3. Sadness, tears/moodiness Lack of interest Sense of worthlessness Problems sleeping Changes in weight Negative thoughts www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression

4.  There is support for students with difficulties in the HSC.  Anxiety, dyslexia, medical problems etc  A recent diagnosis is essential.  A form from BOSTES about how the disability impacts on study and exam performance  Staff complete a similar about how the school has supported the student in the past.  Application to BOSTES is then submitted

5. Sleep – 9 hours is non negotiable 4 remedies to help teens sleep better Avoid electronic devices an hour before bed Regular weeknight bedtime 40 min pre bed routine eg mellow music Do nothing in bed that is not sleep related Visit www.sleepshack.com.au

7. For Optimal Concentration 50 minute blocks then take a break of 15 minutes; Rote Learning: 20 minutes What I need to doStartFinish Anc History: Make a mind map about…. 6:006:50 Chew blueberries; glucose Chemistry : Rote learn formula….. 7:057:20 English: write intro to Hamlet question (a) 7:358:25

8. HSC Time Organisation SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 12:00 AM 1:00 AM Sleep 2:00 AM 3:00 AM School 4:00 AM 5:00 AM Travel 6:00 AM 7:00 AM Dinner 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Chill Out 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Night Life 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Study Time 2:00 PM 3:00 PM NOTE: 4:00 PM If you wish to have 5:00 PM 2 nights out on the 6:00 PM weekend, extra 7:00 PM study will need to 8:00 PM be done on the other 9:00 PM days to maintain the 10:00 PM 4 hrs/day average. 11:00 PM

9. Water Your teen should drink water while studying and stay hydrated. Avoid caffeine drinks such as V or Red Bull

10. Exercise ‘Couch to 5k’ http://.c25k.com All work no play make …. a dull student

11. Must DO Must DO Make sure your teen has a well lit, comfortable area with appropriate furniture. Negotiate with siblings

12. Recall Use acronyms Use mind maps Try rhyming Form silly sentences Try formula eg experience + process = insight

13. Note making Pen and paper works Notes in the margin technique Note taking every 6 weeks. Use different colours headings Filing of past units

14. Study styles Group Study – Edmodo works Same time every day Same place

15. COACH Listen to the teacher  Parent teacher Night is 30 th April – week term 2