26 Aug 2024
With the trial HSC complete the end is actually in sight right now and it’s easy to forget that these last few weeks of school are super important. It is timely to think about exactly how to make the most out of these weeks.
This is your last chance to be in class with your teacher which is a massive opportunity. You should take advantage of:
Sitting down with your teacher, and asking them to explain to you exactly where you need to improve and to ask them to pinpoint what content/type of questions trip you up most often. Ask your teacher to take your class through the tips and tricks of nailing the exam. Each subject is different and there are little strategies to help you improve in that exam.
These weeks are your last chance to be in that super supportive, super useful classroom environment.
Some students will be completing major works and practical exams in the coming weeks but for most the HSC is still a few months away. Focus on making the most of your teacher’s expertise and feedback, maintain a consistent level of moderate study and have a plan to gradually increase the study intensity so you’re in peak position just as HSC rolls around. If there is something you want to achieve (study-wise) over the last few weeks then you need to create a timetable or plan with deadlines. Time is going to fly by and you may have a slightly disrupted schedule with graduation events.
One afternoon this week, set yourself a clear plan or some clear goals so at least you can keep track of your study progress and don’t have to start nearly from scratch when the "holidays" begin. It’s so easy to get caught up in the last weeks of school that you forget how important they are! Before you get totally swept away, have a think about how you can make the most of the opportunities there are whether it’s your classmates, your teachers or the graduation events. Cut yourself enough slack to enjoy this time - you deserve it!
Relieving Principal Glen Kingsley.