For students in Years 9 and 10
- their access to some areas will be restricted
- some of their classes may be in different locations
- they need to be quiet around the examination areas
Parents and caregivers are requested not to use the Wellington Street entrance for dropping off and collecting students. Please use the Craigie Avenue and Cain Street entrances during this time.
For students sitting NCEA examinations
- keep your admission slip safe and bring it to each examination
- morning examinations start at 9:30am. Afternoon examinations start at 2:00pm. Students must arrive at least 40 minutes before the start of the exam
- turn up to exams in full summer uniform
- pens, pencils etc must be kept in a clear plastic bag. Do not write with red or green pens.
- you may bring a translucent water bottle
- you may bring an emergency evacuation pack. This pack can contain items that students may require in the unlikely event of an evacuation, such as a cell phone (turned off), watch (turned off if it’s a smartwatch), keys, money, a computer powerbank with a connecting lead and medication. This pack must be a clear sealable bag and will be placed under the student’s chair and must not be touched or opened without the permission of the supervisor
- if you cannot sit an examination because of sickness, accident, injury or a family bereavement or other emergency, contact the Principal’s Nominee (Mrs Rooney) as soon as possible and she will give advice about eligibility for a Derived Grade Application. Sickness must be covered by a Medical Certificate that states the student has been sighted by a doctor
- if you feel ill during an examination and think you performed badly as a result, or have to leave the room, you must advise the exam room supervisor that they feel unwell, then advise Mrs Rooney as soon as they leave the exam room for a Derived Grade Application
For further information, feel free to contact Mrs Rooney, s.rooney@roncalli.school.nz or Ms Leckie, b.leckie@roncalli.school.nz