Category: Motivation and Inspiration
By Heath McGregor on Apr 2, 2013 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 17 Comments
We finally made it – holidays are upon us and we are free (at least for a little while anyway). The notion of doing (or even receiving) holiday homework is particularly new for most Year 11 students and probably for some Year 12 students. I’ve heard the VCE holidays being called “study vacations”, “school holiday”, [...]
By Heath McGregor on Dec 30, 2012 in Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources, VCE Seminars | 3 Comments
As we speak we are saying goodbye to 2012 and welcoming the arrival of VCE 2013. Usually around New Years is a time where people have resolutions on how this year will be different than the previous year. But did you know that 95% of people who set New Years Resolutions don’t follow through? By [...]
By Heath McGregor on Nov 28, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Study Skills | 4 Comments
Many of the Year 11 students have now completed their exams and started the transition into Year 12. As the Year 12 students amongst us have just finished their journey, perhaps you would like to share what you have learnt (or your VCE resources). I will start it off.. What I learnt about Year 12 [...]
By Heath McGregor on Sep 10, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Exams, VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 21 Comments
I wrote this article a few years ago and have tweaked it each year. Leading into the holiday period is so important to get you rested and prepared for the VCE exams…this year I have decided to re-post it earlier so hopefully you get some more time to put things into practice before the holiday [...]
By Heath McGregor on Aug 29, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Motivation and Inspiration | 0 Comments
Today is the day we look forward to the future and the year 2013. This time of year is particularly difficult because the SAC’s are piling up and the end of year VCE exams are coming into sharp focus…but it also a great time to draw strength and greater motivation for what you want to [...]
By Dr Matt Bateman on Aug 29, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources | 4 Comments
HURDLE #1 is FEAR People have many fears which can affect their chances of ultimate VCE success including fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of what other people will think of them, and even a fear of success. ‘When we fear we hesitate and when we hesitate we cause all of our worst fears [...]
By Dr Matt Bateman on Jul 21, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration | 0 Comments
I am excited. I love the Olympic Games for a number of reasons. Firstly, as I was formerly involved with the preparation of some of Australia’s best swimmers I am looking on with a personal understanding of the effort and commitment that has gone into their preparation to achieve their personal goals. Secondly as always [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jun 28, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Seminars | 0 Comments
Hitting the right target BY DANIEL PAPROTH Source: Melbourne Weekly Bayside 25 Jun, 2012 04:00 AM Christian Williams didn’t qualify for the Olympics in archery.“I was nowhere near good enough, didn’t even make it to the trial,” he muses.Not that he’s too concerned. At one point the 25-year-old Bentleigh resident wasn’t sure he’d make it [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jun 25, 2012 in Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Exams | 6 Comments
We made it! Term 2 almost down and TGIH (Thank Goodness It’s Holidays! There are several great things about this time of the year: 1. SNOW (which has been coming down in spades of late…) 2. For Year 12 students…you’re past the half-way mark of the year (hasn’t it gone quick)! 3. Some really good [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jan 18, 2012 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources, VCE Seminars, VCE Students Health, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
Are you ready? Last days remaining to book a ticket for the Roadmap to VCE Success seminar…get organised, get focused and get results!
By Heath McGregor on Jan 11, 2012 in Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, Podcasts + Video, VCE Resources | 0 Comments
I’ve had many emails and questions from students asking the question ” how do I prepare for my VCE? ” so I decided to create a 16 minute video on the topic. Please leave your questions and comments below. Cheers, Heath
– To download to your computer (Right Click your mouse over the “download” [...]
By Heath McGregor on Oct 3, 2011 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, Parents Help, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
By now you are half way through the september school holidays – I hope the holidays are going well for you and you are on track. If not, check out the September school holiday conundrum article Now before you go back to school in less than a week, I want you to stop and think [...]
By Heath McGregor on May 5, 2011 in Beyond the VCE, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources, VCE Seminars | 2 Comments
Feeling a little slow, lacking direction and even motivation? The 2011 VCE and Careers expo is a fantastic opportunity for VCE students, parents and teachers to find the VCE resources they need for VCE success and beyond. Students and visitors will be able to attend free lectures, pick up resources from VCE organisations and talk [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jan 17, 2011 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration | 0 Comments
It was a flurry of activity. Newspapers selling like iced water on a 40 degree day, gasps from anxious parents, shrieks and tears (from the ecstatic and the disappointed)…it can only mean one thing First Round Tertiary Offers are out. Finally the VCE graduates from 2010 are rewarded with the fruits of their labour as [...]
