2010 NCEA
STUDENT MANUAL
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
As at December, 2009
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 2 THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT ................................................ 3 ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENTS/ COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATION ........................................... 6 ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................... 7 ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT IN THE CASE OF STAND DOWN/SUSPENSION .............................. 7 ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS ........................................................................................... 7 ABSENCE FROM GROUP ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................... 8 APPEALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 ASSESSMENT ROOM ........................................................................................................................................ 9 ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 10 AUTHENTICITY ............................................................................................................................................... 10 CREDITS ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 DOCUMENTATION FOR STUDENTS .......................................................................................................... 11 ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 NCEA COURSES ............................................................................. 12 FURTHER ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................................................. 12 HAND-INS ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 MISCONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................... 13 NCEA GRADES AND RESULTS RECONSIDERATION OF EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS .............. 14 PROCEDURES FOR LATE OPTION CHANGES......................................................................................... 15 RECORDS ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 SCHOLARSHIP ................................................................................................................................................. 16 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ............................................................................................................................... 16 SCHOLARSHIP/IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS ......................................... 18 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................... 18 TIMING OF ASSESSMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 19 q:\002 website\2010 student ncea manual.doc
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THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT
Brief Outline
1. National Certificates will be awarded as follows:
‰ Level 1:
80 credits at Level 1 or better
‰ Level 2:
60 credits at Level 2 plus 20 other credits from any Level
‰ Level 3:
60 credits at Level 3 plus 20 other credits at Level 2 or above.
2. Students accumulate credits towards their national certificates.
3. Subjects generally offer 18-24 credits in a one year course.
4. Level 1 of the NCEA also requires at least 8 numeracy credits and 8 literacy credits. These
credits are available to students in their English and Mathematics courses.
5. Credits are gained by meeting national standards using both Achievement Standards and Unit
Standards.
Endorsement of Certificates
Students will require 50 credits at Excellence level to gain NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3 certificates
endorsed with Excellence, and 50 credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence), to gain NCEA Level
1, 2, or 3 certificates endorsed with Merit.
These credits may be gained over more than one year. Credits at a higher level may count towards
the endorsement of a certificate at a lower level.
Standards Based Assessment
A. Achievement Standards
1. There are three possible levels of achievement that can be attained in each Achievement
Standard. The standard can be: not achieved, achieved, achieved with merit, or achieved with
excellence.
2. There is no scaling.
3. The level of achievement does not change the number of credits a student receives.
4. There will be external examinations at levels 1,2 and 3
5. There will be rigorous external moderation to ensure that internal assessments are completed
fairly and consistently across New Zealand schools.
6. At least 42 credits or higher on the National Qualifications Framework at Level 3 are required
for entry to University. There are also additional course-specific entry requirements.
7. A separate Scholarship standard is available in most subjects.
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B. Unit Standards
1. In general Unit Standards are either achieved or not achieved. Some Unit Standards may be
achieved with merit
2. All Unit Standards are internally assessed
C. Record of Achievement
1. Y13 students will automatically be sent a Record of Achievement by NZQA after final results
are confirmed in the year following examinations. All other students must request one using
the Learner Login facility on the NZQA website or contact NZQA.
The Record of Achievement lists:
‰ A summary of qualifications.
‰ The titles of all standards a student has achieved.
‰ The level of each standard.
‰ Any achievement levels awarded.
‰ The credit value of each standard.
‰ The completion date for each standard.
2. When students have earned sufficient credits, they will be issued with a National Certificate of
Educational Achievement, at the relevant level.
3. If a Y13 student requires a copy of a transcript for applications such as university
scholarships, she must contact NZQA at least 3 weeks prior to processing the application.
University Entrance
University entrance and selection for some tertiary courses will be based upon NCEA credits.
Students are eligible for entrance to university in New Zealand if they meet all of the following
requirements:
‰
‰
‰
At least 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework. At least
14 of these credits must be from each of two subjects from an approved list, with another
14 of these credits from no more than two additional domains on the National
Qualifications Framework.
