Senior Students

Handy tips and resources for our Senior Students

Life as a year 11 and 12 student was probably already stressful enough, and then along came the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to add even more uncertainty. If you find yourself getting bogged down in worries and negativity, try to improve the moment by doing something nice for yourself, watch a funny video or a favourite TV show or movie, or play a game you enjoy.

However, it can help to remember that you are still in control of your own path, it’s okay to be unsure about what you are going to do next year, and that there are lots of different pathways to study and to work.

5 Activities for a More Mindful Morning

Ask Yourself: 'What is this Feeling Trying to Tell Me'

Feelings Check-In

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Quick and Easy Relaxation Techniques

Tried and tested relaxation techniques to keep in mind when life is getting hectic

3 step process when you're worried about a friend

Starting a conversation: Notice, Inquire, Plan.

Advice for those of you about to do Year 12 Exams

Four recent year 12 grads share their best tips for making it through the final exams.

How to Exercise when you're not Motivated

Let’s be honest: it’s not always easy to find the motivation to exercise, and it’s even harder when you just don’t enjoy it. Find out how to change your mindset about it, and get tips on how to create your own personalised routine

The Importance of Friendship, Community and Music

Two high school students discuss three strategies that have helped them overcome challenges - their friendship with each other; their sense of community and how their culture gives them meaning; and their love of music.

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5 Tips to Relax Your Busy Brain

5 good tips to help declutter your mind.

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5 Ways to get Stuff Done

Procrastination getting the better of you? Here's 5 ways to re-focus and stay on task

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Sleep - what is normal? what is good?

Sleep is underrated. This factsheet has some good info and tips about how to get into a good sleep pattern

Putting Pressure on Yourself

Burnout is a very real thing. Here are some ways to manage your expectations of yourself

Just a gentle reminder: You don’t have to work everything out by yourself! Talk to someone you feel comfortable with... such as a Teacher, your Year Advisor or the School Counsellors, and ask for their advice and suggestions, they are there to listen and help you. If you are feeling really overwhelmed, it could help to speak with a mental health professional who can help support you through a tricky time.

Relationship-ey Stuff

Friendships and relationships can be great - fun, supportive, and very useful when you're bored! But they can also be very triiiiiiicky sometimes. Whether it to be learning how to maintain your friendships, work through a bad friendship, or get through tough times, check out these resources below for more info

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Tips for what you can do to help a friend who is not okay...

There are times when we might need to check in with our friends to make sure they are okay. These tips will make sure they feel supported and get the help they need.

A cute little relationships quiz by Bodytalk

Check out this good little quiz by Body Talk

Being Assertive and Setting Boundaries

Improving your ability to handle tricky conversations and manage your boundaries can be tricky but anyone can learn to do it!

How to Cope with a Break-Up

When you’re battling through with a break-up, it can be hard to know what will make you feel better. But if you are looking for a few tips to get back on track, there are ways you can make the whole thing a little easier.

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How to Ask a Friend if they're OK

Checking-in with your family and friends and asking how they're going is important, but can be tricky. To make the conversation easier, think about how you can address these four things.

Building Healthy Romantic Relationships

Relationships can be a source of connection, happiness and support. They can also be a time of uncertainty, which is why it’s helpful to know what key elements make for a healthy relationship.

Be in the know: below are some handy websites to check out if you require some more information about a specific topic

Student voice, participation and leadership

Student voice is students actively participating in decision-making at school on things which shape their educational experiences. Check out this website for more information.

Centrelink - Youth Allowance info

Check out if you're eligible for Youth Allowance as a student or an Apprentice

Youth Law Australia

Youth Law Australia provides information about your legal rights and responsibilities in NSW, to help young people make informed choices about their behaviour, and how to deal with different situations.

If you’re feeling distressed and want to talk to someone right now, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or one of the other contacts under the Further Help? tab at the top of this page. They are available to discuss whatever is going on with you, and are trained to help you figure out what to do.

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