Years 11 and 12 Program Leader | Mrs Loren Serafin-Huey

Halfway!

At the beginning of the term we asked the students to write down their academic goals. We believe that it is important for them to articulate their aspirations at the beginning of each term and to write down the strategies which they are intending to use. The strategies which they could be using range from Friday Roll Call, preparing and sticking to a Study Plan, to revising each evening or redoing mathematics questions in a separate book on the weekend. These are only a few of the strategies which they have learnt about since Year 7. Now that we are at the halfway mark of the term, an interesting question at a meal this week would be to ask whether they are using the strategies which they outlined. If not, why not? What are the roadblocks in their way? Once the roadblocks have been identified, then ask how each of these roadblocks can be broken down. Pastoral Care Mentors, House Deans, Mr Hellyer and I are available to discuss how we can move the roadblocks aside.

This week the students were asked to consider what was their personal best (PB) for participation in class. Every lesson, the whole lesson? Most of the lesson? What was their PB in completing revision in the past week – did they complete revision each day, a little revision for a couple of subjects or something in between? Homework – was all of their homework completed in its entirety or most of it completed but could have put more effort in? On Monday, set your goal for participation in class, revision and homework and see if you can beat your previous PB. Participation in class, continuous revision and completing homework will support each student in meeting their academic goals. I have challenged them to beat their previous PB each week.

A reminder that Study Group is held every afternoon in room 4.22 (Year 11) and room 4.23 (Year 12). There is no cost involved and it is supervised by Old Boys.

QCAA has many resources which are available for parents and students. For Year 12 students, click on this link for resources for you to utilise. For Year 11 students, click on the following link to access the resources related to the new QCE.

Finally, it has been quoted that every successful individual knows that their achievement depends on a community of people working together.  There are many people who are willing to work with your sons. They are not alone in their pursuit to reach their potential. We are in this together.