Vacation School 2023

About Vacation School 2023

School of Languages’ annual Vacation School is a preparation day for SACE Stage 2 Continuers languages exams. Teachers and Stage 2 Languages students from DfE (public) and non-DfE schools are invited to register.

The workshops are available in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. They have a focus on preparation for:

- Conversation and Discussion
- Reading and Responding
- Listening and Responding  
- Writing in the target language

In addition, students discuss language structures suitable for each section of the exam, marking criteria, past examiners’ reports, and teacher advice.

WHEN: Wednesday 4^th October from 10:00am – 3:30pm

WHERE: School of Languages: 255 Torrens Rd, West Croydon SA 5008

COST: $60:   for all Non-Gov (Independent/Catholic School) students

          FREE:   for all students currently enrolled with School of Languages

                       for all students from Government schools

                       for all teachers who wish to accompany their students

When registering, ensure that each student is registered under their name, and that names are spelt correctly, as we use this for the class roll, and their certificate of attendance.

We ask that all teachers who wish to accompany their students on the day, register so that we have accurate numbers.

Program on the day:
9:30am: Registration/Sign in (Foyer in front of stairs)
10:00am: Workshop 1
11:30am: Morning Tea
11:45am: Workshop 2
1:15pm: Lunch break
1:45pm: Workshop 3
3:15pm: Summary, Questions and Evaluation
3.30pm: Sign out/Dismissal

Students under the age of 18 who wish to depart before the finishing time must receive permission from their Parent/Guardian before being dismissed.

It is recommended that students bring along with them:
- Writing materials (e.g. pen, paper)
- Bilingual dictionary
- Lunch, or money to purchase their lunch (see below)
- Folder (or similar) to store handouts

Note: A Lunch Van will be onsite (during the Lunch break) for students wishing to purchase their lunch

Please note this event is generally not suitable for:
- IB students (It is aimed at SACE exam preparation.)
- SACE Beginners students (It is aimed at Continuers level)
- Stage 1 students (It is Stage 2 exams)
These workshops are based on Stage 2 Continuers exams format. 

*Plus Booking Fee