By Heath McGregor on Apr 23, 2010 in Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Exams, VCE Help News | 0 Comments
Sometimes we all need a quick refresher to remind us that exams are coming up quickly and now with our Countdown to VCE Exams you can do that quickly and easily…look for the countdown timer under the VCE help articles column. If you want to know the actual mid year VCE exam timetable check it [...]
By Heath McGregor on Feb 25, 2010 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration | 0 Comments
I love sport. Not only as a participant but as a spectator. I have played sport at a reasonably competitive level and in doing so it has taught me a large number of lessons about life. In watching sections of the 2010 Winter Olympics I have been reminded about these lessons and I have again [...]
By Heath McGregor on Feb 2, 2010 in Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, Parents Help, VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
VCE has started and you are taking the first great steps towards achieving your VCE goals. It is an exciting and equally daunting time for students, parents and teachers but the information overload really hurts…particularly when you are coming off of a 6-8 week holiday! So, without wanting to add to your workload, I just [...]
By Heath McGregor on Nov 24, 2009 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration | 0 Comments
Kurt Fearnley is an inspiration. Someone you can look at, learn from and draw strength from. To walk Kokoda requires peak physical conditioning, mental strength and a fundamental desire to take your life to the edge. Yet for Kurt, walking Kokoda was never an option. You see Kurt was born with spina bifida – a [...]
By Heath McGregor on Oct 13, 2009 in Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Exams, VCE Resources | 0 Comments
Do you want to live your life too scared to take action or do you want to…take life by the horns and ride it for all it’s worth !!! I know which I would rather do! In the next couple of weeks you will face many challenges and distractions that could literally change your destiny. [...]
By Heath McGregor on Mar 23, 2009 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources, VCE Students Health, VCE Subjects | 2 Comments
If you ask 10 different people what they think “success” is you’re bound to get 10 different responses. Some people would say having enough money to pay the mortgage, others would say being healthy or happy, another may say making a sporting team. Success is different to every single person and is very much dependant [...]
By Heath McGregor on Nov 5, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, Podcasts + Video | 7 Comments
I was sent this video awhile back and have been meaning to let all know about it. It will take about 10 minutes to watch but you will be inspired by the story of Rick and Dick Hoyt. You will be moved…you can do it.
By Dale Platek on Mar 1, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, Podcasts + Video, VCE Resources | 1 Comment
By Dale Platek A podcast on preparing for your VCE exams.
– To download to your computer (Right Click your mouse over the “download” link and select “save as” or “save target as”. Please write your comments and thoughts below. Dale Platek is a teacher, coach, motivator, philosopher, entrepreneur and dynamic leader. Always using [...]
By Dale Platek on Mar 1, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, Podcasts + Video, VCE Resources | 1 Comment
By Dale Platek A podcast on how to stay motivated during the tough VCE school year.
– To download to your computer (Right Click your mouse over the “download” link and select “save as” or “save target as”. Dale Platek is a teacher, coach, motivator, philosopher, entrepreneur and dynamic leader. Always using humour as [...]
By Dale Platek on Feb 28, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, Podcasts + Video, VCE Resources | 0 Comments
By Dale Platek A short podcast on the essential question every VCE student should ask themselves – Why are you doing your VCE?
– To download to your computer (Right Click your mouse over the “download” link and select “save as” or “save target as”. Dale Platek is a teacher, coach, motivator, philosopher, entrepreneur [...]
By Other Authors on Feb 11, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources | 4 Comments
Motivation is an oft-discussed subject, particularly with regards to whether or not it is something that can be “taught”. Some people believe that motivation is something that can be “caught” like a virus, whilst others (myself included) believe that motivation is something that has to have start from within, and for personal reasons. What is [...]
By Other Authors on Feb 7, 2008 in Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Resources | 0 Comments
The standard for success across the globe is having a vision that compels you to succeed. Motivation is the key in accomplishing all your goals. No matter how many years you spend in a classroom or from what social class or lifestyle, motivation is the common factor among those who are high achievers. Finding the [...]