At least 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics.
At least 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Maori at Level 2
or higher.
For further information visit the NCEA website: http:// www.ncea.govt.nz
And the St Cuthbert’s College Academic Programme website:
http://www.stcuthberts.school.nz/files/academic-programme.asp
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ASSESSMENT
1. St Cuthbert’s College has a system for ensuring that assessment is fair, valid and
consistent.
2. St Cuthbert’s College is responsible for all aspects of internal assessment and the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority is responsible for all aspects of external assessment, as
well as the moderation of internal assessments.
3. All departments have policies and procedures to ensure that tasks are set and marked to the
national standard.
4. Internal assessments will be spread throughout Terms 1-3 and an internal assessment
timetable will be published in February. All students will receive written notice of dates
for their internal assessments along with a course outline for each subject. These dates will
also be accessible to students through the College intranet.
5. All internal assessments in the College must be completed by the finish of the College
examinations in Term 4. There will be no further assessment opportunity for students after
this time.
6. In February all students are required to sign a statement verifying that they have received a
course outline and assessment schedule for each subject.
7. All students are required to sign verification of their internal assessment grades in Term 4.
8. Where practicable, College examination papers should be returned to students. Internal
assessments must be retained.
9. The College does not provide a further assessment opportunity, in the following year, for
Y13 leavers who have not attained university entrance.
10. Students must be enrolled in the course of study to present for assessment. No private
arrangements can be made for individuals to sit assessments.
11. There is no expectation that international exchange students meet any formal qualification
requirements, including internal assessments, while enrolled at the College. Their time at
the College is seen as an opportunity for these students to select an area of interest they
may not be able to pursue in their own country.
12. Parents who have any serious concerns regarding an internal assessment or assessment
results should contact the Director of Qualifications.
13. Final decisions on assessment matters remain with the Head of Senior School.
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ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENTS/
COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATION
Students are responsible for ensuring the procedures below are followed if they are absent
from an internal assessment for any of the following reasons.
1. Illness or injury.
2. Family trauma.
3. Participation in activities sanctioned by the school. The College or the teacher involved will provide
required documentation to verify absence.
Procedures
1. The student must complete an Absence From or Extension for Internal Assessment Form [NCEA
Student Form 2] and hand it to their subject teacher. This form is available from the Dean. The form
must be signed by parent/guardian before being handed to the teacher. In the case of extension because
of absence rather than illness, this must be negotiated prior to the hand in date.
2. In other cases the student must provide the teacher with written evidence of a valid reason for absence
on the day of return to school.
3. For illness a doctor’s certificate must be provided for that day/s.
4. Any approval for compassionate consideration will be given by the Dean, after consultation with the
HOD or the subject teacher if appropriate.
5. A time extension or another assessment opportunity may be offered where feasible.
6. In the instance where an extension is granted the student must sit the assessment at the first
opportunity offered. There is no guarantee that another opportunity will be made available.
7. In the case of an extension being granted and the work being handed in during the holiday period this
must be done by either email or courier so that dates may be confirmed.
8. If a student has been granted a further assessment opportunity and there are valid reasons for her being
unable to attend she must consult with the HOD to determine whether another opportunity is available.
9. If the student is unable to complete the assessment and no further assessment opportunity is feasible,
an assessed grade can only be given if there is sufficient prior evidence to show that the student has
met the standard.
10. Lack of formal written communication or unacceptable absence will result in no award for the
assessment and Non Achieved will be reported in line with NZQA policy.
•
Student gets
form from Dean
Parent/Guardian
Sign
Student gives form
with written evidence
to subject teacher who
discusses with
HOD/TIC/Dean
Dean endorses
decision informs
student/parent files form – copy
to HOD
HOD/TIC completes
form – hands to Dean
NB: Internal assessments take precedence over speech and music lessons and specialist appointments.
These are not considered grounds for condoned approved absence. Students must arrange an alternative
time for their lessons if there is a clash. If possible in Y11-13, students should arrange for their speech and
music lessons to be outside of class time.
