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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12 community challenge choice
Mission and Vision “To touch the Hearts of your pupils and inspire them with the Christian Spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform” St John Baptist De La Salle Mission The human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor. The vision of St Michael’s College St Michael’s College is a Catholic school committed to the Lasallian vision of education and to challenging and supporting students to ‘be the best they can be’. St Michael’s: Is a community that involves staff, students and their families, in learning that presents Jesus Christ as the model for growth. Is student-centred, inclusive and respectful of human differences. Combines the best traditional and contemporary educational practices. Prepares students for the broader community and lives of faith and hope. community challenge choice
Table of Contents
Welcome3
Context and Tradition 4
Staff 6
Year 12 Pastoral Staff 8
General College Information 9
Important Dates for Year 12 10
Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14
College Leaders 201918
The St Michael’s College Year 12 Tradition 19
Year 12 General Information 20
College Awards 37
Student Support - Student Services 39
Consequences for Non-Completion of Work 41
Conclusion 42
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2 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12
Welcome
Year 12 at St Michael’s College
Dear Year 12 Student, Please read the contents of this booklet
and enter Year 12 in the full knowledge
Welcome to what will be a combination of what your final year entails. Only in
of your most difficult, challenging, this way can you hope to be successful.
rewarding, anxious - but assuredly
memorable year of schooling. The staff
of the College wish you every success
for the 10 months ahead, and hope Wishing you all the very best for 2019.
that this booklet will provide useful
insights and relevant information as to
the particular nature of Year 12 studies.
Year 12 represents the culmination of Mr Sam Kitschke
your schooling and provides pathways Year 12 Director
for your future? Whether your own
individual interests and talents guide Ms Anna Porcelli
you towards employment or tertiary
study, we hope that your final year will Year 12 Assistant Year Level Director
not only be satisfying, but also provide
the platform for future success.
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Context and Tradition
The De La Salle Each year, the College holds a Mission
Action Day (MAD) to raise funds for the
Brothers Lasallian Foundation and the generosity
of the St Michael’s community is well
The origins of Lasallian education date known throughout Australia and the
back to the 17th Century to French Asia Pacific Region.
priest St John Baptist de La Salle,
founder of the Institute of the Brothers
of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Heritage of St Michael’s
Brothers).
College
Born of wealthy parents who valued
education, De La Salle responded St Michael’s College was founded by the
to the needs of impoverished boys De La Salle Brothers in 1954. Classes
by establishing schools that were began at Beverley with 29 boys. Due to
open to all, including the socially and the great efforts of the Catholic families
economically deprived. Based on the in the Western region of Adelaide, the
ideal - to provide education for young College rapidly expanded. By 1965 the
people that reflects the values of Jesus enrolment was 780 boys and in 1967, a
Christ - De La Salle inspired a tradition Senior School was developed on Lawrie
that now spans over 80 countries. Street at Henley Beach. From 1997, the
Beverley Campus catered for Years 4
John Baptist De La Salle was canonised
-7 boys and the Henley Campus Years
in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII
8 -12. In 2002 a Reception class was
named him Patron of Teachers.
introduced. Beverley now caters for
The Brothers came to Australia and Reception to Year 6. In 2008 girls were
opened their first school in Armidale, enrolled for the first time in Year 8.
NSW, in 1906. Since that time they
St Michaels has worked in close
have opened a number of schools
partnership with the Sacred Heart
throughout Australia and extended
Fathers (MSC) throughout its history
their works to New Zealand and the
and they continue to act as Chaplains
missions of Papua New Guinea.
to the College.
4 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12
Context and Tradition
Crest
Glorious Cross - symbol of salvation
and resurrection
Laurel leaves - symbol of reward and
achievement
Shield - symbol of strength, faith and
fortitude
Star of Bethlehem - symbol of the sign
of the faith
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Staff Secondary Leadership Principal Mr John Foley Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Mrs Teresa Cimmino Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr John Lambert Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso Director of Curriculum & Assessment Administration Ms Bron Kemp Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey Co-ordinators Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young Co-curricular Coordinator (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic SACE Coordinator Mr Rocco Schirripa Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators Business Mr Hamish Redden Design & Technology Mr Greg Cloy Digital Technologies Mrs Maria Cardillo Director of Music Mr Tim Donovan Music Mr James Musci Drama Ms Emily Burns English Mrs Jane Sykes 6 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12
Staff
continued
Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators
Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce
Health & Personal Development Mrs Sally Nicholson
History Mr Matthew Muscat
Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti
Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay
PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton
Religious Education Mrs Patrizia Puglia
Research Project Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton
Science Mr Gavin O’Reilly
Visual Arts Mrs Nicole LeRay-Warren
Student Services
Student Counsellors Ms Sarah Davies
Ms Ida-Marie Tullio
Mr Anthony Vizaniaris
Career Counsellors Ms Rose Coorey
Mr Anthony Vizaniaris
Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya
VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford
Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda White
Mrs Bonita Dorian
Ms ISabella Barila
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Year 12 Pastoral Staff Year Level Director: Mr Sam Kitschke Assistant Year Level Director: Ms Anna Porcelli Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers 12PC-01 Ms Giselle Becker LEC01 12PC-02 Mr Gavin O’Reilly / Ms Catherine Pearce LEC12 12PC-03 Mr John Edwards LEC03 12PC-04 Ms Elli Nicola LEC04 12PC-05 Ms Bridget Kearins LEC05 12PC-06 Ms Stacey Moros LEC06 12PC-07 Ms Lavina Desyllas / Ms Cathy James LEC07 12PC-08 Mr Fredrick Stanislaus LEC08 12PC-09 Mr Lachlan Chatterton LEC09 12PC-10 Mr Mario Luppino LEC10 12PC-11 Mr Ned Heath LEC11 8 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12
