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Dean of Studies | Mr Mason Hellyer

At Week 4 of an eight-week term, reality starts to kick in. Assignments are due and exams are on the horizon (three weeks away). The workload has been steadily increasing and now the need to revise is a reality. Some advice for students at this time:

  • Those students who are organised and have planned their studies will now start to reap the reward of their earlier work – keep going, be persistent and stick to your plan.
  • To those who have not planned or who have not started their revision – do not panic! There is still time if you get to it now. The worst thing you can do is ignore your study and hope it will go away. Sorry, but it is not going to happen. Plan the rest of the term, start your revision with some extra work after homework is done, get help from a mate, your tutor, your teacher, your parents. There are lots of people here to help you, just ask.
  • Attend the staff tutoring sessions offered by our generous teaching staff. They are a great way to get assistance with that problem solving question you can’t answer or that concept you do not understand. Tutoring times can be found on the College App.
  • Year 11 students can access Study Hall every morning and afternoon in 422.
  • Be an active learner. Seek out assistance for the problems, questions or concepts that you do not understand.

Exam calendars will be available from next week. This is an important document that shapes each student’s planning for the later part of the term. In Formation classes, students will spend some time incorporating this information into their study plans.

Our Senior cohort has commenced their external exam block. While the exams have been challenging, the initial feedback is that they are confident as they have prepared well and know they are supported by the College. My thanks to all the students who wished them well in the Terrace tunnel on Monday morning. Thanks also to the Terrace Ladies Group for the provision of two wonderful lunches to keep the students going over the first two days.