15 March 2014 Volume VII
Into the mindset of a HSC Student
A Mount Carmel Catholic High School student,
goal easily achievable. The set goal helps him
by the name of Charles Baker has been
in order to gain better outcomes which
recognised for his determination to complete
ultimately helps him with his habits later on in
the HSC. This dedicated high school student
life.
has set goals he aims to achieve in order to get into his hopeful career as a Paramedic in
Similar to his short term goal, Baker aims to
the Australian Defence Force.
remember and to be extremely confident with the notes written throughout the span of year
In an interview conducted with Baker, there
12. This helps him to receive the best outcome
was a recurring motif in his responses
for the HSC. His challenging goal to constantly
regarding his short, immediate and long term
revise his notes, makes for the goal to be
goals. Each goal was specifically aimed at
attainable. A study time table contributes to the
receiving the best possible outcomes that
aspect of making the goal challenging as he
would benefit him with his career.
requires to continually follow the plan he sets out for himself. This goal is critical as the effort
His short term goal was to finish assignments
and practice he puts it will shape his overall
before the half yearlies and to memorise the
mark in the HSC.
content within the syllabus dot points of each subject at least three days before the specific
His long term goals are based on using both
half yearly test. A study timetable was created
his short and immediate goals. He plans on
to enable him to attain his goal, making it
applying the habits he gained to achieve a 80+
beneficial for him. The time frame he allocated
Atar enabling him to complete a degree in
himself gives him the challenge to complete
paramedics.With the use of his to do