Unit 3 and 4 Trial Exams

The VCE Unit 3 and 4 trial exams will be held during the last day of Term Three (20 September) and the first two days of Term 4 (7 & 8 October).

All Year 12 VCE and accelerated Year 11 students have a trial exam for each of the subjects they study at Loyola.

Friday, 20 September: English

Monday, 7 & Tuesday, 8 October: All Other Subjects

Students have been emailed their personalised trial exam timetables. Below is some important information regarding the trial exams.

Information for all students:

• Trial exams will be held for all Unit 3 and 4 subjects that are taught by staff at Loyola College. This does not include subjects that are studied through VSV, VSL or other external providers and language schools.
• All the exams are run using VCAA rules.
  
• Students are required to be in full school uniform.
• Students who have VCAA approved Special Examination Arrangements (SEA) will sit their trial exams with these provisions.
• Students will not be allowed to leave the exam early – they must remain for the entire examination time.
• Students are expected to try their best in each exam and complete all sections of the exam. Teachers will mark these exams and provide important feedback to you.

Information specific to Year 12 Students:

• Students have their English, English Language or Literature exams on Friday 20 September. Their other 4 exams are spread out when we return on the first two days of Term 4.
• Students are permitted to go home if they do not have an exam in one of the exam sessions.
• Students can study in the library if they choose to remain on campus.
• Students are not required to attend mentor during this trial exam period.
• VCE - VM students are expected to attend their timetabled classes on the first two days of Term 4.

Information specific to Year 11 Accelerated Students:

• Most Year 11 accelerated students will have only one exam.
• Students will not be required to attend Year 11 classes on the day of their Unit 3 and 4 trial exam. However, they may do so if they wish.
• Students are expected to attend classes as usual on the other non-exam day.
• If a SAC is scheduled at the same time as their exam, they need to attend the exam and apply for a SAC reschedule following the usual procedure.
• Students do not need to attend mentor on the day of the exam.