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St Hilda's Collegiate School

Weekly News Term 2 Week 8

Dear Parents and Caregivers

I am sure a number of you have read the article in Friday’s Otago Daily Times. We were pleased to see in the latter part of the article, that the process and the reasons informing this change were discussed.

Those of you who have have attended meetings looking at our curriculum review know, there are a number of factors which have influenced our planning.

We believe one of the main advantages of removing most NCEA assessments will be the increased teaching time made available. This allows for greater depth and breadth of learning. Alongside the time for deeper learning, we hope it will also provide a reduction in the anxiety that comes from being constantly assessed. Rigorous assessment will most certainly be part of the Year 11 course, and students will have opportunities to learn how to cope with different assessment tasks linked to their learning.

Despite The Otago Daily Times’ surprising reference to, 'fear of failure', this is not a driver of this change. In actual fact, with more time for deep learning, we believe there will be greater opportunities for students to see the value of making mistakes, reflecting on their learning, and developing a growth mindset.

Included in this newsletter, are the FAQ’s which were sent out earlier this week. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Contents

A 'taste of home' for our International Girls

by Sharon Beaumont

Hotpot is a traditional food eaten in many Asian countries, so we decided to celebrate mid winter by enjoying a taste of home.

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Year 11 Course - FAQ's

by Judy Maw

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Chapel Matters

by Gillian Townsley

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Tolcarne News

by Isla Huffadine

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Library News

by Carrie Bouffard

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A message from the Sports Department

by Rachael Parker

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Recent Sporting Events

by Rachael Parker

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Pride Week at St Hilda's

by Sandra Muller

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Annabel Bilkey

Last Word

by Annabel Bilkey

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St Hilda's Open Evening

by Isla Huffadine

Open Evening Thursday July 29th

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Return of 2020 Prize Giving and Sporting Awards

by Isla Huffadine

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St Hilda's Production - Footloose!

by Isla Huffadine

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Update: Zonta Club Movie Night

by Ella Hodgson

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Group Fit at St Hilda's

by Isla Huffadine

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Otago Secondary Schools Art Exhibition

by Isla Huffadine

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Scouts and Guides of Otago - Gang Show

by Isla Huffadine

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