This week Dr. Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) ran a study skills session with Year 11.  The session focused on helping students identify changes and improvements they could make to their approach to their studies to maximise their results in their final years of school. The main areas covered with Year 11 were working effectively in the evenings and dealing with distractions, managing time efficiently, planning for assessments, making brain-friendly study notes regularly, and using a wide variety of active study techniques to suit individual learning preferences. Year 11 parents are encouraged to review the handout from the session with their child and discuss the main areas identified where changes need to be made. Parents can also find additional study skills tips on the following website: http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com/.  

I would like to take this opportunity to wish our Year 10 students the very best as they undertake their half-yearly exam block and National Minimum Standards Examinations next week.  This examination block will provide students with valuable experience in examination preparation and study techniques. A reminder to parents of Year 10 students that it is an expectation that all students attend school during the examination period.  Should your child be absent, an Illness/Misadventure Form including supporting documentation, for instance a doctor’s certificate, must be provided to the College as per the College Assessment Policy.

I encourage all students to seek out the support of their teachers and prepare thoroughly for the exams. The exams provide valuable insight into learning growth for both students and teachers, ensuring the appropriate level of support and challenge is in place to ensure development for every student.

Mrs Agostino
Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning