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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #60 on: March 09, 2020, 08:20:49 pm »
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9/03/20

Hi AN!! Its been a while since I’ve updated this! Yes I’ve been lazy - and also times been going super fast!! I CANNOT believe its already nearing the end of term 1!! I don’t feel like writing a lot today, so I’ll just outline a few things that have been happening.

1. I have an English SAC this week!! Its a creative response - and nil I’m kinda nervous. I’m actually starting to like English, but I like analysing things, not so much creative writing. I’ve written 4 practise essays (whoop whoop) but I still feel like I’m not at the standard I could be at. My teachers been great though. Also, I uploaded a practise essay on An for the first time! Hopefully I can get some much - needed feedback. I feel like all I’ve done is English lately, so I’m really ready for a break.

2. I have a chemistry and physics sac on the last week. (Fingers crossed they’re not on the same day!!) I’m feeling okay about them - although I say this then I look through my note and nothings in my head lol. I really need to get a move on with studying for these. I just feel like textbook questions are super easy - then I look at exam questions and I get so confused….

3. Specialist Maths - why did I choose this subject again!! I’m desperately trying to find motivation for this but its not working. I’m trying to tell myself that I will be rewarded though if I do well. I didn’t do well at all on our first quiz (well…nor did anyone) so I need to pick up my game. Its just textbook questions are so repetitive.

But anyway - Year 12s been good so far! I do feel like I’m not properly in Year 12 yet since I’ve been pretty chill and not studying much - I hope this won’t come back to bite me! Still scares me that before I know it, the year will be done…

Well…..I better get back to some English study - I hope everyone had a great long weekend!

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #61 on: March 10, 2020, 05:18:36 pm »
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Nice to hear an update Arty! I agree, year 12 is so busy it's so hard to find time to update journals. All the best for your creative SAC (you'll ace it!!)

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3. Specialist Maths - why did I choose this subject again!! I’m desperately trying to find motivation for this but its not working. I’m trying to tell myself that I will be rewarded though if I do well. I didn’t do well at all on our first quiz (well…nor did anyone) so I need to pick up my game. Its just textbook questions are so repetitive.

Actually describes me. I stare at circular functions and I simply can't make myself understand  :'( We can cry in spesh together (but I believe in us, we can do it (eventually and hopefully).)
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #62 on: March 12, 2020, 09:06:31 pm »
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I never have to write a creative response for English ever again.

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #63 on: March 12, 2020, 09:19:25 pm »
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I never have to write a creative response for English ever again.

Congrats!
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #64 on: March 13, 2020, 09:30:37 am »
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I never have to write a creative response for English ever again.
Yes, go Arty!  ;D
CONGRATULATIONS! It's done!  ;D

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #65 on: March 13, 2020, 07:00:19 pm »
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Congrats!

Yes, go Arty!  ;D
CONGRATULATIONS! It's done!  ;D

Thanks Evolio & Ionic Doc! In short terms, it went okay. I know I could've probs done a bit better (my written response was a bit rambly) but the prompt was fairly easy and I'm hoping for the best.
Also, I kinda asked if I could get a 40+ in English by any chance, and it was a bit of an unsure response. Now I'm seriously thinking my goals are too high! I usually get anywhere between 80-95% on SACS, and pulled an 88% on my exam last year without much study - what do you guys think? Either way, I'm super determined to try my best in English, and hopefully wil be lucky with it this year. I'm also feeling motivated for it too which is good!

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Now, I'm focusing on Chem & Physics as I have a SAC for them on the last week of term!

- In other news, I'm curious to see how the next week will fair with the virus and stuff. My school is taking preventive measures, but theyre all saying it will only be a matter of time before well get a few days off. Ngl, I think its def needed! Also, we were told that VCAA should release an official statement over the next couple of days. Still - I'm paranoid. I've been taking all my books home everyday, santising and doing all that. Stay safe everyone, look after yourselves!

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #66 on: March 13, 2020, 07:14:36 pm »
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Your teacher probably has a good idea of where you're at. But they definitely can't tell you that you can't get a certain study score; there are just too many factors out of their control that determines this. With effort and perseverance, you can definitely do this! My friend's accounting teacher told her she couldn't get above a 25 study score. Guess what? She got 41 :P.

You've got a great goal and I believe in your ability to achieve this! The most important thing is you believe in yourself - if you think you can do it, then you can do it. And I'm not sure why your teacher gave you an unsure response when you seem to be doing quite good. I know scores exactly aren't a good indication of how good you are because difficulty varies from school to school, but scoring that high is a great start. With more study, you'll definitely improve.

Good luck for chem and physics!

And yeah, the coronavirus stuff is all getting very real and I can't help obsessively washing my hands as frequently as possible for much longer than I need to. We have posters around our school that tell us to wash hands to prevent infection now haha. I'm interested to see what VCAA will actually publish, and what they can do in this situation. I think the most likely thing the actual government will do is extend the school holidays, but even then you never know when the outbreak will suddenly get worse. I should probably start taking my books home everyday too! Our school has just told us to do this, but I haven't started doing it yet. I share your paranoia!
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #67 on: March 14, 2020, 10:03:31 pm »
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Your teacher probably has a good idea of where you're at. But they definitely can't tell you that you can't get a certain study score; there are just too many factors out of their control that determines this. With effort and perseverance, you can definitely do this! My friend's accounting teacher told her she couldn't get above a 25 study score. Guess what? She got 41 :P.

You've got a great goal and I believe in your ability to achieve this! The most important thing is you believe in yourself - if you think you can do it, then you can do it. And I'm not sure why your teacher gave you an unsure response when you seem to be doing quite good. I know scores exactly aren't a good indication of how good you are because difficulty varies from school to school, but scoring that high is a great start. With more study, you'll definitely improve.

Good luck for chem and physics!

And yeah, the coronavirus stuff is all getting very real and I can't help obsessively washing my hands as frequently as possible for much longer than I need to. We have posters around our school that tell us to wash hands to prevent infection now haha. I'm interested to see what VCAA will actually publish, and what they can do in this situation. I think the most likely thing the actual government will do is extend the school holidays, but even then you never know when the outbreak will suddenly get worse. I should probably start taking my books home everyday too! Our school has just told us to do this, but I haven't started doing it yet. I share your paranoia!

Thanks so much for the reply whys. I do agree with everything you've said. I guess I'll just see what happens after my first SAC and re-evaluate my goals after that  :) We've got handwashing memes around too lol. I'm super wondering whats going to happen in the upcoming days - perhaps we wont get any days off like everyone is hoping? Overall, I think we just all need to keep moving forward, without forgetting studies and stuff (lots of people felt like Friday was the last day of term for some reason..)

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #68 on: March 16, 2020, 04:59:23 pm »
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Its been so hard for me to concentrate on things lately.  I was coping with the virus fine for a while and wasn't too worked up on it, but now some personal things have come up amidst everything and everything is so hard to concentrate on. So. Many. Distractions.

That fact that I dont know whats going to happen next is kinda making me feel weird for some reason.

I have 2 SACs next week and I'm trying ever so hard to be prepared, but motivation and concentration is at a 0.


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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #69 on: March 16, 2020, 05:20:16 pm »
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Its been so hard for me to concentrate on things lately.  I was coping with the virus fine for a while and wasn't too worked up on it, but now some personal things have come up amidst everything and everything is so hard to concentrate on. So. Many. Distractions.

That fact that I dont know whats going to happen next is kinda making me feel weird for some reason.

I have 2 SACs next week and I'm trying ever so hard to be prepared, but motivation and concentration is at a 0.
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So many distractions right now in life, but I guess it's important we stay centred/calm and just focus on our health and those around ours and performing to the best of our ability at  school.

I hope you find your motivation and concentration very soon as well. I've recently found mine after some of my SAC's scheduled for next week, was rescheduled to this week. :(
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #70 on: March 23, 2020, 09:51:32 pm »
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23/3/2020 - Last Day of Term One!

Well…..um…..happy last day of Term 1?? Well….not so happy though lol. Feels super strange to be saying this tbh.

Anyway, just felt like doing a short journal post to recap this term, a very strange term indeed. There was meant to be so much to look forward to, but everything got cancelled in the end :(  Not entirely the term I was expecting.

I started off good, fairly motivated, and managed to keep decent study habits throughout the term (but def not as productive as I should’ve been though. The last few weeks felt so strange, as it was so difficult to predict what was going to happen next, so study habits def dropped. I only completed two SACs this term, (chem got cancelled), which makes me kinda anxious….whats going to happen next term? All we be forced to cram a ton into a few weeks, or will we be let off the hook? Only time will tell….

