Dear Families,
It has been pleasing to welcome our Senior School students back to school for Term 3.
For our year 12 students, Term 3 is particularly significant as it will be their last full term attending classes. We know this will bring with it some mixed emotions. As the due dates reach closer and subjects come to a finish, we remind all of our families of the support that the Senior School team is able to provide you and your young person to navigate these challenges. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Welcome Assemblies
To commence the term, all year levels held a Welcome Assembly during which reminders regarding the following were shared:
- Mobile Phone and Personal Devices Policy
- Wellbeing Referral Update of Categories - So that we are better able to support young people, more specific categories have been added to the referral process.
- Canteen –In keeping with the statewide ban on mobile phones in South Australian government schools’ young people are not able to access the cards on their phones to purchase goods in the canteen.
- Use of Bags – All of our young people have access to a locker and the expectation is that bags are kept in lockers for the duration of the school day. Young people who need support with locks were reminded to work with their Home Group teacher to resolve this issue.
- Uniform - Given we are in the colder months; young people were reminded of the need to ensure that they are adhering to the policy and wearing BSS uniform items only to stay warm.
Senior School Study Centre
A reminder that the Senior Study Centre is open to our year 11 and 12 students for study purposes both before and after school at the following times:
Before school from 8.30am:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Please note, the Study Centre is not available to students Wednesday morning
After school until 4.30pm:
- Monday – Thursday
Please note that due to Year 12 Exams in Week 2 of this term, the stage area of the Study Centre will be the only area available before and after school. The Study Centre will not be available during the day as this is the venue for the exams. Students will be able to access the library during week 2.
Support with Stage 2 Research Project, a compulsory subject in the SACE, is available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.30pm in the Senior Study Centre.
Year 10 and Year 11 SACE and Pathways Information Night
Tuesday 8 August, 6pm – 7.30pm, Brighton Theatre
The SACE and Pathways Parent Information Evening will comprise of presentations regarding the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and VET (Vocational Education Training).
A Careers Expo will be held in the Concert Hall Foyer and the Brighton Theatre, which will provide an opportunity for you to engage with registered training providers and representatives from the tertiary sector.
Year Level Updates
Key Dates
Term 3
Week 2 3 August - VET information sessions (for students during school day)
Week 3 8 August - SACE and Pathways Information night (for families in the evening from 6pm)
Week 3 9 August - Subject Counselling Assembly (for Year 10 students during Home Group)
Week 5 Subject Information Sessions (for students during homegroup0: information about Arts, HASS, Health and PE, Design and Technology)
Term 4
Week 7 1 December - Last Day of Year 10 Lessons
For our Year 10 students Term 3 is a time for thinking about pathways. We will be working closely with you and your young person to support them to select subjects for 2024 in preparation for moving into Year 11.
Our Year 10 students will have the opportunity to attend VET information sessions, 3 August. A schedule will be published for students to identify the sessions which they are most interested. It is important that students engage in these sessions as this is when the process of applying for VET courses begins.
Our SACE and Pathways Information night will be held on Tuesday 8 August in the Brighton Theatre.
The evening will comprise of presentations regarding SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and VET (Vocational Education Training).
A Careers Expo will be held in the Concert Hall Foyer and the Brighton Theatre which will provide an opportunity for you to engage with registered training providers and representatives from the tertiary sector.
Following the SACE and Pathways Information night, Year 10 students will attend a Subject Counselling Assembly Wednesday 9 August, during Home Group. Attendance at this assembly is crucial as important information will be shared regarding the selection process for 2024 subjects.
Students will spend time in Home Group working on the subject selection process with their Home Group Teacher. We encourage you to reach out to your young person’s home group teacher if you any question during this process.
We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your young person during Term 3.
Key Dates
Term 3
Week 2 3 August - VET information sessions (for students during the school day)
Week 3 8 August - SACE and Pathways Information night (for families in the evening from 6pm)
Week 3 9 August - Subject Counselling Assembly (for Year 11 students during Home Group)
Week 4 Subject information Session (for students during homegroup: information about Arts, HASS, Health and PE, Design and Technology)
Term 4
Week 6 22 November - Last Day Year 11 Lessons
Week 6-7 23 November – 28 November Year 11 Exams
Week 7 29 November – 1 December Year 11 into Year 12 Introductory Lessons
For our Year 11 students Term 3 is when they plan their next steps in their SACE journey. We will be working closely with you and your young person to support them to select subjects for 2024 in preparation for them moving into Year 12.
Our Year 11 students will have the opportunity to attend VET information sessions, 3 August. A schedule will be published for students to identify the sessions which they are most interested. It is important that students engage in these sessions as this is when the process of applying for VET courses begins.
Our SACE and Pathways Information night which will be held on Tuesday 8 August in the Brighton Theatre.
The evening will comprise of presentations regarding SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and VET (Vocational Education Training).
A Careers Expo will be held in the Concert Hall Foyer and the Brighton Theatre which will provide an opportunity for you to engage with registered training providers and representatives from the tertiary sector.
Following the SACE and Pathways Information night, Year 11 students will attend a Subject Counselling Assembly Wednesday 9 August, during Home Group. Attendance at this assembly is crucial as important information will be shared regarding the selection process for 2024 subjects.
Students will spend time in Home Group working on the subject selection process with their Home Group Teacher. We encourage you to reach out to your young person’s home group teacher if you any questions during this process.
Research Project
Support with Stage 2 Research Project, a compulsory subject in the SACE, is available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.30pm in the Senior Study Centre.
Compulsory Subjects
For Year 11 students English, Math and the Research Project are the compulsory subjects which students must achieve a C – or higher grade. For all subjects, our young people need to be completing the summative tasks and ensuring that they are meeting the performance standards for their subjects. This will ensure that they achieve the maximum number of SACE credits and are best placed to select Year 12 subjects for 2024.
Term 4
Please note that this year we have scheduled introductory Year 12 workshops after the Year 11 exam period. We encourage you to be mindful of these dates and arrangements when planning holidays etc. These sessions are designed to provide young people with a deep understanding of course content and assessment requirements. Prior reading and work for some subjects will be provided. As a school we believe this will position our young people well to start their studies in 2024 successfully.
We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your young person during Term 3.
Key Dates
Term 3
Week 2 Year 12 Exams - Year 12 lessons will not run this week
Week 4 16 August - Year 12 Flinders University Test – 8:45 – 11:15 – Study Centre
Week 5 23 August – SATAC (South Australia Tertiary Admission Centre) presentation during Home Group
Term 4
Week 1 18 October – Year 12 assembly – Encounter Youth presentation about schoolies festival
Week 2 26 October – Last formal day Year 12 Lessons.
Week 4 and 5 6 November – 17 November – Year 12 Exams
Week 7 29 November – Valedictory
Term 3 for our year 12 students is filled with completing subject requirements but also with planning for life after school.
For young people who wish to apply to study at university in 2024, we will have a presentation from SATAC, (South Australia Tertiary Admission Centre) on Wednesday 23 August.
Much of the information regarding applying for courses and life beyond Brighton Secondary School will be provided during Home Group time, all year 12 students are strongly encouraged to attend Home Group so that they are able to access this important information.
As the end of the year approaches and some hard decisions are needed to be made about future plans. I remind you that the senior school team is here to support you and your young person. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any members of the team for assistance in navigating these challenging times.
We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your young person during Term 3.
We look forward to continuing to support our young people in the Senior School to engage in life at Brighton Secondary School and to maximise their learning opportunities.
Janine McSporran
Head of Senior School
