John Ghobrial
Year 10
Semester Two Report
2022
Pastoral Care
Religion
English
HSIE
Mathematics
PDHPE
Science
iSTEM
Industrial Technology Timber
Mrs Rosanne Taccone Mr Matthew McMahon
Year 10 Pastoral Care Coordinator Principal
14 December 2022
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please find enclosed your child’s Year 10 Yearly Report. This report reflects your son/daughter’s academic progress as well as their involvement in areas of College
life over the second half of the year. It will enable you and your child to consider strategies that will help support his or her learning as they progress into the
future. Please pay particular attention to the grade descriptors, which have been included in the report. By matching your child’s grade to its description, you will
see more clearly what your child can currently do, and what they should set as goals for their improvement.
Within this report, teachers have provided advice for how your child can maintain or further develop their learning growth. Please read through and discuss these
comments with your child to ensure that they understand what plans they can put in place to further their academic development as they progress into their senior
schooling and/or beyond. Please read through and discuss these comments with your child to ensure that they understand what plans they can put in place to
further their academic development as they progress next year. You will also see your child’s reflection, this is a self assessment on how they felt they worked
towards and achieved their goals that they had set in Semester One. This has been a great opportunity for Year 10 to take responsibility and ownership of their
learning throughout the year.
Being the first full school year since COVID‐19 impacted school life, students have shown resilience and adaptability all year and for this I am incredibly proud.
Students should be encouraged to speak to their Pastoral Care Teacher about how their own interests and skills could be extended through the activities that the
College provides and the additional opportunities that will be presented in Year 11.
Important dates for the remainder of the Term, and the beginning of 2023, are as follows:
2022
Wednesday 14th December 2022 End of Year Awards/Presentation Day – 9.30am in the Alan McManus Hall
Thursday 15th December 2022 Parent/Carer/Student/Teacher Interviews
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Friday 16 December 2022 College Activity Day & Last day for students
th
Monday 19 December 2022 Staff Professional Learning Day (Pupil Free Day)
2023
Friday 27th January 2023 Staff Professional Learning Day
Monday 30th January 2023 Year 7 and 12 return to College in Full Academic Uniform
Tuesday 31st January 2023 Whole School Returns in Full Academic Uniform (NB: This is not a Sports Day)
Teachers will be available for Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student interviews on Thursday 15 December 2022 between 8.15am and 12.30pm. A Compass notification about
this has already been sent out.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support of your child and the College in continuing their academic and personal growth at
Magdalene.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Rosanne Taccone
Year 10 Pastoral Care Coordinator
Grade Common Grade Scale for Learning Outcomes
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this
A knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes
and skills and can apply these skills to new situations
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of
B competence in the process and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and
these skills to most situations
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has
C
achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level
D
of competence in the processes and skills
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in a few areas of the content and has
E
achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills
N/A Not applicable
Pastoral Care
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Miss Alana Di-Filippo
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Attendance
Attendance Period 18/07/2022 - 14/12/2022
Whole Days Absent (Explained) 13 Partial Days Absent (Explained) 8
Whole Days Absent (Unexplained) 3 Partial Days Absent (Unexplained) 0
College Activities
Magdalene Feast Day N
Blessing and Opening of the new College facilities Y
Pastoral Care Personal Profile
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Conduct ✓
Cooperation ✓
Presentation ✓
Punctuality ✓
Teacher Comment
John is a dependable and approachable student. His focus and application have varied across his classes this semester and he has generally
achieved sound results. John is encouraged to utilise his College diary to develop better time management skills. As he moves into Year 11, he is
encouraged to focus on goal setting and developing a study routine for Preliminary HSC courses.
Extra-Curricular Activities
• MISA Volleyball
Student Goal
My goal is to improve my extended response writing across all subjects. I will reach this goal by the end of Semester Two. I will achieve this goal
by increasing my analytical skills by utilising the IDEAL paragraph scaffold and submitting draft responses to my teachers regularly. I will know I
have achieved this when I receive positive feedback from my teachers and when I achieve favorable grades.
Religion
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr James Potts
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade B
Learning Outcomes
Investigates and evaluates the impact of significant people, movements and events on Church teachings and practices C
Understands the nature and importance of the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony in the lives of the faithful and the B
Church
Investigates the range of ways through which baptised persons can live out their vocation C
Articulates an understanding of how the Church’s mission and development has always been influenced by a range of social, C
cultural political and religious factors
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John has demonstrated a sound understanding of the concepts studied in Religious Education this semester. In particular, he has proven his
ability to extract meaning from biblical passages. John is encouraged to prioritise the completion of all set tasks to the best of his ability and to
seek feedback before submitting assessment tasks to ensure he is fully addressing task requirements as he moves into Year 11.
English
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Ms Natalie Azzopardi
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade B
Learning Outcomes
Responds to and composes increasingly sophisticated and sustained texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, A
imaginative expression and pleasure
Selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and B
contexts, describing and explaining their effects on meaning
Thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information and increasingly complex ideas and arguments C
to respond to and compose texts in a range of contexts
Investigates the relationships between and among texts B
Understands and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds C
Questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning A
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John has made steady progress in English and has been developing his confidence in contributing to classroom discussions. He has
demonstrated improvement in his creative writing capabilities. John would benefit from practising the construction of imaginative texts to further
refine his skills incorporating a range of literary techniques within his responses. He is encouraged to consistently apply himself to all tasks to
assist him in reaching his full potential.
