CLASS OF 2018!

[osporth]

I'm so glad to see this thread finally active :DD I've been stalking it since like 2015 when I was trying out for JMSS hoping that it would start up!

How did everyone enjoy year 11? What 1/2s and 3/4s did you all do?

I did psych 3/4, just had my exam today, and I really enjoyed it! I skipped 1/2 but I think that was probably for the best because the 1/2 content didn't really inspire me at all

My 1/2 subjects this year are methods, english language, biology, chemistry and media. I'm dropping media, hopefully for uni extension chemistry but if not for either environmental science or geography. Has anybody done either of those subjects (or both) and could tell me what they're like? My friends doing geography say it's a lot of work, especially in year 12, so I'm not quite sure I'd be able to keep up but I adore the subject so I'm not sure. I really enjoyed all of my subjects, especially english language and chem. Englang was so different to core english and even though I liked core doing englang is so much better for me. Methods I honestly don't really know how well I'm going. Even though most of the content is revision + a little extra there's just so many topics it can be a little overwhelming. I'm fine with CAS tests but struggle with CAS free tests. At least 3/4 is more CAS based so I can hopefully not stress tooo much and work on the CAS free skills I need
(that was really long sorry)

My 1/2 exams start in exactly a week and aside from revising notes from time to time i have done... nothing. I focused really hard on my 3/4 which I hope paid off (feeling good about the exam and my results overall but honestly I have no idea what to expect). Gotta kick it into gear now, methods is first and for me that will require the most revision... oops.

[AngelWings]

My 1/2 subjects this year are methods, english language, biology, chemistry and media. I'm dropping media, hopefully for uni extension chemistry but if not for either environmental science or geography. Has anybody done either of those subjects (or both) and could tell me what they're like?

I did most of those subjects a while back.* I also did university chemistry when I was in university so I guess it doesn't count, but if you do MUEP (Monash Extension), you'll be doing the same units (subjects). They weren't all that difficult, in fact they've been my best units except one. Also somewhat similar to Year 12 Chem when you get to the second semester.
* You can see my signature for the ones I did + Economics 1/2 and Chinese SL 1/2.   

My 1/2 exams start in exactly a week and aside from revising notes from time to time i have done... nothing. I focused really hard on my 3/4 which I hope paid off (feeling good about the exam and my results overall but honestly I have no idea what to expect).

That feeling will become awfully familiar in later years. Welcome to your future.
In all seriousness though, wish you all the best in Psych 3/4 and the U3/4s to come! (Ironically Psych 3/4 was my Year 11 3/4 too!)

[sarangiya]

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I'm so glad to see this thread finally active :DD I've been stalking it since like 2015 when I was trying out for JMSS hoping that it would start up!

How did everyone enjoy year 11? What 1/2s and 3/4s did you all do?

I did psych 3/4, just had my exam today, and I really enjoyed it! I skipped 1/2 but I think that was probably for the best because the 1/2 content didn't really inspire me at all

My 1/2 subjects this year are methods, english language, biology, chemistry and media. I'm dropping media, hopefully for uni extension chemistry but if not for either environmental science or geography. Has anybody done either of those subjects (or both) and could tell me what they're like? My friends doing geography say it's a lot of work, especially in year 12, so I'm not quite sure I'd be able to keep up but I adore the subject so I'm not sure. I really enjoyed all of my subjects, especially english language and chem. Englang was so different to core english and even though I liked core doing englang is so much better for me. Methods I honestly don't really know how well I'm going. Even though most of the content is revision + a little extra there's just so many topics it can be a little overwhelming. I'm fine with CAS tests but struggle with CAS free tests. At least 3/4 is more CAS based so I can hopefully not stress tooo much and work on the CAS free skills I need
(that was really long sorry)

My 1/2 exams start in exactly a week and aside from revising notes from time to time i have done... nothing. I focused really hard on my 3/4 which I hope paid off (feeling good about the exam and my results overall but honestly I have no idea what to expect). Gotta kick it into gear now, methods is first and for me that will require the most revision... oops.

Welcome to the thread! I’ve been waiting for it to get more active too... traditionally the Year of 20xx have been really healthy but this one not so much :/ Let’s hope we have a few new faces next year?

Congratulations on finishing psychology!
Interesting that you liked 3/4 but thought 1/2 would be uninspiring! Which parts of 3/4 inspired you more?

I’m doing methods, chem and eng lang as well haha! My impressions are also pretty much the exact same. I find chemistry a lot more interesting than methods (and even more than English Language I suppose) but I haven’t been studying for it much at all.
I’m really going to have to reign it in next year.

Good luck with your 1/2 exams and keep us posted!

[Joseph41]

The way to get a thread active is to just keep posting.

[S200]

Wooohooo!

3/4 over for the year, focus on 1/2!!

[Joseph41]

Wooohooo!

