Head of Secondary
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
Welcome back for our final term of 2020.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Year 12 students as they get ready to begin their HSC exams next week.
Many of them will be coming in to spend time with their teachers in final preparation for next week. All their teachers will be available during their normal lessons time to work in areas that they desire help with at those times.
HSC Students to Have COVID-19 Test Results Faster
Students taking the 2020 HSC exams will now have their COVID-19 test results fast tracked through pathology. They simply need to advise the nurse or doctor doing the test that they are HSC students. Find your nearest testing clinics:
www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics
Mobile Phones
Our policy for the use of phones at school is very straightforward. They are not to be out in class unless the teacher directs their use as a tool in class. They can be placed in the mobile phone tubs as a student enters a classroom. If they are seen, they will be confiscated and given to the Head of School.
All interactions on phones at recess and lunchtime should be positive and we encourage that students minimise their use at school.
Please do not contact your students at school. This makes it very difficult for them to concentrate and adds extra burden on our teachers.
Year 11 Students
Year 11 students are currently finishing their Preliminary Courses. If they plan to make changes to their course load for Year 12, they need to submit a Subject Change Form with parental permission. No changes can occur until this process is complete.
Textbooks
You may be aware that the Top Book Shop in East Gosford has closed.
Textbooks for Years 11 and 12 Course work will be available for purchase from Box of Books when we have finalised the process or if needed urgently directly from the publisher.