General College Information
Front Office Contact Details
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Telephone 08 8356 5966
Email smc@smc.sa.edu.au
Website www.smc.sa.edu.au
Student Absentee Line 08 8150 2323
Uniform Shop - Dobson The College Day
Pty Ltd Secondary Campus
The College uniform can only be
Movement Bell 8:40 am
purchased from the Uniform Shop
which is located at the Secondary Pastoral 8:45 am
Campus. The shop is managed and
operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf Lesson 1 9:00 am
of St Michael’s College. It is essential Lesson 2 9:40 am
to arrange an appointment with the
uniform shop. Lesson 3 10:20 am
Please contact staff directly on RECESS 11:00 am
telephone 8150 2306. The uniform Movement Bell 11:20 am
shop can be accessed via the car
park on Lawrie Street, adjacent to the Lesson 4 11:25 am
Lasallian Education Centre. Lesson 5 12:05 pm
The trading hours are as follows: Lesson 6 12:45 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday LUNCH 1:25 pm
8:00 am - 4:15 pm (closed between Movement Bell 2:05 pm
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm)
Lesson 7 2:10 pm
Lesson 8 2:50 pm
DISMISSAL 3:30 pm
9Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change
Term 1
29 January Classes Resume (Years 7, 8, 12)
30 January Year 7-12 Welcome Assembly
30 January Year 12 Parent Evening
6 February Year 7 - 12 Mass 9:00am
7 February Year 12 Elevate Education
12 February Seminar Day 1
13 February Class of 2018 Academic Assembly
18 February Sport’s Day
27 February Year 12 Mass
28 February MAD Launch
6 March Ash Wednesday
8 March MAD nomination forms due
11 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday)
13 - 15 March Retreat
27 March Year 12 Mass
5 April Mission Action Day
10 April Year 12 Assembly
12 April Years 7-12 Easter Prayer Service
Classes conclude
Early Dismissal 12.45pm
10 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change
Term 2
29 April Classes resume
1 May Year 12 Mass & Academic Assembly
1 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45pm
2 May Caica Cup
3-5 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier
6 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45 pm
15 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus
Feast of St John Baptist De La Salle
21 - 23 May Year 12 Drama Production
24 May MAD Quiz Night
29 May Year 12 Assembly
7 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)
10 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
11 June Years 10 - 12 and Families Photos
12 June Year 12 Breakfast
19 June Year 12 Mass
21 June Sport and Co-Curricular Photos
27 June Seminar Day 2
3 July Year 12 Assembly
5 July Classes conclude
Early Dismissal 12.45pm
11Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change
Term 3
22 July Classes Resume
22 - 26 July Trial Exam Week
31 July Years 10 - 12 Academic Assembly
5 August Careers Night (6:00pm - 8:00pm Founders Hall)
7 August Year 12 SATAC Grab Bags
8 August Semianr Day 3
12 August Year 12 SATAC Talk
20 August Parent/Teacher Interviews
Whole School Closure
21 August Year 12 Assembly
21 - 23 August Adelaide Schools Band Festival
28 August Year 12 Mass
2 September Staff Professional Development Day - No Classes
4 September Elevate Education Production
23 - 26 September Catholic Schools Music Festival
24 September Paul Dillon Presentation Year 10 - 12
Paul Dillion Parent Session
25 September Year 12 Assembly
27 September De La Salle Day
Classes conclude
Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
12 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Important Dates for Year 12
Subject to change
Term 4
14 October Classes Resume
16 October Year 12 Mass
18 October Year 12 Awards Assembly
21 October SACE Oral Exams commence
24 October Year 12 Classes conclude
24 October Year 12 Graduation Mass 7:00pm
28 - 1 Oct - Nov Study Week
4 - 20 November SACE Exams
7 November Memorial Mass 7:00pm
7 November Year 12 Art & Design Exhibition
30 November Graduation Ball
13Learning and Management
System: SEQTA
SEQTA is a collaborative teaching and All parents can access SEQTA to keep
learning system that connects teachers, updated on what their child is currently
students and parents as an interactive working on and when assignments
and supportive community. To find out are due. This also allows parents to
more about it, please follow this link: access school reports and read the
https://seqta.com.au/ daily notices in a similar interface to the
students. Parents are encouraged to
All students at St Michael’s College are install the SEQTA Engage app on their
able to access SEQTA via their student Apple or Android device and enter the
portal, SEQTA Learn, by using their following https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/
username and password. All students
must access the site through the
following link: https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/
14 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Learning and Management
System: SEQTA
Once students log on, a master menu Other functionalities of SEQTA include:
appears providing the students with
their timetable and subject course Recording students daily attendance
material. Further to this, students can Communicating with parents/
also access daily notices and directly caregivers
message (Direqt Message) their
teachers. DM has the capacity for the Recording student achievements and
user to attach documents. awards
Storing teaching and learning
resources
Uploading student report cards onto
the portal
15Learning and Management System: SEQTA Accessing a Student Timetable via SEQTA When students click on the Timetable tab, the students’ individual timetable for the week will appear. 16 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12
Learning and Management
System: SEQTA
Accessing College The Assessment tab will enable
students to track their progress of
Notices completed assessments in each
subject.
When the Notices tab is selected, the
notices for the desired day will appear. Direqt Messages enables students to
communicate with their subject teacher
and vice-versa.
Checking assignment
due dates and Logging out of SEQTA
submitting work
through SEQTA Logging out of the system is advised
once the student has finished using
SEQTA.
When students select the Upcoming
tab, the upcoming assessment tasks
appear. Students are able to upload
their assignments once they are
completed; these are referred to as
e-submissions.
Subject and
Assessment outlines
via SEQTA
The Courses tab displays an overview
of the selected subject. Students
are provided with a summary of
the key objectives of the particular
course along with a breakdown of the
assessment tasks.
