FORBES HIGH SCHOOL · 2019-10-21 · Friday 27th January 2017 to Friday 7th April 2017 Term 2 Monday 24th April 2017 to Friday 30th June 2017 Year 11 Mid-Course Exams begin Week 5

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2017

PRELIMINARY

ASSESSMENTS

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FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY HSC ASSESSMENT

YEAR 11 ASSESSMENTS Assessments are required for both Board Developed and Board Endorsed courses and they apply to everyone entered for the Preliminary and the HSC course. You must complete assessment tasks worth more than 50% of the total assessment marks for each course. If you fail to do this, you will not have satisfactorily completed the course and it cannot be counted towards the twelve units required for the Preliminary Year of Study and the course will not be recorded on your Preliminary Record of Achievement. Preliminary assessment tasks provide a measure of your performance in a wider range of tasks and activities than can be tested in an external examination. They also enable you to work at a consistent pace throughout the year and help prevent you from becoming overwhelmed and pressured at exam time. It is essential that you take all aspects of the Preliminary Course seriously. You must have satisfactorily completed all 12 units to progress to your HSC Course in Term 4. Attendance, classwork and homework, and an Assessment tasks, must all be satisfactory.

THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENTS The School Assessment is intended to provide an indication of a student's attainment, which is based on:

(i) A wider range of syllabus objectives than is measured by the external examination; and

(ii) Measures and observations made throughout the course rather than at a single examination.

The Board of Studies (BOSTES) is the controlling body for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). The HSC will be awarded to those students who have completed at least 12 units of study in the Preliminary year and 10 units of study, 6 units of which must be Board Developed courses (including 2 units of English) in the HSC year. Refer to the checklist on page 5 of this booklet. When the results of the HSC are published, the certificate will show two marks for each Board course; the School Moderated Assessment mark and the Examination mark gained in the HSC. However, Content Endorsed Courses (CEC) will have only one mark shown - the School Assessment mark.

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SCHOOL ASSESSMENT The assessment will measure the student's achievement relative to other students attempting the same course. The mark will be based on specific and stated course outcomes for each task as indicated on the Assessment Task notification distributed to the students. Each subject will have its own specific assessment components. No assessment tasks are to be due the week before, during or the week after, exam periods.

COMPONENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT In each course, teachers are required to assess specific outcomes of the course. See the Subject Choices Stage 6 booklet for details of each subject.

LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS Assessment work completed or submitted late without an approved, written application for “Student Illness, Accident or Misadventure” will receive zero marks. If a student is absent on the day of a school examination or test, they will sit the test on the first day they return to school. A zero result will be recorded unless a “Student Illness, Accident or Misadventure” application has been approved. If students know they will be absent from school on the date an assessment task is due (e.g. representing the school in sport, performing arts, school excursion, work placement, etc.), they must submit the task before the due date. If students know that they will be absent from school on the date a test or examination will be held (e.g. representing the school in sport, performing arts, school excursion, work placement, etc.), they must negotiate with their teacher and the Head Teacher of the faculty to find an alternate date to do the test/examination.

NON-COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS Where a student fails to submit an assessment task or is absent for an in-class task without a valid reason they will receive an N-warning. When the task is eventually completed they will receive zero marks, but may be deemed to have satisfied the course requirements. Failure to respond to N-warning letters as directed may cause a student to be regarded as failing to meet course requirements and thus be ineligible for the award of a Higher School Certificate in that subject.

MALPRACTICE Where a student has been found guilty of cheating or malpractice (e.g. plagiarism), no marks will be awarded for that particular test or assignment. This may also be considered as a non-serious attempt to complete the task and result in an N-warning.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS When a candidate fails to redeem at least two N-warnings in a course, the Principal may determine that the course has not been studied satisfactorily and will then notify the Board of Studies. If a course is not satisfactorily completed, a student will receive no results in that course. The course will then not count towards their pattern of study for the completion of the Preliminary Year. In most cases this will mean that the candidate has not satisfactorily studied the minimum 12 units mandatory for the completion of the Preliminary Year of Study.

