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Relationships become more important to children as they grow up—especially as they enter adolescence. During this period, they regularly worry about being negatively evaluated by their peers (e.g., embarrassed, humiliated, and rejected). Some become so severely anxious that they meet the criteria for social anxiety disorder (aka social phobia).1
There is disagreement as to whether socially anxious children are great or terrible at mindreading—reading people’s feelings and/or thoughts, based on available cues like an individual’s facial expression or gaze. A study, published in the July issue of Child Development, investigates this question.2 The question concerns two theories which have been used to explain the mind-reading abilities of socially anxious children.
An investigation of mindreading abilities in socially anxious children The sample consisted of 105 8- to 12-year-old children (44% boys) recruited from schools in the Netherlands. To participate in this investigation, these students were asked to come to the lab with their parents. In 77% of cases, they came with their mothers. The child-parent duos then completed the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory. A sample item from the child version of this inventory reads, “I feel anxious when I am with other girls, boys, or adults and I am in the center of attention (when everyone is looking at me).” The parental version reads, “My child feels anxious when she or he is with other girls, boys, or adults and she or he is in the center of attention (everyone is looking at her or him)” (p. 1428).2 The child and parental reports were correlated: r(95) = 0.5, p < 0.001. Subsequently, children completed a mind reading task called Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task. Each child sat in front of a computer screen and looked at 28 black and white pictures of eye regions showing different emotions and states of mind—interested, sad, angry, etc. (The three examples in the picture below are not from the actual test). Each picture was presented with four statements, only one of which was a correct description of the feeling or state of mind portrayed in the photo. Mind Reading ability was calculated based on the number of correct answers. Next, children completed a task designed to provoke social anxiety: They were asked to perform their favorite song on the podium in front of a camera which supposedly recorded their performance for a “professional singer” to evaluate later. The children’s blushing response during the first 30 seconds of this minute-long task was measured with a thermometer and a photoplethysmograph—which measured blood pulse amplitude through sensors that were attached to the children’s cheeks before the performance began. Good or Bad at mindreading?Results showed that both poor and advanced mind readers were more likely to be socially anxious than healthy children, though social anxiety was highest in poor mind readers. These findings provide support for the existence of two pathways to social anxiety in children. One pathway, as noted earlier, involves mind reading deficits, meaning misinterpreting social signals—remarks, looks, and other behaviors—as necessarily critical. To reduce their anxiety, children with deficits in mindreading often avoid social situations. But doing so has negative consequences. For instance, avoiding social situations results in fewer opportunities to practice and improve one’s ability to read people’s minds. The present findings also supported the theory that social anxiety arises through a second pathway, that of advanced mindreading. Of course, advanced mind reading abilities are often socially adaptive because being attuned to cues in social situations helps bonding and cooperation. However, these abilities also allow greater awareness of being evaluated by others, which increases self-consciousness. And self-consciousness—being associated with blushing and other physiological reactions—results in discomfort in social settings and avoidance of social situations. In this study, the skilled mind readers who did not blush (and presumably did not feel self-conscious) showed less social anxiety. Therefore, self-consciousness seems to be a major link between advanced mind reading ability and the experience of social anxiety. In summary, this investigation’s findings suggest that both advanced and poor socio cognitive abilities might have a negative impact on children’s social life, resulting in fear, discomfort, and avoidance of social situations. That is why, the authors note, prevention and early interventions are important: “For children with deficits in mindreading, these [prevention] efforts may focus on enhancing socio cognitive abilities, whereas for children with advanced mind reading, they may focus on tackling the excessive mindreading and dealing with heightened self-consciousness and sensitivity to others’ opinions” (1438). This article is from Psychology Today. Thanks to them for offering this to us! It's official that this match are schedule for WRESTLE War Ground 2019. WWE Champion will face the Winner of WWE Championship Tournament Jake Smith. This tournament was held earlier today. In couple of months time he will face our WWE Champion Frederic Adhitama where we know when it comes to destructive when anyone is in his pathways he will absolute enjoy it.
Who will come out of the arena with WWE Championship around their wrist or will Frederic Adhitama retain his WWE Championship against Jake Smith? Find out at WRESTLE War Ground 2019 on Friday 8 November 2019! If you are being bullied at work and need support, you can read this factsheet and go to the Get Help section. If you know or see someone being bullied you can go to the Supportive Bystander FactSheet to find out how to help them.
What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is verbal, physical, social or psychological abuse by your employer (or manager), another person or group of people at work. Workplace bullying can happen in any type of workplace, from offices to shops, cafes, restaurants, workshops, community groups and government organisations. Workplace bullying can happen to volunteers, work experience students, interns, apprentices, casual and permanent employees. Some types of workplace bullying are criminal offences. If you have experienced violence, assault and stalking you can report it directly to the police. What does bullying in the workplace look like?