17College Leaders 2019
Mitchell Allen Indigo Kuchel Zani Bates Vincenzo Triulcio
College Captain College Captain College Vice Captain College Vice Captain
Jason Cao Taylah Cavallaro Francesco Ciampa Natalie Costa Ethan Crowe
Thomas Davey Claudia Detomaso Mitchell Guidera Lachlan Gwynne Benjamin Hoy
Joshua Larven Tyronne Lobo Indya Lyle Brianna McCulloch John Moschou
Kate Oatway Nathan Pellizzari Jordan Tucker Ruby Williams Charlotte Young
18 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12The St Michael’s College
Year 12 Tradition
Student Leadership you help to add an important chapter
to the on-going tradition of leadership
Year 12 students are at the apex of the in the College.
College. They provide the seniority by
virtue of time spent in the secondary You are now an important contributor
school, and they become the exemplar to the fine SMC Year 12 tradition. Make
for student standards and behaviour. the most of this privilege and continue
Put simply, you are the role models of the outstanding contribution which
the student population. can be made to your, and the College’s,
reputation.
This is not a position which is to be
taken lightly… By working, playing, studying, praying
and laughing together, we can achieve a
Just as any group of elite and respected great deal!
individuals in any walk of life are
examples, for those who follow them;
the Year 12 cohort of the College Co-Curricular Activities
should provide direction and guidance It is the expectation of the College
to the student body. All Year 12 that all students will be involved in a
students have a responsibility in this co-curricular activity. This is your last
regard. opportunity to do so! Whether it is
This example extends to all facets of the swimming, netball, debating, tennis,
College life, such as uniform, grooming, cricket, soccer, basketball, football,
attendance, punctuality, support of chess, drama or other activities offered,
College events, etc. it is in your interests to represent the
College.
Important also is your input on student
matters. Constructive feedback can This is a perfect example of how Year
lead to positive developments so you 12s can be role models.
are encouraged to communicate ideas
to your Pastoral Teachers and College Next year more than likely (as you
Leaders. enter the post-school world) there’ll
be far fewer opportunities for you to
In any social organisation, there are
those who take on the formal mantle be involved in these sort of activities
of leadership. To the College Captain, so why not have one more go at
Vice Captains and College Leaders, our something you’ve done before, or
thanks are extended in advance for the even try something completely new,
role you will play throughout the year as while you have the chance?
19Year 12 General Information
Staying Healthy Headspace 1800 650 890
Reach Out.Com – http://au.reachout.
There are likely to be many times com
throughout the year when you might
feel stressed and the best way to
manage this is to try to stay healthy.
This includes giving attention to your
College Diary
diet and exercise, the amount of rest/ You are strongly encouraged to fully
sleep you have, making time just for utilise the College Diary as a source
yourself as well as time with friends of planning for you and as a source of
and family. It is also important to communication between the school,
understand the impact that social yourself and your parents. The
networking can have on your time and student movement section in the
state of mind. Be careful in finding a back of the diary must be used for
balance in all of these areas of your life permission to leave classes to attend
as they are all important in helping you other facilities.
to stay healthy.
Of special importance for Year 12
If you are concerned about any of students is the section for noting your
these elements then talk to the Year 12 continuous assessment scores and
Director, pastoral or subject teachers, other results. Please use this section
the school counsellors or help lines so that you can ‘self check’ your
such as:
subject results!
Youth Health Line (Second Story)
1300 131 719
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Year 12 Wall Planner
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 You are also encouraged to use the
“Year 12 Wall Planner”, which will be
Lifeline 13 11 14
given out in Pastoral Care, as a means
Crisis Care (After Hours service only) of long term planning and improved
131611 organisation.
Sexual Health Line 1300 883 793 It is suggested that you enter all due
dates and key events so you and your
Alcohol and Drug Information family are able to plan your academic
Service 1300 131 340 progress and expectations into the
future.
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It is also suggested that the planner Students who move into a subject
be visible in your bedroom or study, without the proper authorisation may
accessible to you on a daily basis. not only default on the SACE pattern,
but may fail to be registered on subject
enrolment data at the SACE Board.
Religious Education Impromptu or ill-considered subject
changes may equally present problems
Commitments for entry into particular courses and
Please make note of the following careers later in the year.
compulsory Religious Education You MUST discuss the subject change
commitments: as per the process outlined on the
form. If you are unsure, please
Seminar Day 1 12 February discuss the process with the Director
of Curriculum & Assessment (Ms
Year 12 Retreat 13-15 March Bron Kemp), Mr Kitschke, a Careers
Counsellor or your classroom teacher.
Seminar Day 2 27 June Once the Subject Change form is
signed by a Parent and relevant Head
Seminar Day 3 8 August of Department, it should be returned
to Student Services for final verification
In only the rarest and most serious and issue of a new timetable.
circumstances will students be excused
from these events which set the tone Consideration will only be given to
and are the cornerstone of your subject changes which take place within
graduation year. the first TWO (2) weeks of Term I. If
problems arise after this time, please
consult your Pastoral Teacher, the
Director of Curriculum & Assessment or
Subject Changes Mr Kitschke.
It is imperative that any student who
wishes to change a subject in the weeks
ahead does so through the established
procedure, involving a Subject Change
Form obtained from the Director of
Curriculum & Assessment.
21Year 12 General Information
Attendance/Punctuality Uniform
Year 12 students are required to be In keeping with the notion of holistic
at school by 8:40 am each day (unless growth and positive behaviours,
their timetable states otherwise, the school uniform should be worn
e.g. study (see below). All absences correctly at all times within and outside
must be accounted for and parents/ the school grounds as detailed on
caregivers are expected to phone pages 18 and 19 of the Diary. Our
through absences by 9:30am if presentation says much about what
possible. If prolonged absence seems we feel is important, and as a result it
likely, then Mr Kitschke needs to be is important that we work together on
contacted and required work will be this element of our identity.
gathered, and left at the front office for
collection. While most students wear their
uniform appropriately, others may
For students who have an extended need intermittent reminding. Parental
absence from school either due to support in ensuring that students
holidays or other events, please refer present themselves in accordance with
to the College’s Extended Absence College guidelines is essential. Jewellery,
from School Policy. While teachers try hair, makeup, nails and the tucking in
to adjust assessment tasks the onus of shirts are areas that often require
remains with the student to negotiate attention. Where repeated reminders
the work missed with their individual become necessary, parents will be
teacher. informed and consequences may
become necessary.
