St Norbert College participated in a pilot program developed by the University of Notre Dame on June 12 that focused on the improvement of study skills.
St Norbert’s is one of only two schools invited to participate in the program, which is conducted by the university’s Academic Enabling and Support Centre.
“It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to take advantage of the latest research on study skills,” St Norbert’s principal, Annette Morey, said.
The program focused on the role of the brain in knowledge retention; effective knowledge retention strategies; how and what to study; planning; time management; managing distractions; and organisational skills.
“The program presented by Notre Dame University was incredibly useful,” Year 12 student, Danielle Beer, said.
“The course not only showed me how to improve, but why I needed to improve.
“I now have a clear plan of how to balance out my life and study.”
Mrs Morey commented that the students benefited greatly from the program.
Its aim was to equip students with effective strategies to prepare for their end of year WACE examinations.