We often focus on how kids can improve their experiences of school. But what about the people that care for these children – can they help? In fact, by showing interest in how your child is doing at school, you are sending the message that school can be a time which is fun and interesting… Continue reading How to Support Your Kids Through School
Preparing for the End of Year VCE Chemistry Exam
The end of year VCE Chemistry Exam is fast approaching and the time to start revision is NOW. What can you do to help you prepare? Well, there are several things: Finalise your notes – make sure that you finish writing up your notes as soon as possible, as you don’t want to spend most… Continue reading Preparing for the End of Year VCE Chemistry Exam
Spectroscopy – How do I Succeed in this Topic?
Spectroscopy is a topic that many students struggle with however once you understand what is going on and practice by doing questions you will soon get the hang of it. The best way to learn this topic is to do practice questions whether that be from the textbook or from past exam questions, the more… Continue reading Spectroscopy – How do I Succeed in this Topic?
Ready to ACE Chemistry? Study Tips for HSC Chemistry
The HSC Chemistry exam is almost here! Make sure you maximise your chance of achieving your personal best! Here are a few tips that personally helped me alleviate the stress and allowed me to feel more confident before my exam. Understand before memorising: I have seen plenty of students spending countless hours trying to perfectly… Continue reading Ready to ACE Chemistry? Study Tips for HSC Chemistry
Study Tips for HSC English This Year!
With HSC getting closer, this can be a pretty stressful time of year. And for a lot of students, English in particular is quite daunting, as it’s not only the first exam (and there are two of them!), but there’s also a fair bit of content to cover. But I’ve got you covered! These tips,… Continue reading Study Tips for HSC English This Year!
How to Think for Yourself in VCE English & Literature
In subjects like English, Literature and even Media, students don’t see the light – their vision is blurred by curriculums, course structures, study guides and even the ideas circulated in a class by their teachers. One needs to realise that all of the content in these subjects is open to interpretation, meaning that one can… Continue reading How to Think for Yourself in VCE English & Literature
What to Do When Your Motivation is Running Low
In the midst of what has been a strange, disrupted, and difficult year for everyone, how are we supposed to stay motivated in our studies? Year 12s now approaching their final exams have encountered some of the worst difficulties, in a year which traditionally carries the weight of expectations and pressure. In Victoria, particularly, students… Continue reading What to Do When Your Motivation is Running Low
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Studying for Exams
No matter how much you try to put exams out of your mind, they will creep up on you! The VCE English exam is scheduled for 10 November, which is less than three months away. So what should you be doing this far removed from exams? ‘Nothing’ is the wrong answer. There are many things… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Studying for Exams
Brief Analysis of Formal Language in a Political Interview
Hey everyone, I hope you are enjoying your school holidays and are well rested and ready to embrace the grind that term 2 always proves to be. Most students are starting to study formal language, so I thought I’d write an article based on a recent piece of formal language. By recent, I mean yesterday… Continue reading Brief Analysis of Formal Language in a Political Interview
Before Your Test, Don’t Stress & Stay Positive
Many students stress about their SACs, about their upcoming exams and about other assessments. Don’t! A little bit of nervousness is natural, but if you let it take over you, you won’t be able to think clearly. Just reassure yourself that as long as you’ve done the work, been resourceful and have asked for plenty… Continue reading Before Your Test, Don’t Stress & Stay Positive