RSC News - Ringwood Secondary College

Newsletter Number 2 March 4, 2011
In 2011 the MEC is continuing to work collaboratively
to improve the educational outcomes for all coalition
students. The following schools form the Maroondah
Education Coalition (MEC): Croydon SC, Croydon
Community School, Heathmont College, Maroondah
SC, Norwood SC, Parkwood SC and Ringwood SC.
Term 1 Activities
Year 12 Educational Seminar February 18 th
The MEC Educational Seminar for Year 12 students
from our six coalition schools was again a successful
event that attracted positive feedback from both
students and teachers.
Over 600 students attended Swinburne University –
Lilydale campus and participated in a range of
informative and practical sessions from Elevate, as
well as a presentation from Bob Hillman – VCE
English Assessor & Head of Year 12 at Trinity
Grammar.
Elevate Education provided 3 of the 4 sessions.
These were:
Student Elevation
Path of the Study Sensei
Time Management
Maroondah Education Coalition
All the sessions were well received by the students.
Feedback sheets indicated that 89% of the students
thought that overall the day was either, very useful (44%)
or useful (46%).
Some student positives for the day include:
I am no longer overwhelmed by the idea of 3 hours of
study a night
The day was fun and very informative
I learnt ways to balance and prioritise my time
I really came away with a sense of relief to know
there are ways to get through and to minimise stress
I’ve become more motivated. It’s inspiring.
I now have ideas on how to get organised
Loved the speakers and Bob Hillman was amazing
and extremely inspirational
Elevate speakers were inclusive and funny
It really helped with study habits. I’m less stressed
and I know what to do.
Learning how to set goals and use of colour in note
taking
That most people work hard to get good marks and
are not just naturally smart. Anyone can do well if
they try!
Learning time management. I now know how to make
a timetable.
I came out of the day with a better study focus
A positive atmosphere
The Year 12 Parent & Student Night with
Dr Michael Carr – Greg, February 16 th
This night was again a very animated and informative
evening with practical advice given to both parents and
students for ‘Surviving the VCE’.
Over 500 students, parents & teachers attended the
presentation at Deakin University – Burwood Campus.
Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many
parents personally thanking Dr Carr-Gregg at the
conclusion of the session.
Read Michael’s tips for
coping well in your
VCE year. (next page)
Explore the Michael
Carr-Gregg website.
Lyn McGoldrick – MEC Lead Learner
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