Seeking volunteers to act as readers and writers for HSC exams
Students with disabilities who are sitting the HSC exams are able to access support known as Disability Provisions. Disability provisions are a practical arrangement for students with a disability to access and participate in the HSC on the same basis as students without disability. For example, a student with dyslexia who struggles with reading and writing may be able to access support through a reader or writer. The provision removes the reading / writing barrier and enables the student to read the exam questions and communicate their responses to the markers.
The Learning Enhancement Centre is looking for volunteers from the St Patrick’s College community to act as readers and writers to support students during their HSC exams. The role of the reader and writer is to sit with the student during their HSC exam and read the test paper to the student and/or write their answers.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) states that readers and writers are not allowed to have been employed at the school and cannot assist a student who is a friend or family member. Practice sessions are provided to volunteers before the examinations so that they can meet with the student they will be supporting in order to build a rapport and help them to become confident in the process. HSC examinations begin Wednesday 12 October and the final examination is on 18 November.
If you can help the girls for the HSC Examinations, contact Jacqueline Benney who is coordinating the Disability Provisions. Please email Jacqueline on jbenney@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au or if you have any questions about volunteering, phone 4629 2926.
Jacqueline Benney - Learning Enhancement Coordinator