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Who is on your support team? »

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 [...]

VCE advice from a parents perspective »

Hi all, Last year I was sent some tips and strategies from a parent of a VCE student (Anne B). Here they are below in no particular order…Thanks Anne! 1. Do as many VCE subjects as possible in Year 11 as you will have the time to focus on these individual subjects. Year 11 you [...]

VTAC offers – newspaper locations »

Hi all, Yes you can receive your VTAC offers early at 6.30pm. They can found at the following locations for the Herald Sun with the early edition  available from the following participating locations: Coles Exp Doncaster – 551-557 Doncaster Rd,  Doncaster Doncaster East Mobil – Blackburn Rd (Near King St), Doncaster East Shoppingtown 7/11 – [...]

How to stop your children becoming a roadside statistic »

This is one of the most challenging times of year for VCE students – not only do students have to start winding up Unit 4 in preparation for their VCE exams, but they also have a number of distractions including turning 18, getting their license and attaining freedom and independance. Unfortunately it is also a [...]

The secret to getting things done »

There is one universal element that all people have to master in their life – and that is time. Time is the great equaliser. We each have 168 hours per week with which to use our time and some people are able to achieve an extraordinary amount in that time, others not so much. Given [...]

…and VCE 2010 is away »

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 [...]

Where to go when you need help. »

Schools broken up (or just about to) and whilst it can be a time of great excitement for many, it can also be a time of great anxiety and stress. Most schools have counsellors that you can still talk to but sometimes students needs additional support services that are outside of the school environment. The [...]

Depression in young people – what are the signs and what you can do »

I was sent a link yesterday to a brand new website resource for helping young adults with depression and anxiety called Youth Beyond Blue . It has been developed by the good people at Beyond Blue to help adults and young adults deal identify the signs of depression and anxiety and help them get the [...]