Assessment Schedules
Our booklets outline assessment procedures being followed at Ambarvale High School in Stage 4, 5 & 6. These procedures are consistent with the General Guidelines issued by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and represent minimum requirement.
Year 7 - 10 Assessment Schedule
Welcome to the Year 7–10 Assessment Schedule. This page provides an overview of upcoming assessments, key dates, and important information to help students and families stay organised throughout the academic year. Please check this page regularly for updates and ensure all preparation and submission deadlines are met.
Year 7-10 Assessment Schedules
Year 7-10 Assessments
English
- Year 7 English, Creative writing - Narrative, Task
Geography
- Year 7 Geography Test (Geography Skills/ Landscapes and Landforms), Task
History
- Year 7 History Test, (Investigating the Ancient Past / Ancient Egypt), Task
Mathematics
- Year 7 Mathematics will complete an In-Class Test, Term 3, Week 8.
Music
- Year 7 Music students will complete an in class performance assessment based on material and instruments learnt during class. This will occur during Week 2 of Term 2 or Week 2 Term 4. Task 1
PDHPE
- Year 7 PDHPE Online Safety and Critical Literacy, Task 1
Technology
Visual Arts
- Year 7 Visual Arts, (Creatures of Consequence) Year 7 Visual Arts students will complete an in class case study and create a clay creature. This will occur during Week 2 Term 2 or Week 10 Term 3. Task 1
English
- Year 8 English, Summative Assessment Task 1
Geography
- Year 8 Geography Test, (Water in the World / Geographical Skills) Task
Mathematics
- Year 8 Mathematics, (Shape and Skew Topic Test) Task 1
Music
- Year 8 Music Composition, Music students will complete an in class composition assessment using BandLab Education. This will occur during Week 3 Term 3 or Week 3 Term 4. Task 1
Science
- Year 8 Science Depth Study, Task 1
Technology
- Year 8 Technology, (Timber Stool Project) Task 1
Visual Arts
- Year 8 Visual Arts, Students will complete an in class written exam. This will occur during Week 3 Term 2 or Week 10 Term 3. Task 1
Child Studies
- Year 9 Child Studies students complete a Newborn Care Presentation task in Term 3, Week 8.
- Year 9 Child Studies Conception to Birth, Task 1
English
- Year 9 English, Cross Form Assessment Task
Food Technology
- Year 9 Food Technology, Task 1
History
- Year 9 History, (The Industrial Revolution and Australians at War -World War I), Task
Industrial Technology
- Year 9 Industrial Technology, (Timber Storage Mirror Project) Task 1
- Year 9 Industrial Technology Construction, (Bench hook, toolbox, concrete float), Task 1
- Year 9 Industrial Technology, (Metal Sheet Metal Toolbox: Folio & Practical Components), Task 1
Mathematics
- Year 9 Mathematics, (Geometric Representations Topic Test), Task 1
- Year 9 Mathematics will complete an In-Class Test, Term 3, Week 9.
Music
- Year 9 Music - Performance Assessment, Students will complete an in class performance assessment. This will occur in Week 2 Term 2. Task 1
- Year 9 Music Assessment 2: students will complete an in class composition assessment. This will occur during Week 7 Term 3.
- Year 9 Music Assessment 3: students will completed an in class listening assessment . This will occur during Week 3 Term 4.
PDHPE
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Year 9 PDHPE Task 2: Healthy Lifestyles In-Class
Photography and Digital Media
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media Task 1
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media Task 2
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media Task 3
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media, (Foundations of Photography Portfolio), Students will complete an in class portfolio based on darkroom practices. This will occur during Week 3 Term 2. Task 1
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media, (Portfolio Task and Photography Diary), Students will complete an in class portfolio based on Term 3 course work. This will occur during Week 10 Term 3 Task 2
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media, (Critical and Historical Studies), Students will complete an in class Examination. This will occur during Week 3 Term 4. Task 3
- Year 9 Visual Arts, Students will digitally appropriate a major artwork during class time. This will occur during Week 2 Term 2.(Major Artwork and Diary) Task 1
Self and Relationships
- Year 9 Self and Relationships, Task 1
Visual Arts
- Year 9 Visual Arts Assessment Task 2: Students will submit a 3D clay sculpture of a piece of coral, their Visual Arts Diaries and a research task relating to a current issue happening in the Great Barrier Reef. This will occur during Week 2 Term 4.
