1. Learning @ Loreto
Year 11
Mr Mark Mikulandra Dean of Learning (Years 10 -12)
Mrs Megan Pursche Director of Learning
email: learning@loretonh.nsw.edu.au

2. Year 11 (Preliminary) Curriculum
All students in Year 11 are enrolled in Religion (Studies of
Religion 2 or Studies of Religion 1), English (English
Extension, English Advanced or English Standard) and must
study at least 12 units.
All morning and afternoon classes are compulsory.
Subject changes for the Preliminary course have now
closed, however, students on 13 and 14 units are able to
make minor adjustments by transferring out of courses as
long as they have at least 12 units.
Going into Year 12 students must study at least 10 units.

3. Student thoughts on Year 11
“Being a boarder in year 11 comes with many changes but also with much of the same old
routine that we have experienced in our junior years at Loreto. Year 11 is a huge step up, we
are now leaders of our school and are expected to set a good example to all of the girls in the
younger years in both the boarding school and the day school… As we know how hard it is to
leave home at such a young age, it is presumed that we talk and be supportive to the them.
Some girls are even academic mentors to year 7 and 8 girls, this is establishing a positive
and friendly relationship with you. We are very lucky this year to have moved into a
refurbished boarding house… We are able to have a much better workspace and there is
also a space where we can do group work. As we move up the years there is always more
work to do. We are given an allocated 3 hours of study a night but we often find ourselves
doing more. There is tutoring available each night which gives the boarders a huge
assistance. There is always someone round to assist us with study plans and study
timetables. We are privileged to be in year 11 at Loreto Normanhurst, as we are able to
experience wonderful opportunities and make the most of our education in every way we
possibly can.”
By Emilia Currey and Grace Gibson

4. How learning has changed in Year 11
compared to previous years
“Moving into Year 11, initially, it feels like nothing much has changed in
our learning. Sure we’re doing subjects that we’ve chosen - going to
‘Chem’ holds a bit of a thrill, but it still feels like we’ve started where we
left off last year. However, at the same time, classes are completely
different. There’s the sense that we are responsible for our own learning –
the teachers trust us more and they don’t check up on us as much.
Classes are smaller and more exciting, because every girl has chosen to
be there. We’re each in charge of how we organise our notes, and
especially our laptops. Last year we were getting used to how we should
use them, but now we’ve all got our different systems. Furthermore, the
work-load is a bit more intense, but nothing we can’t handle – the
assessments aren’t too stressful yet. Learning in Year 11 is very different
to learning in previous years,
but it’s more fun too!”
Penelope Smith

5. Homework
In Year 11, students are expected to complete about 20
hours per week.
This is integral part of secondary schooling and helps
students develop self-discipline and organizational skills.
Students should revise their classwork regularly and
extend their knowledge by wide reading.

6. Assessments
All students in Year 11 have received the Year 11
Assessment Handbook via email.
It is also on the Year 11 portal homepage and
parents can access it via the Parent Portal on the
Learning site.
This Handbook outlines the rules to successfully
complete the Preliminary course including
Illness/Misadventure.

7. All My Own Work
All students in Year 11 have completed All My Own Work. This is a
requirement for all students in NSW in Year 11.
The HSC: All My Own Work program is designed to help Higher School
Certificate students to follow the principles and practices of good
scholarship. This includes understanding and valuing ethical practices
when locating and using information as part of their HSC studies.
The program is integrated with other NSW syllabuses and programs. The
program is designed to be delivered flexibly as self-paced learning
modules.
The program's content is divided into five modules:
 Scholarship Principles and Practices
 Acknowledging Sources
 Plagiarism
 Copyright
 Working with others