Congratulations to the many learners who are ‘trying hard’ in preparation for the upcoming derived grade exams. It has been fantastic to see so many of you turning up to tutorials and prioritising your academic goals. Keep it up!

DERIVED GRADE EXAM TIMES

• Morning exams: 9am –12pm. 

• Afternoon exams: 12:30pm – 3:30pm.

DERIVED GRADE EXAM PROCEDURES

• Learners must be in correct school uniform.

• Learners must arrive at least 20 minutes before the exam starts.

• Learners cannot enter after the first 30 minutes. 

• Learners cannot leave in the first 45 minutes or the last 15 minutes of the exam, even to use the bathroom.

• It is expected that all questions will be attempted. 

• Equipment needed for the exams (pens, ruler, calculator, etc.) must be brought into the exam room in a clear plastic bag. Water must be in a transparent drink bottle. Any other bags must be left at the front of the room. 

Note: The use of mobile phones, electronic devices, and smart watches is not permitted in an examination room.

SUBJECTS WITH PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS/DEADLINES OR FULLY INTERNAL COURSES

• During the derived grade exams week you have a scheduled time slot with your teacher: check the exam timetable below. 

STUDY LEAVE

• As communicated in previous Lancewood communications, learners in year 11, 12 and 13 will be on study leave and normal classes will not be running. Learners are required onsite for their exam (it is compulsory to attend) and outside of their exams, they may study from home. Studying at home between exams is essential to ensure they are well prepared for their examinations. 

• When on study leave, learners should not be on school grounds unless sitting their exam.

ABSENCE FROM EXAM

• Learners who are unable to attend an exam due to illness need to ensure they have called in their absence via the normal method: via SchoolPoint app, by phone (+64 3 930 0080), or email absences@rollestoncollege.nz by 8:30am on the day of the absence.

EXAM TIMETABLE

• Learners need to check the exam timetable carefully. 

• Exams will be taking place in the auditorium, gym, B block and Waiora/Performing Arts (for special assessment conditions). Further information regarding specific rooming will be communicated in Advisory.

• If a learner has a clash of exams, there is a process in place to support them to sit all of their exams. Information will come via the learner's Ako/Advisory coach. Over the next couple of weeks, learners with a clash will receive information as to the exam they will sit on the day as well as the alternative time and place for the ‘clashed’ exam. Keep studying for all of your exams in the meantime! If you have any questions, please speak with your Ako/Advisory coach. 

• Find the full examination timetable on our website here.

FINAL WORD

PREPARATION: ‘Try hard’ by ensuring you have created your study timetable and are sticking to it! Share your study timetable with family so they can support you to stick to it. Organise your notes and practice as many past papers as possible. Be sure to also attend the many tutorials on offer by your teachers.

PARTICIPATION: ‘Try hard’ by turning up in plenty of time for your exams. Attempt all of the questions – even when you are unsure!

PROGRESS: ‘Try hard’ by taking on board the feedback your teachers will give you following the exam – this is really helpful heading into the final NCEA exams at the end of the year.

PERSONAL BEST: ‘Try hard’ to reach your goals! These exams are taking you one step closer to your future career!