If you are being bullied at work you might:
Your employer is allowed to transfer, demote, discipline, counsel, retrench or sack you (as long as they are acting reasonably). What you need to know if you are being bullied at work When you are being bullied it's important that you know there are things you can do and people who can help. You have the right to be in a safe workplace free from violence, harassment and bullying. Bullying and abuse If you are under 16 years old, bullying and violence may also be child abuse. See the Lawstuff topic on child abuse under your state or territory for more information. http://www.lawstuff.org.au/lawstuff Bullying and discrimination Bullying may also be discrimination if it is because of your age, sex, pregnancy, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or certain other reasons. Sexual harassment and racial hatred are also against the law. For more information on what anti-discrimination laws cover, and what you can do about it, look at the Australian Human Rights Commission page Responsibility of employers Your employer has a legal responsibility under Occupational Health and Safety and anti-discrimination law to provide a safe workplace. Employers have a duty of care for your health and wellbeing whilst at work. An employer that allows bullying to occur in the workplace is not meeting this responsibility. Responsibility of bystanders We all have a moral responsibility to help create a positive, safe workplace. If someone in your workplace is experiencing harassment or bullying, you can tell them about the steps they can take to solve it. What you can do if you are being bullied at work Make sure you're informed. Check to see if your workplace has a bullying policy and complaints procedure. Keep a diary. Documenting everything that happens, including what you've done to try stopping it. This can help if you make a complaint. Get support from someone you trust or contact support services. Even if you don’t know anyone you can talk to, there are support services which are immediately available to help and support you in the Get Help section. This includes contacting your union Approach the bully. If you feel safe and confident, you can approach the person who is bullying you and tell them that their behaviour is unwanted and not acceptable. If you are unsure how to approach them, you might be able to get advice from an appointed contact person, or from a colleague or manager. Tell someone at your work. Your workplace will usually have a process for making a complaint and resolving disputes, which might include a warning, requiring the bully to have counselling, a mediation process, or even firing the bully if the situation continues. The person to talk to might be your supervisor/manager, a harassment contact officer, or a health and safety representative (if your work has one). Get information and advice. If the bullying is serious, if the situation has not changed after complaining to your manager, or if there is not anyone you can safely talk to at work you can get outside information and advice. Using the links below you can contact:
to the state and territory workplace health and safety authority or to the Australian Human Rights Commission, using the links below. Getting Help If you have made a complaint to your manager or others in your workplace and there have not been adequate steps taken to stop the bullying there are a number of options that you can take to get help. When to contact the police If bullying is violent or threatening it may be a criminal offense and you should contact the police immediately call 000 If the situation in not urgent you can call 131 444 for all states and territories except for Victoria where you will need to visit your local police station. Making a complaint about workplace bullying to the Australian Human Rights Commission If you are been bullied, harassed or discriminated against because of your race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or because you have a disability or are pregnant you can contact the Australian Human Rights Commission. Call 1300 656 419 http://www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints_information/young_people.html The Commonwealth Fairwork Ombudsman can provide information and advice about Australia’s workplace rights and rules and the protection you have against harassment and discrimination. Call 131394 http://www.fairwork.gov.au/resources/best-practice-guides/Pages/a-guide-for-young-workers.aspx Report bullying to a State or Territory work health and safety authority Your boss has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees. You can report bullying incidences to the following state and territory work health and safety authorities. Australian Capital Territory
Future Pathways
Before you know it, your time at high school will have come to an end. Congrats! But...then what ? After the celebrating dies down, that's the question that strikes most students.Whether you leave in Year 11 or 12, you're about to enter the world outside school and start making moves towards your dream career.A lot of students find themselves overcome with the burden of choice, because there are just so many options suddenly available. First of all, don't panic. Having heaps of options is actually a good thing, because each of them can be considered a pathway to get you wherever it is you want to go. Let Network College explain what those options are, exactly, and what each can offer you. University If you're dead-set on going to university, it's important you consider what "going to uni" actually involves and whether or not it's right for you. Uni classes aren't like regular classes. You'll have to hold yourself accountable for getting assignments in on time, and if you need assistance, you'll have to be proactive and seek it out yourself. For some, the independence — and the freedom of not having teachers on your back - will be a dream come true. The workload can be pretty hefty, and the timetable is only kind-of flexible; you'll get to ask for the class times you'd prefer, but you won't always get your first choice. Most courses accommodate those who need to study remotely, from home or in rural areas. There is also HELP - it stands for Higher Education Loan Program - which helps (get it?) lessen the financial burden. What that also means, however, is that studying in uni can lead to a HELP debt, which you'll begin paying off once you begin work. The shortest degree takes about three years to complete, so anyone heading into uni needs to know they're postponing travel - and earning money - for a little while. You can always defer for a semester or two, but that'll only push your graduation date further away. Now, there are some jobs for which you absolutely need a university degree. You can't be a doctor, for instance, just by hanging around a hospital. The same goes for professional engineers and, for the most part, lawyers. Then, there are jobs for which degrees aren't essential, but prospective employers will request anyway. If there's a specific profession you're aiming for, have a look through some relevant job ads to see if there's any application criteria. University also offers the social life that comes with campus living: You'll get to hang with a community of like-minded students, be invited to heaps of events and get to fully exert your independence. You'll also get the chance to learn under and be mentored by experts and leaders in your field of study. If you want to know whether or not you're on track for uni, you can estimate your ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) here. Bridging Courses If you are interested in going to uni but are worried you don't have the marks to get in, there is a second chance available to you through bridging courses at different colleges across the state. Basically, 'bridging courses' help students transition from high school to uni without them missing a beat. If your ATAR score isn't high enough for the uni course you're interested in, a bridging course — which can range from a few weeks to a full year — can offer you an alternate route back to uni. However, just because "bridging courses" are there as a safety net for prospective uni students doesn't necessarily mean you should plan on flunking out of Year 12 and taking this as a shortcut. Since bridging courses are so short, they're very intensive. That means the workload is a big one. Bridging courses are also about the same price as your first year at uni, so you'll definitely only want to go through it once. Sometimes, bridging courses are ideal for students who struggle with the pressure of Year 12 exams and feel that they didn't get a mark that best represented their knowledge on a subject. And, just like uni, you can use HELP to pay for the