Aboriginal Studies
- Year 10 Aboriginal Studies, (Self-Determination and Autonomy) Task
- Year 10 Aboriginal Studies, (Aboriginal People and the Visual Arts), Task
Child Studies
- Year 10 Child Studies Task 1
- Year 10 Child Studies - Complete a Party Planning Task - Term 3, Week 8
Commerce
- Year 10 Commerce, (Law & Society) Task
English
- Year 10 English, Cross Form Assessment Task
Geography
- Year 10 Geography Exam, (Environmental Change and Management and Human Wellbeing) Term 2, Week 2. Task
History
- Year 10 History Exam, (Genocide in the 20th Century & Changing Rights and Freedoms), Task
Mathematics
- Year 10 Mathematics - Core (Surveying Topic Test), Task 1
- Year 10 Mathematics – Path (Surveying Topic Test), Task 1
- Year 10 Mathematics will complete an In-Class Test, Term 3, Week 7.
Music
- Year 10 Music Ensemble Performance – Jazz Night, students will complete a live performance in the main hall for family. This will occur during Week 10 Term 1. Task 1
- Year 10 Music Assessment Task 2: Students will compose an original piece and create a Podcast during class time. This will occur during Week 3 Term 2.
- Year 10 Music Assessment Task 3: Students will engage in and complete an Depth Study during class time. This will occur during Week 10 Term 3
Outdoor Education
- Year 10 Outdoor Education students complete a Reflective Task in Term 3, Week 10.
- Year 10 Outdoor Education Wilderness Survival Scenario, Task 1
Photography & Digital Media
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Year 10 Photography and Digital Media, (Critical and Historical Studies and Artmaking) Students create a short film and complete a research task in class. This will occur during Week 2 Term 2. Task 1
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Year 10 Photography and Digital Media, Students will complete an advertising and marketing portfolio in class. This will occur during Week 8 Term 3, Task 2
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Year 10 Photography and Digital Media, Students will complete an in class Examination. This will occur during Week 2 Term 4.
Physical Activity and Sports Studies
- Tear 10 Physical Activity and Sports Studies (European Handball), Task 1
- Year 10 Physical Activity and Sport Studies - World Games, Task 2
Science
- Year 10 Science, (Student Research Project), Task 1
Sexual Health
- Year 10 Sexual Health - In Class Assessment
- Year 10 Sexual Health, Task 1
Year 11 Preliminary HSC Assessment Schedules and Assessments
Year 11 marks the beginning of your senior academic journey. The Assessment Schedule provides essential information about upcoming tasks, deadlines, and requirements across all subjects. Consistent organisation, preparation, and commitment will be key to achieving strong results this year.
Biology
Chemistry
- Year 11 Chemistry Depth Study Task 2
Earth & Environmental Science
- Year 11 Earth & Environmental Science Depth Study – Human Impacts & Soil Erosion, Task 1
- Year 11 Earth & Environmental Science Practical Investigation, Task 2
English
- Year 11 English Advanced, Module A: Narratives That Shape Our World, Task 2
- Year 11 English Extension 1, Task 2
- Year 11 English Standard, Multimodal Presentation, Task 2
- Year 11 English Studies, Elective Module: Lyrical Voices, Task 2
Health Movement Science
- Year 11 Health and Movement Science students complete a Preliminary Exam in Term 3, Week 9/10.
- Health for Individuals & Communities - Task 1
- Year 11 Health and Movement Science Collaborative Investigation, Task 2
Photography
- Year 11 Photography Task 3
Physics
Sports Lifestyle & Recreation
- Sports Lifestyle & Recreation (Outdoor Recreation) Year 11 SLR students complete a Research Task in Term 1, Week 6. Task 1
- Sports Lifestyle & Recreation (Badminton) Year 11 SLR students complete a Practical Task in Term 2, Week 4. Task 2
Visual Design
- The CRAAP Test Worksheet
Year 12 Assessment Schedule
Year 12 represents both a challenge and an opportunity. The Assessment Schedule is designed to help you stay organised and focused as you complete your final year of schooling. Approach each task with commitment and determination, knowing that your efforts this year will shape your future opportunities.
Biology
- Year 12 Biology Scientific Investigation, Task 1
- Year 12 Biology Secondary Source Investigation, Task 2.
- Year 12 Biology Trial Examination, Task 3
Ceramics
Chemistry
- Year 12 Chemistry, (Scientific Investigation), Task 1
- Year 12 Chemistry Depth Study, Task 2
- Year 12 Chemistry Trial Examination, Task 3
Community and Family Studies
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Year 12 Community and Family Studies students complete a Presentation and Unsighted Written Response task in Term 3, Week 5.
