Winter School Testimonials

Each student featured below has given us direct authority to publish their comments about our programs. For this reason we would like to thank all of our students who have offered their comments. 

Nikita Chaubal

"An excellent head start to unit 4 and a fantastic overview of the unit as a whole with all subtopics being covered in great detail and depth."

Charlotte Hoy

"I gained a much better understanding of Unit 2 Biology and feel a lot more confident. I loved the small class allowing me to ask questions."

Rebekah Sibonis

"My perception of Unit 4 Biology improved greatly and I feel more confident in understanding the context. The lecturer, Helen Ball, was brilliant once again and I thoroughly enjoy attending her seminars at TSSM."

Madelaine Halloran

"I was able to gain an understanding for hints and knowledge about the material covered in Unit 4 of English. I'll be able to use these ideas in class and exam time."

Leticia Kemp

"From attending TSSM, I now feel confident to go into school and start off unit 2 with a solid understanding of the major concepts that will be covered throughout the year."

Christopher Glerum

"The notes are fantastic; the lectures are in a relaxed environment where you can easily ask questions if you don't understand a point."

Bethany Gardiner

"The notes we get are really really useful. Leigh Park was an excellent and engaging presenter and very helpful."

Erynne Parnall

"A great head start program was a good overview of the unit 4 course. I gained an understanding of the course, and I'll be able to understand the work this semester better than last."

Jessica Donaghey

"I gained a fantastic understanding of unit 4 Psychology. It helped me get a good start so I can be prepared & start my notes early for the 1st SAC."

Hirushika Leitan

"I gained more knowledge on the content covered in Unit 1 and feel mor4e confident in commencing unit 2 and the demands that it carries."

Rosa Ward

"I've gained a good head start with my unit 4 studies which will ultimately help me out throughout the rest of the year.''

Olivia Collenette

"TSSM has helped me feel more confident about my studies by going through the information at my own pace."

Tori Stuchbery

"I now feel much more confident about approaching my unit 4 studies. I feel that this session provided a solid basis for beginning the unit and wish I had attended a session prior to unit 3."

Divya Benny

"It was very helpful and provided sufficient material. It was easy to follow and simple to understand."

Rebekah Sibonis

"I was very pleased with the overall presentation and informative notes provided by TSSM. A very engaging atmosphere assisted the interaction between the lecturer and the students and there was a great use of examples."

Hannah Mlynarz

"This program has really boosted my confidence for the coming semester and exams. The venue was excellent as was the professionalism and presenter. Definitely recommending this program to others!"

Laura Basile

"Small class was very interactive. Jo was nice and friendly making it easy to ask questions. Very easy to follow and very engaging."

Brynley Cooper

"Really pleased with Ms, Shiel - she was very professional and serious, yet friendly and engaging and very helpful. This is my second program this holidays and second great teacher. It has really helped me to go deeper into future texts."

Caitlyn Neale

"I have gained the confidence to commence year 11 English without prior stress as well as building skills, knowledge and applications that can be remembered and implemented throughout unit 2."

Hazel Cartas

"The winter school program was highly beneficial, insightful and applicable. It was straight forward and easy to absorb."

Megan Lee

"Good idea of what to expect with unit 4, an increase of my understanding of the materials covered. The notes are excellent and I will definitely be using them in my exam and SAC preparation."

Angela Kim

"The comprehensive notes provided really helped me gain a broader understanding of the concepts that will be covered in Unit 4. I really like how it also includes sample questions, answers and solutions attached together. The standard of the notes are very high too. Overall, I'm highly satisfied."

Todd Mahoney

"As a new teacher to this subject I found this seminar extremely valuable. It not only helped me with the course content, but Betty's passion and enthusiasm inspired me to realise that this is more then just a subject, it can be part of all of our lives."

Jessica Hurdle

"Betty was enthusiastic about teaching the subject and was honest about information and what was important and what wasn't so important. She made me enjoy my subject again and help me achieve my best results. Thank You!"

Hope Barrett

"Our presenter was fantastic and gave me great knowledgeable insight into unit 4 English! Her explanation was so straight forward and gave the subject greater depth."

Bianca De Bertoli

"This was a great opportunity to gain an insight into Unit 4 content, as well as getting ahead of fellow peers. I was able to receive clarification on any content that I did not understand and tighten my grip on content that I did. Information was provided that was not found in the textbook."

Eylul Top

"An understanding and confidence of Unit 2 English, concepts were thoroughly explained and examples were given to help. Tasks and interactive discussion with students and teachers were also very helpful. Certainly going to recommend the course to friends."

Lucinda Barty

"I gained a different perspective on my specific topics of Trig/Geometry and Graphs and found it so interesting that I stayed for most of the other topics aswell. The presenter was great - very clear and thorough at the same time so I gained a better understanding of topics I had previously had trouble attempting because of lack of understanding."

