I decided to ask students in years 11, 12 and 13 what year of school they found they toughest. Year 9 came out top by a country mile, with year 11 trailing in second place. Those who had chosen year 11 cited obvious reasons: the pressures and workload of the exam year had taken their toll.
While junior year is often the hardest year of high school, the transition from middle school to 9th grade can also be tough. To make it easier, don't feel afraid to reach out to your teachers and counselors, and take advantage of the support resources that are available.
Plan ahead for NAPLAN – The Year 9 NAPLAN assessment is important. Students who fail to achieve a Band 8 or higher will need to do further testing throughout Years 9 and 10 to ensure they meet the new minimum standards in order to sit the HSC.
Australia. In Australia, Year 9 is usually the tenth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 9 are aged between fourteen and fifteen.
In 2022, 6.6 percent of GSCE entries in the England were awarded the highest grade of 9, with a further 8.5 percent of entries being awarded an 8, the second-highest grade. A 5 grade was the most common individual grade level achieved by GCSE students, at 17.4 percent of all entries.
It doesn't really matter at all in the future. In high school the only thing matters is getting into college, nothing else really matters in the long run. Yes, that includes what you were supposed to learn. Honestly, the only subject in high school that you actually have to learn is math.
Australia. In Australia, Year 10 is the eleventh year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 10 are aged between fifteen and sixteen. Year 10 is the final year of compulsory education in Australia.
Universities use the ATAR to help them make decisions around admissions to their courses. The ATAR score helps students and course administrators feel confident that they'll be academically able to meet the demands of higher study. ATAR is only one part of getting into a chosen course of study.
The core subjects for Year 9 are English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, Christian Studies and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). In addition, three elective subjects must be chosen in Year 9. Further information about the core subjects can be found below.
While each year of high school will have its own stressors, many will say junior year is the most challenging. Junior year can be the hardest for several reasons, but with the right prep and expectations, high school students can make the hardest year just a little easier.
Going into high school, many students hear that freshman year is the “easiest” year. Some think that colleges don't consider it as much as they do one's sophomore, junior, and senior years. While this is typically true, it doesn't mean that students should entirely dismiss the importance of their freshman year.
Junior year is often full of stressful academic experiences. SAT's, the desire to get good grades and the college application process make junior and senior years arguably the most difficult of high school. Students in each year face unique challenges and can struggle to find the time and energy to get everything done.
Australia. In Australia, Year 8 is usually the ninth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 8 are aged between thirteen and fourteen.
Year 10 is the final opportunity to determine which subjects are the right fit for Year 11. Students who have a clear idea of what subjects they plan to study in Year 11 and 12 are more likely to take Year 10 subjects seriously and therefore be more successful.
In Australia, the twelfth grade is referred to as Year 12. In New South Wales, students are usually 16 or 17 years old when they enter Year 12 and 17 or 18 years during graduation (end of year).
Year 1 (Key Stage 1) = Prep here in Australia
Year 1 students are aged 5 & 6 years old.
Our policy for repeating a year level
Principals make the final decision about progression or repeating a year level. Where the principal determines that repeating a year level is required for the long-term benefit of the student, the principal will ask for you to consent to your child repeating the year level.
Students are retained only in exceptional circumstances where a school considers it is required for the long-term benefit of the student, for example, considering their social, welfare and academic needs.