3/4 over for the year, focus on 1/2!!

Nice work! How have you found the year?

[S200]

Nice work! How have you found the year?

Pretty good actually.
Could have focused more on a couple of assignments, but overall, not a bad year at all!

[Cyka]

 Holy shit, why was this thread started in 2014...

[PhoenixxFire]

Holy shit, why was this thread started in 2014...

Because we're the best year. We needed a head start 😉

[Yertle the Turtle]

Is anyone applying for School Captain? I'm thinking about it but I have no leadership experience whatsoever and no credentials (basically i'm not entirely sure what i've done with my life.) At my school people of any age can apply to be school captain but it's normally grads who get it (we don't have year levels). This year they haven't asked us to provide details of previous leadership experience which is a good thing for me I guess. I know of one girl who will definitely get it (she does leadership everything), and one guy who probably will (We will have 6 captains).

I'm thinking my only chance is to say that until recently I haven't had the confidence to apply to be a leader (which is true) and then spin it like I will be the best person because I want to encourage other people like me to develop their confidence/get involved in leadership etc.

Any one have any ideas? Or is anyone else thinking about applying?

I'm applying as well, interview on tomorrow morning. One of only 6 going for 2 positions, but not really expecting to get it. See what happens though. Really glad that exams are over, and really looking forward to next year. Should be great!

[TheAspiringDoc]

Holidays aren't holidays... 

[Sine]

My 1/2 subjects this year are methods, english language, biology, chemistry and media. I'm dropping media, hopefully for uni extension chemistry but if not for either environmental science or geography. Has anybody done either of those subjects (or both) and could tell me what they're like? My friends doing geography say it's a lot of work, especially in year 12, so I'm not quite sure I'd be able to keep up but I adore the subject so I'm not sure. I really enjoyed all of my subjects, especially english language and chem. Englang was so different to core english and even though I liked core doing englang is so much better for me. Methods I honestly don't really know how well I'm going. Even though most of the content is revision + a little extra there's just so many topics it can be a little overwhelming. I'm fine with CAS tests but struggle with CAS free tests. At least 3/4 is more CAS based so I can hopefully not stress tooo much and work on the CAS free skills I need
(that was really long sorry)

I did uni chemistry (MUEP) whilst in year 12 a year ago (2016) and would definitely recommend it. For semester 1 it's basically your only exam so you have heaps of time to study and get a good score. However for semester 2 you have your year 12 subjects so would probably neglect it a bit since it's only an increment but still possible to do very well if you enjoy chemistry. It's a great choice since the units aren't too difficult and getting 4.0/4.5/5.0 increments is much easier and a lot less time consuming than it would be to obtain a 40-50 SS

[PhoenixxFire]

So I have an interview for school captain next Friday. They said the questions I'm going to be asked are how will you contribute to the school? What are your strengths? (Both of which I had to write about on the cover letter) and the one that's going to screw me over: what previous leadership experience do you have? (Within and outside school)

Now the problem is i don't have any leadership experience (because putting myself out there for it was always too scary - I'm regretting applying for this 😂)

The most leadership thing I've done is training new staff at work, but that's sort of something everyone does. Anyone have any ideas?

really regretting it at the moment

[K888]

So I have an interview for school captain next Friday. They said the questions I'm going to be asked are how will you contribute to the school? What are your strengths? (Both of which I had to write about on the cover letter) and the one that's going to screw me over: what previous leadership experience do you have? (Within and outside school)

Now the problem is i don't have any leadership experience (because putting myself out there for it was always too scary - I'm regretting applying for this 😂)

The most leadership thing I've done is training new staff at work, but that's sort of something everyone does. Anyone have any ideas?

really regretting it at the moment

Ooh, good luck! IMO, anything you say needs to be from the heart - so anything we tell you to say probably won't be that good.

Just be honest, describe any experience you've had in the past and put a positive spin on any lack of experience, etc. It's a nerve-wracking process but you won't regret it! Probably one of the few regrets I have from high school is being a bit passive and not taking more leadership opportunities.

But yeah, back on topic - honesty is the best policy. Be your true and genuine self - because that's what you're gonna be like next year (you can't just project a fake personality for the whole year, after all), so best to show them what that is now.

I think a more important thing to consider is how you'll contribute to the school - the teachers interviewing you will care about that more than any experience you may or may not have had in the past.

Once again - all the best! Just give it a red hot crack and you'll be able to walk out of it proud of your efforts

[Joseph41]

The most leadership thing I've done is training new staff at work, but that's sort of something everyone does. Anyone have any ideas?

Congrats on applying!

I honestly wouldn't downplay what you've written here. What's your work at the moment? Going into Year 12, I'd certainly never trained others at work, and I'm sure many would be in the same position. IMO you could frame this really strongly.

Keen to hear how you get on.