Brynley Cooper

"The class was very small and therefore very interactive. The presenter was very engaging. The small class and engaging presenter definitely allowed me to learn to my full potential putting me ahead of my peers when i get back to school."

Shaun Rattrey

"Excellent. Was very pleased with all subjects and would definitely recommend. Thank you for improving my confidence entering Unit 4."

Sarah Donne

"It gave me great insight into the rest of the year. Very helpful."

Jessie Liu

"Winter School program at TSSM has been a highlight in my Unit 4 area of study. I've been constantly coming to TSSM VCE programs and find it very helpful."

Ashleigh Rawlins

"The presenter was really enthusiastic and gave a thorough overview of the entire course. I feel much more confident and prepared for Unit 4."

Majella Chew

"The lecture was interesting and covered the course well. The presenter seemed knowledgeable and was able to provide us with some practical examples. Overall, I feel prepared for Unit 4 Chemistry."

Whitney Graham

"Helen was very straight to the point, easy to understand and helpful, and attentive."

Monique Hare

"A great insight to what Unit 4 will include. Also practice exams and practice SACs and answers to a quiz with relevant questions. It was definitely worthwhile."

Nathan McIntyre

"I enjoyed the session and gained valuable information about the topics to be undertaken in Unit 4."

Andrew Samuel

"Better knowledge was gained on the upcoming Unit 4 subjects. The presenter Leigh Park is potentially the best Psychology lecturer around."

Nick Hatzibousios

"I found it very helpful and now find myself more confident with Unit 4."

Zoe Caljouw

"I feel much more confident in my Unit 4 studies, I'll definitely tell my friends."

Jenna Nelson

"I gained a lot of knowledge from attending the Winter School Program and now feel prepared to enter my studies with some background knowledge of the Unit 4 content. The practice SAC and exam style questions reinforced what the notes and lecturer taught us during the program."

Melissa Francois

"I gained a better understanding and I loved the presenter she interacted appropriately for the audience.

GREAT WORK

Thank you

I'll definitely be back for revision!"

Suraya Jaffer

"The program helped me gain a good understanding of the upcoming subject in Unit 4. I feel much more confident and I am excited to go to school and put into practice what I have learnt."

Donna Loque

"I gained more confidence in tackling Unit 4 in a positive way. I feel that I can get the best mark for my SACS. I feel confident in tackling exams in Business and how to answer and structure my answers correctly. I strongly recommend the winter program to any student. I walked in here with an average knowledge of Business and now I'm walking out with a far greater understanding of the subject. I love the presenter she made the 5 hrs of learning fun and interactive I'll be sure to come back for revision."

Kristina Avtarovski

"I really did gain from this lecture. The presenter was very enthusiastic and helped my perception for Unit 4. I actually understand what it is required of me in the exam."

Donna Loque

"I walked in here with no interest in psychology, its not really one of my favourite subjects but I'm walking out with actual interest in the subject now! TSSM made the 5 hours of learning fun and interesting and quick. I have a better understanding of the subject."

Natalie Rizzo

"I think that this was such an excellent program to be confident with Unit 4 psychology as I know what I am going to be learning about. I think it will improve my performance on my SACs and exam at the end of the year. The booklet is very helpful."

Laura Libling

"I have gained not only the knowledge but the confidence to enter Unit 4 studies. TSSM genuinely provides me with the skills and information I require to excel in my SACs and exams."

Jess Taylor

"The presenter was really funny, it was a well structured program with plentiful information that has given me a better knowledge for Unit 4."

Susan Bates

"I now have a good outlook on Unit 4 and what is expected. The study pack is great, had them once before for Unit 3, they are fantastic. Thanks very much."

Emily Wilkinson

"My current legal studies teacher is very hard to follow as he does not have a strict schedule or teaching method. This program has really clarified Unit 4 for me as well as given me a head start on what my teacher will attempt to explain. Thank you so much...I feel much more confident in my studies after undertaking this course."

Jess Taylor

"I now have an understanding of Unit 4 and when we commence into the unit further I will have a greater knowledge and grasp on the information in comparison to other individuals who are not very prepared for Unit 4."

Zoe Caljouw

"I feel much more confident in my Unit 4 studies, I'll definetly tell my friends."

Jessie Liu

"Winter School program at TSSM has a been a highlight in my Unit 4 area of study. I've been constantly coming to TSSM VCE programs and find it very helpful."

Majella Chew

"The lecture was interesting and covered the course well. The presenter seemed knowledgeable and was able to provide us with some practical examples. Overall, I feel prepared for Unit 4 Chemistry."

Kane Podesta

"Many formulas I didn't understand were explained in better detail and the questions I was not so confident on, I'm feeling more confident about, overall a greater knowledge."

Ashleigh Rawlins

"The presenter was really enthusiastic and gave a thorough overview of the entire course. I feel much more confident and prepared for Unit 4."

Kristina Avtarovski

"I do feel confident in commencing Unit 4 studies. What I have gained is the appropriate knowledge, and revision from what I have already learnt. The program helped me remember what I needed to know."

