Our Junior Examinations will take place from Monday, 23 November through to Thursday, 26 November

Examinations from Monday to Wednesday will be held in the Old Gym, while Thursday’s examinations will take place in the Hall. Alongside giving students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned across the year, a key purpose of these assessments is to help students practise and become familiar with formal NCEA examination rules and environments before they enter the senior school.

To help students prepare for this process, all junior exams will be run under formal exam conditions. Students will be expected to follow these guidelines:

• Bring the correct equipment: Pens, pencils, and calculators must be brought into the exam room in a clear plastic bag. If an examination is digital, devices must be
• fully charged at the start of the exam.
• No unauthorised electronic devices: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and any other personal devices must be switched off and stored in bags away from desks (or left at home).
• Maintain strict silence: Silence is required from the moment students enter the venue until the last paper has been collected and they are dismissed.
• Arrive on time and follow instructions: Students should arrive outside the examination room 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time and line up until a teacher calls them into the room. Once inside, they must remain seated throughout the exam and raise their hand quietly if they need assistance.

Students will be given more information next week, including their full examination timetable and specific subject requirements. We encourage parents and whānau to discuss these expectations at home, and remind students to speak with their teachers if they have any questions as they prepare.