Hello guys!
How is everyone?
This week was a pretty big rollercoaster with fast rides and slow ones. It went fast, then slow, then fast again. I felt that I was more conscious of my surroundings as I went into each class. For example, I listened more intently to the teacher instead of just listening and I also actually did work even though there was 10 mins of class left as I usually just sat there scrolling through atar notes or gmail. It was an enlightening experience and I hope to keep it up forever.
I also felt really productive after coming home from school. Even though I get home at 4 45 every day except Wednesdays and Fridays, I felt pretty productive with the limited time and the stacks of work I had to get through. And the plus was that all of the travelling, school, and work at home tired me out so much that I was able to sleep peacefully because on the holidays I was just rolling around on the bed for like 1 hour before I fell asleep. Also, before I slept I usually read ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ for like 15-30 mins which just made my day even more productive! It’s pretty interesting so far and I hope to finish it soon so that I can really implement them!
Biology
I got my SAC score back after like 8 weeks. Depressing, I know. I got 79%. At first I was really happy and was bursting with joy as I was sure that I got 60% and was hoping for above 60%. But then I realised that it’s not a good result. The average was 62%. But I don’t know where I sit in the cohort. And the really bad thing is that if I just got one more mark, I would have gotten 82% which is a better result and at least in the 80s. The really terrifying thing is that every mark counts as to where you sit in your cohort.
Specialist
We have finished partial fractions and equating coefficients which was a pretty fun and excellent chapter if you ask me. We have a test on Algebra II, circle geometry and sequences and series on Tuesday. I’m alright with everything except for circle geometry which is eating up my brain. I watched a circle theorem video today to help and it was going pretty good. I’ll watch another video soon where examples will be gone through. Then I can attempt the textbook chapter review questions more confidently.
Methods
My SAC is coming up on the 29th of May. It’s a ginormous sac where 50% of it counts for all your coursework. We only have 2 sacs throughout the whole year and the other 2 are 25% each. We have basically finished circular functions and I think we’ll be starting Applications of Differentiation which should be fun. I’ve already gone through it today in tuition today and it doesn’t seem so bad. I think I’ll be alright since I LOVE differentiation so much.
Chemistry
We had a revision test on Tuesday. This one doesn’t count toward anything. It was open book and we were allowed to talk to people and we also were able to take it home to finish it off. By next Tuesday, we would have had 1 week to finish it which is a long time. We have started ‘Masses of Particles’ and I find it pretty interesting because it’s something I can relate to since it’s MATHS! I need to ask the teacher about reading the graphs though because I’m a bit confused.
Psychology
I have a presentation on Monday. It will go well. It doesn’t count into the report and our teacher said that it’s just for practice for next year. We also have a pretty big research project coming up which is AOS 3. I’ve picked my topic and started my research and yesterday I found an article which basically has all the info I need, so I was happy with that. Feeling pretty confident with this project. We have 6 lessons in class to complete it so I should do most of my research at home and copy the info into my logbook in class.
Literature
We have an in-class essay on Tuesday the same day as my Specialist test. I feel a bit under okay so I need to do more paragraph practice and make sure I’m doing everything right. I have plenty of feedback so I should collate all that juicy stuff in one place and then fix up my paragraphs. That way, I can be sure that I am improving and just abandoning the feedback. I’ve also realised that literature essays are really fun and pretty enjoyable! After this essay though, we will be studying the Shakespearean Play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ which should be fun and we’ll also be watching a movie on it.
St Johns
This week, we looked at poisons and the treatment plan was nothing exotic, just the basics. You rest and reassure your patient and you follow your action plan DRSABCD. You send for help 000 (112 if no reception) and you also call the Poisons Hotline 13 11 26. You also fill out the OB12s which are a must do.
Athletics
We also had athletics on Friday which was an ok day. I honestly hate athletics but I did 5 events for my house because if we participate we get points. I did shot put, javelin, 100 m dash, 800 m run and the 800 m race walk. I didn’t get any ribbons but that was expected. Last year in the 800 m run, I stopped and walked a couple of times and came last. But this year was an improvement. I think it’s because of my exercise. I was able to keep running for the whole time and also I came second last.
I predicted that I would be one of the first people but nope and I think I know why. Since I exercised inside, I think it was different to actually running outside with all the wind and the cold and the air. It was a different environment. It was also proven when my throat hurt so much and phlegm started popping up yesterday. I DO NOT get that when I usually exercise at home.
Yoga
I also finished the 31 day revolution yoga challenge on youtube! Gotta find new videos to follow through for next week.
I will see you guys later and have a happy week!
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