Senior School News

CONGRATULATIONS TO HARRY STUART

Harry Stuart has been successful as an applicant in the National Youth Science Forum International Program.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Harry and is a just reward for his academic excellence and conscientious approach to his studies.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CALVIN GU

Calvin Gu has taken out the top prize for his entry in the video competition “A Day in the Life of an International Student”.  In the video Calvin highlighted the benefits and opportunities of being an international student studying and living in Melbourne.

VCE LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Students may wish to nominate for the 2018 VCE Leadership Awards.  These awards recognize the efforts of VCE students in promoting leadership and participation in their school and local community.  VCE Leadership Award recipients are students who demonstrate initiative, inspire others, work well in a team and are committed to making a difference.  They take an interest in activities such as the arts, sport, debating and public speaking; they may campaign for social justice and environmental protection and/or raise funds for worthy causes.

To qualify, students should be studying at least two Unit 3 & 4 studies.

If you are interested in nominating yourself or another student, please see me as soon as possible.

STUDY SKILLS

Students should now have developed regular study habits and an organization/study timetable according to the guidelines presented in the Elevate Education seminars and iSupport.    In the senior student diary there are great hints on where and how to study, motivation, goal setting, note taking skills, essay writing, research strategies, memory skills and stress management.

I encourage all students to have a look at this valuable resource and discuss how they can use these techniques to develop better study skills, which are vital for Years 11 and 12.

Students should also be practising as many exam type questions as possible, in preparation for the end of year examinations.

PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent Student  Teacher Conferences will occur on Tuesday 17 April.  These interviews provide an important opportunity for teachers, parents and students to work together to further improve learning outcomes. 

STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL

Students who drive to school are reminded that they must complete a consent form (which is available from the senior office) and attach a photocopy of their driver’s licence.

Students are not permitted to park in the school grounds and hence, must ensure that they follow local parking restrictions on nearby roads.  For safety reasons, students are not to park on Foot Street outside of the senior campus.

Students should also be aware that they must not park too close to the pedestrian crossings or driveways.

TERM VACATION

I wish all senior students and staff a relaxing and safe holiday.  Students need to ensure that they are revising their work over the holidays and Year 12 students should continue to practise past examination questions.

Examination papers  can be viewed on the VCAA website:  www.vcaa.vic.edu.au.  Students should also look at the assessment reports on this website; these are written by the examiners and individual questions are discussed.  Generally, if students have performed poorly on a type of question, then this question may reappear on future exam papers.

I cannot stress highly enough to students the importance of using part of these holidays for study purposes. 

Ms Helen Wilson

Senior School Principal