Why is balance so important during Year 12?
With so much turmoil and disruption around schooling this year, it’s important to focus on how to create balance when it comes to studying in Year 12. It’s really about quality...
Final exams are just around the corner!
First of all, congratulations! You deserve a pat on the back. No, really, go reward yourself with something nice. 13 years of schooling are coming to a close, and that’s bound to...
What I wish I knew in high school
Having only graduated in 2018, the experiences and hardships of high school study are still very fresh and real in my mind. However, in saying that, in just a year I have gained...
Scientifically proven effective study tips
It’s easy to get caught up in myths of study techniques that you’ve been told by friends, parents and even teachers. With so many people swearing by so many different methods,...
Do’s and Don’ts of Studying for Maths Subjects
Whether you love working with numbers or can’t stand the sight of a tan graph, the thought of sitting the final maths exam can easily make anyone nervous. While some may have a...
R U OK? Day
This Thursday is R U OK? Day. It is a day to ask your friends and family “Are you OK?” and it serves as a reminder to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and...
Memorisation Tips For Students Based on Different Learning Styles
As you move through school, one thing that becomes clear; not every student learns in the same way. There are a variety of ways that students retain information, including...
The Do’s and Don’ts When Your Child’s Grades Are Dropping
Most kids struggle with their grades at some point in time. A lack of understanding or lack of interest, even seemingly unrelated issues, can all have an impact on a child’s...
Five biggest misconceptions of year 12
Year after year, many students enter year 12 and often make the same mistakes as the rest of their cohort. I’d like to explore some of these mistakes, and how avoiding them can...
How to set yourself up for success in Year 12
We get asked all the time by students – “How do you set yourself up for success in Year 12?”. Over the past few years, we’ve got it down to a fine art and we know exactly what...
How to study for a Year 12 SAC
How to study for a Year 12 SAC The process is simple. There’s an easy step-by-step process that I’d suggest following every time you have a SAC or test (this applies to not only...
What is the best Year 12 Study Guide?
What is the best Year 12 Study Guide? A comparison Whether you’re an astute student and you want to smash your Year 12 with a 95 ATAR, or a student who simply wants to complete...
How your ATAR is calculated
How your ATAR is calculated The ATAR system and how your final scores are calculated can be very confusing for the uninformed student. However, I’m here today to make that easy...
What’s the difference between homework and study?
When I was in my early years of high school, I kept hearing teachers talk about the difference between homework and study, but I never fully understood it until I started Year 12...