For those in our CCSC community that were not aware, in June, 2014, we adopted a trial process for prospective students prior to enrolling in our college. This trial process, known as Trial Days, involves each student spending a full day at CCSC, undergoing up to six assessments in the one day.
These trial days allow each student to participate in a training session with their prospective coach, as well as sitting a comprehension, a mathematics and an abstract reasoning exam and finally, a physical assessment by our Sports Coach, Matt O’Neil. Each student is also evaluated on their behaviour throughout the day, where we ask questions like, “Can they follow directions? Can they stay on task? Are they easily distracted?”
While most students start the day off a little nervous, the coaching session quickly turns this nervous energy into excitement. After three academic assessments, a five-star lunch at the Cafe and a physical assessment, the students are usually asking, when can they start?
Unfortunately, for a small percentage of our trialling students, this isn’t the right college for them, just yet. We do provide advice and information regarding ‘areas for improvement’. For a large proportion of our trialling students, this is the beginning of a whole new world.
Since June, 2014, we have had approximately 200 students participate in one of our Trial Days. We have offered places to just over 160 of these students with more than 130 students and their families choosing to enrol in our college. As Enrolment Officer, I have the privilege of meeting our students and their families prior to these trial days. While this trial process can be extremely nerve-wracking, it is a vital part of CCSC moving forward and a must for both parties to make sure this is the right environment for each.
What To Do Next:
The next CCSC Information Day, for prospective families wanting to know more about our college, will be held on Friday 6 March in building 25 between 9am – 11am. No need to book just turn up on the day or call 4302 9000 for further information.
Our next Trial Day will be held on Monday 16 March. Any student wanting to trial on this day needs to fill out an online enquiry form ASAP, and this form can be found under Enrolment Information on our website << Click Here >>
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