course. If you pass, you can usually jump back into a uni degree in its second year, and still study alongside the rest of your peer group. VET - TAFE & Apprenticeships Uni isn't for everyone. The good news is that there are plenty of learning opportunities outside of university for students to consider. Vocational Education and Training (VET) covers the different pathways that can help you get skilled up for a range of industries and careers without university. TAFE, Registered Training Organisations (RTO) and apprenticeships fall under the VET banner. TAFE, for instance, is where you can get certificates and diplomas (which can also help you to cross over to university, but also skill you up for particular vocations). RTOs are Registered Training Organisations that also offer certificates and diplomas. And then there are apprenticeships, which offer you hands-on experience in your chosen profession. There are a lot of benefits to these options. For instance, there are certain jobs for which you'll require a certificate or diploma not available at university, and this might be the only way to learn about — and get qualified for — certain trades. That's not just limited to plumbing or electrical work: A trade is something that requires special training. So, it might be hairstyling and beauty you want to get qualified for, or something technological, such as IT, or even nursing. As with uni, you'll get to work with experts who've been professionally practicing out in the wild. In fact, with apprenticeships, you'll get on the job training alongside those practicing professionals. You'll also get to earn while you learn, taking home a payday for your study. Certificates and diplomas usually take between one to three years, meaning you can enter the workforce sooner, if that's what you're hoping to do. These study options are also slightly cheaper than those at universities. HELP is still available, mostly, but be wary as some courses require up-front payment. If you're still not sure what job you want after you've finished school, you need to consider that TAFEs, RTOs and apprenticeships train you for very specific trades; you might not want to rush into a course straight away, unless you think that's the trade for you. Browse Australia's directory of training courses here. Taking a Gap Year Still not sure how you want to spend your days after graduation? We get it. You might be so overwhelmed with your high school workload, you'll want to take a break and decompress before plunging into the next stage of your life. Sometimes, that's the best thing to do, which is why a lot of students consider a gap year — or gap years — after high school. You could travel, using an organisation to help plan your trip, or, you could backpack around the world by yourself and volunteer abroad. You could start working; save up a bunch of money at a casual job, or gain some work experience. Or, you could chill: Catch up on your reading, watch a bunch of movies, learn a new language, donate your time to different organisations, or, simply, unwind. Gap years have plenty of benefits: They get you out of the study bubble and help you gain some life experience, either by leaving home to see the world, or by putting others first through volunteering. Working helps you save money, if you want to move out before studying, or pay off your travel without having to take out a loan. Even the 'chilling' option helps you reboot if you're burnt out from study, and give you the time and mental breathing room to think about what it is you want to do with your life. And in all these scenarios, the hours can be pretty flexible. Still, if you're not working, a gap year can be expensive. Also, when it comes to working, your options will be limited without a qualification. You might also find yourself a year behind your peers when it comes to study, if that is the pathway you want to return to afterwards. Though this may sound very, very tempting, a lot of thought and certainly some deep discussions with your parents need to take place before you agree to a gap year. No matter what, use your gap year productively. (Yes, chilling can be productive!) Joining the Workforce For some, the transition to work right after high school will be a permanent one, and that can be another pathway to your dream career. You may start casual, which means flexible, usually minimal hours. There's also part-time, which is for roles that only require you to work a few hours or days a week, and full-time, which means you'll be working around 38 hours a week in your role. Some contract positions will limit the length of time you're employed. There are also Fly-In, Fly-Out work opportunities, usually on mining sites, and shift work, which can mean work for multiple days in a row or at unusual hours. There are plenty of benefits to working: You get to start earning money immediately and begin building your superannuation, which is money set aside from your pay to help you later on in retirement. (Believe it or not, you have to start thinking about that now!) You'll gain some great experience and learn how to navigate professional environments, which is its own very valuable skill. No further study also means… no further study. Also: no HELP debt or study loans. Of course, some employers — like the Australian Defence Force and plenty more — offer their own pathways towards qualifications, so you can start work and still be on track to get a degree or diploma. It's a great option for those who don't want to accumulate a HELP debt. If you work first and decide to study later in life as a mature age student, you'll be bringing some very valuable, practical knowledge with you. There are still a number of things you'll need to keep in mind though. By jumping straight into work, you might be limiting your opportunities for structured, formal learning later on. Your routine may not sync up with your studying friends and impact your social life. You also won't be able to take off months at a time for travel. Also: once you start earning money, you'll start getting taxed. Again, everyone gets taxed, so maybe the sooner you experience them, the better? Some years after my decision to divorce, I thanked my parents for not pressuring me one way or the other on the “stay-or-go” issue. Making that hard decision myself really forced me to grow, I told them.
My dad replied, “We knew there would be pain whether you got divorced or didn’t. And we knew you had to choose that pain for yourself.” That was the best advice I ever got—and it wasn’t exactly advice. I think about this incident often, particularly when another adult asks me to give advice or when I’m nervy enough to butt in without being asked. As fellow Psychology Today blogger Thomas Plante points out in a funny and insightful blog post, giving advice can be fraught with peril. Some people react rebelliously and do the very thing you advised against. Others get defensive and attack you, leading to the bewildered reply, "I was only trying to help!” Still, others ask for advice but then tell you a million reasons why your suggestions won't work. Why the negative reactions? Plante points out that many people view advice as an infringement on their personal freedom or an attack on their competence. Does that mean you should say nothing when a friend or relative faces a dilemma? I don’t think so. While it’s dangerous to give advice, it’s also dangerous, and perhaps unkind, to say nothing or to back away from a friend’s need to talk about a painful situation. Your withdrawal could be interpreted as cold and distancing, or, worse, uncaring. Even if you end up feeling that you haven’t helped much, many friends feel grateful just because you've been willing to take the time to help grapple with their issues. That accomplishment will make you both feel better. That's the upside. But before you dive in to help, there are at least five more difficult truths to consider.
With one exception, the nine tips below will enable you to help a friend without giving direct advice about action to be taken. The goal is to respect their right of self-determination and to strengthen their sense of self:
Sometimes I find my own advice—or non-advice—almost impossible to follow. In fact, right at this moment, I can feel my halo slipping down my head. I have broken every one of these guidelines, just in the past year. But there’s a way to save the situation: If, like me, you ever find yourself blurting out advice and then regretting it, you could follow up with a comment like, “But of course the choice is up to you." What about you? What advice has helped or hurt you? What works when you give advice? Kind regards Meg Selig author of Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Success Do you have a friend who’s living with depression? You’re not alone.
