YEAR 12 2021

Well done Year 12 to a smooth start to your HSC exams. It’s been a long wait but it will go quickly now. Remember that if you have COVID symptoms, are awaiting a COVID test result (and Year 12 students now have access to the rapid antigen testing so do tell the test collector you are doing the HSC exams), are identified as a close contact and ordered to isolate - do not attend. Illness/Misadventure procedures will apply. 

Dates to remember:

• The ATAR’s will be released January 20 and the HSC results January 24. 

YEAR 12 2022

Students are working well and most subjects have their first assessment task due in the weeks before the end of term. It’s important students get into an effective study routine and allocate time to keep up with classwork as well as tackle assessment tasks. As students have study lessons they may not get as much class time as previous to work on assessments so should be using them wisely. 

Remember you need to study smarter, not longer - https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/top-10-tips-study-smarter-not-longer-study-skills

Tips from this article are:

1. Space out your studying
2. Practice, practice, practice!
3. Don’t just reread books and notes
4. Test yourself
5. Mistakes are OK - as long as you learn from them
6. Mix it up
7. Use pictures
8. Find examples
9. Dig deeper
10. Make a plan and stick to it

So use your time effectively. You may also consider how much time you have out of school and during the ‘assessment period’ it’s wise not to overburden yourself with other commitments. If you work, then around 8-10 hours a week or 2 shifts is manageable - remember you can work more in the break. 

  Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning                                             Director of Studies

                      SHARON HIBBERT                                                                      IAN MERGARD