Next week marks an important milestone for our Year 10 and Year 11 students as they commence their Semester 2 and Unit 2 examinations. This period represents both the culmination of semester learning and an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and understanding in a formal assessment environment.
For our Year 11 students, exams will take place from Tuesday 18 November to Monday 24 November.
Our Year 10 students will also complete their Semester 2 examinations next week, from Wednesday 19 November to Friday 21 November.
Detailed communications regarding examination timetables and procedures have been emailed directly to students and parents/carers.
These exams are an essential part of each student’s academic journey at Damascus College. They not only allow students to consolidate their learning and identify areas for growth, but they also play a vital role in building confidence and resilience under timed conditions. Educational research consistently highlights that regular exposure to formal examinations enhances long-term memory, improves retrieval of knowledge, and reduces anxiety in future high-stakes assessments. Studies show that students who engage in structured revision and practice exams perform significantly better when they reach their final senior assessments.
Exam periods also provide valuable opportunities for students to refine important lifelong skills, such as time management, independent study, focus, and organisation, all of which are crucial for success in Year 12 and beyond. Learning how to plan revision, manage nerves, and reflect on feedback are skills that will serve our students well in their VCE or VCE-VM pathways.
We encourage parents/carers to support their student/s by providing a calm study environment at home, ensuring good rest and nutrition, and reminding students that exams are not only about results, they are a step toward developing strong habits and a positive mindset for learning.
We wish all our Year 10 and Year 11 students the very best as they prepare for and complete their examinations. Their dedication, persistence, and growth as learners are something to be truly proud of.