REPORTING Students will receive regular feedback on their progress through the teacher's evaluation of the assessment tasks. Year 11 Reports will show an assessment ranking in each subject, levels of achievement for outcomes and a teacher comment.

APPEALS Where a candidate feels that a decided error has been made in an assessment task or overall ranking, a written appeal can be forwarded to the Principal for a review of the procedures involved in the assessment. Mr C Dwyer Principal

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HSC PATTERN OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST FOR THE 2017-2018 HSC

NOTE: All requirements apply to BOTH the 2017 Preliminary and 2018 HSC course patterns for the 2016 Higher School Certificate Students who complete the Higher School Certificate in 2018 must meet the following requirements:

PATTERN OF STUDY

At Least 12 Preliminary and 10 HSC units of study.

At least 2 units of a Board Developed Course in English. (includes 2U English Studies CEC)

At least 4 subjects.

At least 6 units of Board Developed Courses.

A student may count a maximum of 6 Preliminary units and 6 HSC units from courses in Science. (see ACE Manual 8006, December 2011)

In the Preliminary study pattern, Senior Science cannot be studied in combination with Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics. However, students who have satisfactorily completed the Preliminary course in one or more of these courses but do not wish to undertake the corresponding HSC course may elect to study the Senior Science course. (see ACE Manual, 6002, February 2013)

At least 3 courses of 2 unit value or greater. (may be Board Developed and/or Board Endorsed Courses)

Beginners Language courses are for students with little or no previous study or knowledge of the language. (see Eligibility criteria, ACE Manual 8008, December 2011)

Students are not enrolled in Board Developed and/or Board Endorsed Course combinations which are the subject of Board exclusions. (see ACE Manual 6002, February 2013).

IMPORTANT DATES YEAR 11, 2017 Term 1 Friday 27th January 2017 to Friday 7th April 2017 Term 2 Monday 24th April 2017 to Friday 30th June 2017 Year 11 Mid-Course Exams begin Week 5 Term 2, the dates are including Monday 22nd May 2017 to Friday 26th May 2017 Year 12 Primary Industries Work Placement dates are from 6th June to 17th June 2016 Year 11 Primary Industries Work Placement will be in Term 2, dates will be advised. Term 3 Monday 17th July 2017 to Friday 22nd September 2017 Year 11 Final Exams begin Week 9, Term 3, the dates are including Monday 11th September 2017 to Friday 15th September 2017

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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 2017 - 2018 Week Term 1, 2017 Term 2, 2017 Term 3, 2017 Week

1 PD/H/PE 1

2 Chemistry

English Standard Chemistry

Work Studies 2

3 Primary Industries

SLR English Standard

Mathematics 2 Unit SLR

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4

Biology Design and Technology

Geography Senior Science

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5

Mathematics 2 Unit

Half-yearly Exams

Business Studies

Community & Family Studies

English Advanced Industrial Technology-

(Metal) Physics

Primary Industries

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6

Chemistry English Standard Modern History

Drama

English Studies Hospitality

Modern History

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7

Business Studies Design and Technology

Senior Science


English Studies English Advanced

Industrial Technology (Metal) Physics

Primary Industries (Work Placement)

Ancient History

Industrial Technology- (Multimedia)

PD/H/PE Visual Arts

Work Studies

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Ancient History English Advanced

Industrial Technology- (Multimedia)

Mathematics General Visual Arts

Work Studies

Biology Drama

Design and Technology Geography

Hospitality Modern History

Primary Industries (Work Placement)

Senior Science

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9

Drama English Studies

Hospitality SLR

Ancient History Industrial Technology –

Multimedia PD/H/PE

Visual Arts Work Studies

Final Exams 9

10 Biology

Geography

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Industrial Technology (Metal) Physics

No Classes No Classes

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STAGE 6 GENERAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Subject: Ancient History, 2 Unit

Task Anticipated Date Type of Task

Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 Source Analysis Investigating the Past: 20

2 As Scheduled

Examination Mid Course Exams 10

3 Term 2 Week 9 Essay Ancient Societies 20

4 Term 3 Week 7 Research Presentation

Historical Investigation 20

5 As scheduled Examination Final Preliminary Exam 30

Subject: Biology, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 10 Secondary Sources Research Report

