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How to mentally prepare yourself for the new school year

How to mentally prepare yourself for the new school year

Here are ways to mentally prepare for the school year.

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Student Stories: My advice for Year 11 students

Student Stories: My advice for Year 11 students

When I’d imagined what my Year 11 would look like, I had absolutely not factored in the global pandemic of 2020, a new world of Zoom classes and socially distanced walks

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Student Stories: Balancing school with extra-curricular activities

Student Stories: Balancing school with extra-curricular activities

Is a school-work-extracurriculars-social life balance even possible? 

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Student Stories: How the pandemic has changed my outlook on life after high school

Student Stories: How the pandemic has changed my outlook on life after high school

What happens when your plans for a gap year in Italy go out the window? One student explains.

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Student Stories: What I learnt about myself from remote learning

Student Stories: What I learnt about myself from remote learning

I really missed socialising — suddenly I was no longer sitting next to anyone, chatting on the bus, or catching up before class. 

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Student Stories: How I’m keeping motivated while learning remotely

Student Stories: How I’m keeping motivated while learning remotely

Like many others, Year 11 student Bridie has made the swift transition to remote learning. Here's what works for her when it comes to maintaining motivation.

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Student Stories: 5 tips for surviving Year 10

Student Stories: 5 tips for surviving Year 10

Having got through relatively unscathed, here are my top tips for surviving (and thriving) in Year 10.

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Student Stories: How to cope with moving schools

Student Stories: How to cope with moving schools

Moving schools isn't easy for some kids. Read Hope's experience on how she managed to do it.

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Student Stories: Taking a Year 12 subject in Year 10

Student Stories: Taking a Year 12 subject in Year 10

Victorian student Paige tells us about her experience taking a Year 12 subjects two years early.

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Student Stories: How I overcame choice overload in Year 12

Student Stories: How I overcame choice overload in Year 12

It's okay to feel nervous about Year 12 course selection. Find out how Emily made her decision!

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Student Stories: How I chose my subjects for Year 11

Student Stories: How I chose my subjects for Year 11

Canberra student Bridie shares how she narrowed down which subjects to study in Year 11.

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Student Stories: Reflections on Year 12, one year on

Student Stories: Reflections on Year 12, one year on

This time last year I was finishing high school. In one way, it feels like yesterday I was celebrating with friends, bracing for end-of-year exams and feeling sad about the end of it all. 

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Student Stories: How sports kept me sane in year 12

Student Stories: How sports kept me sane in year 12

I’ve been involved in sports for as long as I can remember, and I would go as far to say that it defined my childhood. 

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Student Stories: Rebekah's experience with boarding life at PLC

Student Stories: Rebekah's experience with boarding life at PLC

Rebekah in Year 12 has embraced all that boarding life has to offer at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) as she prepares for her final year at the College. 

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My predictions for Year 12

My predictions for Year 12

Our Student Content Contributor and current Year 12 student Lainey shares her expectations of the year ahead. 

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