Now that the HSC has finally ended, students all across schools are moving from year 11 into year 12 and finally beginning the final year of schooling. This is an exciting and daunting step for everyone, having to face new content and taking on the responsibility of being the oldest in the school. It is a year that can be stressful, but it is also important to make the most of it! These are some tips to help you achieve success in your studies but also make the time to enjoy yourself:

1- Start making your notes early
It can be easy to get behind on making your notes each week, especially in content heavy subjects like history or biology as it may not seem like a main priority when compared to homework set by your teacher. However, this is a crucial step in preparation when it comes to exams as it allows you to have all the information you need to study in words that you understand in one place. Try and set out a time each week for every subject that is dedicated to catching up with the notes and content for that week. This prevents you from falling behind and is a good revision tool to refresh what you have done over the past week.

2- Plan out your weeks
It is a good idea to try organise your week in a calendar or diary, including any extracurricular activities, study time and reminders throughout the week, such as assignments that are due. This sets up a routine where you can create good study habits by blocking out periods of time throughout the week that you can dedicate to specific study. Additionally, it helps you make time for yourself and the things that you like. This could be doing your favourite sport each week or putting in a period of time that is for watching a movie! By doing this, it helps to avoid burnout and keeps you motivated throughout year 12.

Maddie Manins