The Year 7s have had a busy few weeks as we work towards completing units of study and final assessments. Well done to the students who have been studying hard at home and in class to prepare for tests and assignments. It is not long now until the holidays and we look forward to rewarding those students who have maintained their good standing this semester.

When school gets busy, one thing to really focus on is organisation. Having a diary or planner to write down due dates and plan when students will do study, extracurricular activities and have family time is a useful strategy. Students are encouraged to use their school diaries for this, but they can also use a variety of different apps on their computers, or a copy of the school calendar which can be found on Connect in the Year 7 2023 Library.

It is common for students to experience stress when there are a lot of assessments due. Stress can be a good thing if it helps you to get motivated. However, if you are too stressed, you might feel frozen. Some top tips for beating stress include:

1. Take care of your physical health: Getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising regularly can help regulate stress levels.
2. Practice relaxation techniques: breathing exercises, meditation or engaging in hobbies you enjoy all help combat stress.
3. Take breaks: make sure you make time for the things you enjoy as well as study and homework. Studying for 20 minutes at a time and then taking a short break is often more effective than studying for 2 hours at a time.

As always, please feel free to email me if you have any queries.

Kelly Walker
Year 7 Coordinator