Clubs, Test Dates & More
Nassem Nabil, Nour Nabil and Jeremy Vilches - Year 9
Do you feel bored at lunch? Do you get assignments unexpectedly? If you do, then read this article in the James Busby High School Magazine.
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This article talks about a range of things, mostly to do with entertainment, and how students can feel more relaxed during major assessment tasks. From how to plan for an assessment to having fun, this article has you covered.
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Why do lunch clubs exist?
Clubs allow students to learn about topics they are interested in, whilst still having fun. They are on during the students’ breaks, so they don’t interfere with normal learning and still give students enough time to enjoy themselves. This can relieve students from stress, and improve their mental health. Lunch clubs encourage students to attend school more often, as they are usually scheduled.
What are the clubs available to students?
There are many clubs for students to join, and they range from subject to subject and interest to interest. Some clubs include:
- Minecraft club, which is available every Wednesday during lunch break in H8. Students get the opportunity to play a game called Minecraft, which implements many math, logic and art skills into a fun and simple blocky world.
- Art club, available at lunch every Friday at G25. Students get to draw, model and edit their own photos with their friends.
Why do students join clubs, and do they actually enjoy them?
Students join clubs to engage in group activities and enjoy their time, and these ‘activities’ lunch clubs range from small to large and from subject to subject. Students don’t have to join clubs, and only have to join clubs they enjoy.
“I enjoy spending time with my favourite teachers, and love socialising with my friends through unique learning experiences. Take, for example, the Minecraft club at lunch. I get to build and gather materials with my friends, and work together as a team whilst having tons of fun!” - Nassem Nabil
This is a real interview with a student who has joined many clubs because they allow him to express his imagination imaginatively. (see what I did there?)
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Students need to know when they have assessment tasks and examinations to plan ahead and be prepared. If students plan their assessments correctly, it will be much easier for them to complete specific tasks and reduce the stress they may experience.
The earlier a student studies for an assessment, the better. This is because the more time they spend studying a subject, the more fluent they will be in it and the easier the certain tasks will be.
How are assessment tasks created, and who makes them?
Assessment tasks are created under NESA requirements and disability laws to provide a task that is available to all students and complies with the studied topics. Most of the work is put on the teachers, as they are the ones who provide the final material to the students and are responsible for teaching all topics that need to be taught.
How can students get help with an assessment task?
There are a range of free services the school provides to help students get the most out of the time they have.
At recess, B4 (the room in B block, to the right of the car park school gates near the office) is open to help students with assignments by offering direct help from friendly and informative teachers.
After school, there is a free tutoring session that goes from 3 PM to 5 PM every school day. This session is commonly referred to as the After School Study Centre (or ASSC), and experienced teachers are available during this time. Please see the end of this article for more information.
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These links are owned by the school and aren’t associated with any of the authors of this article. Please note that from Year 9 and up, students get to pick some of the subjects they study. This means some assessment tasks don’t apply to the student depending on their choice.