Year 8 Assessment Booklet 2025
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*.
College Leadership Team
Principal
Deputy Principal
Head of 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 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 Jeremy Smith
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.
Assessment Tasks
1. Notification of Tasks
Students will be issued with a Notification of Assessment at least two weeks prior to the sitting or submission of an assessment task. Details will include:
The nature of the task 1
The outcomes being assessed 2.
The weighting of the task 3.
Due date for the task 4.
Notifications will be available via SEQTA and may also be distributed in class. Sometimes it may be necessary to change the date of a particular task due to unforeseen circumstances. The class will be informed of any change.
2. Submission of Assessment Tasks
Details for submission of assessment tasks will be outlined on the Notification to Assessment. Tasks may be required to be submitted:
Through the SEQTA portal (e.g. written hand-in tasks)
During class time (e.g. tests or practical submissions)
At the beginning of the day or class(e.g. practical works)
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they understand the submission requirements for each task. Please ask the subject teacher if unsure.
3. Viewing and submitting a task through SEQTA Learn:
Log into SEQTA Learn
Click on ‘Assessments’ on the right
Select ‘Upcoming’ or the relevant semester
Select the subject and/or task that you are submitting
Use the ‘overview’ and ‘details’ tabs at the top of the screen
To submit the task, use the ‘submissions’ tab at the top of the screen
Upload your file by dragging and dropping (box will turn orange) OR by clicking ‘add files’ and selecting the file
After the file is uploaded, you will see your file listed under ‘submissions’
Repeat to add another file
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 in all cases where an extension of time is requested.
Assessment Tasks cont.
Students are to email their teacher if any of the following situations apply:
If you know you are going to be absent for this task
If you are not able to complete the task due to illness or misadventure
If you require an extension to the submission date for this task (not within four days of the due date)
If you experience illness or misadventure
The class teacher will then:
1. Enter information on SEQTA 2
Consult with Head of Department to determine new date/variation
Extension of Time:
If a student is unable to submit a task by the due date and needs an extension, the student must email the subject teacher outlining the reason(s) at least FOUR days BEFORE the due date. The teacher will email a decision in reply.
Illness/Misadventure:
If a student is ill or experiences misadventure and is unable to submit a task on the due date, the student must email the class teacher outlining the reason(s) no later than the end of the school day on the due date, except in special cases. The teacher will email a decision in reply.
Misadventure refers to any valid reason, other than illness, for not completing, submitting or being present for an assessment task. Whether an event will be a valid misadventure, warranting consideration, will depend on the circumstances of the event and the documentary evidence that is handed in to support the misadventure claim.
The following circumstances are examples of situations where considerations cannot be given:
Routine medical appointments
Lack of organisation
Too tired
Misreading of the times or instructions given
5. Penalties for Non-Submission
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’ for the task and will be required to complete the task to demonstrate an understanding of the topic. A new due 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 a 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.
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11 & 12
minutes per night, approx. 4 hours per week
minutes per night, approx. 5 hours per week
Minimum 2 hours per night
Our students will always have some form of homework whether it be tasks explicitly set by their teacher or choosing from a range of subject specific activities listed on each subject cover page on SEQTA. Year 7-9 students can expect homework from core subjects (all subjects except CAPA, TAS and elective subjects) and Year 10-12 students can expect homework from all subject areas.
Compulsory homework tasks set by the teacher are written on the SEQTA lesson on the day it is given with a due date. Students will be expected to submit the homework by the due date and will be reported in semester reports. Students who find the tasks too challenging or are taking an excessive amount of time to complete, should seek assistance from their teacher. Students may also consider attending the Homework Club/Study Group every Thursday after school in the College Library to seek additional support and advice.
At times, teachers may elect not to set homework but rather suggest that students choose from other activities listed on the subject cover page. These alternate activities are designed to improve general subject-specific skills to provide students with greater confidence to engage in their classes. These activities may also be extension and enrichment activities that prepare students for future topics.
Assessment Schedules
Assessment Schedules
Assessment Schedules
Task
Nature
Timing
Outcomes assessed
Term 1, Week 10
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECB-01
Term 2, Week 5
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECA-01
Term 3, Week 7
EN4-RVL-01
EN4-URB-01
EN4-ECA-01
Term 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 Task 2
Term 3, Week 6
GE4-2
GE4-3
GE4-5
GE4-8
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 6
HT4-4
HT4-7
HT4-9
HT-4-10
Mandatory Technologies (3 rotations)
Common UnitCareers in Technology
Nature of task
Product (Lidded Box) & Folio
Textile Bag & Folio Catapult Model & Research Folio Infographic
Timing Week 5, Term 2
Outcomes assessed
Rotations: Week 2, Term 2 or Week 6, Term 3 or Week 6, Term 4
TE4-1DP
TE4-2DP
TE4-3DP
TE4-9MA
TE4-1DP
TE4-2DP
TE4-3DP
TE4-9MA
TE4-1DP
TE4-2DP
TE4-3DP
TE4-8EN
TE4-10TS
Task No. Task 1
Nature of task
In Class Task Percentages Pythagoras' Theorem
Timing Term 1, Week 7
Outcomes assessed
MA4-FRC-C-01
MA4-PYT-C-01
MAO-WM-01
2 Task 3 Task 4
In Class Task Algebraic Techniques & Equations
In Class Task Length, Area and Volume Pythagoras
Term 2, Week 6
MA4-ALG-C-01
MA4-EQU-C-01
MAO-WM-01
In Class Task Linear Relationships and Data Analysis
Term 3, Week 9 Term 4, Week 6
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
Task
Timing
Ongoing Term 1
Term 2, Week 5
Ongoing Terms 2 & 3
Term 4, Week 5
Task No. Task 1 Task 2
Nature of task
Biology: ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’ Skills Test
Timing Term 1, Week 7
Outcomes assessed
SC4-: 6WS 7WS 8WS 9WS 14LW 15LW
Physics: ‘Energy’ Student Research Project
Task 3
Biology: ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’
Chemistry: ‘The Atomic World’ Written Examination
Term 2, Week 9
SC4-: 4WS 5WS 6WS 7WS 8WS 9WS 10PW 11PW
Task 4
Physics: ‘Energy & Biology: ‘Body Systems’ Semester 2 Test
Term 3, Week 8
Term 4, Week 6
SC4-: 7WS 8WS 9WS 10PW 11PW 14LW 15LW Components
SC4-: 7WS 8WS 14LW 12ES 16CW 17CW
Task