learning is a direct result of my effort
I know that I must make mistakes in order to learn
I have a positive mindset and know that I can always improve
I respect and take care of my learning spaces
I respect the right for others to learn and to be safe
I know that I can ask my teacher for help if I need it
I listen and respond to my teacher’s instructions
At the end of my school day:
I have packed all the work I need to do for homework
Homework Guidelines Year 7 - 12
Homework is an important school routine that provides an opportunity for students to reinforce and practice what has been learned in class, and to create positive study habits. Our focus is to develop a lifelong love of learning therefore homework should be perceived as a positive experience that is valued by both students and parents.
Homework tasks can be set to:
Consolidate concepts from the lesson which involves reading over the work completed and summarising key points or creating a summary page
Continue the work from the lesson by completing questions or skills that are similar to what was completed in class
Challenge their understanding by completing an extension ask that applies the skills that have been learned and practised during class time
Catch up on work that was missed or work that did not get completed in the lesson
Complete assessment tasks
To establish an effective homework routine, it is recommended that students allocate time for homework each week according to their year level. The following table provides a guide for homework in the Senior School.
Homework Guidelines cont.
Assessment Schedules
Assessment Schedules
Assessment Schedules
Task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
1, Week 9
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECB-01
2, Week 5
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECA-01
3, Week 7
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECA-01
4, Week 5
EN4-URA-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECA-01
Task No.
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Task 1
In Class Task
Chez moi (My place) – Interacting, understanding and creating texts
Term 1, Week 10
ML4-UND-01
ML4-CRT-01
ML4-INT-01
Task 2
In Class Task Hobbies and Leisure Interacting, understanding and creating texts
Term 3, Week 9
ML4-UND-01
ML4-CRT-01
ML4-INT-01
Geography - Semester 2
Task No.
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Task 1
Term 3, Week 6
GE4-2
GE4-3
GE4-5
GE4-8
Task 2
Term 4, Week 5
GE4-7
GE4-8
History - Semester 1
Task No.
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Task 1
In Class Task Medieval Europe
Term 1, Week 7
HT4-3
HT4-5
HT4-7
Task 2
In Class Task Polynesian expansion across the Pacific
Term 2, Week 4
HT4-4
HT4-7
HT4-9
HT-4-10
Mandatory Technology - Food & Agriculture
Task No.
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Task 1
In-Class Practical & Development Folio
Term 1, Week 9
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
Task 2
In-Class Practical & Development Folio
Term 3, Week 3
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
Task 3
In-Class Practical & Development Folio
Term 4, Week 3
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
Mandatory Technology - Engineered Systems
Task No. Rotation 1: Levers Rotation 2: Levers Rotation 3: Levers
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Term 2, Week 2
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-01
Term 3, Week 4
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-02
Term 4, Week 6
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-03
Mandatory Technology - Design Thinking
Task No.
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Rotation 1: Design Thinking
Product Branding, Packaging & 3D Model
Term 2, Week 2
TE4-SDP-01
TE4-PDP-01
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DIG-01
TE4-DIG-02
Rotation 2: Design Thinking Rotation 3: Design Thinking
Product Branding, Packaging & 3D Model
Term 3, Week 4
TE4-SDP-01
TE4-PDP-01
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DIG-01
TE4-DIG-02
Product Branding, Packaging & 3D Model
Term 4, Week 5
TE4-SDP-01
TE4-PDP-01
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-DES-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DIG-01
TE4-DIG-02
Students will only complete the unit that they did not complete in Year 7
Mandatory Technology - Textiles
Nature of task
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Textile Bag (Proposal & Tote Bag)
Term 2, Week 2
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DES-01
Textile Bag (Proposal & Tote Bag)
Term 2, Week 4
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DES-01
Textile Bag (Proposal & Tote Bag)
Term 4, Week 6
TE4-MSC-01
TE4-PPM-01
TE4-SAF-01
TE4-DES-01
Students will only complete the unit that they did not complete in Year 7
Task No. Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4
Nature of task
In Class Task Percentages Pythagoras' Theorem
In Class Task Algebraic Techniques & Equations
Timing Term 1, Week 7 Term 2, Week 7
Outcomes assessed
MA4-FRC-C-01
MA4-PYT-C-01
MAO-WM-01
MA4-ALG-C-01
MA4-EQU-C-01
MAO-WM-01
In Class Task Length, Area and Volume Pythagoras
In Class Task Linear Relationships and Data Analysis
Term 3, Week 9 Term 4, Week 5
MA4-LIN-C-01
MA4-LEN-C-01
MA4-ARE-C-01
MA4-VOL-C-01
MAO-WM-01
MA4-PRO-C-01
MA4-GEO-C-01
MAO-WM-01
Task No.
Nature of task
Task 1
Topic Test(In-Class)
Timing Term 2, Week 7
Outcomes assessed
Task 2
Practical Assessment Observations
Ongoing Semester 2
PD4-2 PD4-9
PD4-4
Task No. Task 1 Task 2
Nature of task
Living Systems: Practical Task
Timing Term 1, Week 8
Outcomes assessed
SC4-LIV-01
SC4-WS-02
SC4-WS-05
SC4-WS-08
Living Systems and Periodic Table and Atomic Structure: Semester 1 Examination
Term 2, Week 7
SC4-LIV-01
SC4-PRT-01
SC4-WS-02
SC4-WS-05
SC4-WS-06
SC4-WS-08
Task 3
Change: Practical Task and Analysis
Task 4
Data Science: Depth Study
Term 3, Week 9 Term 4, Week 6
SC4-CHG-01
SC4-WS-01
SC4-WS-03
SC4-WS-04
SC4-DA1-01
SC4-WS-06
SC4-WS-07 Components
Visual Arts
Task No.
Task 1
Nature of task Critical and Historical worksheet 10%
Task 2
Cubist Clay Mask 35% Graffiti Style Artwork – 45%
Art Poster – 10%
Timing Term 2, Week 8 Term 3, Week 10