2022 Year 9 Yearly Report

Nick Diles

Subjects Studied:
Pastoral Care
Religious Education
English
Geography / History
Industrial Technology Timber
Mathematics - Pathway 5.3
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Science

Mr James Clancy
Principal
 Stage 5

Aquinas Catholic College informs you of your son or daughter’s progress twice a year through detailed reports as well as through Parent, Student, Teacher interviews.

These reports provide you with information that clearly demonstrates your son or daughter’s achievement in the subjects they have studied in this academic year.

Pastoral Care Descriptors

Value Consistently Usually Sometimes Rarely

Cooperation Is consistently respectful and Is usually respectful and Is respectful and cooperative to Needs to be more respectful and
cooperative to class members cooperative to class members class members and / or teachers. cooperative to class members
and teachers. and teachers. and teachers.

Punctuality Consistently arrives to Pastoral Usually arrives to Pastoral Class Has some issues with arriving to Rarely arrives to Pastoral Class
Class on time. on time. Pastoral Class on time. on time.

Greater than 95% Between 94% and 85% Between 84% and 50% Less than 50%

Personal Presentation Demonstrates a high standard of Demonstrates personal pride in Demonstrates personal pride in Needs to improve their personal
personal pride in appearance and appearance and wears the appearance, however needs to appearance and wear the
wears the College uniform College uniform correctly most regularly wear the College uniform College uniform correctly.
correctly. days. correctly.

Contribution to Pastoral Class Participates in all aspects of the Participates in most aspects of the Participates in some aspects of Hesitant to participate in aspects
Pastoral Class. Pastoral Class. the Pastoral Class. of the Pastoral Class.

Course Performance Descriptors

A The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of
competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply
this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

C The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

D The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

E The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

Personal Profile Descriptors

Personal Profile Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never

Demonstrates Student is always
organisation organised, completing
required Learning Tasks
and bringing all
equipment to class.
Student is usually
organised, completing
most required Learning
Tasks and usually bringing
equipment to class.
Student is sometimes
organised, completing
some required Learning
Tasks and/or sometimes
bringing equipment to
class.
Student is rarely
organised, rarely
completing required
Learning Tasks and/or
rarely bringing equipment
to class.
Student is poorly
organised, never
completing required
Learning Tasks and/or
never bringing the correct
equipment to class.

Uses time effectively in Student always uses time
class effectively in class,
remaining on task and
completing all class
activities.
Student usually uses time
effectively in class, usually
remaining on task and
completing most class
activities.
Student sometimes uses
time effectively in class,
sometimes remaining on
task and completing some
class activities.
Student rarely uses time
effectively in class, rarely
remaining on task and/or
rarely completing class
activities.
Student never uses time
effectively in class, never
remaining on task and
never completing class
activities.

Works independently Student always works Student usually works Student sometimes works Student rarely works Student never works
independently on the work independently on the work independently on the work independently on the work independently on the work
set by the teacher. set by the teacher. set by the teacher. set by the teacher. set by the teacher.

Works cooperatively with Student always works Student usually works Student sometimes works Student rarely works Student never works
others cooperatively with others cooperatively with others cooperatively with others cooperatively with others cooperatively with others.
in small groups and within in small groups and within in small groups and/or in small groups and/or
the class. the class. within the class. within the class.

Communicates ideas Student always
effectively communicates ideas
effectively through a range
of verbal and/or non-verbal
methods.
Student usually
communicates in class or
group discussions and
asks appropriate
questions.
Student sometimes
communicates ideas
effectively through a range
of verbal and/or non-verbal
methods.
Student rarely
communicates ideas
effectively through a range
of verbal and/or non-verbal
methods.
Student never
communicates ideas
effectively through a range
of verbal and/or non-verbal
methods.

Completes homework Student always completes Student usually completes Student sometimes Student rarely completes Student never completes
assigned homework to the assigned homework to the completes assigned assigned homework assigned homework.
best of their ability. best of their ability. homework and/or to the and/or to the best of their
best of their ability. ability.

Engages in the Student always uses Student usually uses Student sometimes uses Student rarely uses Student never uses
appropriate use of technology appropriately to technology appropriately to technology appropriately technology appropriately technology appropriately
technology facilitate learning. facilitate learning. (student is sometimes (student is frequently (student is always
distracted by the use of distracted by the use of distracted by the use of
technology in the class). technology in the class). technology in the class).
 Pastoral Care
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mrs Belinda SMITH
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Attendance

Type Explained Unexplained

Whole 12 Days 0 Days

Partial 2 Days 0 Days

Participation in Significant College Events

Swimming Carnival / House Day Present

Ash Wednesday Liturgy Present

Easter Liturgy Not Present

Athletics Carnival Not Present

Aquinas Day Present

Year 9 Camp Present

Year 9 Spirituality Day Present

Pastoral Profile

Punctuality Consistently

Cooperation Consistently

Personal Presentation Consistently

Contribution to Pastoral Class Consistently

Co-Curricular Involvement

Nick is encouraged to participate in the co-curricular life of the College.

