VCE exams are in full swing!
And while most of the hard work has been done…
It’s not too late for students to work on improving their performance on the big days.
Encourage your kids to adopt some healthy and productive approaches to study in these last few weeks…
And avoid those things that may get in the way.
This past week has likely been a time of excitement, anxiety and relief for year 12 students across the country, with the release of their final year results.
And while many students will be satisfied with their results, others will undoubtedly be upset or dissapointed.
Although this is a natural response to the situation, the last thing a recent year 12 graduate should feel is dissapointed with themselves.
And as the parent, you need to tell them why.
Consider, and share with them, the following points.
When it comes to an approach to study, one size does not fit all.
Many students will find and develop their own approach over time.
But there are some principles that have shown to be particularly effective for many studiers, and can be a good starting point for a new study plan or a change of approach.
A recent article on Buzzfeed identifies some of the best approaches to study by a Professor of cognitive science, and our staff psychologist Christina has weighed in on how and why these tactics work!
We’ve discussed a lot of issues surrounding the final years of high school on the blog over the years…
How to help your child survive the VCE, part 1, part 2 and part 3;
How to deal with the pressures of year 12 (by reducing them);
Motivation and success during VCE; and
How to help your child pick their final year electives.
But for many of you, you will now be in the grips of the climactic point of your child’s high school education: their final exams.
So Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people — ReachOut — has published some practical tips for parents, to help you help your child through this stressful period.
We’ve talked about motivation and success when it comes to study and examinations.
But an increasingly important issue surrounding these ideas is the pressure that is put on our students…
By the education system, by parents, and by the students themselves.
Studies show that in Australia, we are bordering on an adolescent mental health epidemic.
Instances of anxiety and depression in young people are becoming increasingly and alarmingly common.
And a huge source of these conditions is stress from schooling.
The pressure is even taking a toll on parents, with a mental health organisation setting up extra counselling services for parents of high school students.
So how do we help our kids, and ourselves, to deal with the pressure?
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(*As of 24th July, 2019.)