Term 2, Week 8

As the end of the Semester draws near, it is an appropriate time to reconsider elective subject enrolment and typically, several students see the benefit of adjusting their elective studies pathway. On Monday 27 May (Week 7), Year 8 and 9 students were invited to engage in the subject change application process which will conclude on Friday 14 June (Week 9). 

Students are asked to do the following when wanting to be considered for a change of elective subject enrolment:

• Complete a ‘Middle School Application for Change of Subject’. The form is completed electronically. To start the process, students will need to meet with Ms Zofia Kentrotis, located in the Middle School Studies Office (located on level 2 of the STEM building). 
• Parent and teacher signatures are required to indicate endorsement of the subject change.
• The form will automatically return to Ms Zofia Kentrotis once all signatures are collected. Forms are due back by the last day of term, Friday 14 June (Week 9).

Subject changes will be processed over the holidays, with students issued new timetables in preparation for the commencement of Semester 2, 2024.

Please understand that not all requests will result in a subject change.  A lack of availability in the requested subject may prevent the change from being possible, so too, a misalignment of subjects studied and career pathways.

Transitioning into a new subject can be difficult (owing to gaps in foundational knowledge and skills) but students who are motivated to succeed are typically capable of overcoming any such concerns. A discussion with the Head of Faculty of the new elective subject is part of the subject change application process so that students are well informed about the workload and study requirements that will be expected of them.

Please encourage your son meet with Ms Kentrotis to begin the process at his earliest convenience if a change of elective subject would benefit his future study and career options.

Elective subject offerings are: Art, Business Studies, German, Chinese, Drama, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Graphics & Design, Information Technology, Media and Music. Information relevant to each course of study is as outlined in the College’s Curriculum handbooks which can be found through Student Portal.

Ms Zofia Kentrotis

Head of Teaching & Learning (Middle School)