Secondary Update - Term 2 Week 3

Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 3

Jenni Vile on 08/05/2026

Examination Timetables

As we progress through Term 2 are Year 10, 11 and 12 students prepare for their first set of Examinations for the year. Exam timetables are linked below:

Secondary Student Learning Conversations

At the start of Term 2, we welcomed students and families for our Secondary Student Learning Conversations 鈥� a valuable opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to come together in meaningful dialogue around learning and growth.

At the heart of these conversations was student voice and advocacy, with our secondary students taking an active role in reflecting on and discussing their own learning journey. We were proud to see so many students arrive prepared and ready to engage in these important discussions.

We are proud of our students for the maturity and preparation they brought to these conversations and thank our parents for their ongoing commitment to working in partnership with us as we move into Term 2.

Lest We Forget 鈥� 秀秀直播 Anzac Day Service

On Friday 24 April, the 秀秀直播 community gathered to honour the courage, mateship, and sacrifice of the ANZACs 鈥� pausing to remember all Australian and New Zealand men and women who served, suffered, and gave their lives in the great tragedy of war. Among those we remembered were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who served alongside their fellow Australians with equal courage and dedication, and whose sacrifice is honoured as part of our shared story.

Grounded in remembrance and reflection, our Anzac Day service invited students to consider the events of 25th April 1915, when Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli 鈥� the moment the Anzac tradition was born. From that day forward, the values of courage, resilience, and compassion have defined and inspired generations of Australians.

In the stillness of our commemoration, we were reminded of the immense cost of war and the profound gratitude we owe to all those who have served in defence of freedom and peace 鈥� not only the original Anzacs, but all who have fallen in battle, endured as prisoners of war, or had their lives shaped by conflict.

We commend our students for the thoughtful and respectful way in which they honoured this important occasion.

Marcellin Guild Cross Country Carnival 鈥� A Standout Performance

Last week’s Marcellin Guild Cross Country Carnival proved to be one of the most memorable in recent years, with 秀秀直播’s secondary students delivering an exceptional collective effort.

Participation was a standout feature of the day, with every Year 7 and 8 student completing the course within the cut-off time 鈥� a testament to the dedication and preparation students brought to the event. Across the senior year groups, the overwhelming majority of students also finished within the time, with commitment and guild pride visible from the first step to the final stride.

The standard of competition was equally impressive, with a number of outstanding individual times recorded on the course

Adding to the spirit of the day was the enthusiastic participation of teaching and support staff, whose involvement contributed meaningfully to the carnival atmosphere and set a positive example for students.

In the final results, Camara Guild was recognised with the Spirit Award for their enthusiasm and encouragement throughout the day. Marcellin Guild claimed the overall Championship, placing them in strong contention to replicate last year’s clean sweep of the Guild Carnivals.

The college congratulates all students and staff who participated and looks forward to continued success at the ACC Cross Country Carnival.

Uniform

Thank you to our families for supporting our uniform standards 鈥� the difference in how proudly students wear their uniform has been wonderful to see. The addition of the belt to the trousers, in particular, has made for a very neat appearance.

Please be reminded that all students are required to adhere to the Students who do not meet the College’s uniform expectations will be required to address the issue before attending classes. Full academic uniform is to be worn on all days, unless families have been notified otherwise.

Can I please ask parents to remind their children of the following:

Blazers are a compulsory part of the uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Students must wear their blazer to and from the College, as well as during PCG and Periods 1 and 2. Blazers may also be required for special occasions throughout the year. Blazers must be collected from lockers at the end of lunch and carried with them during Periods 5 and 6.

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following student for the state achievement in their sport:

Valentino Giorella, (Year 8) is competing in the Australian Karting Championships. He came 3^rd in the first round in Coffs Harbour in March and will be competing in Queensland in May.
Hannah Seaborn (Year 12) has been chosen in the WA AFLW 18 & Under team playing in the National Championships in Perth in June and in Melbourne in July.
Kaydee van Deventer (Year 10) competed at the Australian Age Nationals Swimming Championships over the April school holidays. She won a bronze medal in the Girls 15 years 50 fly and missed the podium by 0.02 seconds in the Girls 15 years 50 free. She also won a bronze medal as part of the WA State relay team in the Girls 15 to 16 years 4 x 50m free relay.
Isla Kalebic (Year 9) represented WA at the Australian Youth Women鈥檚 Baseball Championships in Melbourne during the holidays. Her team were undefeated and won the gold medal.
Gianni Germano (Year 12) has been selected in the School Sports WA 18 & Under Football (Soccer) team to compete in Victoria in July.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport. If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form.

Mrs Anna Scanlan

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10

Year 11 prerequisites for 2027

Year 10 students and families have now received the prerequisites for Year 11 subjects at 秀秀直播 for 2027. This is to allow for goal-setting in time for the Semester 1 Year 10 report. Prerequisites for Year 11 2027 can be found here.

A summary of the different pathway options for Year 11 and 12 can be found here.

In Term 2, all Year 10 students will commence their subject selection research, in preparation for Year 11 2027.

Future Doctors Program

The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.

