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finished
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:11 am
by syakira
Hi everybody,
I've just completed my Diploma and looking forward to a fresh start next year. I really enjoyed this website and always recommend it to other students and childcare professionals.
bye
Syakira
Re: finished
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:07 pm
by fchaudari76
Congrats.
Good luck with everything
Re: finished
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:30 pm
by Macoola
Just wanted to say congrats!
Macoola
Re: finished
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:37 pm
by LindyT
Congrats syakira
Now that you are done what words of wisdom can you offer other students studying their Diploma?
What worked for you??
What made it harder for you??
What's the 1 piece of advice you wish you had been given at the beginning of your study journey??
Re: finished
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:05 am
by Lorina
Hi Syakira,
Im very happy to hear you completed your diploma... Have you found a job for next year yet?
Thanks for your continued support on this site and Im sure you will make a great team member wherever you choose to go!
I wish you all the best for the future and Im sure Ill see you around the forum! 
Cheers 
,
L.A
Re: finished
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:16 pm
by syakira
Hi Lindy T,
Thanks. Here are my answers
Now that you are done what words of wisdom can you offer other students studying their Diploma?
- Study hard to achieve a High Distinction. Don't be happy with just passing the assignment. The more effort you put into assignments, work experience, the more you learn. At the end YOU will be the one that will benefit.
What worked for you??
- Starting assignments early and asking the teacher questions that I weren't sure about.
- Also during assignments I would update the referencing page.
- work experience, take initiative and don't wait for the staff to tell you what to do. Interact with the children and try to extend their play or learning experience by providing support.
- being up to date with work experience assessment tasks
- asking staff questions during work experience
What made it harder for you??
- Starting assignments at the last minute.
What's the 1 piece of advice you wish you had been given at the beginning of your study journey
- Ask if you don't understand. Ask the teacher NOT the students for help. When the teacher explains the questions, it becomes more clear.
- make limits or boundaries when communicating/interacting with other class mates outside of class time. Keep it to a minimum.
Syakira
Bye
Re: finished
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:19 pm
by syakira
Hi LA,
I love this website. I also like to help out others on the forum.
I am working part time until mid December. I love working with children.
I want to continue doing on call work until I find a full time job (next year).
bye
Syakira
Re: finished
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:02 am
by Lorina
Syakira,
Thanks so much for your advice! I read your answers to the questions Lindy posted and I totally agree with what you said. It is far better asking the teacher about questions to gain a better understanding and if you work hard on assignments you will be rewarded for it in the end! Hopefully others will follow your advice!
I hope that you find a job that you like and can gain more experience from and I can tell you're eager to learn and passionate about working with children! Hmmm... maybe you can think about doing a degree??
,
L.A
Re: finished
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:15 am
by syakira
Hi LA,
I'm taking six months off from studying. But I know for sure that I am not going to study on line. I like to attend classes and ask the teacher questions.
It's been a long journey for me. I love being with the children and supporting their developmental areas.
I know that most Diploma in Children's courses can be completed in one year, but it's better to study for 2 years to get a better understanding of the units and do hours for work experience.
Bye
Syakira
Re: finished
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:56 pm
by tracyck1
Hi Syakira,
I just start my diploma this and I am having a little bit difficulty with my first assignments and I just wondering if you can help anyway. I am really desperate please. My assignments is all about the theory's.
Tracie
Re: finished
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 5:41 am
by Lorina
tracyck1 wrote:Hi Syakira,
I just start my diploma this and I am having a little bit difficulty with my first assignments and I just wondering if you can help anyway. I am really desperate please. My assignments is all about the theory's.
Tracie
Hi Tracie,
If you are needing assignment support you can add your question along with your response in the correct assignment support forum and we can assist and guide you in the right direction...
,
L.A