According to the most recent estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health, just over 7 percent of all U.S. adults experienced an episode of major depression in 2017. Worldwide, over 300 million adults and childrenTrusted Source live with depression. But not everyone experiences depression in the same way, and symptoms can vary. If your friend is experiencing depression, they may:
1. Listen to them Let your friend know you’re there for them. You can start the conversation by sharing your concerns and asking a specific question. For example, you might say, “It seems like you’ve been having a hard time lately. What’s on your mind?” Keep in mind that your friend may want to talk about what they feel, but they might not want advice. Engage with your friend by using active listening techniques:
Keep asking open questions (without being pushy) and expressing your concern. Try to have conversations in person whenever possible. If you live in different areas, try video chatting. 2. Help them find support Your friend may not be aware they’re dealing with depression, or they may be unsure how to reach out for support. Even if they know therapy could help, it can be daunting to search for a therapist and make an appointment. If your friend seems interested in counseling, offer to help them review potential therapists. You can help your friend list things to ask potential therapists and things they want to mention in their first session. Encouraging them and supporting them to make that first appointment can be so helpful if they’re struggling. 3. Support them in continuing therapy On a bad day, your friend might not feel like leaving the house. Depression can zap energy and increase the desire to self-isolate. If they say something like, “I think I’m going to cancel my therapy appointment,” encourage them to stick with it. You might say, “Last week you said your session was really productive and you felt a lot better afterward. What if today’s session helps, too?” The same goes for medication. If your friend wants to stop taking medication because of unpleasant side effects, be supportive, but encourage them to talk to their psychiatrist about switching to a different antidepressant or getting off medication entirely. Abruptly stopping antidepressants without the supervision of a healthcare provider can have serious consequences. 4. Take care of yourself When you care about someone who’s living with depression, it’s tempting to drop everything to be by their side and support them. It’s not wrong to want to help a friend, but it’s also important to take care of your own needs. If you put all your energy into supporting your friend, you’ll have very little left for yourself. And if you’re feeling burned out or frustrated, you won’t be much help to your friend. Set boundaries. Setting boundaries can help. For example, you might let your friend know you’re available to talk after you get home from work, but not before then. If you’re concerned about them feeling like they can’t reach you, offer to help them come up with a contingency plan if they need you during your work day. This might involve finding a hotline they can call or coming up with a code word they can text you if they’re in a crisis. You might offer to stop by every other day or bring a meal twice a week, instead of trying to help every day. Involving other friends can help create a bigger support network. Practice self-care. Spending a lot of time with a loved one who has depression can take an emotional toll. Know your limits around difficult emotions, and make sure you take time to recharge. If you need to let your friend know you won’t be available for a while, you might say something like, “I can’t talk until X time. Can I check in with you then?” 5. Learn about depression on your ownImagine having to educate each person in your life about a mental or physical health issue you’re experiencing — explaining it over and over again. Sounds exhausting, right? You can talk to your friend about their specific symptoms or how they’re feeling, but avoid asking them to tell you about depression in general terms. Read up on the symptoms, causes, diagnostic criteria, and treatments on your own. While people experience depression differently, being familiar with the general symptoms and terminology can help you have more in-depth conversations with your friend. These articles are a good starting point:
Overview
Sadness is a human emotion that all people feel at certain times during their lives. Feeling sad is a natural reaction to situations that cause emotional upset or pain. There are varying degrees of sadness. But like other emotions, sadness is temporary and fades with time. In this way, sadness differs from depression. Depression is a longer-term mental illness. It impairs social, occupational, and other important areas of functioning. Left untreated, symptoms of depression may last for a long time. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between depression and sadness. Symptoms When you’re sad, it may feel all-encompassing at times. But you should also have moments when you are able to laugh or be comforted. Depression differs from sadness. The feelings you have will affect all aspects of your life. It may be hard or even impossible to find enjoyment in anything, including activities and people you used to enjoy. Depression is a mental illness, not an emotion. Symptoms of depression may include:
Guide to the DSM-5 criteria Mental health professionals use the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 criteria) to help determine if someone is sad or depressed. You may receive a diagnosis of depression or persistent depressive disorder if you meet the criteria. The DSM-5 criteria include nine potential symptoms of depression. The severity of each symptom is also weighed as part of the diagnostic process. The nine symptoms are:
Too many students have been impacted by trauma, and sometimes we as educators wonder how to best help them.
Join us for an important conversation with Dr. Janyne McConnaughey as we discuss what trauma responses might look like, what our response should be, and how to create a trauma sensitive classroom. To able to listen to their Podcast, please click here WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that a manufacturing and assembly plant will be built in Bellevue, to support the building of new trains, as part of the METRONET project. This work will create more than 200 new jobs working directly on the new railcars and plant, and hundreds more jobs in associated areas.
Since the Midland Railway Workshops were closed in 1994, new trains added to the network were mostly built in Queensland with only two per cent of the work completed in WA. Under the McGowan government, a new 50 per cent local content target has been set to ensure jobs are maximised in WA. "These are WA trains, so they should be WA jobs.” Said Mr McGowan. "When people ride on a new METRONET train, everyone will know it was built in Western Australia, by Western Australians. Budgeted at $1.6 billion over ten years, the project will deliver 246 new C-series trains over the next decade (102 for the METRONET rail expansion and 144 to replace the ageing A-Series) – the biggest order of railcars in the State's history. Once the contract is finalised later this year, there will also be jobs created to maintain the fleet of rail cars for the next 30 years. Flow-on jobs will include train drivers and many other operations and maintenance roles. Construction on the first stage of the Bellevue plant is expected to start next year and be completed in 2021. From 2022 the new C-series trains will run on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines initially, as these have the highest patronage demand, highest service frequency and the highest line speed. While the final design and features are still to be finalised, the new six-car trains will carry about 1,200 passengers and have an operational life of 35 years. Technology including USB charging points, LED lighting and regenerative braking also be installed to make the new trains more efficient. People employed to work on the construction of the Bellevue plant, and those building the new C-series trains, will have a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and work with the latest design and technology. "It means hundreds of quality, local jobs, more training and apprenticeship opportunities for our kids, and WA-made trains on our new WA built METRONET lines." the Premier said. This is a great opportunity to skill up and get on board for these job opportunities! Hundreds of vocational education and training courses are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA, including courses in building and construction; engineering and automotive technology. We have now compiled News & Updates from Last term as we haven't put up any newsletter since last year until September 2019. We only put up Term 4 Newsletter 2018 and now you can enjoy our newest newsletter that we just compiled to.
The Newsletter is available to view on Microsoft Sway ***REMINDER: Please log in to your personal account for able to see the Newsletter**. Term 4 Newsletter 2018 view here Term 2 Newsletter 2019 view here Kind regards Peter Smith College Principal One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to let go.
There is a natural tendency to want to keep supporting your children, and helping them through life. Some parents take this to extremes, and may even try to do everything for their children. Setting aside whether you think that is healthy for either child or parent, there is one area where you really cannot do it for them: exams. At some point, your child will have to go into an exam room, and sit and do an exam for themselves. So what can you do to help them to prepare for this moment? This page provides some ideas. It’s not about youIt is important to remember that your child’s performance in exams is not about you. It does not reflect on you in any way. If they choose not to work, that is their problem, not yours. (Well, maybe it’s yours too, but not in quite the same way). One of our key jobs as parents is to help our children to develop their own intrinsic motivation. This means the capacity to want to do things because they are worth doing, and not because someone else is standing over them telling them that they must. Standing over your child telling them to revise, and how to do it, does NOT help them to develop their own intrinsic motivation. There is more about intrinsic motivation on our page: Self-Motivation. It is, however, perfectly reasonable to help your child to think through the consequences of failure, which might include, for example:
Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/parent/exams-supporting-children.html Developing Habits of Studying First of all, it is vital to remember that studying does not start at the point of taking major exams. Like developing independence, it is an ongoing process. It starts when your children first have spellings to learn, or homework to do, and continues throughout their school life. The approach that you take to homework will help to determine how your child develops study skills. Nobody expects a six-year-old to manage to remember to do their homework, and do it entirely alone. Equally, their homework is for them, not for you. Your support and encouragement is important, but if you do it for them, the school will not know if they are struggling. It is important to find a balance, and to maintain it throughout their school career. There is more about this in our page on Supporting Formal Learning. It is important to develop a strategy for supporting studying that works for you and your child, but at the very least it needs:
What is OLNA?