Students who will be absent from an internal assessment in the last week of term 2 because of involvement
with a College international trip must complete the assessment or hand in prior to going away.
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ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT
DEFINITIONS
Approved Absences
Absences known and condoned by the College, eg. College trips, participation in sporting events
at a national level, significant religious observances. Students who will be absent from an
assessment/hand in because of College trips overseas must make arrangements to hand in work
early or sit the assessment prior to going away.
Unapproved Absences
Absences not condoned by the College. eg. Self interest, willful absence, early leave.
ABSENCE FROM ASSESSMENT
IN THE CASE OF STAND DOWN/SUSPENSION
Any student who is absent from an internal assessment because of stand down/suspension may not
be eligible for another opportunity to complete the assessment.
ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS
Students are expected to be present for examinations during the two assessment “weeks” in terms
2 and 4.
In the case of absence through illness parents are requested to contact the Dean in the morning
prior to the commencement of the examination.
Examination sessions for Y11-13 may be used for an internal assessment or to provide a further
assessment opportunity. Data from examinations may also be used to provide evidence of
practices for externally assessed standards and may be required in order to process a
compassionate consideration application at the end of the year if a student is absent from an
external NCEA examination.
In the case where an examination is an internal assessment or a further assessment opportunity
and a student is absent through illness or with condoned leave, an Absence From or Extension for
Internal Assessment Form [NCEA Student Form 2] must be completed. In this instance the
internal assessment may be rescheduled during the assessment “week” or a further assessment
opportunity may be offered at a later date where it is feasible.
Where possible, examinations may also be rescheduled during the assessment “week” for any
student who is absent through illness or who has condoned leave. However, in the interests of
validity and fairness it is not feasible to allow students to sit such examinations once papers have
been returned to candidates in the week immediately after the assessment period.
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When a student is absent from the College assessment “week” through self interest, examinations
will not be rescheduled either in the examination period or at a later time. Self interest leave may
also preclude a student from eligibility to receive an award at the College prize giving.
ABSENCE FROM GROUP ASSESSMENT
Students should be informed in the course outline if a standard is to be assessed as a group
activity.
Any student that knows she will be absent from a group assessment, for non approved reasons,
will not be eligible to be a member of that group for assessment purposes.
If a member of a group is absent for assessment for approved reasons known beforehand or
unexpectedly then every reasonable effort will be made to reassign the date of the assessment for
the whole group.
If a member of the group is absent unexpectedly, for a non approved reason, then every
reasonable effort will be made to reassign the date of the assessment for the remaining students. If
practicable, arrangements will be made for a stand in member so that remaining members of the
group are not disadvantaged.
In the case where preparation is part of the criteria for the standard a student may be withdrawn if
her absence means she will be unable to achieve the standard or if her absence disadvantages the
other members of the group. If feasible and appropriate the student may attempt the standard as an
individual.
APPEALS
At St Cuthbert’s College, students have the right to appeal the grades awarded.
In the first instance students must clarify the judgements with the class teacher. Returned
assessment work must be accompanied by a feedback sheet with reference to the achievement
criteria clearly outlining the reasons for the achievement or non achievement of the grade.
If no agreement can be reached, the following procedures will be followed:
1. Original work must not be taken away from the classroom.
2. An Appeals Form [NCEA Student Form 3] must be completed and handed to the teacher
within three school days following advice of the assessment grade. The reason for the appeal
must refer to the achievement criteria of the standard. These forms are available from the
Dean.
3. The HOD, in consultation with another teacher, will review the judgement and advise the
student of the decision within 10 school days of the appeal being lodged. This decision will
be final. No further appeals will be allowed.
4. Copies of the completed Appeals Form will be retained by the Dean and the HOD.
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ASSESSMENT ROOM
The Assessment Room will operate every Tuesday during Horizon Hour if required for students
who have completed an Absence From or Extension for Internal Assessment Form [NCEA
Student Form 2], and who have been offered another assessment opportunity.