Patterns in Nature 20

2 As Scheduled Examination Mid Course Exams 20

3 Term 2 Week 8 Field Report Local Ecosystem Lake Cowal

20

4 Term 3 Week 4 Primary and Secondary Sources Report

Study of Australian Biota

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Subject: Business Studies, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 7 Media file and Business Report

Nature of Business 25

2 As scheduled Examination Mid-Course Exams 25

3 Term 3 Week 5 Business Plan for an SME

Business Planning 25


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Subject: Chemistry, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 6 First Hand Investigation

The Chemical Earth 15

2 Term 2 Week 2 Secondary Sources Metals 20

3 As scheduled Examination Mid Course Exams 20

4 Term 3 Week 2 Secondary Sources Energy & Water 20

5 As Scheduled Examination Final Preliminary Exam 25

Subject: Community and Family Studies, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 11 Written Report Resource Management 20

2 As Scheduled Examinations Mid – Course Exams 20

3 Term 2 Week 7 Written & Extended Report

Individuals and Groups 20

4 Term 3 Week 5 Research Families and Communities

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Subject: Design and Technology, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 7 Extended

Response Designer Case Study and Presentation

25

2 As Scheduled Examinations Mid – Course Exams 10

3 Term 2 Week 8 Folio and Practical Development

Design Task 1 and Folio 20

4 Term 3 Week 4 Folio and Practical Development

Design Task 2 and Folio 30


Subject: Drama, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 9 Performance Play Build Performance 30

2 Term 2 Week 8 Performance Essay Performance Essay 25

3 Term 3 Week 6 Portfolio Design Portfolio and Logbook

25

4 As scheduled Examination Final Preliminary 20

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Subject: English Studies, 2 Unit (CEC)


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 9 Writing Achieving Through English

25

2 Term 1 Week 10 Speaking Achieving Through English

15

2 Term 2 Week 7 Viewing/Writing English in Sport 30

3 Term 3 Week 6 Group Research English and the Sciences

30

Subject: English (Standard), 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 6 a) Listening b) Representing

Area of Study

20

2 Term 2 Week 2 Reading & Writing (Essay)

Prose Fiction 20

3 As scheduled Examination Mid - Course Exams 10

4 Term 3 Week 3 a) Representing b) Speaking

Drama 20


Subject: English (Advanced), 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 a) Essay The Journey AOS

20

2 As scheduled Examination Mid – Course Exams 10

3 Term 2 Week 7 Speech Critical Study 20

4 Term 3 Week 5 Writing and Listening Task

Drama 20


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Subject: Geography, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 10 In Class Written Biophysical Interaction 15

2 Term 2 Week 8 Individual Research Task

Senior Geography Project

25


4 Term 3 Week 4 In Class Written Global Challenges 15


Subject: Industrial Technology - Multimedia, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 Extended Response

Industry Study 20

3 As scheduled Examinations Mid-Course Exams 20

2 Term 2 Week 9 Practical Project Project 1 & Folio 20

4 Term 3 Week 7 Practical Project Project 2 & Folio 20


Subject: Industrial Technology –Metal, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 11 Extended Response

Industry Study 20

2 As scheduled Examinations Mid-Course Exams 20

3 Term 2 Week 7 Project 1 Project 1 & Folio 20

4 Term 3 Week 7 Project 2 Project 2 & Folio 20


Subject: Mathematics General, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 Assignment 40

2 Term 2 Week 5 Mid Course Exam 30

3 As scheduled Yearly Examination Final Preliminary Exam 30

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Subject: Mathematics, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 5 Research Task 20

2 Term 2 Week 5 Mid-Course Exam 20

3 Term 3 Week 3 Practical 20

4 As scheduled Final Preliminary Exam 40

Subject: Modern History, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 6 Research Essay TBA 15


3 Term 2 Week 8 Historical Investigation and Oral Presentation

Topic of Students Choice 35

4 Term 3 Week 6 Source Analysis The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century

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Subject: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 2 Week 1 Research Assignment

