Dean of Studies | Mr Mason Hellyer

The boys are at an interesting point in the term, with many assignments due and exams on the horizon. The Sport and Cultural programs are in the middle of their respective seasons and the preseason for the Term 3 programs is well underway. Therefore, it is vitally important that students are organised and are following their study plans in order to maximise their available study time. 

At this busy time, it is easy to leave study and revision until later in the term. However, this can produce a ‘hole’ in a student’s knowledge in exam subjects that is difficult to recover from. One solution here is to complete small, yet consistent time for study/revision. That is, spend 10-20 minutes per subject per night on study for exam subjects before working on assignment subjects.

Other avenues for assistance at this time can be found through staff tutoring and Study Group (Years 11 and 12). Students can make appointments for staff tutoring with their teacher or the scheduled tutor times can be found on the College App. Study Group (Years 11 and 12) occurs every afternoon from 3.15 -5.30pm in rooms 4.22 and 4.23; any Senior student is welcome to work under the supervision of a recent Old Boy. 

Years 9 and 10 students are being asked to select either History or Geography for Semester 2. An email has been sent to all Years 9 and 10 parents/caregivers and students with instructions on how to make their selection. Students are directed to discuss their choice with their parents and make their selection online via the email link. If there are issues with accessing the online selection, please contact the Studies Office.

The 2019 NAPLAN testing program was completed this week. Terrace completed the whole program off-line. Thank you to all the students involved in giving their best effort in the four exams over the three days of testing.