If necessary the Assessment Room may remain open until 5.00 pm for any assessment which
requires a two period slot.
The operation of the Assessment Room:
1. Staff will inform the student of the time and place of the assessment opportunity and to give
any further information pertinent to that assessment (necessity for calculators etc.)
2. The student must sit the assessment at the first available opportunity. A further assessment
opportunity may not be provided.
3. The Assessment Room is located in R6.
4. The start time for assessments will be 3.15. No student may enter after this time.
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ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Externally Assessed Achievement Standards
1. In most subjects at least half of each course will be externally assessed, generally by end
of year examinations.
2. There will be external examinations in Y11,12 and 13
Internally Assessed Achievement Standards
1. All internally assessed achievement standards will be internally and externally moderated.
2. The moderation process ensures that assessment is valid fair and consistent – both between
classes within the College and between schools nationally.
3. There are two aspects to the internal moderation process:
a) Internal Moderation
Assessment tasks and marking schedules are checked by another teacher before the assessment
takes place. This is to ensure that language is clear, the standard is appropriate and that there is a
range of acceptable responses.
After the assessment is completed a sample of marked work is checked by another person. This is
to verify that the achievement level awarded is correct.
b) External Moderation
This process involves the New Zealand Qualifications Authority [NZQA] checking some
internally assessed standards. Over a period of 3-5 years every internally assessed standard should
be checked.
When a standard is selected for external moderation the school is required to send the task,
schedule and samples of marked student work. This is why student work needs to be retained by
the College.
AUTHENTICITY
The authenticity of student work will be monitored using a combination of the following
practices:
1. Supervision of in-class assessment.
2. For project, research or extended investigations, students are to submit plans, drafts,
worksheets and logbooks as requested to ensure that data is authentic. Teachers should sign
these off with comments, as appropriate, to indicate whether students are meeting
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predetermined milestones. Such comments may be used as evidence in cases where a student
does not achieve a standard because of incomplete work or failure to meet the deadline.
3. Explicit clarification of what is meant by plagiarism and what is acceptable referencing.
There can be no case for appeal if a standard is not awarded because of plagiarism.
4. Checkpoints such as BLOGs of work at various stages of the development process.
5. Oral questioning of students to explain the process of developing the required work. Where
there are serious concerns about the authentication of work a record of the discussion should
be retained. It is recommended that another staff member be present at the discussion and that
documentation be signed by both the staff members and the student.
6. Student acknowledgement of all resources used in appropriate format as requested by the
assessment task, eg, bibliographies, copies of original documents used, websites/URLs visited.
7. Signed and dated Student Authenticity Form. [NCEA Student Form 1].
8. Staff also must clearly explain to students processes and procedures relating to the
requirements of authenticity.
9. Attendance at school may be a requirement to allow signposting for authenticity purposes.
10. While some form of assistance such as discussion of a topic for an internal assessment is
acceptable, parents must be aware that an undue amount of parental input will jeopardize their
daughter’s work and could bring the grade into question.
CREDITS
In most subjects there are between four and nine Achievement Standards. Courses will offer
between 18 and 24 credits.
Students entered in a course must present for all assessments except at the discretion of the
Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal and the Dean.
In February a tertiary planning form must be completed by all Y13 students to identify
pre-requisites for university courses. The College cannot guarantee the availability of assistance
for any requirements additional to what is offered in taught by departments.
DOCUMENTATION FOR STUDENTS
Each subject will provide a course outline for students which include:
1. A course statement
2. An assessment statement that describes the nature of the assessment tasks
3. The number, timing and duration of each assessment
4. Information on further assessment opportunities
This documentation will be available on the College intranet.
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ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3 NCEA COURSES
Where prerequisite requirements have not been met, entry to Level 2 and Level 3 courses is at the
discretion of the HOD/HOS. Prerequisite requirements are included in the College Academic
Programme.
