Stage 5

Stage 5 Staffing Information

• Stage 5 Head Teacher: Greg Thomas
• Year 9 Advisers: Jack Tuxford, Emily Burn and Emma Claus
• Year 10 Advisers: Sophie Didlick and Jennifer Voukelatos

Stage 5 Curriculum Information

Stage 5 students study a wide variety of subjects in Years 9 and 10 including having a wide range of Elective options to choose from. For detailed information about Stage 5 at The Ponds High School, read the Stage 5 Booklet.

Stage 5 2025 Subject Selection Booklet

Stage 5 2026 Subject Selection Booklet

Year 8 into 9 Subject Selection Presentation for 2025

Stage 5 2026 Electives Subject Selection Form

Assessment Handbooks and Calendars

Stage 5 Assessment Handbook

This handbook contains assessment procedures, assessment schedules for Year 9 and 10 mandatory and elective courses and assessment forms.

Year 9 Assessment Calendar

This calendar contains the approximate dates for all mandatory courses in Year 9. Students should print this calendar and add in the assessment dates for their specific elective courses, which can be found in the Stage 5 Assessment Handbook above.

Year 10 Assessment Calendar

This calendar contains the approximate dates for all mandatory courses in Year 10. Students should print this calendar and add in the assessment dates for their specific elective courses, which can be found in the Stage 5 Assessment Handbook above.

Assessment Forms

The Ponds High School has procedures in place in which to support students when there is a genuine cause that impacts their ability to meet assessment requirements. The procedures involve the student completing and submitting the relevant form available on the Assessment and Reporting section of the school's website. These assessment forms are for use by students in all grades and courses at The Ponds High School.

Extended Leave Forms

Once a Request for Leave Application has been approved by the Principal, a copy of that application should be attached to this form and taken to class teachers and head teachers to complete. Please note:

• The Request for Leave Application is only available as a hard copy form to be collected from the Office during office hours
• These forms must be completed at least 10 days prior to leave being taken
• Leave should not be taken when there are assessments due, otherwise zero marks may be awarded
• The Principal may not approve leave.

Extended Leave Application - Form for Student

Extended Leave Application - Form for Parent