HSC Fitness Program 2021

HSC Fitness Program YEAR 12 2021

TRANSITION FROM LESSONS TO INDEPENDENCE

THE FOUR PHASES PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

KICK START

HEAVY LIFTING

PRIMING

GAME DAY

Weeks 1 and 2

Weeks 3 and 4

Week 5

Weeks 6 to 10

Online

Online / Onsite

Onsite

Onsite

PHASE 1

Kick Start WEEK 1 AND WEEK 2 (ONLINE)

To start off, you’ll re-engage / re-energise in a more formal structured manner in your usual classes following the term break.

You will return to class for two lessons per week, per subject.

They will be run as a workshop / tutorial style.

After a well-deserved break, you’ll jump back into your study with a launch assembly designed to Kick Start your journey towards becoming HSC Fit.

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Who can I reach out to for help ?

Who can I reach out to for help with my planning and progress?

WHO CAN HELP?

WHEN AND HOW?

Compass teacher

Week 1 period 1 planning time and during regular Compass sessions each week.

Subject teacher

See timetable for times when they are available for meetings. Reach out via email or Teams chat to schedule a meeting.

Careers Support

Mrs O’Kelly, Mr Kozyra: Reach out via email or Teams chat to schedule a meeting.

General Support

Mrs Wyse, Ms Gallardo, Mrs Harrison, Ms Ventura: Reach out via email or Teams chat to schedule a meeting.

Academics / HSC Examinations

Mrs Stanfield: Use the booking system on the Senior School VC – Meetings from 1.00pm to 4.30pm every afternoon.

Mr Raymond: Reach out via email or Teams chat to schedule a meeting.

CONTENT FITNESS • Two lessons per week, per subject • Making your plan, subject by subject

EXAM FITNESS • HSC Fit launch session • Exam past papers – two three-hour sessions

PHYSICAL FITNESS • Jack and Jules online • 30-minute workout each day

MENTAL FITNESS • • • •

A Compass session together, working on your plan Compass group session Compass one-on-one check-ins Mentoring meetings

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • ‘Rev Chat’ session • Mindfulness activities HSC FITNESS PROGRAM

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MY KICK START PROGRESS TRACKER PHASE 1

KICK START Weeks 1 and 2 Online

WEEK 1 – KICK START

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CONTENT FITNESS • I participated in all my classes for each of my subjects • I completed my trial exam reflection and have mapped out my strategies for success • I checked the student Google Drive and went back to Canvas to help plug my gaps

EXAM FITNESS • I completed one to two exam papers per subject and noted my gaps • I submitted a piece of work in each subject for feedback

PHYSICAL FITNESS • I did a workout/walk every day • I did the Jack and Jules workout

MENTAL FITNESS • I spent time with friends and family • I had a motivational talk with my Compass teacher / mentor / HoY / Mrs Stanfield

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • I had a chat with the Rev / did a mindfulness activity

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She believed she could, so she did

MY REWARD

WEEK 2 – KICK START

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CONTENT FITNESS • I participated in all my classes for each of my subjects • I completed my trial exam reflection and have mapped out my strategies for success • I checked the student Google Drive and went back to Canvas to help plug my gaps

EXAM FITNESS • I completed one to two exam papers per subject and noted my gaps • I submitted a piece of work in each subject for feedback

PHYSICAL FITNESS • I did a workout/walk every day • I did the Jack and Jules workout

MENTAL FITNESS • I spent time with friends and family • I had a motivational talk with my Compass teacher / mentor / HoY / Mrs Stanfield

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • I had a chat with the Rev / did a mindfulness activity

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PHASE 2

Heavy Lifting WEEK 3 (AT HOME) AND WEEK 4 (ONSITE / AT HOME)

The HSC Fitness Program evolves into specialist seminars on the ‘big ticket’ items for each subject.

You will get to experience diverse perspectives as teachers who are HSC markers from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and Pymble lead these important sessions.

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CONTENT FITNESS • Whole cohort-based seminars with HSC markers, tips and insider info!

