By Heath McGregor on Oct 29, 2008 in VCE Exams, VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 7 Comments
I published this article earlier this year in preparation for the mid-year exams - hope it helps you in your final preparations as we near the final exams for this year. Good luck, Heath
I know that most of you will be in “exam mode” bunkered down with chocolate, caffiene and other goodies in an attempt [...]
By Heath McGregor on Sep 21, 2008 in Beyond the VCE, Goal Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, VCE Exams, VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 7 Comments
It never ceases to amaze me that VCE students, despite the goodwill and good intentions of well meaning teachers, parents and friends do not know how to prepare appropriately for this all important September school “holiday” period.
I’ve written about the topics of holiday homework before in what is a working school holiday and during [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jul 23, 2008 in VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
In both my personal and professional life I have always tried new ways to improve my efficiency and effectiveness. What I have learned along the way is that we all are at the mercy of these 8 universal time principles. It is a timely reminder that time is running out as we head towards the [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jul 5, 2008 in VCE Study Skills | 2 Comments
Time management is not just about managing time but about mastering yourself in the VCE time warp. This year will fly by in the blink of an eye if you’re not prepared your VCE performance (and sanity) will suffer.
With correct application of these time management strategies you’ll gain an improved level of VCE success, [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jun 24, 2008 in VCE Students Health, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
Meditation is a wonderful method of helping the entire mind and body to relax. VCE students who are able to meditate will be at a distinct advantage during their SAC’s and vce exams. Through a system of breathing exercises the body naturally feels the stress being released and for many students it allows them to [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jun 13, 2008 in VCE Biology, VCE English, VCE Physical Education, VCE Seminars, VCE Study Skills | 1 Comment
After the huge success of the first Cruzin VCE seminar program in April this year the program co-ordinators have expanded and updated the program to cater for the increased demand from students.
This special full day of seminars in the July school holidays has been organised by your local library and employ highly skilled and [...]
By Heath McGregor on Jun 9, 2008 in VCE Resources, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
As we already know…the brain is an astonishing organ. It consumes the most energy of all our organs and has a virtually limitless ability to remember information.
It is important to remember that your memory is:
1. Trainable (oh thank goodness!)
Once you learn different systems to read and retain information your ability to remember [...]
By Dr Matt Bateman on Jun 9, 2008 in VCE Resources, VCE Students Health, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
Stress is a word that means different things to different people. The word stress is commonly used as a vague, all encompassing
negative mental state. However, to be clear there are actually two different forms of stress. Eustress represents the required stimulus humans need for constructive growth and development physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Distress on the [...]
By Heath McGregor on May 15, 2008 in VCE Exams, VCE Study Skills | 2 Comments
It’s a fundamental skill yet VCE students are struggling to master this essential skill - how to allocate time appropriately during a SAC or a VCE exam.
Failing to allocate enough time appropriately during an exam will normally lead to students leaving whole questions or parts of questions unanswered and as you know that leads to [...]
By Dr Matt Bateman on Apr 27, 2008 in Beyond the VCE, VCE Students Health, VCE Study Skills | 0 Comments
Being aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat is obviously essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats works towards keeping muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended.
Our minds are no different and eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help alleviate [...]