From 2026, the College has updated its Assessment Re-sit Policy and Procedure to support greater consistency, fairness, and clarity for all students completing in-class assessments.

These changes ensure that assessment processes are applied consistently across year levels and Learning Areas, and that all students are assessed under comparable conditions. This helps maintain the integrity of assessment outcomes and ensures results accurately reflect each student’s learning and achievement.

Under the updated Policy, students who miss an in-class assessment will be eligible for a re-sit only if the absence is School-Approved (such as excursions, camps, or College events) or supported by a valid medical certificate.

If a student is absent from an in-class assessment for a Non-School Approved reason, a medical certificate must be provided to Student Reception by 4:00pm, two days after the missed assessment (i.e. if your child is absent on a Monday, the medical certificate must be submitted by 4:00pm Wednesday). If appropriate documentation is not supplied, the assessment will be awarded a zero result, in line with College Policy.

To support students while minimising disruption to regular learning, the College provides a supervised Assessment Re-sit session held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05pm-4:15pm. This allows students to complete missed assessments in a structured environment while ensuring fairness for all. In a change from previous years, students from all year levels can attend both Tuesday and Thursday sessions, as scheduled by the teacher (except for students who have VCE lessons on Thursday afternoons).

A copy of the updated policy and procedure document is linked here for your reference, along with a flow chart summarising the new process.

We appreciate the ongoing support of parents and carers in reinforcing these expectations with students. These updates are designed to promote responsibility, equity, and confidence in the College’s assessment practices.

For further information or clarification, please contact Hayley Iannazzo.