Prolonged absences due to illness
should be accompanied by a doctor’s Please note changes to PE Uniform
certificate and the Year Level Director requirements commencing this year.
contacted so work required can be There will be no variations to this and
forwarded. The doctor’s certificate this is an expectation of all students
allows for assessment changes as from Year 7 -12.
required by the SACE Board.
PE UNIFORM:
If you are late to school, scan your
ID Card through the Front Office and St Michael’s PE polo top
provide a written explanation from a St Michael’s PE shorts
parent/caregiver.
Plain white sports socks
22 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Year 12 General Information
St Michael’s cap or hat. Year 12 so as to be able to teach you as
well as we can, so we expect students
OPTIONAL ITEMS: to be on time.
St Michael’s rugby top If students feel unwell at school, they
St Michael’s navy track pants must report to the First Aid Room in the
Administration Office. Students must
St Michael’s Spray jacket not contact parents during school to
No leggings/tights are to be worn at pick them up. In emergency situations,
all. Co-curricular clothing e.g football students may request to make a phone
shorts, is also not to be worn. call from the Year Level Director’s
Office.
Leaving During School
Mobile Phone Policy
Hours
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR CHILD
Students are not permitted to leave DIRECTLY.
the school grounds without signed
permission from their parent/guardian, Mobile Phones and other electronic
Pastoral Teacher and Year Level devices are not to be used during the
Director. College day.
You must scan your ID card through the If students do bring these, it is entirely
Administration Centre any time that you at their own risk. The mobile phone
are leaving school early. If you have a must be switched off and stored
free lesson at the end of the day you securely throughout the day.
are not required to scan out through Mobile phones should be stored safely,
the Administration Centre. (Once but they may not be switched on or
parental permission has been received). used during school hours. Students
Any failure to use the system correctly who are found using their phone will
will affect our responsibilities of Duty of have it confiscated and returned via a
Care and your parents/guardians will be Year Level Director.
contacted regarding your absence. Other consequences may apply in line
There will be clear consequences with normal St Michael’s behavioural
regarding lateness; as teachers we processes.
need every minute of every lesson in
23Year 12 General Information
Bags Be aware that students are responsible
for items such as USB’s and Graphic
School bags must be stored in lockers Calculators. These items should at
and secured with a school approved all times be in their possession. They
padlock. From time to time lockers may are not to be left lying around. It is
be checked for student safety. For recommended that all possessions,
student health reasons, back packs uniform included, are clearly labelled
are NOT to be carried during the with full name. No items are to be left
day. Small PE bags may be used to in PE change rooms.
carry books and PE uniforms. These Recreational items, which can provide
procedures are in place to comply with a distraction to students’ learning,
Occupational Health and Safety laws should be left at home. If present at
and provide for the safety and comfort school, such items will be retained by
of all students. the teacher and returned upon parent/
caregiver/teacher negotiation.
Valuables Appropriate sports equipment for
play during recess and lunch breaks
Large amounts of money and/or is permitted and encouraged. The
valuables should not be brought to College issues equipment on loan to
school, as teaching staff will not assume students during these times.
responsibility for such items. The
Policy on Mobile Phones and other
electronic devices is on Page 17 of the Student Drivers/
College Diary. Compliance to this policy
is monitored on occasion and parents Parking
will be notified of any instances where
A current Permission to Drive form
students are not complying with correct
must be signed and presented to your
use and resultant consequences.
Pastoral Teacher at the beginning of
Please note that students are not
the year. This MUST be done even if
permitted to use their mobile to contact
you drove to school the previous year.
parents unless given permission by
If you are unsure about any matter
a staff member. Parents are also
related to the use of vehicles, whether
asked not to contact students via
you can have passengers etc, please
devices during school hours. In cases
check beforehand, rather than after the
of emergency or where necessary,
event.
parents are asked to ring the College
Administration (8356 5966).
24 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Year 12 General Information
Due to the number of student usually occur in at the beginning or
drivers and cyclists who use this end of a day. Of course this provides
area, due vigilance and caution must students with the opportunity to leave
be displayed. When entering and school early or to arrive late (once
departing, be mindful of other people parental permission is gained).
/ vehicles / bicycles in the vicinity.
Standard rules regarding responsible This “reward” will only occur where
use of a motor vehicle apply and students do not take other liberties,
inappropriate driving will lead to the such as missing or arriving late to other
loss of the privilege. set lessons.
Be very careful when parking/driving Rooms 3 and 4 will be set aside for
around the school. We take very those students who wish to complete
seriously any complaints made by silent, independent work during all free
neighbours whether it be rubbish left, lessons.
noise made, parking incorrectly or
driving dangerously.
Privileges
These include, but are not restricted
Conduct In Public to: study lessons, permission to leave
Students travelling to and from school the College property after their final
by public transport are expected lesson (provided parental permission
to behave in a positive, courteous is obtained), field work provisions and
and socially acceptable manner, for use of motor vehicles, and permission
example: appropriate dress, being to arrive at school for Lesson 2 where
seated, talking quietly and complying Lesson 1 is a study lesson.
with the expectations of transport
authorities. Any complaints received The responsibility to constructively
from transport authorities will be utilise these privileges rests with the
communicated to parents as they are student. Inappropriate behaviour
managed by the College. and misuse of privileges will result in
the withdrawal of rights reserved for
senior students of the College.