The Online Literacy and Numeracy test or OLNA is a multi-choice computer based test designed to assess students for a minimum standard required for higher education and the workforce. There are three different components of the OLNA test; Reading, Writing and Numeracy. If students do not meet the minimum standard required after their first test, they are required to sit the test again in the next round. To complete the OLNA requirements, students must achieve the standard in all three tests but not necessarily at the same time. Once a student has met the minimum standard in one area they do not have to complete that test again but they will have to complete the other components, for example; a student may achieve the minimum standard in Reading and Writing but they may have to repeat the Numeracy test until they meet the standard. Who has to sit the OLNA test? Students will not have to sit the OLNA test if they have already achieved “band 8” or above in their Year 9 NAPLAN test (National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy). Students experience the OLNA test for the first time in Year 10 and they are given two opportunities each year to achieve the standard (typically in March and September). Students who do not meet the standard in Year 10 will be allowed to make another two attempts at the test or tests required in Year 11 and a final two attempts in Year 12 (for a total of six attempts). Why has the OLNA test become important? The OLNA test was established in 2014 and has since been tied to graduation. At present, students who do not meet the minimum standard required for OLNA will not receive a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) which means they will not be eligible to be considered for University Entry in Year 12. Students who did not meet the minimum standard to achieve OLNA competency during Year 12 can sit the OLNA test at any time after Year 12 has been completed. At present, there is no maximum number of attempts. The OLNA Support Website and the actual OLNA test This website is in no way directly affiliated with the SCSA (School Curriculum and Standards Authority) or the OLNA test itself. This OLNA Support website will include Skill builders and Practice quizzes which look like tests but they have no direct impact on the OLNA test itself. Completing the Practice tests or Skill Builders on this website does not mean you, or your student, have met the minimum standards required to achieve the OLNA test. This website is designed to aid students and facilitate their learning so they have every opportunity to complete the OLNA test. How does the OLNA Support Website help students to achieve the standards in OLNA. This website includes three distinct sections of support which are designed to deal with each of the three tests available in OLNA. You can choose to gain access to one test or purchase the package to gain access to all three support options. Each option is based on the original OLNA test and will aid students by presenting similar problems, stimulus or questions to increase familiarity and facilitate learning of the skills being tested. All sections of this website have been designed to familiarise students with the expectations of the OLNA test and its formatting to give them every opportunity to achieve the standards required. This informations are also available on their website by clicking here Eczema Overview
The term eczema is derived from the Greek, meaning "to boil out." The name is particularly apt since to ancient medical practitioners it may have appeared that the skin was "boiling." Today the usage is rather imprecise since this term is frequently used to describe any sort of dermatitis (inflammatory skin condition). But not all dermatitis is eczematous. All eczematous dermatitis, whether due to a familial atopic dermatitis or an acquired allergic contact dermatitis, has a similar appearance. Acute lesions are composed of many small fluid-filled structures called vesicles that usually reside on red, swollen skin. When these vesicles break, clear or yellowish fluid leaks out, causing characteristic weeping and oozing. When the fluid dries, it produces a thin crust which may mimic impetigo. In older lesions, these vesicles may be harder to appreciate, but an examination of the tissue under the microscope will reveal their presence. Eczematous dermatitis has many causes. One of the most common is a condition called atopic dermatitis. Often those using the term eczema are referring to atopic dermatitis. Although atopy refers to a lifelong inherited (genetic) predisposition to inhalant allergies such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis is not known at this time to be a pure allergic disease. Atopic patients are likely to have asthma, hay fever, and dermatitis. Atopy is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including infants. About 1%-2% of adults have the skin rash, and it is even more common in children. Most affected individuals have their first episode before 5 years of age. For most, the dermatitis will improve with time. For an unlucky few, atopic dermatitis is a chronic, recurrent disorder. Other eczematous dermatitis include, but are not limited to, allergic contact dermatitis (cell-mediated allergy to a common substance such as poison oak or nickel), irritant dermatitis (from excessive contact with a harsh chemical substance), fungal infections (ringworm), scabies infestations, stasis dermatitis, very dry skin (asteatosis), pompholyx (dyshidrosis), nummular dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. The differentiation among these conditions is often difficult and time consuming. In addition, it is not uncommon for atopic dermatitis to coexist with another eczematous dermatitis. It is generally agreed that the tendency to atopy is inherited. For the purposes of this discussion, the term eczema and atopic dermatitis will be synonymous. Individuals with atopic dermatitis have a variety of abnormal immunologic findings, like elevated IgE antibody (immunoglobulin E) levels and defective cell-mediated immunity, which causes difficulty in fighting off certain viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Despite a susceptibility to certain infections, eczema is not itself contagious in any way. Like most other noninfectious diseases, atopic skin disease can be triggered by environmental factors. One of the hallmarks of atopic dermatitis is excessive skin dryness, which seems to be due a lack of certain skin proteins called filaggrins. Any factor that promotes dryness is likely to worsen atopic dermatitis. A very dry sleeping environment may be improved with a bedroom or house humidifier. Common triggers of atopic dermatitis include the following:
Medical professionals sometimes refer to eczema as "the itch that rashes."
If someone is so uncomfortable that his/her sleep, work, or other daily activities are disrupted, he/she needs a more effective treatment and should see a health care professional. Generally, eczematous dermatitis is not an emergency and should not be handled in a hospital emergency department. Exceptions include the following:
What Types of Doctors Treat Eczema? Most eczema can be managed by primary care physicians (family practice, pediatrics, or internal-medicine doctors). Dermatologists may be consulted when either the diagnosis is in doubt, patients are not responding to treatments that should be working, or higher-risk medications and long-term systemic medications may be needed to get adequate control of the disease. When seeing a physician, it is important that they know of everything (prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and home remedies) that has been tried and which things helped and which did not. As it is normal for eczema to come and go depending upon many factors, a photo taken to show things at their best or worst may also be useful to the physician. How Do Health Care Professionals Diagnose Eczema? A medical professional can usually identify the type of eczematous dermatitis by looking at the rash and asking questions about how it appeared. Samples of scale from the rash may need to be examined microscopically to search for a fungus(ringworm). Occasionally, a portion of skin may be removed (a biopsy) to be examined by a pathologist, but this will not distinguish atopic dermatitis from allergic contact dermatitis. A baby with what appears to be eczema of the palms and soles may have scabies, which may be confirmed with a skin scraping. Psoriasis will lead to scaly skin but only rarely shows the weeping commonly seen with eczema. Psoriasis also doesn't itch much if at all, and eczema seldom involves the scalp while psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis often do. While it is possible to have more than one chronic skin condition at a time, it would be unusual to have very active psoriasis and very active atopic dermatitis in the same patient at the same time. On lighter skin, active eczema is usually red and can leave discoloration as it improves. On dark skin, there may be a mixture of light and dark color changes to the skin during and after a flare. Not enough color (hypopigmentation) is common, but total lack of color (depigmentation) should suggest other conditions, such as vitiligo or discoid lupus. The three key elements in identifying atopic dermatitis are
An Australian Apprenticeship, commonly known as an apprenticeship or traineeship, is a learning pathway that combines paid on-the-job training and formal study with a Registered Training Organisation. It’s a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification while earning a wage working in under an employment, rather than have to choose one over the other!
