King's 2021 Alumni | Naoise Kavanagh

Academic

Naoise Kavanagh joined our King's community in High School where she quickly learned effective study habits which she was able to apply throughout her senior schooling. These habits helped her earn consistently strong grades and a very high ATAR. With her fantastic academic result, Naoise gained entry into the Bachelor of Paramedicine at Griffith, where she is currently enjoying her first year of tertiary study while maintaining her connection to King's as our Year 6 and 7 netball coach. Naoise shared some insights about what helped her succeed and how she made good use of King's free tutoring sessions...

"How did King's help you prepare for your career path?"
- We were given many opportunities to develop important skills necessary for success while still having a great time! These incorporated academic endeavours, sports, leadership and community service.
"What was the biggest challenge you experienced in Year 12 and how did you overcome it?"
- STRESS! To try and reduce my stress levels, I set up a timetable that incorporated realistic study goals for each week, specific for each subject. That way I wasn't placing extra pressure on myself by setting unrealistic goals, and it also allowed me time to do some of the things I enjoy. I also relied heavily on my teachers for support when struggling, as they always provided me with the best resources and explanations when I was finding a topic difficult.
"Were you part of a study group or did you attend the lunch time or after school tutoring sessions?"
- Yes, I regularly attended the lunchtime and after school tutoring sessions. I found the lunchtime sessions especially helpful when studying for tests as I was able to work with my peers while also seeking guidance from the Heads of Department, especially for Chemistry and Methods! I also found the after school sessions helpful when finishing assignments, as I was able to learn from the knowledge and experience of former students.
"How did you manage your sleep, rest, prayer or relaxation time during Year 12?"
- I made sure that I always stopped studying by 10pm to be able to get 8 hours sleep, especially before exams. I set time aside to rest and relax by doing the things I enjoy, and I also made sure I was getting out, exercising as much as possible, especially when I got overwhelmed. I also prayed regularly as it always brought me more peace!
"What advice would you give to current High School students at King’s?"
- Don’t stress about the small stuff... at the end of the day, grades are only grades and maintaining good mental, spiritual and emotional health is way more important. Do your best to be deliberate about study by starting as early as possible, sticking to a plan (not just weekly, but each study session) and seeking all the help you can. Teachers were genuinely my best resource throughout Year 12 and helped me much more than any textbook.

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