Category: Year 12

Sporting Success

May 22, 2018

We are excited to share a number of exceptional student sporting achievements with our community over the coming days. Starting with swimming, Year 12 student Lauren Gastevich has just been selected to represent Australia at the 2018 Oceana Championships in Papua New Guinea!

Rachael Edwards, Year 12, recently finished third place at the School Sport Triathlon Nationals, while her sister Crystal, Year 9, won medals in several of her races at the Australian Age Swimming Championships.

Congratulations girls!

Fast Lane

May 8, 2018

Year 11 and 12 Automotive Engineering and Technology students saw all the behind-the-scenes action at Barbagello Raceway last week at the WA leg of the Supercars, courtesy of the Western Australian Sporting Car Club. Students saw how the cars are set up and how much time is involved in getting everything right.

Swanky Jackets

April 12, 2018

There’s a sense of pride among our 2018 Year 12 students as they don their Leaver’s Jackets around School. Students have now received the coveted and well-earned symbol that marks the last year of their studies.

Maritime Museum Excursion

April 9, 2018

The Year 12 Marine Students from spent the morning at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle. They had the opportunity to see the artefacts and remains recovered from the wreck site of the Batavia which many of them had the chance to dive on at the Abrolhos Islands last year!

In the afternoon they visited IFAP to see first hand the intense training you need to complete before working in the Maritime Industry. Students were climbing in life rafts, saw helicopters fall into the pool, learnt how to extinguish fires and escape from burning buildings!

Rebecca Hudson

Science Teacher

Poetic Problem Solving

April 5, 2018

Here’s an activity putting a new spin on a good old-fashioned Literature class!

Year 12 ATAR Literature students recently created a physical mind map to deepen their understanding of Seamus Heaney’s poetry and identify key poems in his body of work. The activity got students up out of their seats and collaborating to solve problems using higher-order thinking skills.

Leadership Breakfast

April 3, 2018

On Tuesday morning, Duncraig School and House Captains were invited to the first of what will be a series of Leadership breakfasts over 2018. Students and staff had the opportunity to hear from internationally acclaimed conductor Mrs. Jessica Gethin on her own inspiring journey of leadership and the lessons she has learned on how we all can lead each other. #PerthSymphony www.jessicagethin.com

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

FIRST Robotics South Pacific Championships

March 27, 2018

More than 40 teams fronted up for the FIRST Robotics South Pacific Championships in Sydney recently, with Year 12 student Cale Davies at the heart of the action. Cale was part of Curtin University’s team that took out the title and are now headed for the World Championships in Houston, Texas.

Double Trouble

March 22, 2018

Year 12 PE Studies students paired up to compete in the School Sports WA Badminton competition last Friday. Participating as part of their Practical Performance assessment, students were able to put their skills to the test in a series of round robin games against local schools. Congratulations to Caitlyn Ribbons and Gabby Bechard who made it through to the quarter finals!

“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it.” – Knute Rockne

Information for Year 12s

March 12, 2018

Academic Group is pleased to offer both ATAR revision and ATAR enrichment programs in the April school holidays to help support your student’s academic goals.

Programs Available in the April School Holidays:

Year 11 & 12 ATAR Revision Program – Ideal for students looking for structured revision and Semester 1 exam preparation
Year 12 ATAR Enrichment Program – Ideal for students looking for academic extension with advanced content insight and practise.

Academic Task Force ATAR Revision Program

ATAR revision courses will help your students consolidate their subject knowledge and help them boost their marks by applying what they have learnt at school in their Semester One exams. Taught by excellent teachers, your students will receive structured revision and targeted exam preparation. Study Skills and Essay Writing courses also available.

Course duration – 6 hours over 2 days
Venues: Churchlands Senior High School, Rossmoyne Senior High School and Perth Modern School.

Find out more information here

*NEW in 2018

Academic Associate April ATAR Enrichment Program for Year 12 Students

ATAR Enrichment Courses are available to Year 12 students looking to maximise their ATAR exam marks. Your students’ will receive Academic extension with advanced content insight and practise in higher level exam questions. Taught by top ATAR subject specialists with proven results in boosting students’ marks. Students receive personal help in a small, interactive class.

Course duration – 10 hours over 5 days
Venues: University of Western Australia (UWA)

Find out more information here

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

UWA Course Information Evenings

March 6, 2018

Year 10 – 11 Course Information Evenings
Giving students a head-start on making their Year 10/11 experiences a positive one.
Date: 19 March 2018

Year 12 Course Information Evening
Advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and key dates for 2018.
Date: 19 March 2018

Year 10 – Individual Advisory Sessions
School holiday sessions designed to help students answer questions about future study.
Date: 17-19 April 2018