• Pymble and Riverview staff lead specialist sessions • Book in one-on-one time with your teachers to help plug your gaps and get feedback on submitted work

EXAM FITNESS • Exam past papers – two three-hour sessions • Subject specific exam strategy sessions

PHYSICAL FITNESS • Jack and Jules online • 30-minute workout each day

MENTAL FITNESS • • • •

Compass group session Compass one-on-one check-ins Mentoring meetings Year group activities

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • ‘Rev Chat’ session • Compass Group Lunches (onsite)

We don’t just dream, we do

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MY HEAVY LIFTING PROGRESS TRACKER PHASE 2

HEAVY LIFTING Weeks 3 and 4 Online / Onsite

WEEK 3 – HEAVY LIFTING CONTENT FITNESS • I attended the seminar for all of my subjects this week • I scheduled a meeting with my teacher to go over my gaps in each of my subjects • I checked the student Google Drive and went back to Canvas to help plug my gaps • I formed a study group with a couple of friends

EXAM FITNESS • I completed two exam papers per subject under timed conditions • I reviewed feedback from Weeks 1 and 2 and submitted new work for feedback in each subject

PHYSICAL FITNESS • I did a workout/walk every day • I did the Jack and Jules workout

MENTAL FITNESS • I spent time with friends and family • I had a motivational talk with my Compass teacher / mentor / HoY / Mrs Stanfield

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • I had a chat with the Rev / did a mindfulness activity

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The only failure is the failure to try

MY REWARD

WEEK 4 – HEAVY LIFTING

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CONTENT FITNESS • I attended the seminar for all of my subjects this week • I scheduled a meeting with my teacher to go over my gaps in each of my subjects • I formed a study group with a couple of friends

EXAM FITNESS • I completed two exam papers per subject under timed conditions • I reviewed feedback from Weeks 1 to 3 and submitted new work for feedback in each subject

PHYSICAL FITNESS • I did a workout/walk every day

MENTAL FITNESS • I spent time with friends and family • I had a motivational talk with my Compass teacher / mentor / Mrs Stanfield

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • I had a chat with the Rev/did a mindfulness activity • I had lunch onsite

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PHASE 3

Priming WEEK 5 (ONSITE)

There is a significant shift now towards independence, you focus your study on those narrower areas for improvement.

You are in control of your time and you use it effectively to make the incremental gains that will support your best performance. Formal sessions are finished and you lead the direction of this penultimate week of study.

CONTENT FITNESS • Independent study time onsite • Working with your teachers in small groups

EXAM FITNESS • Two-hour and three-hour exam simulation sessions onsite • Exam challenge continues – how many past papers have you done?

PHYSICAL FITNESS • Games onsite

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MENTAL FITNESS • • • •

Compass group session Compass one-on-one check-ins Mentoring meetings Year group activities

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • ‘Rev Chat’ session

If not you, then who?

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MY PRIMING PROGRESS TRACKER PHASE 3

PRIMING Week 5 Onsite

WEEK 5 – PRIMING CONTENT FITNESS • I attended independent study • I scheduled a meeting with my teacher to go over my gaps in each of my subjects • I formed a study group with a couple of friends

EXAM FITNESS • I completed three exam papers per subject under timed conditions

PHYSICAL FITNESS • I participated in the games onsite • I did a workout/walk every day

MENTAL FITNESS • I spent time with friends and family • I had a motivational talk with my Compass teacher / mentor / Mrs Stanfield

SPIRITUAL FITNESS • I had a chat with the Rev / did a mindfulness activity

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MY REWARD

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PHASE 4

Game day HSC EXAMINATIONS

You confidently approach each of your HSC examinations with your HSC Fitness.

You’ve completed a large number of past papers, you know the content inside-out and how it is likely to be assessed.

You’ve developed a plan for each examination and you are making the most of the time between examinations, including great study habits and a real sense of independence that will carry you well beyond the Pymble gates.

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Congratulations!

You are now HSC fit

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