Missed Assessment Task

Assessment tasks are an integral part of the Preliminary Year course, and the following procedures must be followed to minimise the possibility of a student being awarded a zero mark for non-submission of a task by the due date:

Planned Absences:
Students who know in advance that they will be absent on the day of submission or attempt of an assessment task must:

• • Approach the Head Teacher HSIE (John-Paul van Schie) before the scheduled task date.

  • notify the relevant teacher in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the due date.

  • Provide relevant documentation to support their absence.

School-Related Activities:
Students who will be absent due to school-related activities must notify their class teacher and the Head Teacher in advance to negotiate a submission plan. These activities include:

• • Mandatory work placement

  • School musicals or Rock Eisteddfods

  • School sporting competitions or events

  • Other related school activities, such as debating or drama performances

• If the reasons are acceptable, the task must be completed either:

  • Before the scheduled date; or

  • Within two school days of the student’s return, as approved by the Principal.

Failure to provide a minimum of seven days’ notice may result in the student:

• Being required to complete the task as originally scheduled, or

• Not being eligible for an adjustment or alternative task, and

• Potentially being awarded a zero mark if the task is not completed as required.

Unacceptable Grounds for Illness/Misadventure

The provisions for Illness/Misadventure are designed to support students impacted by circumstances beyond their control. Applications for Illness/Misadventure generally will not be approved in the following cases:

• Attendance at a family holiday or social occasion.

• Matters avoidable by the student, such as misreading or misinterpreting assessment task deadlines, examination timetables, or instructions.

• Loss of work due to technology failure, where appropriate back-up procedures were not followed.

• Booking of a driver’s licence test or related non-medical appointment during scheduled school hours or assessment periods.

Claims for Illness/Misadventure based on these grounds may be denied. If denied, students may be required to complete the original assessment task as scheduled or risk being awarded a zero mark.

Students are advised to plan carefully and meet all assessment requirements as outlined in the school’s assessment schedule.

Unplanned Absences on the Day of a Task:
If a student is unexpectedly absent on the day of an assessment task (e.g., class test, oral presentation):

• • A medical certificate or other documentation must be submitted to the Head Teacher HSIE (John-Paul van Schie) upon the student’s return to school.

  • The student can complete a misadventure form, and consideration may be given by the Principal to authorising a substitute task or an estimate.

  • If approved, the task must be completed within two school days of the student’s return, unless varied by the Principal.

Examination Absences:
If a student is absent on the day of an examination:

• • A medical certificate or other documentation must be submitted to the Head Teacher HSIE upon the student’s return.

  • The student can complete a misadventure form, and consideration may be given by the Principal to authorising a substitute task or an estimate.

  • The examination will be rescheduled within two days of the student’s return or, in exceptional circumstances, at the Principal’s discretion.

Submission of Work:
If a student is absent on the due date of a submission task (e.g., research project or fieldwork report):

• • If the work cannot be brought to school by another person, the student must personally submit:

    • A medical certificate or other documentation to the Head Teacher HSIE (John-Paul van Schie).

    • The assigned work to the class teacher upon their return.

  • The student can complete a misadventure form, and consideration may be given by the Principal to authorising a substitute task or an estimate.

  • Parents may be notified of missed assessment tasks if deemed appropriate.

Late Arrival for Tasks:
If a student arrives late for an assessment task, they will be allowed to enter and attempt the task.

• • No extension of time will be granted for late arrivals.

• NOTE: In the event of industrial stoppages, evacuations, or any other occurrence that prevents an assessable task from being completed on a particular day, that task will be scheduled for the next available timetabled lesson in that subject.