Better Health for Individuals

20

2 As Scheduled Examination Mid – Course Examinations

20

3 Term 2 Week 9 Case Study The Body in Motion 20

4 Term 3 Week 7 In Class Essay Option 1 15


Subject: Physics


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 11 Secondary Sources Moving About 15

2 As Scheduled Examination Mid – Course Examinations

15

3 Term 2 Week 7 First Hand Investigation & Report

Communication 20

4 Term 3 Week 5 Secondary Sources Cosmic Engine 20


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Subject: Senior Science


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 7 Research Task Water for Living 15

2 As Scheduled Examination Mid – Course Exams 20

3 Term 2 Week 8 Field Study Report The Local Environment 20

4 Term 3 Week 4 First Hand Investigation

Plants 20


Subject: Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 9 Report Healthy Lifestyle 20

2 Term 2 Week 3 Scenario First Aid 20

3 As Scheduled Examination Mid – Course Exams 20

4 Term 3 Week 3 Presentation Sports Coaching and Training

20


Subject: Visual Arts, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date Type of Task Task Title % weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 Practical Making Making 1 25

2 As scheduled Examination Mid Course Exams 10

3 Term2 Week 9 Test Content Theory Test 10

4 Term 3 Week 7 Practical Making Making 2 25


Subject: Work Studies, 2 Unit


Task Title % Weight

1 Term 1 Week 8 Written/IT Resume and Cover Letter

30

2 Term 2 Week 9 Employer

Checklist

Work Placement

Competencies

35

3 Term 3 Week 2 Interview Job Interview 15

4 Term 3 Week 7 Module Booklet My Working Life 20

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COURSES

VET ASSESSMENT POLICY Vocational Education Training (VET) Courses are dual accredited courses. Students have the opportunity to be awarded with: • Units towards Preliminary and HSC qualification • Competencies which can lead to a statement of Attainment, Certificate 1, 2 or 3 which are awarded under the Vocational Education and Training Qualifications Framework (VETQF) Students will be assessed in both areas during each VET Course. 1. VETQF ASSESSMENT All Industry Curriculum Framework Courses are assessed under National Competency Standards that have been determined by industry for inclusion in the framework training packages. Competency based assessment means that students work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described in each Unit of Competency to be assessed as competent. A student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that they can effectively carry out various tasks and combinations of tasks listed, to the standard required in the appropriate industry. There is no mark awarded in competency-based assessment. Students are assessed as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory Demonstrating competence means that you can perform the task or show an understanding to the level required by the industry standards. The units of competency achieved will be recognised on a vocational qualification. Students will be involved in a variety of assessment tasks ranging from practical tasks to written tasks. If students are deemed not satisfactory at that time, they will be given at least one further opportunity at an agreed time to be re-assessed. There are a number of competencies that may only be offered once during the course due to their: • WHS requirement • Cost • Time frame • Supervision required • Resource availability. Specific information about these competencies will be issued to students at the beginning of the course. 2. HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (HSC) Students will be awarded units towards their Preliminary and HSC by studying a VET Course. Some VET Courses e.g. Curriculum Framework Courses will allow students to include a mark from the written HSC examination, which can be used in the calculation of the University Admission Index (UAI). As with all HSC courses, Board of Studies (BOS) procedures apply to all VET Courses. (Refer to school BOS procedures). VET courses will be listed on the HSC Certificate Record of Achievement. No mark will be listed for the achievement of competency; VETQF qualification will be assessed by BOS separately. For students who have undertaken the HSC examination, a scaled examination mark will be recorded on the HSC Certificate. No school based assessment mark will be recorded. No Assessment Mark for VET Courses is required by the BOS. An estimated examination mark for students entered for the HSC written examination must be submitted. This mark will be used only in the case of an illness/disadvantage appeal. The estimate mark will reflect each student’s achievement on one or more written tasks, similar in nature to the HSC examination. A trial HSC examination mark would be a suitable task.

