5 June 2023
Re: Semester 1 Middle School Exams
Dear parents/carers and students
The Middle School exams are taking place on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 June. All Middle
School students are required to participate in Semester 1 Exams for English, Maths and Science
as per the exam schedule below. Student exam timetables will also appear on their COMPASS
schedules.
All Years 9 and 10 timetabled classes on these days will be cancelled and students will only be
required to attend school as per their exam schedule.
On these two days, students who study a Year 11 subject will be expected to attend their Year
10 exams and are welcome to attend their VCE classes where possible outside of exams.
Middle School classes resume as normal on Thursday 15 June and Friday 16 June.
If a student is absent from an exam, a medical certificate must be provided to explain the absence.
All students who miss an exam will be allocated to catch-up exam sessions on Thursday 15 June,
Friday 16 June or in Term 3.
If a student requires special exam arrangements, please contact the relevant Year Level Leaders
for the application form to be completed and considered for approval. If the student had special
exam arrangements applied in 2022, these will carry over to 2023 and you will be contacted about
this prior to exams.
Students will be required to wear full school uniform and will be permitted to bring the following
materials into the exam room only:
Pens, pencils, highlighters, eraser
Calculator
Clear pencil case (or ziplock bag)
Water bottle (transparent with no label)
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Exam Schedule
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Location: Senior Campus
Exam Type Exam Room Exam Exam
Entry Time Start Time Finish Time
Year 9 English exam 8.50am 9.00am 10.30am
Recess
Year 10 English exam 10.55am 11.05am 12.45pm
Lunchtime
Year 10 Science exam 1.25pm 1.35pm 3.15pm
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Location: Senior Campus
Exam Type Exam Room Exam Exam
Entry Time Start Time Finish Time
Year 10 Maths exam 8.50am 9.00am 10.40am *
Recess
Year 9 Maths exam 10.55am 11.05am 12.45pm
Lunchtime
Year 9 Science exam 1.25pm 1.35pm 3.15pm
* Accelerated Maths exam will finish at 11.00am
English Exam Information
English Exam Details
Year 9 English 9.00am – 10.30am Writing time (90mins)
Year 10 English 11.05am – 11.15am Reading time (10mins)
11.15am – 12.45pm Writing time (90mins)
Science Exam Information
Science Exam Details
Year 9 Science 1.35pm – 1.45pm Reading time (10mins)
1.45pm – 3.15pm Writing time (90mins)
Scientific calculator allowed (no CAS)
Year 10 Enviro/Bio 1.35pm – 1.45pm Reading time (10mins)
1.45pm – 3.15pm Writing time (90mins)
Scientific calculator allowed (no CAS)
Year 10 1.35pm – 1.45pm Reading time (10mins)
Chem/Physics 1.45pm – 3.15pm Writing time (90mins)
Scientific calculator allowed (no CAS)
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Maths Exam Information
Math Exam Details
Year 9 11.05am – 11.10am Reading time (5mins)
Foundation 11.10am – 12.45pm Writing time (95mins)
Notes book and calculator allowed (not CAS)
Year 9 Two exams Exam 1 - Technology Free (Multiple Choice):
Mainstream 11.05am – 11.10am Reading time (5mins)
11.10am – 11.40am Writing time (30mins)
Notes book allowed
Calculator NOT allowed
Exam 2 - Technology Active (Short Answer):
11.40am – 11.45am Reading time (5mins)
11.45am – 12.45pm Writing time (60mins)
Notes book and calculator allowed (not CAS)
Year 9 Two exams Exam 1 - Technology Free:
Accelerated 11.05am – 11.10am Reading time (5mins)
11.10am – 11.45am Writing time (35mins)
NO notes book or calculator allowed
Exam 2 - Technology Active:
11.45am – 11.50am Reading time (5mins)
11.50am – 12.45pm Writing time (55mins)
Notes book and CAS calculator allowed
Year 10 9.00am – 9.05am Reading time (5mins)
Foundation 9.05am – 10.40am Writing time (95mins)
Notes book and calculator allowed (not CAS)
Year 10 General Two exams Exam 1 – Multiple Choice:
9.00am – 9.05am Reading time (5mins)
9.05am – 9.35am Writing time (30mins)
Notes book and CAS calculator allowed
Exam 2 – Short Answer:
9.35am – 9.40am Reading time (5mins)
9.40am – 10.40am Writing time (60mins)
Notes book and CAS calculator allowed
Year 10 Methods Two exams Exam 1 - Technology Free:
9:00am – 9:05am Reading time (5mins)
9:05am – 9:40am Writing time (35mins)
NO notes book or calculator allowed
Exam 2 - Technology Active:
9:40am – 9:45am Reading time (5mins)
9:45am – 10:40am Writing time (55mins)
Notes book and CAS calculator allowed
Year 10 9:00am – 11:00am Writing time (2 hours)
Accelerated Notes book and CAS calculator allowed
*Note – students will not have reading time due to the length of
the exam
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The Middle School exams lay a strong foundation for success in Year 11 and 12. Students should
set high expectations for their own achievement and seek advice and support from their teachers.
We wish all students the best for their exams.
At home, students can be supported by implementing the following recommendations:
Providing a quiet study space at home free from distractions
Encouraging your child to eat well and get plenty of sleep
Encouraging students to limit social engagements around exam time, including their use
of social media. Students should focus solely on their studies, without distraction from
social media.
Students will participate in an exam information session prior to exams to go over all important
information and PowerPoint resources from these sessions can be provided to parents/carers via
compass.
If you have any questions, please contact the Year Level Leaders.
Year 9
Year 9 Coordinator Ms Hannah Martin [email protected]
Year 9 Coordinator Mr Mark Quiambao [email protected]
Head of Year 9 Mr Darin Joyce [email protected]
Year 10
Year 10 Coordinator Mr James Cameron [email protected]
Year 10 Coordinator Mr Tyler Sawrey [email protected]
Head of Year 10 Ms Paige Jessulat [email protected]
Sub School Support
Middle School Mrs Bianca Johnson [email protected]
Middle School
To email all Leaders [email protected]
Leadership Team
Kind regards
Ms Leah Hannas
Campus Principal
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