Students who have not met these prerequisites must complete the Permission to Enter a Course
contract [NCEA Student Form 4] before the timetabled classes commence. This is available from
the Director of Student Services. Students who have completed this contract will be monitored
through the 5 weekly monitoring system.
NCEA results
received.
Course
prerequisite not
met
HODs send list
of students not
meeting entry
requirements to
Deans prior to
first day of
school.
Deans inform
these students
at first levels
assembly on
Day 0.
Students see
Director of
Students
Services prior
to start of
timetable
Student
discussion with
DoSS contract
signed prior to
start of
timetable
Contract
monitored
through 5
weekly
monitoring
FURTHER ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. NZQA regulations allow for a maximum of one further assessment opportunity within a
year for each standard
2. St Cuthbert’s College will offer one further assessment opportunity in a standard, where
the HOF/HOD/HOS deems it to be feasible, manageable and where it does not
compromise the learning process. If a further assessment opportunity is offered it will be
available to all students. Students will be awarded the highest grade they have achieved
over both assessment opportunities.
3. In the case where a department deems that it is not feasible and manageable to offer a
further assessment opportunity, then students will be advised of this on the assessment
profile for that course.
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HAND-INS
1. The hand-in time will be by 8.30am on the day specified. This also applies to cases where an
extension has been granted. Electronic work must be dated as sent no later than 8.30 on the
hand in day.
2. Work handed in late will not be considered. The standard will not be awarded.
3. In the event of a student not finding a staff member for hand in of work, the assessment should
be handed to a Dean or the Director of Qualifications. Work must not be left in staff pigeon
holes or handed in to Reception.
4. Late work will be accepted if accompanied by a late-slip signed by the Associate Principal
or Deputy Principal. [Late Entry Slip].
5. Other late work will not be accepted for assessment, unless with the prior agreement of the
Dean, in consultation with the HOD/HOS and subject teacher, where appropriate.
6. An Absence From Assessment Form [NCEA Student Form 2] must be completed in this
instance.
7. Requests for acceptance of late work may be considered if supported by a dated, written and
signed communication from a parent or guardian.
8. Technical failure will not be accepted as a valid reason for late hand-in except at the discretion
of the Director of Qualifications.
9. In the event of a printing problem work may be electronically sent by the due time to the
teacher as evidence of completion. A hard copy of the material must follow immediately.
10. The student may achieve the standard if a further assessment opportunity is available.
MISCONDUCT
1. The conditions of the assessment activity will be clearly stated in the activity instructions.
This will cover appropriate behaviour during the assessment and plagiarism of work. Failure
to comply with these conditions will be deemed to be misconduct.
2. The teacher marking the assessment and the HOD/HOS will investigate claims of misconduct.
3. The teacher will write a report explaining the nature of the misconduct.
4. The report and confirmation or non-confirmation will be submitted via the Director of
Qualifications to the Head of Senior School and the Deputy Principal who will consider all
evidence and decide whether the matter will become part of St Cuthbert's College standard
disciplinary procedures. The Dean will be informed as part of the process.
5. The Head of Senior School and Deputy Principal will communicate the final decision to the
student, her parents, teacher, HOD/HOS and Dean. The report will be sent by the Head of
Senior School, through to students' records.
6. If misconduct is proven, one of the consequences may be that the Standard may not be
awarded. In such cases, the Director of Qualifications will be notified.
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NCEA GRADES AND RESULTS
RECONSIDERATION OF EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Results for NCEA internal and external assessments are recorded as:
N
not achieved
A
achieved
M
achieved with merit
E
achieved with excellence
SNA recorded on the internal and external assessment transcript if a candidate does not attempt
the standard. This is not recorded on the results notice
ABS recorded on the Results Notice if a candidate is absent from an external examination
The level of achievement does not change to the number of credits attained for each standard.
TYPE OF RESULTS NOTICE
DEFINITION
RESULT NOTICE
The annual National
Qualifications Framework (NQF)
result notice posted in mid to late
January
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
TRANSCRIPT
The Result Notice will record all results, including N, for
both external and internal standards.
