I feel like I haven't been on in ages! So, it's obviously time for an update.
It's been stressful. If grade 12 isn't already anxiety-inducing enough, just chuck a global pandemic on top...
I had to do a very embarrassing presentation on washing hands at the last whole college assembly... I made a video the night before I presented and showed people the effects of improper hand washing technique. And then I got a whole heap of student leaders up on the stage to do the motions of washing hands while the Happy Birthday song was played in the background. The kids loved it - they were singing along and dancing. It was hella embarrassing for me. My school also decided to post the video I made to their Facebook and Instagram accounts... RIP to me
We are all currently awaiting the news regarding whether or not QLD schools will be shut down - all my teachers are assuming that it will happen very soon. I think that because NSW and VIC have decided to make the call, QLD will follow (I'm just hoping it happens before my maths exam next Monday).
It's been a bit heckers tho. Teachers are having meetings every single day to try and organise this online learning thing for when schools get shut. Everyone is a bit anxious.
I my weekly leadership meeting tomorrow. The point of discussion will be around COVID-19 and how we, as leaders, will handle it. All of our events and activities have been canceled (all sporting, dance, music, academic and social extracurriculars). We have also cancelled school camps, retreats, excursions, Anzac Day services, masses, liturgies, assemblies, cohort meetings.... Everyone must be 1.5 metres away from each other at all times. There must be no sharing of food or any items (whether it be a soccer ball or a pencil). And everyone must sanitise their hands upon entering and leaving a classroom. Any items that are shared must be disinfected after every use (e.g. sewing machines, pianos, guitars...).
So yeah, we need to figure out what we can do if, hypothetically, school stays open but restrictions are still in place.
We also need to figure out what we can do to support students if school moves online. I'm really hoping we can figure out some activities to keep the mood light during this stressful period.
But anyways... we'll have to see how things go.
I also have received some results from recent assessment.
I got an 18/20 on my PSMT - which I'm not very happy with, as I received a 19 last year (I know it is only 1 off, but I was really hoping to maintain that grade as I don't think I will do well this year because of my teacher)...
However, we have had some issues with marking. My teacher was marking very unfairly and was super inconsistent.
It was really bad - one of my friends received a 17/20 last year, but dropped down to a 10/20 this year... not ideal!
We got them all re-marked and some peoples' grades improved slightly. Mine stayed the same, but my teacher has been unable to justify to me why I have been marked down.
In happier news... I received a 20/20 for my physics student experiment! Despite having sucky data!!! This puts me at a total of 30/30 - 100% for Unit 3! Now I just need to tackle unit 4, which I am very keen about because relativity and quantum mechanics are my jam
So, what's up and coming?
- my English final is due tomorrow. I am very stressed about it as I would like to receive a 24/25 for this task, but I don't know if I will... feature articles just ain't my thing..
- my SOR final is due on Wednesday. I am feeling ok about it... I am aiming, once again, for a 24/25... but Idk. I'm writing about how Hinduism influences adherents' ethical positions on embryonic stem cell research - which is very interesting! But for the first time in my life, I am under the word count. So I need to spend tonight and tomorrow beefing it up.
- my bio final (which I have to start tonight
) is due on Thursday.. I'm feeling ok. I have some solid research, and I am not a stranger to writing bio assignments the night before it is due.. While it isn't ideal.. I think I will be alright. I'm aiming for a 20/20 - but we'll see how this goes.
- my maths exam is on Monday (low-key hoping school gets shut down so I don't have to do it - I don't anything!!!)... I was aiming for a 14/15, as I would really like to improve my performance in methods this year, but I don't think this will happen. If I get a 12/15 I will be ecstatic.
OOOh, I also registered for the online AN lectures which I am keen about
Thats all I have for now. I feel like the next couple of days will be eventful, so who knows... maybe I'll have another update tomorrow.
I hope you are all doing well and are staying healthy!!!