Study Lessons
All Year 12 students have non-contact
study lessons. Study lessons will
25Year 12 General Information
Students are expected to negotiate
Deadline Policy the extension with the Subject
Teacher before the deadline and
The purpose of the deadline policy is to submit a completed “Request for
help students and teachers to manage Extension Form”.
workloads and school-set deadlines for
assessment tasks. This policy applies to Teachers are expected to follow the
all teachers and students and requires Deadline Policy process when work
parental support. is not presented according to school-
set deadlines and where there is not
A deadline is the latest time of date a valid reason.
by which an assessment task is to
be completed and submitted to the Plagiarism Policy
teacher.
Plagiarism in any form is a violation
For assessment tasks that are of the College’s fundamental
completed over an extended period principles. This may be defined as
of time, a number of dates are the ‘appropriation of another’s ideas
generally set at different stages of the or works, in order to pass them off as
development of the assessment task one’s own’.
(Checkpoints). Examples of this practice may include:
In the case where Checkpoints are set, copying of any sources that are not
there is an expectation that: acknowledged in the work;
Students will provide evidence of excessive use of, and failure to cite,
their learning to their teacher or printed texts such as articles and
follow a procedure outlined by their books;
teacher unfair use of, and reliance upon,
The teacher will monitor the other students’ work.
progress of the student during this In sum, it may be regarded as an
period. action which is intended to delude and
deceive a teacher that the work being
There are occasions when an extension presented and assessed is the student’s
of an assessment deadline can be own, when in fact it is not. Of particular
approved for valid reason. Acceptable concern to the St Michael’s College
grounds for the extension are community is cheating. It deludes
determined by the teacher. the school and staff who attempt to
26 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Year 12 General Information
assess the effectiveness of teaching through your own MS ‘cloud’ account.
and learning; it discriminates against Students are required to back up their
other students who work honestly for work continually and O365 allows this
their rewards and may in competitive to occur seamlessly. Files are backed
situations miss out on opportunities up automatically if saved in OneDrive
because of another’s dishonesty; it and can be accessed from any internet
misinforms the parents who operate enabled computer (e.g. desktop, tablet,
on the assumption that the report they laptop).
receive is an accurate representation of
honest effort; and it erroneously grades
the student who does not learn to be Computer Use
proud of genuine effort and whose
character and learning development Students are provided with access to
are stunted. the internet and email facilities. You
are reminded these are for educational
The full policy can be found in the purposes only. Any misuse of these
school diary and on the College Web facilities will result in computing
Site and should be read by all students rights being denied and in some
and parents. circumstances further detentions or
suspension from school could result.
Random checks of laptops will occur
Backup and Data throughout the year, so be responsible
Storage in your use of the equipment.
It is important for students to keep a
backup file of their work. Technology Home Study
can fail, be lost or stolen, so it is
extremely important that all students Home Study is a generic term implying
take action to ensure they have backed work done at home. This may involve:
up their schoolwork. • set work;
Office 365 (O365) is a Microsoft (MS) • assignment and projects;
product that all staff and students
have access to at St Michael’s College. • revision and study or, a combination
It combines a number of different of all three.
Microsoft products together and allows The more challenging aspect of home
you to access them and all your files study at Year 12 is the volume and
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complexity of work that needs to be Successfully completing an
completed and revised. The latter is assignment does not depend
particularly important, given the on- primarily upon your skills, but upon
going and cumulative nature of the the time you make available and how
assessment process in Year 12. wisely it is used.
Time management is essential for
Recommended Amount: students who want to achieve their
goals. If you want to become an
Week nights 3 - 3½ hours
achiever with your studies, you need to:
Weekends 6 - 8 hours
Record the things you do with
your time in order to monitor what
improvements can be made.
That is, a total amount of 20 - 24
hours per week. This represents 4 - 5 Manage your time carefully as it is a
hours per subject per week. While limited resource – once it is gone it
one may question the validity of these cannot be reclaimed.
figures, research over recent years has
Always maintain a sensible balance in
suggested a high correlation between
the use of your time. Exam preparation
the volume of time specified above,
is only one aspect of your life this year
and, true realisation of ability, especially
– don’t forget your family, your friends
at Year 12 level.
and doing all the other things that are
important to you right now. One way to
ensure you get the most from each day
Time Management is to follow the steps below:
You’ll be finished classes Term 4 Week 1. On the night before, make a list of
2 and facing exams before you know it, the things you want to do. Number
so try not to waste much time this year. them in order of priority.
To master your time is to control 2. During the next day, tackle one thing
your life and what you do with it. at a time according to the priority
listing until each task is completed.
Effective study requires making the
best of all possible alternatives and The above steps can be used when
then doing everything to the best of planning goals for a day, a week, a
your abilities in the given time. month, a year, or a life-time. They
can be applied to such activities as
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your personal life, running a business, ask your teacher to clarify what you
achieving sporting or recreational goals, do not understand.
or preparing for an examination.
e. Make time to read ahead to find out
When planning, always start with a goal what comes next. It is often helpful
and ask such questions as: to do this on the weekend.
What do I want to achieve? f. File your notes so they can easily
be found when it comes to making
How much time have I got? exam summaries at a later date.
What resources do I have? It is very easy to waste time if you
How much effort is required? are not careful. An important skill to
acquire is the efficient use of your time.
Who will help me achieve my goals? The effective use of your time will make
How will I know if I have succeeded? learning easier for you. The key to the
efficient use of study time is planning.
If you are not used to planning your
In preparing for examinations you study times, you may find it difficult to
basically have to identify what you need change your habits and become more
to know, and work out how much time organised. Also it is important to know
you have to learn it. the total hours you spend each week
at study and homework. For a start,
At the beginning of your study time, it is essential that you keep a balance
read through your class notes for the between the two activities.
day. As you do so:
The best time to study and complete
a. Ask yourself what these notes are homework varies greatly from person
mainly about. to person. As much as possible, try to
study at the same time each day. Being
b. Consider where the notes fit in with
consistent and having regular study
what has gone before in this topic.
times will help you settle down to study
c. Highlight any special points, quotes quickly, and consequently less time will
or formulae that have appeared for be wasted.
the first time.