It will not report SNA codes but does report absence.
The reconsideration application form, sent with the Result
Notice, records external assessment results and SNA codes.
Transcript of external assessment
results
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
TRANSCRIPT
This transcript will be sent with the Result Notice. It will
record all internally-assessed results and SNA codes.
Transcript of internal assessment
results
RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT
(ROA)
The Record of Learning is now renamed the Record of
Achievement. It will not record N results or SNA codes.
SCHOOL RESULT
SUMMARY
It will summarise all the Result Notices issued to the
student while at school and any further results reported
since the last Result Notice was sent. It will include N
results, but not SNA codes.
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Y 13 candidates will automatically be sent a Record of Achievement which indicates results for all
standards they have achieved. The Record of Achievement does not record standards not attained
or SNA results. Other candidates will receive a copy of their Record of Achievement on request.
The School Results Summary for school leavers will be a complete record of a student’s
performance at school and will list every standard attempted and the results, including Not
Achieved, but not SNA.
Candidates with New Zealand addresses will have their answer booklets sent to those addresses in
February. Candidates who wish to have their answer booklets returned to any address outside
New Zealand must apply in writing to the Qualifications Authority and pay the appropriate fee.
This application can be made through the Director of Qualifications in November of each year.
Candidates are able to apply for reconsideration of NCEA and Scholarship examinations on
payment of a fee to the Qualifications Authority.
PROCEDURES FOR LATE OPTION CHANGES
Option
unless:
1.
2.
3.
changes after the final date for changes (usually mid February) will not be permitted
The NCEA/NZQA requirements are met.
The class limit is not exceeded (unless the Principal’s consent has been obtained)
There is no detrimental effect on other students
The process that is followed is:
1. A written request from the parents is sent to the Dean outlining the reason and giving their
approval
2. The Dean initially checks with the Director of Qualifications to ensure there are no
assessment issues, then the Assistant Principal responsible for timetables to check that the
change is feasible.
3. The Direstor of Qualifications will discuss the request with the HoSS in the instance that
there may be assessment issues.
4. The Dean then liaises with the HOF/HOD/HOS of the new subject and only approves it if
it is in the student’s best academic interest
5. The HOF/HOD/HOS of the new subject ensures appropriate catch up processes are in
place so that any work missed is covered. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on
any work missed.
Students are not eligible to be assessed against internal standards already completed before their
entry into the course.
After approval for a course change the Dean will notify the student, HOF/HOD/HOS, the
Assistant Principal, Director of Qualifications and Teacher Support Manager.
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RECORDS
1. St Cuthbert’s College has a system for ensuring accurate student records are maintained,
transferred and stored in a secure manner. [Assessment Policy].
2. All internally assessed work will be retained by departments in case it is required for external
moderation.
3. Students may access their assessments under supervision of a staff member.
4. Students will verify their recorded internally assessed standard number and grade by signing a
printout of these grades. All students must be in the College during the ‘sign off’ period in
late October to verify their grades.
5. Students will have access to only their own grades.
6. All students should maintain their own record of internal assessment results in the STCC diary
7. Students can access their individual results from the NZQA website once information is
available.
SCHOLARSHIP
New Zealand Scholarship will be offered at Year 13. This is a monetary award to recognize top
scholars throughout the country. It does not attract credits nor contribute towards a qualification.
However, the fact that a student has gained a Scholarship will appear on their Record of
Achievement. Scholarship assesses students against challenging standards and will be demanding
for the most able students in each subject. Students will be expected to synthesize and integrate
concepts, to apply higher level thinking based on in-school and independent learning.
Students will be able to enter one or more scholarship standards as well as their level 3 standards.
There are awards available for students achieving Scholarship in three subjects, but these must be
attained in each of the subjects in the same year.
Details about the level of performance compared with other Scholarship students will be available
and feedback will be provided when the papers are returned in February.
Entry for scholarship should be based on teacher recommendation. Achievement at Level 3 must
not be compromised.
