YEAR 11-12 SCHOOLNEWS

Victorian Supreme Court Visit

On the 3rd of September, our Year 12 Legal Studies students travelled to Melbourne for an exciting visit to the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Students had the opportunity to sit in on a public court hearing and observe the criminal court process firsthand. They watched as witnesses were cross-examined by the prosecution and defence, providing a unique insight into how the concepts they have studied in the classroom are applied in a real courtroom.

A particular highlight of the visit was the opportunity to speak with a barrister involved in the case they observed. Students were able to gain valuable insight into the role of a barrister and the experiences of legal professionals working within the Victorian justice system.

The excursion was an excellent opportunity for students to consolidate their learning about criminal court processes and develop a deeper understanding of how the Victorian legal system operates in practice. It was a fantastic experience that brought their classroom learning to life.

Year 12 News

As term 3 comes to an end, our focus looks towards the final weeks and exams to finish off the year and secondary school!

For a Year 12 student, the priority is steady preparation, not perfection: use a realistic weekly timetable, focus on weak areas using active practice such as past questions, and break each session into one clear task. 

Avoid cramming; regular breaks, sleep, food, movement, and time away from study help concentration and reduce burnout.

Term Break:

Many VCE classes will be running classes over the term break, or timed exam practice. It is important for the students wishing to do well to spend some time during this break on exam preparation. 

A good suggestion is for students to spend the next weeks doing a normal school day from 9 until 3, with breaks on their normal school timetable. This gives an idea of what to study and for how long.  Follow this with another hour or two from 4 p.m onwards.  Doing this will give you at minimum of 60 hours study preparation in two weeks, with a normal weekend and evening time for life to feel normal.

Things to consider:

Past exams are the key and can be found online through the VCAA website.

Try reviewing notes first – highlighting important information. Then using the notes try some questions. When you feel confident, attempt one question under quiet, timed conditions without notes, then use the solutions to identify why any error occurred and write one brief correction to revisit the next day; this turns revision into active recall rather than passive rereading.

Also, a reminder the final day of classes is Monday 19th October and all students are expected to attend classes until then.