FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL & THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

YEAR 12 2022

Save the date: HSC results and ATARs are released on Thursday 15 December. 

In keeping with tradition, we will have a morning tea on that day to celebrate with our HSC students.

YEAR 12 2023

Our new Year 12 students are working hard and most subjects have their first assessment task due in the coming 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 studies 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:

• Space out your studying
• Practice, practice, practice!
• Don’t just reread books and notes
• Test yourself
• Mistakes are OK - as long as you learn from them
• Mix it up
• Use pictures
• Find examples
• Dig deeper
• 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 summer break. 

                                                               

IAN MERGARD                                                                             JANICE DUNK 
Acting Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning         Acting Director of Studies