State Exams

Below, you will find important information for parents/guardians of our 3rd Year and 6th Year students ahead of the State Exams for 2026, which begin on Wednesday, 3rd June.

You will also find our state exams procedures below. These procedures outline key information for students in advance of the exams, including expectations for attendance, punctuality, conduct, permitted materials, device use, exam-day arrangements, and other important guidelines.

We would ask that you please take the time to read through these procedures carefully with your son/daughter. It is very important that all students are familiar with the arrangements before the examinations begin, as this will help ensure that the exam period runs as smoothly and calmly as possible for everyone involved.

Students should pay particular attention to the following:

• Arriving on time for each examination;
• Bringing the correct equipment and materials;
• Following all instructions from exam supervisors;
• Ensuring that mobile phones, smart watches and other unauthorised devices are not brought into the examination centre and are left outside, turned off;
• Behaving appropriately in and around the examination area;
• Knowing their examination timetable (available below) and checking it carefully in advance.

We appreciate that this can be a stressful time for students and families, and our aim is to support students in feeling prepared, organised and confident as they begin their exams.