Advice from previous HSC Cohorts Four themes from Year 12 Exit Survey: 1. Self-care 1. Maintaining Motivation 1. Developing and maintaining a healthy work ethic 2. Subject choice North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
Advice from previous HSC Cohorts Self-care • Prioritise wellbeing • Maintain healthy habits: Sleep, Exercise &Diet! • Circle of control • Maintain balance • Maintain extra-curricular activities • Maintain friendships and look after each other • Be proactive in seeking support • Make good memories and be present in the little moments North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
Advice from previous HSC Cohorts Maintaining Motivation • Find purpose in what you are doing • Be disciplined in everything and get into the rhythm of senior school asap • Build resilience: don’t let small ‘failures’ get in the way of your overall success – focus on improvement and take each day as it comes • Maintain a positive mindset - don’t doubt yourself • Post-Trial HSC exams – consolidation • The HSC is a marathon not a sprint North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
Advice from previous HSC Cohorts Developing and maintaining a healthy work ethic • Time management – start early in Term1 • Study smarter not harder (consistent and disciplined) • Don’t fall into the procrastination spiral – make a start! • Trust in your abilities • Work with others not against them: study group &/or study buddy • Take ownership of your learning – seek out feedback • Focus on all subjects, not just one or two • Attendance North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
Advice from previous HSC Cohorts Subject Choice • Know your strengths and work with them • Choose subjects which you like and have an interest in • Do not choose subjects based on scaling • Don’t choose extension subjects as a buffer • Be careful of choosing more than one subject which has a major work component North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
Parents: What can you do? 1. PRAISE the study habits of your daughter (ask her what you can do to help) 2. Recognise effort NOT results 3. SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE your daughter to: • Eat healthy food and get enough sleep • Continue social and physical activities • Have a study plan which incorporates breaks (5- 10mins) • Have a quiet designated study space • Have realistic thoughts and keep her options open • Focus on her learning and NOT her marks • Seek support from her teachers • Remain calm and realistic – don’t panic! Remember… A small amount of anxiety can be good but don’t let it tip over into unhealthy patterns of excessive worry, insomnia, poor concentration, persistent procrastination and perfectionism. North Sydney Girls High School - Towards Higher Things
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