Casuarina Senior College is a large senior secondary campus located in the northern suburbs of Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia. Darwin is a cosmpolitan town with a population of 120,000 including over 60 nationalities.

The College specialises only in senior secondary learning. In addition to a broad Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) curriculum range, the College also offers VET Certificates and modules through both its day and evening operations. Adult Night Classes enhance these with a range of community interest courses.

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Address

Casuarina Senior College
Cnr Parer Drive and Trower Road
Moil NT 0810

Postal Address

PO Box 40196
Casuarina NT 0811

Email: csc.admin@ntschools.net

Telephone

+61 (08) 89201211

Fax

+61 (08) 89201222

Casuarina Senior College operates between the hours of 8.00am and 9.00pm.

Most Senior Secondary (Year 10, 11 and 12) courses are timetabled between 8.00am and 3.00pm.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are offered over extended hours, 8.00am to 9.00pm with cluster programs on Wednesday.

Adult and Community Education (ACE) programs are normally offered from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

Smoke Free Environment

In line with NT Government Policy as of 1 January 2003, smoking is not permitted on school grounds.

Students' Commitment

Year 10 students undertake a range of Year 10 subjects in preparation for their NTCE (Northern Territory Certificate of Education). NTCE is usually taken in Year 11 and Year 12 but some students may undertake NTCE subjects in Year 10. NTCE is a two-year program of study for most students. Some students, for personal reasons, may choose to take longer than two years. It is essential that students make a serious effort to fulfil tasks set from the beginning of the year, as each unit undertaken counts towards the final certificate. To achieve success, regular attendance is important. Attendance is monitored and parents/guardians are notified of student absences (see below). While the College offers much support and guidance, it is up to the student to take responsibility for punctuality, regular attendance and meeting work requirements.

Attendance

When students enrol in courses at Casuarina Senior College, they undertake to attend all classes. In the case of unsatisfactory attendance students/parents are notified by the subject teacher. Parents are contacted by phone or letter after 4 and 8 absences, and after 12 absences a letter should be sent home. Absences are also recorded on subject reports. Stage 1 students may be withdrawn from subject rolls after 16 or more absences.

After 16 unnotified absences in a Stage 2 subject, the student may be required to sign an attendance contract before returning to the class. If the student breaks the contract, the class teacher may instigate withdrawal procedures.

Students may be withdrawn from practical classes which are in high demand, if they have 3 unnotified absences in the first three weeks.

At the start of each semester, the College must be notified if the student cannot commence their studies. At the end of Week 3, any student who has not attended the classes on their timetable or notified the College of a sickness or a late start will have their name removed from class rolls.

Parents/guardians are expected to notify the College of their child's absence from school. Please note, at Casuarina Senior College unnotified absences and repeated lateness to class will impact on the future selection of subjects.

Progress Reports - posted on the following dates:

VET - Progress Reports - Week Commencing: TBA
Year - 12 Progress Reports - Week Commencing: TBA
Year 11 - End of Semester Reports - TBA
Year 10 - End of Semester Reports - TBA

Final Stage 1 and 2 results are issued by the Northern Territory Board of Studies at the end of each semester.