All candidates entering for scholarship will be required to sign a contract stating their intention to
complete the additional work involved in preparation for the assessment. [NCEA student form 5]
This contract will be monitored by the Student Programmes Manager and Director of
Qualifications throughout the year.
There is no provision for compassionate consideration for Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
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The Scholarship awards are:
Single Subject Award
1. For students who achieve Scholarship in up to two subjects
2. A ‘one off award’ of $500 per subject
Top Subject Scholar Award
1. For students who are top in one of the 28 Scholarship subjects
2. $2,000 each year for three years as long as the student maintains a ‘B’ grade average in
tertiary study
Scholarship Award
1. For students who achieve three Scholarship in three or more subjects
2. $2,000 each year for three years as long as the student maintains a ‘B’ grade average in
tertiary study
Outstanding Scholar Award
1. For the top 40-60 students who achieve three Scholarship subjects with at least two
outstanding performances or more than three Scholarships with at least one at
Outstanding
2. $5,000 each year for three years as long as the student maintains a ‘B’ grade average in
tertiary study
Premier Award
1. For the very top 5-10 students who achieve three Scholarships with outstanding level.
The number of recipients for this award is restricted and achieving the minimum
requirements will not guarantee an award.
2. $10,000 each year for up to three years as long as the student maintains a ‘B’ grade
average in tertiary study
Accumulating Awards
Where a candidate meets the criteria for more than one award she will receive only the
award of the highest monetary value in most circumstances. However, if a candidate
receives a Top Subject Scholar Award, and also attains Scholarship in other subjects she
will also receive one $500 Single Subject Award.
NB: To receive the cash awards students will have to be involved in successful study in a tertiary
institution in New Zealand.
Scholarship awards cannot be aggregated over a period of time. A candidate must attain awards in
the same year to be eligible for Scholarship Award, Outstanding Scholar Award and Premier
Award.
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SCHOLARSHIP/IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF STUDENTS
The College has procedures in place to support and monitor students who enter for Scholarship
examinations.
Term 1
1. Students indicate on commitment form that they are enrolled in a scholarship course. Forms
returned to Form Teachers who forward to Student Programmes Manager.
2. Students in timetabled scholarship classes which commence term one.
Post Term 2 Examinations
1. Student scholarship contracts distributed for signing, along with letter to parents from
Director of Qualifications outlining expectations of scholarship.
2. Students return contracts to Student Programmes Manager.
Term 3
1. Scholarship entries sent by August 1 to NZQA.
2. Mid August list of scholarship contracts sent to HODs/HOSs for checking to see if candidates
meeting requirements of contact.
3. Late August completed scholarship contracts returned to Student Programmes Manager with
advice on candidates withdrawal if appropriate
4. Early September letters sent by Director of Qualifications to parents regarding withdrawal or
advice to withdraw as appropriate
5. Final scholarship entry file sent end of term 3
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
1. St Cuthbert’s College has procedures in place for the identification of students who qualify for
special assessment conditions.
2. The College will comply with all NZQA regulations surrounding special assessment
conditions.
3. All candidates for special assessment conditions will receive ongoing learning support from
the College.
4. All candidates will be provided with the appropriate assistance in internal assessments and
College assessments as well as the NCEA external examinations.
5. Applications for special assessment conditions are required for every candidate each year and
must be supported by updated evidence from a registered educational psychologist or medical
specialist
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TIMING OF ASSESSMENTS
Internal assessments will be spread throughout the year and an assessment timetable will be
published. Two assessment “weeks” will be retained in the school calendar in Terms 2 and 4.
Departments may choose to use these for examinations, practical assessments or for further
assessment opportunities.
Except in the case of absence because of illness or condoned approved leave, students must sit
internal assessments at the specified time. Students are not permitted to make individual
arrangements to sit internal assessments except at the discretion of the Director of Qualifications.
No internal assessment opportunity will be offered after the completion of the College
examinations in term 4.
Students entered in a course must present for all assessments except at the discretion of the
Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal and the Dean.
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