ENGLISH
Oh, I got my English creative mark today, and um….I’m not satisfied. I wrote 4 creative pieces, 3 written explanations, got feedback on all, only to receive an 80 :( Not quite happy with this considering how much I tried. Ngl, it was pretty disappointing to receive this as my first SAC mark back. I’m just so so hoping that this will be the lowest I get, considering creatives are not my strong point, but at this point, nothing feels certain. I’m going to start reading next terms texts on the holidays, and really get a move on.

PHYSICS
Today I did my Physics SAC, I’m satisfied. I do feel like some of my explanations lacked however, as I was running out of time, and I wanted to get all the questions done. Hopefully I did enough! We’ve just finished most of motion, but I do feel behind as we’ve not started relativity/gravity yet. I’m going to try get ahead on this though. (May I add: Physics is super interesting!!!!)

CHEMISTRY
We good. SAC is postponed but I think I’m doing okay (and fairly enjoying) this subject. AOS1 is DONE, time to move on!

SPECIALIST:
Oh goodness. Lets just say that this week is going to be dedicated to: CATCHING UP. (Vectors. Vector Proofs. WHY?)

Overall, my schools testing online learning this week. I think I should be good, as I do work pretty well on my own. As inconvenient as this time is, I’m trying to stay positive and make the most of everything. I’m going to try get a bit ahead/back on track with my subjects, but also knock off a lot of my folio. Stay safe everyone, look after yourselves!

Also……huge shoutout to
angrybiscuit for giving me very detailed and great feedback on one of my practise English essays, I appreciate it SO MUCH.
ashmi - for literally saving me in physics and giving some super detailed information and teaching me about momentum - I’m so thankful.
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #71 on: March 25, 2020, 09:55:13 am »
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Hey Arty! ;D
So good to see another update!

23/3/2020

ENGLISH
Oh, I got my English creative mark today, and um….I’m not satisfied. I wrote 4 creative pieces, 3 written explanations, got feedback on all, only to receive an 80 :( Not quite happy with this considering how much I tried. Ngl, it was pretty disappointing to receive this as my first SAC mark back. I’m just so so hoping that this will be the lowest I get, considering creatives are not my strong point, but at this point, nothing feels certain. I’m going to start reading next terms texts on the holidays, and really get a move on.
Totally understand that feeling when you try really hard and then it doesn't come out the way you want. It's alright to feel disappointed but don't worry too much! (Plus that's the last creative you will be writing in your life). I believe you are absolutely going to smash the second SAC for English 8). It can only be improvements from this point and I BELIEVE in you!! ;D

PHYSICS
Today I did my Physics SAC, I’m satisfied. I do feel like some of my explanations lacked however, as I was running out of time, and I wanted to get all the questions done. Hopefully I did enough! We’ve just finished most of motion, but I do feel behind as we’ve not started relativity/gravity yet. I’m going to try get ahead on this though. (May I add: Physics is super interesting!!!!)

WOOHOO! Good on you for getting through your Physics SAC! (Super proud of you :D).
Physics is so interesting right now and once you get to Special Relativity, oh lord your brain is going to explode (In a good way).

I’m going to try get a bit ahead/back on track with my subjects, but also knock off a lot of my folio.
How is your folio going Arty?? The progress pictures on your Instagram look beautiful by the way! ;D

ashmi - for literally saving me in physics and giving some super detailed information and teaching me about momentum - I’m so thankful.
Here to help anytime! ;D I love getting Physics questions so if you have any more in the future, just give me a buzz~ Hope it helped you for your SAC :D

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #72 on: April 04, 2020, 12:57:55 pm »
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(And keeping sane staying at home!)
I think I've been going INSANE lol. Being cooped up in my house all day is really getting to me now.

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I’ve personally had a decently productive week - with a good balance of rest I’d say. I even managed to do 6-ish hours of school work on Tuesday miraculously!
That's great! I'll be using you as inspiration to work productively this coming week.  8)

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Chemistry’s been pretty easy so far, but flipping through the rest of the textbook…..I’m scared…..
Haha, yes, I'm so scared for organic chemistry. Looking at the structural formulas makes me want to drop the subject.