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3. WORK PLACEMENT: Work Placement is a mandatory HSC requirement of curriculum framework VET courses. Appropriate hours are as follows: 120 hour course - a minimum of 35 hours in a workplace 240 hour course - a minimum of 70 hours in a workplace 60 hour course (extension) - a minimum of 14 hours in a workplace Failure to comply with HSC mandatory workplace hours will mean that students have not fulfilled the BOS course requirements. Penalties will occur if mandatory hours are not met. Learning in the workplace will enable students to • Progress towards the achievement of industry competencies • Develop appropriate attitude towards work • Learn a range of behaviours appropriate to the industry • Practice skills acquired off the job in a classroom or workshop • Develop additional skills and knowledge, including key competencies. Note: Information Technology and Entertainment Industry Courses may simulate 35 hours of work placement. This must be documented and authorised by the school. 4. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE Information regarding mandatory assessment tasks will be set out in an Assessment Schedule. These tasks will be used as evidence of competency. 5. APPEALS PROCEDURE Normal school assessment appeals procedures will apply for VET courses.

Hospitality (VET)

Information Technology (VET)

Metal and Engineering (VET)

Primary Industries (VET) Specific information relating to the assessment of VET courses will be provided to students who undertake the subjects listed above

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Hospitality – Kitchen Operation Competencies Please note if the students do not achieve all the competencies they will achieve a statement of attainment towards a Certificate 2 in Hospitality

Code Unit of Competency BSBWOR203

Work Effectively with others

SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC001

Use food Preparation equipment

SITWHS001 Participate in safe work practices BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SITKOP001 Clean Kitchen Premises and Equipment Assessment

Competency being assessed.

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Week 7 Term 1

Week 8 Term 2

Week 2 Term 3

Week 9 Term 3

Getting along

Safe & Hygienic

Food Preparatio

n

Safe & Sustainable

work practices

Clean Kitchen

Premises and

Equipment

BSBWOR203 X SITXFSA002 X SITXFSA001 X SITHCCC001 X SITWHS001 X BSBSUS201A X SITKOP001 X

Schools may schedule examination items in preparation for the HSC examination; however, these do

not form part of the RTO assessment requirements.

All competencies must be achieved to meet course requirements. 35 hours of Work placement IS MANDATORY for each 120-hour course studied.

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Primary Industries Competencies Please note if the students do not achieve all the competencies they will achieve a statement of attainment towards a Certificate 2 in Hospitality

Code Unit of Competency AHCWHS201

Participate in Work Health and Safety Processes

AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK209

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

AHCMOM202

Operate Tractors

AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

Assessment

Competency being assessed.

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Term 1 Week 5

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 5

Participate in WHS

processes

Work effectively

in the industry

Operate tractors,

machinery and

equipment AHCWHS201 X

AHCWRK204

X

AHCWRK209

X

AHCMOM202 X

AHCMOM304

X

Schools may schedule examination items in preparation for the HSC examination; however, these do

not form part of the RTO assessment requirements.

All competencies must be achieved to meet course requirements. 35 hours of Work placement IS MANDATORY for each 120-hour course studied.

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FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

Principal: Mr. Charles Dwyer Deputy Principal: Mr. Jason Nottingham

Phone: (02) 6852 2666 Fax: (02) 6851 1071

[email protected]

Date: ____________________

Student Illness, Accident or Misadventure Appeal

SECTION A:

Student’s Name: ______________________________________________ Year: 11

I hereby request a review in:

Subject: _______________________________________ Course: ____________________________

Assessment: ____________________________________ Due Date: __________________________

Reason(s) for request:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I have attached a medical certificate from:

Dr ____________________________________________________________________________________

I have attached statements from:

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

The subject teacher was notified of the illness/misadventure on:

Date: ___________________ Time: _____________________ by: _________________________

Signed: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________ (Candidate/Parent/Guardian)

Students must hand the completed form, together with certificates and/or statements to the Head Teacher

Section B: HEAD TEACHER RECOMMENDATION: Appeal is Approved Extension __ day(s)

Alternate task Head Teacher discretion

Not Approved Accept task but zero marks Do not accept task Comment by Head Teacher:

____________________________________________________ Signature:____________________

Principal’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

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FORBES HIGH SCHOOL · 2019-10-21 · Friday 27th January 2017 to Friday 7th April 2017 Term 2 Monday 24th April 2017 to Friday 30th June 2017 Year 11 Mid-Course Exams begin Week 5