Curriculum Update

Anthony Bochrinis

Term Two Assessment Schedule (Year 7-12)

To assist your child in planning for our upcoming Term 2 assessments, please find below our assessment schedules - a handy reference for you to hang up on your fridge!

Year 7 Assessment Schedule

Year 8 Assessment Schedule

Year 9 Assessment Schedule

Year 10 Assessment Schedule

Year 11 Assessment Schedule

Year 12 Assessment Schedule

Semester one Examination (Year11/12 ATAR)

As Semester One Exams for Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR students approach, it is crucial for them to make the most of their study time in preparation for these important assessments. On April 26, our Elevate Education partners held a seminar for these students, emphasizing that simply taking notes is not enough for efficient exam preparation and optimal results.

Students should divide their study time equally among three main activities:

• Allocate one-third of your time to writing and organising notes.

• Use another third of your time for memorising the notes, utilising methods such as flashcards, reading aloud, repetitive handwriting or even recording and listening to your notes.

• Dedicate the final third of your time to practicing questions, provided by the student’s teacher. This includes completing timed questions and using marking keys for self-assessment and improvement.

Remote Parent Teacher interview (Year 8-11)

On Thursday 11 May (4pm - 8pm), we will be hosting our second opportunity for Year 8-11 Parent Teacher interviews. These interviews will be conducted in an online format via Microsoft Teams. This will allow you to meet with your child’s teachers from any remote location if you prefer this as an alternative to meeting teachers face-to-face.

Booking invites for this second round of interviews have been sent to you via email.

If you missed out on seeing a teacher during our Face to Face meetings this week, please do book an online appointment to discuss your child’s progress thus far this year.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (eg.Chat GPT) at St George’s

Following the recent update to Chat GPT’s terms and conditions, which now permits students above 13 years of age to access the software, we will be gradually integrating it into our classrooms here at St George’s.

Next week, students in Years 9-12 will receive consent forms for their families to authorise the in-class use of this software.

As we incorporate AI into our daily practices, our staff have undergone training in the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

• We are committed to: Privacy: Ensuring AI tools adhere to privacy regulations, safeguarding the school community.

• Transparency: Providing clear explanations and sharing information on AI tools used in education.

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for AI outcomes and expecting ethical use by staff and students.

• Fairness and non-discrimination: Promoting equality and inclusivity with AI tools accessible to all community members.

• Safety and security: Ensuring AI tools do not compromise the safety and security of the school community.

• Environmental sustainability: Selecting AI tools that align with our commitment to minimise environmental impact.

• Digital literacy and AI education: Integrating AI into the curriculum to enhance digital literacy and prepare students for an AI-driven world.

We encourage students to view advanced AI tools, like Chat GPT, as a “study buddy” or a “writing calculator” to improve their study habits and academic performance. Students can maximise the benefits of AI tools by using the following recommended prompts, either at home or school: eg. Expand on point [X] by providing a detailed summary of significant terms with definitions and statistics. Write this in 10 full sentences.

1. [insert question or paragraph from a textbook or website]: Rewrite this so that a 5-year-old would understand it.

2. Give this response to the question a mark out of [total marks] using the marking key. Question: [insert question] Marking key: [insert marking key, breaking down each criterion into marks] Response: [insert response to be marked].

3. Provide an outline of constructive feedback to the following response on the question [insert question]. Give an outline of feedback on the following areas: level of complexity, correctness of grammar, clarity of response, correctness of information, and strength of argument. [copy and paste job response].

4. Provide a study outline of the topic [topic].

5. Provide a SWOT analysis of the topic [topic] in a table format.

6. Create an easy-to-remember mnemonic for [insert information to be memorised].

7. Summarise these syllabus dot points to create a study guide for my upcoming test or exam [copy and paste SCSA syllabus for your subject].

To learn more about the use of Artificial Intelligence at St George’s, you are encouraged to read our AI policy