YEAR 12 NEWS
There is no question that this is a hard part of a young person’s life - it is important to try not to make it any harder by discouraging them from worrying about what might happen as this can lead to procrastination and over-thinking. What is important for students is to be in the present and focus on what is on the page in front of them (when completing tasks/exams) and what is happening now in their learning.
Below are some strategies which parents can use to support their child over the next few months;
- Take a whole family approach to supporting your child
- Maintain routine – SO important!! (helps your child maintain their study plan)
- Provide healthy, nutritious meals and encourage exercise
- Sleep is vital – try to ensure technology is out of the room and the house is quiet.
- Try to keep a calm household and allow your child to opt out of chores during exam time
- Provide physical conditions to aid studying – good lighting, cool/warm temperatures, a desk and a comfortable chair.
- Stay positive, provide encouragement (try not to nag!) Let them know you are there when they need you
- Encourage them to believe in themselves.
- Ultimately it is your son or daughter’s HSC – and they have to be responsible for the final outcome
(Adapted from “SURVIVING YEAR 12 – A sanity kit for students and their parents.” by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg)
LILY LEADING THE WAY
Year 12 are busy studying for their upcoming trial HSC exams, however on top of her studies, Lily Wright has demonstrated what a remarkable student she is, attending a recent Shoalhaven Local Government Youth Council Meeting where she presented her for views for improvements in our local area for people with disability. Lily's speech will be broadcast on our school Livestream Assembly. Congratulations Lily!
SHOALHAVEN EXCELLENCE IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ANNUAL AWARDS
Congratulations is extended to the following Year 12 students who were nominated for the awards on the basis of outstanding application to all areas of their course and were awarded the following;
Certificate of Excellence in Hospitality:
Juliet Vandor, Madisson Powick, Caitlyn Sultana
Certificate of Excellence in Construction
Sebastian Sezonenko and William Pratt
Certificate of Excellence in Animal Studies:
A big congratulations to our St John’s students who then went on to win Student of the year in each of these categories;
Hospitality Student of the Year:
Madisson Powick
Construction Student of the Year
William Pratt
DRAMA FUN
Our Year 12 students are a very close-knit cohort consistently support others and demonstrate our school value. The supportive learning environment was very evident as our Year 12 Drama students recently performed their HSC practical exam for an external marker.
St John's continues to excel in the Creative and Performing Arts with many students achieving nominations for HSC Onstage over recent years. The level of excellence continues as our class of 2020 have excelled this year. We are extremely proud of their efforts!
END OF YEAR EVENTS
Below is an outline of events to celebrate the graduation of Year 12 2020. Obviously, these events need to have some flexibility depending on what is happening with the impact of the COVID virus.
Thursday 17 September (8:39am): Leadership Changeover Assembly (Livestreamed)
Tuesday 22 September: Year 12 Breakfast; Normal lessons Periods 1-2; Graduation rehearsal (period 3); Fancy Dress Funday (from lunch onwards)
Wednesday 23 September (9:30am) Graduation Assembly - (Live streamed at this time).
Thursday 12 November: Graduation Dinner (Students only at this time). Formal part of the evening to be live streamed.
Click here to download a summary of Year 12 events
“With gracious hearts and strong minds”
Mrs Wendy Isemonger
Year 12 Coordinator