HSIE
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr Matthew Dowdell
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade C
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of course content C
Demonstrates skills in acquiring and processing geographical information and an ability to use geographical tools C
Demonstrates skills in communicating geographical information C
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John is a cooperative student who contributes positively to the learning environment in Geography. While he has found some of the components
of the Geography Course challenging, he usually works to the best of his ability. John is encouraged to ask additional questions in class in order to
deepen his understanding of course content. This will enable him to incorporate greater detail into her responses. This, combined with an
increased variety of specific supportive examples from a range of sources will further enhance John ability to effectively communicate information.
Mathematics
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr Nelson Ha
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade B
Learning Outcomes
Ability to work with number and algebra within both familiar and unfamiliar environments C
Ability to work with measurement and geometry within both familiar and unfamiliar environments C
Ability to work with statistics and probability within both familiar and unfamiliar environments B
Communicates and connects standard mathematical ideas with fluency using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols B
Communicates and connects advanced mathematical ideas with fluency using appropriate terminology, diagrams and B
symbols
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John made steady progress this semester and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the topics covered in this subject. He is cooperative but
needs to spend time to complete his work. John shows competent skills in solving questions but must practice on problems to extend his
knowledge. With continued effort and a diligent attitude towards mathematics he should be able to continue his learning growth.
PDHPE
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr Brent Rushworth
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade C
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrates an understanding of strategies that promote a sense of personal identity and build resilience and respectful C
relationships
Demonstrates an understanding of movement skills, concepts and strategies to respond confidently, competently and C
creatively in a variety of physical activity contexts
Understands the significance of contextual factors that influence health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity C
Develop and use self-management skills that enable them to take personal responsibility for their actions and emotions and C
take positive action to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of others
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John has worked well in most aspects of PDHPE. His written responses produced in class work and assessment tasks demonstrate his sound
understanding of the theoretical course content. John participated well in most practical activities, displaying satisfactory movement skills across a
variety of sporting contexts. As he begins Year 11, he is encouraged to develop the depth of his answers and be mindful of paragraph writing
structure.
Science
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mrs Nicole Hulme
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Overall Grade C
Learning Outcomes
Describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and global patterns of geological activity to illustrate how models, C
theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community
Analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems including cell division and DNA D
replication and the development of genetic diversity
Applies models, theories and laws to explain how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and C
transformations is applied in systems
Describes the properties, behaviour and everyday uses of elements and compounds and explains chemical interactions using B
scientific models about the arrangement and motion of particles
Processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based C
arguments and conclusions
Applies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to identified problems C
Presents science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience, using appropriate scientific C
language, conventions and representations
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John is an attentive and diligent student who strives to succeed. His strength this semester has been the knowledge components of the Chemistry
Unit, which he achieved a high grade. The areas which John is encouraged to focus on are the knowledge components of the Biology Unit. He is
encouraged to read all questions carefully and break them into smaller chunks, in order to improve comprehension. Regular revision of classwork
may consolidate John's understanding of the content and allow him to approach examinations with more confidence.
iSTEM
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr James Potts
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Theory Grade C Practical Grade B
Learning Outcomes
Develops ideas and explores solutions to STEM based problems B
Applies cognitive processes to address real world STEM based problems in a variety of contexts B
Identifies and uses a range of technologies in the development of solutions to STEM based problems C
Plans and manages projects using an iterative and collaborative design process C
Develops skills in using mathematical, scientific and graphical methods whilst working as a team C
Will work individually or in teams to solve problems in STEM contexts B
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John has demonstrated significant growth in confidence and problem solving skills throughout the year. He showed a genuine interest in all
aspects of designing and creating solutions to Robotics and Coding activities, using his time well to ensure his work was completed appropriately.
John has worked on improving his Information Communication Technology skills to develop and present his design solutions.
Industrial Technology Timber
John Ghobrial
Teacher: Mr James Potts
Magdalene Catholic College - 2022 - Year 10, Semester Two
Achievement
Theory Grade C Practical Grade C
Learning Outcomes
Identifies, assesses, applies and manages the risks and WHS issues associated with the use of a range of tools, equipment, C
materials, processes and technologies
Applies design principles in the modification, development and production of projects C
Identifies, selects and uses a range of hand and machine tools, equipment and processes to produce quality practical C
projects
Selects, interprets and applies a range of suitable communication techniques in the development, planning, production and C
presentation of ideas and projects
Applies and transfers skills, processes and materials to a variety of contexts and projects C
Commitment to Learning
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Application: Works to the best of their ability. ✓
Contribution to Class: Involved positively in the learning environment. ✓
Planning and Organisation: Manages time and completes tasks. ✓
Teacher Comment
John shows some interest in the Industrial Technology Timber Course and at times produced work of a good standard in class. He has shown
basic practical skills to produce various joinery techniques throughout Industrial Technology Timber. John is encouraged to undertake tasks
independently and seek advice and assistance to further expand on his practical skill and knowledge of the course.
