Tuesday 10 November was the first day of the 2020 written examination period for our Year 12 students.  A few months ago, despite assurances, we could not have been certain of the exams occurring as planned.  While there are fewer desks in the main examination room than in years past, with students required to be seated further apart, masks aside there is a feeling of relative normality.  For this we must be truly grateful.

As is our custom, we ask our departing cohort to provide us with feedback about their experience at St Paul’s by participating in a Year 12 Exit Survey.  The primary purpose of the surveys is for us to gain a better understanding of our school and how we are perceived to be performing by our most senior students.  Armed with these insights, we are able to build on our strengths and address areas that need development.

The Year 12 Exit Survey Results for the Class of 2020 were as pleasing as the cohort themselves.  The majority of standard questions received a ninety-four to ninety-nine per cent approval rating from the cohort.  This year we included questions about the online learning experience.  Interestingly, the questions specific to online learning were also answered positively, with students feeling supported by the school and their teachers.  Understandably, it was not most students’ preferred way to learn this year, but the feedback was considerably more positive than expected.

Like all schools, St Paul’s has areas in which we require development and we are always seeking to improve.  It is, however, very pleasing to know that our Year 12s rate St Paul’s so highly.

Cameron Herbert
Principal