More information and costs here:

Career conversations for parents

The WA Government offers a suite of free resources to assist parents and guardians with starting career-related conversations. Families can access them :

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11

Selecting Year 12 subjects

Please see below a summary of the rules for selecting subjects in Year 12, 2027:

Students who select鈥痑 Year 12鈥疉TAR subject must have achieved at least 50% in that ATAR subject in Year 11.

Students who select鈥痑 new Year 12 ATAR subject in Year 12 (not having studied that subject in Year 11) will be required to seek permission.

Students with a predicted ATAR of less than 70 will not be permitted to continue the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.

Students who have an ‘E’ grade in a Year 11鈥疓eneral subject will not be permitted to re-select that General subject in Year 12.

For students wishing to enter the鈥疷niReady or UniPath Programs in Year 12:

If coming from the ATAR Pathway in Year 11, students must have passed at least 4 Year 11 subjects.

If鈥痗oming from the General Pathway in Year 11, students must have a ‘B’ grade or better in at least 4 Year 11 subjects, including English.

Future Doctors Program

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.

More information and costs here:

Alternatives to University

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:

SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.

ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.

EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.

For students thinking of attending University

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:

Here is a parents guide to University:

And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥� resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:

Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: or this one:

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12

Key dates for TAFE and University applications for 2027

For those students applying for TAFE for 2027, applications will open in September of this year and close in November of this year. You will be advised of this at the time.

For those students applying for University for 2027, early applications (early offers) will open in June and you will have until mid-December to lodge your application. Closer to the time you will be provided with instructions and further information about applying.

Year 12s are welcome to come and collect (and keep) any of the University handbooks that are on the table near my office. These can be very helpful in making your choice.

Alternatives to University

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:

SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.

ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.

EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.

Applying for Medicine or Dentistry or Veterinary Science for 2027

All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2027 (including Assured Pathway at UWA and Notre Dame) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.

Please see below for some important dates:

3 March 2026:鈥€疷CAT bookings open

15鈥疢ay 2026:鈥€疍eadline to book your UCAT for 2026

12鈥疛une 2026:鈥€疍eadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking

1 July 2026:鈥€疷CAT testing begins

5 August 2026:鈥€疞ast test date

September 2026:鈥€疪esults available

You can check鈥€痜or further information, practice tests, and tips to succeed. It is recommended to book a UCAT as early as possible as demand for testing places is high.

UWA
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at UWA can be found鈥€痑nd Dentistry鈥�. Please note that Medicine and Dentistry at UWA are postgraduate courses and require completion of a relevant Bachelor degree prior to entry.

Curtin
Curtin University offers the only direct entry medical program in Western Australia. In 2025, the cutoff ATAR for this course was 93.

In addition to the UCAT, students considering applying for Medicine at Curtin University are also required to sit the鈥疌ASPER Test. Further information about CASPER can be found here:鈥€痑nd here:鈥�

The official handbook for entry to Medicine at Curtin can be found鈥�

University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame offers a small number of places in postgraduate Medicine via an assured pathway for school leavers. Information about this option can be found here:鈥�

Veterinary Science

Students wishing to enter Veterinary Science at Murdoch will need to undertake the Casper testing during 2026, by June at the latest. Further information can be found here:

Applying for Notre Dame UniPath for Semester 2, 2026

Notre Dame runs an entry program called UniPath. Completing UniPath will give you an ATAR of 70, which can then be used for entry to University courses at Curtin / ECU / Murdoch / Notre Dame. Students doing UniPath attend Notre Dame’s Fremantle campus one day per week for 12 weeks.

If you would like to enrol in UniPath for Semester 2, you can do so here in the “How to apply – UniPath” section:

Future Doctors Program

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.

More information and costs here:

University information

TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:

Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:

Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:

Here is a parents guide to University:

This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:

University scholarships

Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship

Gap year information

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2027 might find the following interesting:

Defence Force Gap Year:

And:

Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

EVENT	HOSTED BY	DATE	LINK
Perth Careers Expo	Convention Centre	14-17 May
Defence University Sponsorship Information Session	Defence Force	14 May
Tourism and Hospitality Careers Open Day	Adnate Hotel, Perth	16 May
Open Day	Murdoch University	23 May
Open Day	Curtin University	24 May
Army Reserve Information Session	Defence Force	26 May
Teaching Degrees Information Session	ECU	26 May
Year 12 Application Support	Curtin University	27 May
Defence Force: Trade Careers Info Session	Defence Force	28 May
Year 10 Parent Information Evening	ECU Joondalup	2 June
Year 11 and 12 Information Evening	Murdoch University	3 June
Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027	SEDA	10 June
Engineering Open Evening	ECU Joondalup	11 June
Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027	SEDA	17 June
Design and Creative courses Information Evening	SAE University College	23 June
Computer Science Information Evening	SAE University College	24 June
Electrical Careers Open Day	College of Electrical Training	27 June
Year 12 Information Session	ECU	30 June
Year 12 Application Support Session	Murdoch University	28 July
Open Day	ECU City Campus	9 August
Year 12 Information Evening	Murdoch University	20 October
Open Day	SAE University College	15 August
Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027	SEDA	19 August
Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027	SEDA	26 August
Computer Science and Cybersecurity Information Evening	ECU Joondalup	1 September
Teaching Degrees Information Session	ECU	7 September

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this link might help you get the most out of it:

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