As an apprentices or trainee you will finish your higher-learning journey equipped with practical skills AND a formal education. This powerful combination of theoretical and hands-on experience is prized by employers across many industries and professions. Did you know the Australian Government may even provide you with funding and other benefits to assist with the costs incurred whilst you are undertaking your training? There are more than 500 occupations that offer apprenticeship and traineeship pathways, ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels, including traditional trades and a number of emerging occupations in most other sectors of business and industry. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?You can undertake an Australian Apprenticeship as a school leaver, if you’re re-entering the workforce and if you are an adult simply looking at a career change. You can even begin an Australian Apprenticeship while finishing secondary school under a School-based Apprenticeship arrangement You may elect to study full-time, part-time, or a combination of both - earning and learning as you go! How flexible is that? APPRENTICESHIPS An apprenticeship is a structured training arrangement of usually 3.5 or four years duration. The training combines practical experience at work with complementary off-the-job training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). On successful completion you are issued with a nationally-recognised qualification and the on-the-job skills which are highly regarded by many employers. TRAINEESHIPS A traineeship is a training agreement between the trainee and their respective employer whereby the employer agrees to train the trainee in a specific industry, and the trainee agrees to work and learn. Traineeships are available for people of all ages and usually last between nine to 48 months, depending on the vocation and certificate level undertaken. For more information on how to get started call Apprenticeship Support Australia on 1300 363 831. BREAKING NEWS- We just received the most great news you've ever going to hear that our Year 9 coordinator Tony Selbert is commence his role tomorrow morning for the first time back since he last appeared last year on December. Tomorrow not only our Year 9 students welcomes him back to school but we also invited all of the seniors and junior Year Group to join us for welcoming him back to our Learning Environment. You also will be felt very surprised or even shock because maybe you haven't seen him for months and months. A special huge thank you to our Relief Year 9 Coordinator for guiding our students during their dark times and now it's time to focus on our learning, our academic and also our behaviour to keep it good until the day he comes back.
We hope that you all are fills with some joy and to comfort him back on his roles. -Mr Peter Smith- College Principal After delivering one of the greatest WrestleManias of all time this past Sunday, WWE will be heading to Tampa Bay to host WrestleMania 36 next year in April.
The Showcase of the Immortals will be live from the Raymond James Stadium. The stadium could be expecting around an average capacity of 66,000 WWE fans from all walks of life. While WrestleMania 35 was successful in bringing the house down at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, one wonders what Vince McMahon could have in store for us next year when he moves to Tampa Bay. This year's visual extravaganza saw Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and Kofi Kingston defying the odds and realizing their dreams. Regardless of the fact that most of the headlining matches in the last couple of WrestleMania's have been genuinely disappointing, the inclusion of more competition in the industry like All Elite Wrestling has coerced the company to give the fans what they want to see. Although almost all of the matches that happen at the Grandest Stage of Them All are special in their own right, there is none more special and significant than the main event. So, without further ado, let's dive deep and predict the 5 blockbuster matches that should headline WrestleMania 36. 5 Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship Rematch (2 out 3 Falls Match) Becky Lynch's controversial victory in a pretty sloppy headliner for WrestleMania 35 has become a subject of debate on the social media with speculations running wild about a possible rematch at next year's visual extravaganza. In my humble opinion, if there's a singles match that could gravitate legitimate attention of the entire wrestling world, it would be Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey.Charlotte's inclusion in the historical headliner was always criticized, but Vince McMahon could right the wrongs next year by giving us an edge-of-a-seat thriller between two of the most compelling female performers. Judging by how their clash at this year's event ended, there's a rematch written all over it with The Rowdy One returning back to the squared circle to challenge The Man. Furthermore, Becky holding both the belts could result in a possible unification which sees her defending the gold against The Baddest Woman on The Planet. Could we see the women's division close WrestleMania 36 at the Raymond James Stadium? 4 Roman Reigns vs. The Rock (Single Match) Another bout that should happen next year at the Grandest Stage of Them All is Roman Reigns locking horns with one of the greatest in the business - The Rock. While The Big Dog went toe-to-toe with Drew Mcintyre this year, Vince McMahon would be definitely looking to seal the deal with The Great One for next year's visual extravaganza. McMahon could finally propel the idea of having two of the most popular stars of each generation go head-to-head against one another. The match genuinely has the potential to gravitate the loudest reaction of the night, with the Universal Championship being defended. This bout would certainly excite The Rock who could genuinely garner a lot of mainstream attention if he decides to return back for a colossal encounter at the Show of Shows. Will The Rock's tussle with his legitimate cousin gravitate the world's attention and sell out the Raymond James Stadium? 3 AJ Styles vs.Seth Rollins (Universal Championship Match) This is a match many want to see, and what better stage to present this dream encounter than the Grandest Stage of Them All next year. AJ Styles and Seth Rollins have literally carried their respective brands on their backs for the better part of 2017 and 2018, and both superstars will definitely enjoy a headlining spot this year. Considering that The Beastslayer now holds the Universal Championship, a possible draft to Monday Night Raw for The Phenomenal One could open the doors for this blockbuster showdown. These two competitors tearing each other apart for the most coveted prize on Monday Night Raw would be a masterpiece, and will certainly be remembered for years to come. With AJ Styles becoming a top priority for Vince McMahon, he could legitimately rule the red brand and go to war with the Kingslayer in what would be the match of their careers. 2 Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston (WWE Championship Match) If there's a match I would personally want to see happen at WrestleMania 36, it would be an underdog in Drew McIntyre going one-on-one with the Current WWE Champion Kofi Kingston There's no doubt that the WWE Championship has proven its worth as one of the most top gold prices in WWE, and he also happens to be one of the greatest babyfaces of all time. WWE definitely gave us a match of the year candidate when Daniel Bryan clashed against the Beast Incarnate in a Champion vs Champion match at Survivor Series. While the match certainly featured both champions as heels, presenting Bryan as an underdog in this storyline would be compelling and genuinely intriguing. Furthermore, Drew McIntyre will officially make this match Official for Wrestlemania 36 making his way to the blue brand in 2019 and could McIntyre defeat the Power of Positivity make this match a more likable prospect against two Superstars The fans have genuinely wanted to see this duo lock horns at the Show of Shows, and we may finally see the ultimate 'David Vs Goliath' storyline transpire at the Showcase of the Immortals next year at WrestleMania 36 at Tampa Bay. 1 John Cena vs. The Undertaker (If Cena lose he has to retire from WWE) John Cena is undoubtedly one of the greatest performers to ever grace the squared circle. The man can talk, fight, and most importantly gravitate reactions like no other. However, his recent appearance at WrestleMania 35 saw him appear as 'The Doctor of Thuganomics' which raised many eyebrows and propelled the debate of seeing him in a possible heel role. It's undeniable that many fans want to see Cena turn heel and reinvent his credibility as a main-event performer and who better than The Undertaker to assist him in this incredible antagonist role? Both the performers locked horns at WrestleMania 34 which ended very disappointingly for John Cena. So, there's a genuine reason for Cena to return as a bad guy and challenge The Undertaker for one last time. A Career vs. Career stipulation would fit perfectly here and would be successful in captivating the audience for WrestleMania 36. WWE Champion Frederic Adhitama proud to say who is going to win at King of The Ring Tournament18/8/2019
Current WWE Champion Frederic Adhitama are proud to say who is going to win at the King of The Ring Tournament & Also he mention who'll determine win on the Final Round in this tournament.