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Year 12 Community and Family Studies
2026 Trial HSC Examination, Task 3
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Year 12 2025 IRP Task 1
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2026 Groups in Context Task 2
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2026 Parenting & Caring Task 4
Earth and Environmental Science
- Year 12 Earth & Environmental Science Secondary Source Investigation – Fossil Formation and Stratigraphy, Task 1
- Year 12 Earth & Environmental Science Depth Study – Climate Science, Task 2
- Year 12 Earth & Environmental Science Trial Examination, Task 3
Health and Movement Science
- Health and Movement Science 2025-2026 Focus Area 2: Training For Improved Performance
- Year 12 Health and Movement Science 2026 Trial HSC Examination, Task 3
Mathematics
Photography
- Year 12 Photography Task 4
Sports Lifestyle and Recreation
Scope and Sequences
- Support Unit Science S&S Years 7-11
- Support Unit Science S&S Life Skills
- Year 7 Science S&S
- Year 8 Science S&S
- Year 9 Science S&S
- Year 10 Science S&S
- Year 11 Earth & Environmental Science S&S
- Year 11 Biology S&S
- Year 11 Chemistry S&S
- Year 8 Agriculture S&S
- Year 12 Biology S&S
- Year 12 Chemistry S&S
- Year 12 Earth & Environmental Science S&S
- Year 11 Agriculture (Prelim) S&S
- Year 11 Physics S&S
- Year 7 HSIE S&S
- Year 11 Ancient History S&S
- Year 12 History Extension S&S
- Year 12 Ancient History S&S
- Support Unit HSIE S&S Life Skills
- Support Unit HSIE S&S Multi Cat
- Year 11 Legal Studies S&S (Preliminary)
- Year 11 Society and Culture S&S (Preliminary)
- Year 9 Geography S&S
- Year 10 Aboriginal Studies S&S
- Year 11 Aboriginal Studies S&S
- Year 12 Aboriginal Studies S&S
- Year 10 Geography S&S
- Year 11 Geography S&S
- Year 12 Geography S&S
- Year 12 Business Studies S&S (2025-26)
- Year 9 Aboriginal Studies S&S
- Year 10 History S&S
- Year 8 Geography & History S&S
- Year 9 History S&S
- Year 12 Modern History S&S
- Year 12 Work Studies S&S
- Year 7 Mathematics S&S
- Year 8 Mathematics S&S
- Year 9 Mathematics S&S
- Year 10 Mathematics S&S
- Year 11 Mathematics S&S(Advanced)
- Year 11 Mathematics S&S(Extension)
- Year 11 Mathematics S&S (Standard)
- Year 12 Mathematics S&S (Advanced)
- Year 12 Mathematics S&S (Extension)
- Year 12 Mathematics S&S(Standard 1)
- Year 12 Mathematics S&S (Standard 2)
- Support Unit Mathematics S&S (All Classes)
- Year 12 PDHPE HMS S&S (2025-26)
- Year 12 PDHPE SLR S&S (2025-26)
- Support Unit PDHPE S&S(All Classes)
- VET Sport Coaching S&S (2025-26)
- Year 7 PDHPE S&S
- Year 8 PDHPE S&S
- Year 9 PDHPE Childhood Studies S&S
- Year 9 PDHPE PASS S&S
- Year 9 PDHPE S&S
- Year 10 PDHPE PASS S&S
- Year 10 PDHPE S&S
- Year 11 PDHPE CAFS S&S
- Year 11 PDHPE HMS S&S
- Year 11 PDHPE SLR S&S
- Year 12 PDHPE CAFS S&S
- Life Skills - Cycle 1 S&S
- VET Sport Coaching S&S (2026-27)
- Support Unit Visual Arts S&SLife Skills 7-10 and Stage 6
- Year 7 Visual Arts S&S
- Year 9 Music S&S
- Year 9 Photography and Digital Media S&S
- Year 9 Visual Arts S&S
- Year 10 Photography and Digital Media S&S
- Year 11 Ceramics S&S
- Year 11 Music S&S
- Year 11 Photography, Video and Digital Imaging S&S
- Year 11 Visual Arts S&S
- Year 11 Visual Design
- Year 12 Music S&S
- Year 12 Visual Arts S&S
- Year 12 Visual Design S&S
- Support Unit S&S Life Skills (Stage 6)
- Year 7 Technology Engineering S&S
- Year 8 Technology S&S
- Year 9 Industrial Technology S&S (Timber)
- Year 9 Industrial Technology S&S(Metal)
- Year 9 Industrial Technology S&S (Multimedia)
- Year 9 Industrial Technology S&S (Construction)
- Year 10 Food Technology S&S
- Year 11 Industrial Technology S&S (Preliminary Multimedia)
- Year 11 Industrial Technology S&S(Preliminary)
- Year 12 Industrial Technology S&S (Timber)
- Year 12 Industrial Technology S&S (Multimedia)
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