 Religious Education
Nick Diles
Teacher: Ms Stephanie Jackson
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Always

Uses time effectively in class. Always

Works independently. Always

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Always

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Recognises that the Bible conveys various truths through a diversity of literary forms C

Explains how the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes guide the Christian life. B

Classifies Scripture passages according to their literary form and interprets them for their intended meaning. B

Interprets the call of the Beatitudes and applies this to a range of life situations. B

Details the history of the Catholic Church in Australia and explains the changing patterns of religious beliefs within the society C

Explains the importance of the Sacraments of Healing in the Catholic tradition, and the lives of the faithful. A

Investigates and evaluates the contributions that individuals and organisations have made to the Catholic Church in Australia. B

Investigates the scriptural underpinnings of the Sacraments of Healing. A

Religious Education - Overall Grade Result Distribution

B A B C D E

28 64 79 33 2
 English
Nick Diles
Teacher: Ms Leanne HOLLOWAY
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Always

Uses time effectively in class. Always

Works independently. Always

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Always

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Experiments with different ways of imaginatively and critically composing texts. B

Describes and explains the way language shapes meaning in a variety of texts. B

Thinks critically and interpretively about information, ideas and complex arguments. B

Expresses ideas of personal and public worlds, demonstrating understanding of audience, purpose and form. B

Uses a range of processes to comprehend meaning in a wide variety of texts. B

Reflects on individual and collaborative skills with increasing independence. B

English - Overall Result Result Distribution

B A B C D E

27 76 75 27 1
 Geography / History
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mrs Melissa SEYMOUR
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Usually

Uses time effectively in class. Usually

Works independently. Usually

Works cooperatively with others. Usually

Communicates ideas effectively. Usually

Completes homework. Usually

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Usually

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments. B

Explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments. B

Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments. B

Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for A
inquiry.

Communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies. B

Geography - Overall Grade Result Distribution

B A B C D E

20 84 81 20 1
 Industrial Technology Timber
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mr Thomas De'Athe
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Usually

Uses time effectively in class. Always

Works independently. Always

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Always

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Demonstrates knowledge of and capability in applying Work Health and Safety and risk-management procedures and A
practices.

Applies knowledge and skills in the design and production of practical projects. B

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the properties of materials and their applications. B

Demonstrates skills in communicating ideas, processes and technical information with a range of audiences. B

Demonstrates understanding to transfer knowledge and skills to other experiences. C

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding to critically evaluate manufactured products in order to become a discriminating B
consumer.

Industrial Technology Timber - Overall Result Distribution

Grade

B A B C D E

13 41 24 7 1
 Mathematics - Pathway 5.3
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mr Michael Petrie
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Usually

Uses time effectively in class. Usually

Works independently. Usually

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Usually

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Interprets very small and very large units of measurement, uses scientific notation, and rounds to significant figures. C

Applies index laws to operate with algebraic expressions involving integer and fractional indices. D

Simplifies algebraic fractions, and expands and factorises quadratic expressions. D

Solves financial problems involving earning, money. C

Solves complex linear and simple quadratic equations, and rearranges literal equations. D

Uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies standard forms of the equation of a C
straight line.

Recognises direct and indirect proportion, and solves problems involving proportion. B

Describes and applies the properties of similar figures and scale drawings. D

Uses statistical displays, including back-to-back stem-and-leaf plots and boxplots, together with the mean, median, mode and B
range and quartiles to describe and compare sets of data.

Calculates the areas of composite shapes,and the surface areas of right prisms, cylinders and related composite solids. B

Mathematics - Overall Grade Result Distribution

C A B C D E

15 31 18 0 0
 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mr Todd Bryant
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Always

Uses time effectively in class. Always

Works independently. Always

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Always

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Assesses their own and others’ capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges. B

Plans, implements and critiques strategies to promote health and wellbeing. A

Analyses contextual factors and develops strategies to promote safe behaviours. A

Appraises and justifies choices of actions when solving complex movement challenges. B

Adapts and improvises movement skills to perform creative movement across a range of dynamic physical activity contexts. A

Critiques their ability to enact interpersonal skills to build and maintain respectful and inclusive relationships in a variety of B
groups or contexts.

Personal Development, Health and Result Distribution

Physical Education - Overall Grade

A A B C D E

19 71 99 17 0
 Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Nick Diles
Teacher: Ms Sheree Moore
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Always

Uses time effectively in class. Usually

Works independently. Usually

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Usually

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Usually

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Discusses factors that limit and enhance the capacity to move and perform. A

Analyses the benefits of participation and performance in physical activity and sport. A

Performs movement skills with increasing proficiency. C

Demonstrates actions and strategies that contribute to active participation and skilful performance. B

Works collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance. C

Evaluates the characteristics of participation and quality performance in physical activity and sport. A

Physical Activity and Sport Studies - Result Distribution

Overall Grade

B A B C D E

9 23 26 3 0
 Science
Nick Diles
Teacher: Mr Alexander Kennedy
Aquinas Catholic College - Menai - 2022 - Year 9 Yearly Report

Yearly Personal Profile - A Student:

Demonstrates organisation. Always

Uses time effectively in class. Always

Works independently. Always

Works cooperatively with others. Always

Communicates ideas effectively. Always

Completes homework. Always

Engages in the appropriate use of technology. Always

Yearly Reported Outcomes - A Student:

Justifies applications of Science as a human endeavour. B

Explains and discusses Science understanding. A

Demonstrates skills in planning and performing investigations. A

Demonstrates problem solving skills. A

Demonstrates skills in scientific communication. B

Science - Overall Grade Result Distribution

A A B C D E

14 50 116 17 9