You can see from what he said on his Latest Twitter Post
This Monday on Raw, the King of the Ring tournament will return for the first time since 2015. However, that might not be the most noteworthy thing on the show.
Per @JJWilliamsWON on Twitter, WWE is planning a “major announcement” for this Monday Night Raw. There is no word on what this “major announcement” could be. However, reports emerged yesterday suggesting that NXT will be moving to the USA Network in the coming months rather than NXT. Some have speculated that WWE higher-ups could use this week’s Raw, which also happens to air on the USA Network, to reveal NXT’s new home. Stay tuned to WrestleTalk.com for more information on the matter. Sixteen Superstars from Raw and SmackDown LIVE begin their quest to become in-ring royalty as the illustrious King of the Ring tournament returns next Monday night, live on Raw.
The winner of this intensely competitive tourney will join the likes of Harley Race, Bret “Hit Man” Hart, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, Triple H and Brock Lesnar as bearers of the King of the Ring crown. The following Superstars have been confirmed to represent their respective brands in the tournament. Raw SmackDown LIVE Don’t miss any of the action as the King of the Ring tournament kicks off next Monday night, live at 8/7 C on USA Network. A high school coach must have some formal education. Learn about the education, job duties and licensure requirements to see if this is the right career for you.
High school coaches motivate, instruct, and coach high school athletes. Their primary responsibility is improving the performance of these athletes. They are typically required to have a bachelor's degree and state teaching credentials. Essential Information By working with high school students interested in sports, a high school coach provides the necessary practice, support and advice for the team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season. Possessing a bachelor's degree and a state teaching certification is often required for this career. Requirements for high school coaches also often include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, a background check, drug testing and job training. Communication and leadership skills are also necessary. Required Education:Bachelor's degree is common, though requirements may vary Other Requirements:State teaching certification generally necessary, CPR training, job training, leadership and communication skills, drug test and background check usually required Projected Job Growth (2014-2024)*6% for all coaches and scouts Median Salary (2015)*$31,000 for all coaches and scouts High School CoachA high school coach has to be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they plan on coaching. This is acquired through playing and studying the sport. There are no specific education requirements for high school coaches, but many possess a bachelor's degree in sports science, exercise, kinesiology, fitness, physical education or physiology. Additionally, many teachers work as high school coaches in part-time positions. If a high school coach goes this route, they also have to meet the necessary requirements to be employed as a high school teacher. Job Description High school coaches typically work in teaching positions with the school. When they aren't performing their teacher duties, a high school coach has to work additional hours during the sports season. This can result in a work week over 40 hours. Working nights, holidays, evenings and weekends are common for high school coaches. Additionally, they may coach several different sports throughout the year depending on their official position within the school. A high school coach has to be prepared to work in bad weather and be willing to travel with the team to different locations for games. They also run the risk of injury due to being on the sidelines during sports games. Job Duties A high school coach holds tryouts for students of a high school to attend. By observing the students' skills with trials and practices, a high school coach then decides who makes the team. With an organized team, the high school coach then begins to train the students throughout the preseason process. The coach assigns everyone specific positions and comes up with drills and organized game strategies. After the season starts, the high school coach arrives at every game and guides their team throughout the match-ups. If any necessary changes have to be made during the game, they will be in charge of authorizing and implementing them. High school coaches continue this process throughout the year with different sports they're assigned. Job Requirements According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), high school coaches employed with local schools need to meet state certification requirements (www.bls.gov). A coach has to be trained in CPR and partake in any necessary training or education programs required by the state. If an examination or other requirements need to be completed, then a high school coach completes them prior to working. Schools generally work with their high school coaches to get them certified with the state. A high school coach must also possess leadership and communication skills. He or she has to set an example for the players, and having these skills allows a high school coach to inspire players and work with them on improvement. The BLS also noted that schools require high school coaches to complete a drug test and a background check. Employment Outlook and Salary Information The BLS reported that jobs for coaches and scouts are expected to increase 6% between 2014 and 2024, mainly due to overall population growth and more individuals participating in coached sports. As of May 2015, the BLS listed the median annual salary of coaches and scouts at $31,000. High school coaches help high school athletes with understanding the techniques required to compete in sports and competitions. Many high school coaches have a bachelor's degree and state teaching credentials. They also participate in CPR training and a thorough background investigation. When educators understand the science behind teaching practices they can more readily incorporate them into their daily instruction, says The Cult of Pedagogy’s Jennifer Gonzalez. In her podcast and accompanying post, Gonzalez highlights the four key teaching strategies researcher Pooja Agarwal and K-12 teacher Patrice Bain feature in their new book, Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. They explain the science behind the suggestions, many of which are familiar, as well as best practices and applications for each one:
Retrieval practice: The goal is for students to recall information from memory and reinforce learning through quick daily assessments. Evidence shows that actively accessing learned material—rather than merely reteaching it—boosts retention. Bain decided that daily mini-quizzes were a better way than her regular homework assignments to engage students in retrieval practice. “So many students have absolutely mastered homework,” Bain says. “They look at a question, they look up the answer, they write it down and repeat. They get good grades, but they can’t retrieve the information; it’s difficult to discuss the next day, a week later.” The quick quiz assessments kept her finger on the pulse of what her students knew and where the gaps existed. The change not only increased students’ ability to retain information but saved Bain time from grading stacks of homework. Spaced practice: Spaced practice is the simple strategy of returning to learned material repeatedly over time. “You could call these throwback Thursdays or throwback Tuesdays or you just simply ask students, hey, what did we do last week?” says Agrawal, suggesting a variety of ways to frame the strategy for students. Retrieval isn’t just about things that have been covered recently. It’s also important that teachers are “asking students to retrieve information a few days, weeks, or even months after they learned it,” Gonzalez writes. “Because that information is harder to recall, it actually makes the learning that comes from it that much more durable.” Half the battle is simply being intentional about the approach: Teachers can easily implement the practice by separating material into digestible bites and scheduling spaced instruction throughout the coming weeks and months. Interleaving: Students learn better when they can’t easily predict the answer to the next question. Interleaving is the practice of throwing curve balls, mixing up your lessons in ways that resist easy pattern recognition—and forcing students to adapt on the fly. Agrawal offers an example where students are learning to multiply and divide fractions: Presenting questions so that some are multiplication and some are division requires students to stop and think about which strategy to use. Those moments of thoughtful reflection enhance learning, Agrawal says. Teachers can use the practice in any classroom by intentionally and regularly shifting between the types of material and topics they cover. Feedback-driven metacognition: In this quick practice, students assess what they already know so they can focus their studying on what they have not yet learned. Bain uses her mini-quizzes for this strategy: once the quiz is over, she goes over the answers so students can immediately see where their strengths and weaknesses lie. When she returns the graded quizzes the next day, she asks the students the same questions again—requiring them to recall and explain the answers and address their learning gaps. Sometimes Bain pairs students to discuss previous lessons referenced by the quiz to reinforce the learning. None of the strategies are difficult or time-consuming—and many are already employed by teachers, Gonzalez writes. Understanding how they function in the classroom enhances the ability to use them more frequently and in a more integrated way. STAMFORD, Conn., August 8, 2019 – As first announced in the Boston Globe, Boston will host SummerSlam Week in August 2020 with SmackDown LIVE, NXT TakeOver, SummerSlam and Monday Night Raw taking place at TD Garden over four consecutive nights.
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“We are thrilled to bring WWE’s biggest event of the summer to Boston in 2020,” said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. “We are grateful to Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and our partners at TD Garden and look forward to working with them to welcome the world to one of America’s great sports and entertainment cities.” “On behalf of the City of Boston, we are excited to once again host WWE SummerSlam at TD Garden," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "SummerSlam attracts fans from all across the world, and we are excited to welcome them all to our city for this hallmark WWE event." “We have an incredible history with WWE and are honored that they have once again selected TD Garden as the home of SummerSlam”, said Amy Latimer, president of TD Garden. “We’ve dramatically enhanced the arena experience with the addition of The Hub on Causeway and recent arena expansion, and we are thrilled to showcase these tremendous upgrades with fans for one of WWE’s biggest marquee events.” Additional details, including ticket availability and travel packages, will be announced in the near future. If a student gets help, they do better. Not rocket science? But certainly data science.
At this year's 'Students First' Symposium, CQ University's Chris Veraa brought enough data - three years worth - to share with 33 other universities in the room. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, CQUniversity offered 24/7 student support powered by Studiosity. They measured retention, academic success, and rates of unit failure. The review also included students’ anecdotal feedback compares to academic outcomes. What were the outcomes? CQUniversity Studiosity users, on average: • Have a 16.45% higher rate of retention than the cohort For more details on Students Who stay: Does support improve retention? please visit their website on click here Kind regards, Peter Smith Principal Having kids in Year 11 and 12 can be tricky business. It's a time when your kids are discovering their own independence, taking more responsibility for themselves and their actions, and making some big decisions.
Parents have an important role in supporting their kids through this time, but one of the best things you can do is to relax. Be supportive, rather than overbearing, and help them find a balance where they can take control of their own studies, but also have some relief when the pressure gets too much. 1. Stay organised Big school events become big family events during these years. A major assessment. A final exam. Even if your child prefers to set reminders on their mobile, having a centralised space (like the kitchen fridge) with a timetable might give you some peace of mind, and create a sense of routine. Having that visualisation of important dates are will help the whole family feel like they're on top of things. 2. Maintain balance It's important for your child to incorporate some physical activity into their timetable, as this can be beneficial in managing stress - especially when preparing for exams. If they have a part-time job, you might want to agree to restrict it to certain hours, for example, 5-10 hours per week only. For many students, it’s important to stay social and allocate time for family and friends. And if all else fails, simply encouraging your kids to go outside for a break in the fresh air will help relieve some of the pressure. 3. Sleep and healthy eating It’s important that your child has a nutritious diet and gets enough sleep. There are proven links between what we eat and how much sleep we get, and how our brain functions. Memory, learning ability and emotional states are affected by what we put into our bodies and how rested we are - and to perform at our best, we need to make sure we are eating well and resting up! Parents, you might have a discussion with your child about eating well and agree on what a regular sleep pattern looks like for them to maintain an effective study timetable. 4. Teachers really do want the best for your child, too Teachers and the school want students to achieve the best possible outcomes - both for your child as well as the school’s own results. Try to attend parent-teacher information events to keep in the loop. Staying positive and interested in assignments, study, and keeping communication open with teachers will be appreciated, especially if you have any concerns about particular subjects or levels of stress. 5. Technology in moderation Perhaps your child has more independence with their phone, iPad, or laptop at this stage.However,unfortunately distractions (text messages, Snapchats, Instagram) reduce concentration and the effectiveness of study. Even though kids are good at it, research shows that multi-tasking leads to poor focus and learning habits, and this can be detrimental during important study and exams. Rather than put a ban on technology, you might set rules for its use, for example, certain times, after study, 10 minutes every hour, or perhaps after an assignment is completed. |
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