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Duncraig SHS -­‐ Success Made Simple! Success need not be complicated! Keep it simple
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Diary Your Secondary School diary is probably the most important book you
will need this year. If you use your diary properly you should be able
to stay organised. The teachers will love how organised you are, and
you will be a lot less stressed!
Student quiz on where everything is in the diary:
http://learningcurve.com.au/resources/students/students-quizzes.html
Username: DuncraigSHS Password: Duncraig6023
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Life Study Planner This is the single most important thing you can do to be successful!
Have a Life/ Study Plan and stick to it as best you can. Plan to work
hard but plan to play hard as well! Academic life is about a balance
between the hard work and commitment to study and the other things
such as family, friends, sport and hobbies that keep our heads in a good
space! Sticking to a plan will help you stay motivated (ask your Form
teacher for a planner if you do not have one)
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Year 7/8 students - 1hr, Year 9 students - 1 to 1.5 hrs and Year 10 students - 1.5 to 2 hrs, 5 times per week.
Get the homework out of the way first – these are the practice sets, assignments, essays etc.
When this is done – get the study done. Tips on How to set up a Life/ Study planner are in the
diary.
Elevate Education You will be doing a seminar on study skills with Elevate, go to the website
below and find out what it is about.
Year 7 - Study Skills Kick Start Year 8 - Junior Time Management Year 9 - Memory Mnemonics Year 10 - Student Elevation
Elevate Education username: WA password: pacco
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Test and Exam Preparation Look at your assessment weightings for your courses and you will know in many cases tests
and exams are worth the majority of your marks. You need to be good at them. Here is how ......
• Work through a trial test if you have one – correct the test very carefully and use this
information to focus your study.
• Trial Exam papers – the best way to improve your exams is to practice.
http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/exams3.html
http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/exams4.html
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Your teacher is your best resource • Your teacher is often one of the most under-utilized resources
in your academic life. They are content experts and they have
also been students like you! If you are struggling with a
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problem that cannot be solved quickly – then make time to sort it out with your teacher.
Most teachers will be happy to see you during breaks or at homework club.
Let them know that you appreciate their help – a little bit of thanks goes a long way!
http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/school3.html
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Homework Club Library Monday and Tuesday, 3.00 – 4.30PM
You can find a teacher from most Learning Areas at the homework
club. Go to HW club for the right reasons – to get help and support.
It is not a time to simply catch up with mates!
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Check out the ELES (Enhanced Learning Educational Services)-­‐ Study Skills Handbook Check out ELES for hints and tips on how to study effectively. Username =
forduncraigonly, password = 72results
http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/extra3.html
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Student Goals Having a goal written down with a set date for accomplishment gives you
something to plan and work for. A written goal is an external representation
of your inner desires; its a constant reminder of what you need to
accomplish.
http://www.keepinspiring.me/why-you-need-to-set-goals/
http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/home8.htm
Write your goals in SEQTA Coneqt https://sa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/ go to Student Goals
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Hand in every piece of assessment on time and to the best of your ability. Not a lot more to say really. If you are not doing this then you are not serious
about success! See checklist below:
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http://www.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/docs/ChecklistPersonalBest.docx
Cybersafety
The digital world has become an essential part of life and while it allows
you to connect, create and communicate 24/7, there are some real risks
that you need to be aware of when you’re online.
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Teens.aspx
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Return the completed document to your Form teacher