YEAR 12 QUICK CHECKLIST
2026 BOOKLISTS & PREPARATION MATERIALS
Booklists and preparation materials for 2026 will be published via Compass in the coming weeks. Please review requirements early so students can organise resources and set up study systems before Term 1.
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Lock in a weekly plan (subjects, papers, times, rest).
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Complete timed practice papers, then re - work errors within 24 – 48 hours.
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Build a “ weak topics ” list and revise these with targeted questions.
2026 FOCUS: SCIENCE OF LEARNING— ORGANISING AS LEARNERS
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Rotate exam conditions (quiet room, no prompts, strict timing).
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Sleep, nutrition and movement: non - negotiables for memory and focus.
Building on our Science of Learning work, we ’ ll create more opportunities for students to organise themselves as learners. In 2026 we will:
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Embed clear, structured notebooks in every subject (consistent layouts, dates, headings, worked examples, reflection boxes).
EXAM TIPS & TRICKS (YEARS 7 – 12)
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Plan backwards: Put exam dates in a calendar and map study blocks from today to the exam.
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Teach note - taking routines that maximise retention and recall (e.g., Cornell layout, retrieval prompts, spaced review checklists).
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Chunk your revision: 25 – 40 minute focus blocks; short breaks; repeat.
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Use retrieval practice, interleaving and worked examples as standard lesson features.
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Retrieval beats re - reading: Practise recalling without notes; then check and correct.
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Help students build personal knowledge organisers (glossaries, formula banks, concept maps) to reduce cognitive load and strengthen long - term memory.
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Spaced & mixed practice: Revisit topics over days and mix question types (it sticks).
Positioning students first and foremost as learners means their systems—notes, schedules, checklists—work for them, not against them.
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Formula/summary sheets: Build them; don ’ t buy them—making them is the learning.
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Show your working: Method marks matter (and help you find where to fix).
LOOKING AHEAD
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Healthy routine: Sleep > screens; fuel > fizz; movement > melting into the couch.
We ’ re genuinely excited for the final Term of learning—to see students finish well, reflect on progress, and step confidently into their next chapter. Thank you for your ongoing partnership in setting high expectations and building strong learning habits at The Lakes.
KEY DATES: FINISH & STEP-UP
Please check the Term 4 Calendar on page 8 - 9 and Compass for finish dates and Step - Up dates for each year level. The Step - Up period is essential—it provides a head start on 2026 learning, sets expectations, and establishes routines so students begin next year already moving.
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