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SPECIALIST: Oh goodness. Well…..I spent a fair bit of time catching up on Vectors this week, as I did like no Spec work late last term oops. (Still haven’t done Vector proofs though…..I’ll save that torture for another time.) Spec takes SO LONG to do, and so much brainpower! I’m understanding vectors more now, as it was my worst topic last year, but I’m slowly getting the hang of it. Our SAC won’t be till late next term (super scared!!!) but I’ll probably start going over early topics next week as light revision. Next is calculus and I’m so looking forward to it!! I know its fairly different and harder than calculus in Methods, but I’m actually looking forward to it….and honestly will be fairly relieved ha ha. I never thought I’d say this, but I actually kinda miss methods. Like although I didn’t get a good study score…..it was actually easy and straightforward? I understood it well, but just wasn’t good at questions ha ha. Anyway…….
Vector proofs are the bane of my existence!  :o Fortunately though apparently they don't come up as often in the exam...but  we still need to do it. *Sigh*. It's good that you're understanding vectors more, doesn't that sense of achievement feel great?  ;D SUPER SCARED AS WELL!!! I mean, it's Specialist. It's okay, we're all in this together (lol) and we can conquer this monstrous sac. Although, it's really good you have your SAC late next term, giving you plenty of time to prepare. Yes, the calculus is different but also cool at the same time!  :D I found implicit differentiation hard to grasp at the start but once you get into it, it's really satisfying! I feel like I'm doing uni maths lol, but that's obviously not the case...

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Oh……also……after 6 Months, my Dahlia plant FINALLY bloomed! The flowers are so beautiful - this made me super happy this week! Its always the little things :)
Aww, that's so sweet! What colour is it? I always get so excited when I see a little baby leaf growing and then gush about it to my parents who don't find it interesting at all, lol.

Have a great rest of the holidays and can't for your next update, ArtyDreams!  ;D

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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #73 on: April 17, 2020, 05:51:34 pm »
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Anyway, I don’t really have much to do on the weekend as we’ve just started topics / I’m ahead / homework and schoolwork have just mushed up into one category / my teachers are going easy on us. I will create a to do list though of things I feel like doing and maybe start getting ahead on things. I’m so curious to see how long this will all last!


That's so good Arty! Looks like the online learning is working well for you, I certainly agree that it has its advantages and is more productive in many ways :) Hope you have a great weekend
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Re: a journey on the yellow brick road
« Reply #74 on: April 23, 2020, 01:17:28 pm »
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Hi! I've been contemplating on making a VCE journey journal for a while, but wasnt really sure how to go about it. So I guess I'm just going to wing it ha ha. (A metaphor for my life lol)

Anyway, I guess I'll introduce myself. I'm fairly new to AtarNotes, but I LOVE it. I love the community, as I feel like I can relate to most of the hardworking students here. I love helping people, so I hope I'll be confident enough to answer questions soon too.

Some Random Facts about Me:
- I'm a strong Maths & Science Student, Chemistry being my Favourite! 
- My biggest passion in life is art. I just love the feeling of creating, and drawing anything, making a bland sheet of paper come to life.
- I've played piano in my childhood, as well as tennis. I love following the tennis tour throughout the year!!
- I like to organise and clean (sometimes)
- I have nice handwriting, and I love writing things down, hence why all my school notes are handwritten.
- My biggest goal in life is to help others, be happy and form good relationships with those around me  ;D
- After I finish school, I want to go in the science direction, and I'm thinking of doing BioEngineering, as it combines my love of design, maths, science and helping others all into one! I'd love to do tutoring one day, and MAYBE even teaching if Bioengineering doesnt work out.

Anyway, lets see how much I decide to update this. I'd love to get to know more people here!

And if anyone reads this - THANK YOU - I appreciate anyone that acknowledges my boring life haha.

UPDATE: I had completely forgotten that I replied to you last time LOL SORRY. I thought that I did, but I wasn't sure about it lmao. Let's pretend that I haven't HAHAHAH. I sound like an absolute idiot here 😅😅

Ooooooo hello!!!!! Another potential bioengineering student!!!!! I might be one of them if I do end up going for UoM instead of Monash, and that is the EXACT reason I want to go for bioengineering, but I'm still unsure of my uni pathway. Damnnn, we're similar to each other! Why does this sound like me 🤣. I'm a strong maths student (and relatively at science) too, and I do similar subjects to you, except I did psych 3 & 4 last year, and I'm currently doing chem, bio, methods, spesh and English (no physics unfortunately :( ). I play a bit of tennis as well, and I used to take piano lessons. Idm art, but I'm not the best at it hahah. I like to help ppl too, so I'm aspiring to become a bioengineer and a researcher in drugs and mental health.

I rlly hope everything is going well for you, especially during this pandemic, and everything does change just in a click! I'm a lazy person, so I tend to wake up at 8, then sleep in for a bit lmao. Oooft, online SACs for you, good luck with them, thankfully I don't have any.

Anyway, good luck with Yr 12 and your future endeavours, and I look forward to seeing your updates in your journal!

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