It is natural that there are probably
d. Mark any parts you do not subjects that you either like more or
understand. Make a note of the find easier to study than others. It is
difficulty. At the next opportunity, only human to be tempted to spend
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most of your time working on these date. Generally, they also aim to return
favourite subjects. However, learning marked material as soon as possible.
more and more about one subject at
the expense of others is a very poor Should concerns arise regarding these
study strategy. A much better strategy or any other areas of assessment,
is to always start by studying the please pass them on to your Pastoral
hardest subjects, or the ones you like Teacher, Mr Kitschke, Mr Schirripa
the least. or the Director of Curriculum &
Assessment.
Sometimes you will complete more
hours at homework than study,
especially at the start of the year. Then Study Plans
as the exams approach, you will put
more time into study activities. In order to maximise your results and
ensure you continue to allow some time
for rest and relaxation, the creation of a
Late Submission study timetable is recommended. This
will occur during pastoral time in Term
Late submission of work is generally 1.
not accepted for assessment purposes
and each instance will be investigated
accordingly. The student may be at Eternal Exams
risk of forfeiting all marks allocated
to the task, in accordance with SACE For an up to date Written Examination
guidelines. Timetable, visit www.sace.sa.edu.au
If there are any queries about this
information, you are invited to contact
Mr Kitschke, Mr Schirripa or the
Special Provisions in
Director of Curriculum & Assessment Assessment
(Ms Bron Kemp) for further information.
A student who suffers a set-back
throughout the course of the year
Concerns due to disability, illness or personal
circumstances, may be eligible for
Teachers aim to ensure that an Special Provisions.
excessive number of assessment
These ‘set-backs’ fall into two broad
items do not fall due on the same
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groups: those that occur during the
year and affect the school assessed
SACE Requirements
component of their course and those
which affect the student’s final exam An assumption is made that much
performance. homework and thought went into your
subject selections. Given the goal of our
Any set-back of a short-term nature,
Year 12 cohort is to achieve their SACE,
such as chicken pox or a broken arm,
the following points clarify the minimum
is handled internally by the school.
requirements:
Variations to the school assessment can
be negotiated with individual teachers
and require the normal supporting Structure of the SACE
documentation. Where there is a Every subject or course successfully
long-term disability such as dyslexia completed earns credits towards the
or physical disability which requires SACE. Students will achieve a grade
special arrangements for the final between A+ to E- for each of their SACE
exam the SACE Board must be notified subjects. Note: ‘Subject Completion’ at
at the beginning of the year. Finally, Stage 2 means achieving a grade of E-
where a student falls ill or subject to or better whilst Successful Completion
circumstances which are likely to affect at Stage 2 means achieving a grade of
their exam performance either on the C- or better.
day or within a three day period, they
may apply to the SACE Board for use of
To be awarded the SACE, students
the Moderated Predicted Exam Mark
completing Stage 2 must:
in place of their exam score. Wherever
possible, the student is encouraged to Complete 200 Credits of subjects
sit for the exam in case they actually
perform above the predicted mark. In Achieve a C or better in the Personal
this case, the higher score stands. Learning Plan (PLP) – Year 10, 20
Credits of Literacy (English) at Stage
Please note that the SACE Board no 1, 10 Credits of Numeracy (Maths) at
longer makes allowances for students Stage 1, and the Research Project at
where English is a second language. Stage 2, all of which are compulsory
Should you have any questions about subjects.
the above matters, please contact the Achieve a C Grade or better in an
Director of Curriculum & Assessment or additional 60 Credits at Stage 2,
Mr Schirripa, SACE Coordinator. which equates to 3 full year subjects
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EXAM PROTOCOLS Year 12 Results and
Expectations for student behaviour Post-Secondary Study
during examinations will be issued prior Requirements
to the examination periods addressing
issues such as punctuality and
general approach to exams. It is also Moderation
important that you understand that Moderation is a process used by the
at examination times, as at all others, SACE Board to make assessments in
expectations surrounding personal a particular subject comparable, and
presentation and grooming are to be thus fair, for all students, no matter
maintained. This means that students which school or class they are in. The
sitting examinations must be cleanly SACE Board uses a range of processes
shaved and neatly presented in their to ensure that all the students taking
correct uniform. Grooming standards, a given subject are assessed using the
including neat and appropriate hair, same standards. If you would like to
as per the requirements stated in your know more details about moderation,
Diary, will continue to apply. Facial contact the SACE Board for a student
piercings are not permissible and fact sheet. (www.sace.sa.edu.au).
restrictions surrounding the wearing
of jewellery and makeup must also be
Scaling
respected.
Scaling is a process that compares
and adjusts initial results – called ‘raw
In line with SACE Examination protocols, scores’ – across subjects at Stage 2.
mobile phones or other electronic Tertiary entrance points are calculated
devices must not be taken into the for each subject using the scaling
examination room. process. These points are produced
for tertiary entrance purposes only,
and contribute towards the university
aggregate and the TAFE SA selection
score. The university aggregate is
translated into the Australian Tertiary
Admissions Ranking (ATAR).
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Facts about Scaling must be 20 credit Tertiary Admission
Subjects (TAS) from a maximum of
There is no guarantee that a subject 3 attempts (which need not be in
will be ‘scaled up’ or ‘scaled down’ in consecutive years) Students MUST
a particular year. The level of scaling refer to the St Michael’s Curriculum
can alter from year to year but in Handbook and the SATAC Tertiary
general it does not change much Entrance Booklet to check the validity of
from year to year. their unique subject choices.
