Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Examination

Monday, 15th March 2021 Asalamu Alaykum Dear Parents, Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Examination The end of Preliminary Course Examinations are an integral step in preparing your child for the HSC commencing in October. Each examination will reflect the same time allocation and format of questions they may expect in HSC exams. The College has been working with each student to prepare them for these exams which will form a substantial percentage of their Preliminary Grade.

Bellfield College has scheduled Preliminary Examinations during Week 9 and 10 of Term 1. Beyond exam time, scheduled classes will run as per student timetables.

Assessment Schedules for each grade can be found on the college website and your child’s canvas classroom. Notifications have also been issued to students with a minimum of two weeks’ notice period as per our assessment policy. Please note the two weeks is a minimum requirement and for most assessments’ students receive more than the minimum.

Full school uniform must be worn during the examination period and students are expected to remain at school for the entire day.

Please refer to the exam room conditions attached. Examination timetable will be issued to students in Week 8.

Kind regards, Mouina Ramadan Head of Senior School Bellfield College

Examination Conditions All students must check the examination timetable carefully. No consideration can be given to students who arrive late for an examination or who miss an examination due to poor organisation.

Students are to follow all instructions given regarding examination times and location, report to the location at least ten minutes before the examination starts and wait for instructions about entry to the examination room.

Students are to remain in the examination room until time has expired for the examination, all papers have been collected, and the examination supervisor dismisses students from the examination room.

Students must check with their teachers in advance to ensure they take the necessary equipment to each examination. Only equipment necessary for the examination is permitted. Borrowing is not permitted during examinations.

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communicate verbally or non-verbally with other students; take a programmable watch into the examination room; speak to any person other than a supervisor after entering the examination room; take any electronic device into the examination, unless approved; behave in any way likely to disturb the work of any other student or upset the conduct of the examination; take into the examination room, or refer to during the examination, any books or notes, any paper, or any equipment other than the equipment approved for the specific examination; wear a cap; or take any food or drinks (other than water) into the examination room, unless you have been granted special provisions. Water in a clear bottle only may be taken into the examination room.

Only equipment necessary for the examination are to be placed on the examination desk. Pencil cases and other equipment must be placed on the floor under your chair. You must remove your watch and place it in clear view on the examination desk.

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Mobile phones must be handed in before the morning bell at 8.30am. Students’ bags placed at the front of the room.

Students are not permitted to leave the examination room to use the bathroom. Exceptions may be made ONLY in the case of pre-existing medical conditions.

Illness and Misadventure (refer to page 6 of the Assessment and Reporting Procedures) If a student is to miss an examination due to illness or misadventure, the school is to be advised before the examination is held. Parents should ring the school on 02 9606 2666 and leave a message for the relevant Head of Department.

Students who miss an examination due to illness, misadventure or absence from school must see the appropriate Head of Department when they return to school. Upon acceptance of a document of explanation (Illness & Misadventure form and a letter from home), provisions can be made for the student to sit the examination paper at an appropriate time, or other arrangements will be made. Please refer to the Stage 6 Assessment and Reporting information communicated in Week 1 of Term. Please refer to page 6 in your Assessment and Reporting Procedures “Absent for Assessment Task/Examination” Absent for an assessment task / Examination (refer to page 6 of the Assessment and Reporting Procedures)

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See their teacher or Head of Department on the first day they return back to school and hand in a completed illness / misadventure form (forms are attached in this book or can be collected from the Head of Department). Reasons for the absence must be stated, verified by a doctor, and have a medical certificate attached to the form. Provisions may be made in the case of providing medical documentation.

Failure to complete an assessment task – Zero mark (refer to page 5 of the Assessment and Reporting Procedures)

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Students who complete assessment tasks or study for assessment tasks during other classes on the day will receive a zero mark.