Senior School Report

SENIOR SCHOOL UPDATE

On Wednesday 7th February, our Year 12 students attended the annual Study Skills Day held at the Stirling Theological College on Jackson’s Road, Mulgrave.

The morning started with a group session in which the students, ably guided by Louise Ford, our Senior School Wellbeing Coordinator, discussed the Trademark Behaviours that they would like to be defined by throughout the year.

After morning tea, the students moved through two rotations of the three sessions on offer. These were:

Study Sensei – run by a presenter from Elevate Education who showed the students how to:   

    -Utilise the VCE study design to frame study

    -Structure and review organised notes

    -Learn conceptually to develop deeper

      understanding            

    -Utilise practice exam papers and

    -Stand out through independent learning

Relaxation Techniques – Lucky, from The Winged Dragon, showed the students how to use Taichi as a method of relaxation. It was very interesting watching the students trying the movements for themselves.

How the ATAR works– in this session Andrew Dixon  looked at why students complete VCE, the meaning of the ATAR, and how it is derived and used.

After  lunch  the students completed the third rotation of the three sessions provided.

The final session of the day was run by Voula Jakubicki, the College Pathways Coordinator, who highlighted and went through many of the resources available to the students to help them make informed decisions about their future pathways. The students also completed their Career Action Plans.

Our College Principal, 

I would like to thank all those who contributed to the running of the day, especially the Year 12 students who participated fully in all the sessions presented.

Mrs J. Riddoch (Senior School Leader)

Key tips to improve your concentration

1. Find the purpose in your work
2. Plan before you start
3. Have a study space
4. Turn off your internet connection
5. Stick to an efficient study schedule
6. Vary your study activities
7. Take regular breaks
8. Eat enough, but not too much
9. Slow down
10. Reward yourself!

Many studies have shown that dividing your attention during study time leads to poor memory performance.

Ms. Judith Riddoch

Senior School Leader