Scaling of a subject depends upon Students who are aiming for University
the performance of groups of Entrance should be fully aware about
students taking that subject in a which Stage 2 subjects can earn you
particular year, not the performance Bonus Points towards your University
of an individual student. Aggregate. To calculate your ATAR
The combination of subjects taken please refer to the resources previously
by a student does not affect the mentioned.
tertiary entrance points received by
that student. All students in SA with University Entrance requires
the same raw score are scaled the qualifying for the SACE, obtaining an
same amount. ATAR and meeting any Pre requisite
subject requirements for the course/
For more details about scaling, visit program.
the SACE Board website (www.sace.
sa.edu.au). To obtain a University Aggregate and
an ATAR you must qualify for the SACE,
University Entrance requires qualifying comply with rules regarding Precluded
for the SACE, obtaining an ATAR and Combinations, comply with rules
meeting any Pre requisite subject regarding Counting Restrictions and
requirements for the course/ program. complete at least 80 credits of study
at Stage 2 of which 60 credits of study
To obtain a University Aggregate and
must be 20 credit Tertiary Admission
an ATAR you must qualify for the SACE,
Subjects (TAS) from a maximum of
comply with rules regarding Precluded
3 attempts (which need not be in
Combinations, comply with rules
consecutive years) Students MUST
regarding Counting Restrictions and
refer to the St Michael’s Curriculum
complete at least 80 credits of study
Handbook and the SATAC Tertiary
at Stage 2 of which 60 credits of study
Entrance Booklet to check the validity of
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their unique subject choices. to obtain a TAFESA Score is based on
the score calculated from a completed
Students who are aiming for University Higher Education qualification, not
Entrance should be fully aware about relevant for most school leavers. There
which Stage 2 subjects can earn you are Bonus Point Subjects recognised
Bonus Points towards your University at TAFE and these vary by course.
Aggregate. To calculate your ATAR Students should check the TAFE
please refer to the resources previously website to see which preferred subjects
mentioned. earn Bonus Points to their course of
interest.
TAFE Entry
Requirements SATAC
Each course at TAFE has a Minimum In August of this year, each student will
Entry Requirement. For many TAFE be asked to consider courses that they
courses above Certificate Level 3 may wish to pursue at tertiary level.
the Minimum Entry requirement is SATAC nominations will be completed
qualification for the SACE, and obtaining by students who wish to be enrolled at
a TAFESA Selection Score or satisfactory the Universities, and students who wish
performance in the TABS Test. Note to enrol in courses at TAFE.
Some courses may require other
specific Minimum Entry Requirements Early investigation into preferred
such as Audition/ Portfolio. careers and courses will take some of
the anxiety out of this process later in
If a course is deemed to be the year.
“Competitive” then SATAC will decide
on offers to the course based on a Pastoral Time will be set aside in Term 3
TAFESA Score. For School Leavers this to examine the SATAC process.
score is based on 60 credits (i.e. Scaled
Please see the Career Counsellors
Score) from the best 3 TAS Subjects (
in Student Services to clarify ATAR
comply with rules regarding Precluded
course cut-offs of University courses of
Combinations); for all applicants,
possible interest.
this can also be based on the score
achieved in the basic TABS Test (a We bring to your attention that TAFE
Multiple Choice test based on Year 10 will offer mid-year entry to many of
Numeracy and Literacy). The third way their courses. To be eligible for mid-
34 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Year 12 General Information
year entry you will need to apply to applied at St Michael’s College. These
SATAC in April and sit for a TABS Test. measures are outlined so as to assist
Those of you contemplating leaving the College community to understand
school during the year this may be and adhere to the policies and
timely information. practices as they are outlined in the
SACE Handbook.
We remind you to see a Careers
Counsellor early in Term 1 to support
you in your goal setting and Career
planning.
Assessment Plans
At the beginning of each semester,
an assessment plan for each subject
Detentions will be published in the SEQTA
Learning Portal which will cover the
Should Year 12s fail to comply with the entirety of the assessment period.
College’s expectations, then detentions The assessment plan will include the
will be issued, or early dismissal approximate date of assessment tasks
privilege will be withdrawn for a set together with the weighting applied to
period of time. This will usually include that task. This plan helps you monitor
discussion of the problem with Mr the work to be completed. Marks for
Kitschke and possibly a social service assessment tasks will also be published
component, depending on the nature for students and parents.
of the breach.
Year 12s are the role models for the Drafts
College and as such are expected to
meet very high standards. Where drafts are specified for
assignments and essays, they must be
submitted to the teacher for approval
Assessment by the due date. Even when drafts
are not formally required, they should
Requirements be standard procedure and retained
should verification of your work be
It is important that all students and required. Drafting is recommended as
parents be made aware of the SACE one means of ensuring optimal results.
assessment requirements that are
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Submission of Assessments: due date of an assignment being
due, a note verifying the absence by
When work is being submitted, it may a doctor or parent must accompany
be done so in two ways: the assignment being submitted upon
a. Directly to the subject teacher return. Absences on such dates for
concerned, or minor illness or circumstance leading
to work not being submitted on time is
b. Through the Library. not acceptable.
In the case of work submitted to the
Library, Stage 2 students may submit A due date is a due date!
work before 4.00 pm on or before
the due date. Students are advised
to present their school diary where a
Library stamp will verify the submission
of work.
A general principle to remember is
that the onus to substantiate work,
or submission of work, lies with the
student!
Absence or Extenuating
Circumstances
Should absence from school or
extenuating circumstances occur
prior to the date of submission, an
Extension to Assignment form must be
obtained from the Subject Teacher and
a negotiated date agreed upon for the
lodgement of the work. In principle,
the period of extension will be in due
proportion to the period of absence.
Should a student be absent on the
36 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12College Awards
There are a number of awards Additional Graduation Awards are
presented to Year 12 students as a presented to students who display:
consequence of the academic year.
A high standard in attitude and
achievement in the respective award
Dux category.
The Dux is presented to a student Participation in all school activities
graduating from St Michael’s College with a good attitude
in the previous school year who
achieves the highest aggregate of the Full commitment to the ethos of the
best five scaled scores as calculated school.
by the SACE Board in Stage Two
subjects, studied over the past year. An awareness of others and their
Conferral of the award will be made needs.
after consultation with the curriculum Positive contribution to the school or
committee following the release of local community.
results in January in any given year. A
recommendation from the Curriculum Service to the College: Presented by
Committee will then be referred to the the College for outstanding service and
Principal. More than one award can be commitment to the St Michael’s College
presented when the results cannot be Community across a range of areas.
separated. Athlete of the Year: Presented by the
College for outstanding representation
Graduation Awards through the College Co-Curricular
Program and possibly State or National
De La Salle Award - presented to a
Representation.
student for outstanding academic,
spiritual and cultural contribution to
St Michael’s College. Special & Significant Awards:
Presented by the College as deemed
Dux of the College - presented appropriate. For example, possible
to the student who secured the recognition for:
highest aggregate (based upon
subject achievement scores) in the State and / or National
preceding year. Representation in a chosen sport.
Special contributions to the College
community.
37College Awards
Student Citizenship Award: ADF Awards – Year 10 and 12
Presented by The Order of Australia
Association The Australian Defence Force
Leadership and Teamwork Awards
Archbishop Wilson Awards: promote personal development, strong
Presented by Archbishop Wilson values and community-mindedness
Awards for Excellence to students in and are awarded to students who
Years 11 and 12. The Award recognises demonstrate qualities of teamwork,
spiritual and personal qualities, and leadership, integrity and initiative.
contributions made by students in
their senior years to their school and
community.
Josiah Mitton Award: Presented
by the Charles Sturt Council and
recognising the contribution that
individuals make to their school
community.
Caltex Best All Rounder: Presented
by Caltex and acknowledging a
student’s all round contributions to St
Michael’s College across such domains
as studies, sport, community work,
conduct and leadership.
Mary Colton Award: Presented by the
Member for Colton in recognition of the
value of commitment, dedication and
achievement.
The Hindmarsh Shield: Presented by
the Federal Member for Hindmarsh and
recognising excellence in Leadership,
Community Service, Sporting, Musical
or other discipline (as nominated by the
school).
38 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Student Support - Student
Services
It would not be unusual for some if they are at all concerned about
difficulties to arise throughout the year. anything. Early intervention for any
difficulties, which students might
Do not be afraid to seek help if needed. be experiencing, offer the best
Your Pastoral Teacher, Student opportunity for a positive outcome.
Counsellors, Year 12 Director and Grief Counselling
Assistant Director are available to
assist. The Deputies and the Principal Our Chaplain, Sister Nithya works
also act to assist these people, so you in an Outreach capacity supporting
have many options open to you. students and their families who are
dealing with grief through serious
The best way to deal with a problem is illness or the death of a loved one.
to deal with it early. Don’t hold back -
seek us out so we can work together to Learning Support
solve the problem.
Supports students with diagnosed
The following departments under the learning disabilities or difficulties.
umbrella of ‘Students Services’ are part The Learning Support Coordinator
of St Michael’s College academic and sets priorities for Learning Support.
personal support for all students. All
students and parents are invited to English as an Additional Language
access these services when required. (EAL)
Student Services may be contacted by Is part of our mainstream curriculum
phone or in person. and assists students whose first
Personal Counselling language is not English with intensive
English language support.
Available for all students who
are experiencing any one of a St Michael’s Outreach Education
variety of difficulties ranging from Program is committed to:
school based issues to family and Supporting a number of students
relationship issues. Coming to a from war torn countries through
new school can be quite daunting the mainstream English as a Second
for some students so we encourage Language (EAL) program.
students to visit the counsellors
39Student Support - Student
Services
Careers and Academic Counselling Time Management and
Organisation / Student
Students are assisted with their Empowerment
subject choices to best position
them for their future direction. The Short term courses run for students
counsellors also assist students with whose ability to flourish will be
their career pathways which may be supported by these programs.
into tertiary studies, apprenticeship,
or into full time employment.
Vocational Education and Training
(VET)
Assists students who are not going
into university but are looking for
other career pathways such as
traineeships.
Careers and Academic Counselling
Assists students with their career
pathways which may be into tertiary
studies or into full time employment
– students are assisted with their
career and subject choices to
best position them for their future
direction.
The De La Salle Program
Is run throughout the second
semester of the school year to assist
selected students with intensive
academic support and work
experience pathways.
Please do not hesitate to contact us
and come and speak with us if you
have any concerns at all.
40 St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 12Consequences for
Non-Completion of Work
Non-completion of Summative there will be a meeting with the
Assessment Tasks by the deadline and student/parents/subject teacher(s)/
without negotiated extension Year Level Director. This meeting
may result in an Internal Suspension.
1. Students who do not meet
deadlines, including CHECKPOINT The consequence of not doing the work
deadlines, and have not negotiated is……..DOING THE WORK
an extension with the subject
teacher will be given an after-school Concerns
WORK COMPLETION SESSION the
next school day. Teachers aim to ensure that an
excessive number of assessment
2. During the WORK COMPLETION items do not fall due on the same
SESSION, the student will be date. Generally, they also aim to return
expected to complete the set task in marked material within a week.
order to meet requirements.
Should concerns arise regarding these
3. If the task is not completed during or any other areas of assessment
this supervised time, the student please pass them on to your Pastoral
will be assigned further WORK Teacher or Year 12 Director.
COMPLETION SESSIONS (including
Saturday in some cases) until the
assessment task is completed to a
satisfactory standard.
4. However, if the task is not completed
after 3 WORK COMPLETION
SESSIONS there will be a meeting
with the student/parents/subject
teacher(s)/Year Level Director and/or
Head of Department.
This meeting may result in an
Internal Suspension.
5. If a student is repeatedly required
to attend WORK COMPLETION
SESSIONS (i.e. 3 or more across a
number of subjects in one term)
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