Lisa Dowling

"I gained a better understanding of the Unit 4 studies that will help in the semesters work. I will definetly enroll in another program."

Jenna Nelson

"I gained a lot of knowledge from attending the Winter School Program and now feel prepared to enter my studies with some background knowledge of the Unit 4 content. The practice SAC and Exam style questions reinforced what the notes and lecturer taught us during the program."

Alex Tsinanis

"I got a deeper understanding and I gained a lot of confidence as I understood the information given. The book of notes and practice exam questions were really helpful as they were set out so it was easy to understand, clear, simple yet it addressed everything we would need to know."

Laura Libling

"I am constantly impressed with the quality of TSSM. The seminar was presented in a simplistic, articulate manner. The seminar was highly interactive and I feel confident for my next SAC."

Dragana Antic

"The presenter was extremely good in explaining Unit 4. She used examples and strategies that helped me understand the course a lot better. She has helped me with parts of the course that I didn't understand and she's prepared me for the upcoming SACs at school."

Melissa Francois

"I gained a better understanding and I loved the presenter. She interacted appropriately for the audience. Great work, thank you. I'll definetly be back for revision!"

Jessica Giampa

"Thankyou very much for your help. I'm not very good at Business Management because I don't really enjoy it that much because I wasn't interested in this subject but I have found this interesting and hope to make Unit 4 the best ever for me to achieve a great mark."

Suraya Jaffer

"The program helped me gain a good understanding of upcoming subject in Unit 4. I feel much more confident and I am excited to go to school and put into practice what I have learnt."

Theo Theodorou

"By attending the Winter School program, I feel as if though I have gained a head start in Business Management and will have a much more clear understanding of the topics covered during the school year."

Pamela Lightley

"I now know what Unit 4 will be about and knowing this has given me confidence that I will be able to complete this successfully."

Donna Loque

"I gained more confidence in tackling Unit 4 in a positive way. I feel that I can get the best mark for my SACs. I feel confident in tackling exams in Business Management and how to answer and structure my answers correctly. I strongly recommend the Winter program to any student. I walked in here with an average knowledge of Business and now I'm walking out with a far greater understanding of the subject. I loved the presenter, she made the 5 hours of learning fun and interactive. I'll be sure to come back for revision."

Sara Graf

"Very helpful to understand the scope of the Unit 4 studies for English. Anna was very helpful and cheerful presenter. Thank you!"

Emily Wilkinson

"English has always been one of my stronger subjects until this year. I feel my teacher has really let me down. However Anna has rebuilt my confidence and my sincere thanks goes out to her. She has been the best TSSM presenter I have had...she was entertaining and very very helpful. I thank her once again."

Liam Stanley

"I now feel prepared for unit 4 thanks to our passionate presenter Helen."

Sam Smyth

"I am now more confident in commencing my unit 4 studies. Presenter was clear and effective. Good lecture."

Tarek Koroisamanunu

"I gained a lot from the session and was really impressed by the presenter. This course has given me a great grounding for the next semester."

Maria Voidis

"A more thorough understanding on unit 4 Business. I was happy with the presenter as she continually referred context with examples. This revision class made me more confident and motivated to complete the rest of unit 4 Business."

Claire Davis

"Very satisfying and in depth information presented to us in a fun and interactive way. I now feel 110% more confident in tackling my studies for unit 4. Thank you!"

Katie McRae

"I gained a greater insight into unit 4 and I am more confident because its helped me get a head start. And Ms. Bruno was really good! I wish she was my year 12 teacher!!"

Benita Thurairajah

"The presenter was quite friendly and approachable and the notes were really helpful and organised in a logical order (chapter by chapter). The practice SACs included and the exam are clearly set out and I'm sure the questions will help my revision."

Melissa Andrew

"Pat O'Shea was a great lecturer, I really understood the form in which he explained the work. I have a great insight into unit 4 after completing the winter school program."

Jenny Abulencia

"This definetly helped me get a head start for my unit 4 work, the presenter was great and the program was absolutely well done. The room wasn't boring, everyone contributed and the notes were fantastic."

Lauren Hosie

"Helen made things very clear and the notes are always a great help in class. I feel well prepared for the coming semester."

Erin Roberts

"Well now I have a better idea what I'm in for and when I learn these topics in class I think I'll grasp the concepts easier. And the presenter was fantastic - positive, helpful, spoke well and was engaging."

Danielle Grant

"A much greater understanding on networks and matrices. It was highly beneficial and makes me more confident on commencing unit 4. Thank you!! The extra notes provided by the presenter were fantastic!"

Caitlin O'Grady

"A great intorduction to unit 4 Health and Human Development. A great presenter who was happy to go over things and explain it very clearly. The presenter gave many tips and advice on how to remember things. More importantly, she was very friendly and welcoming, making the program even better."

Megan Heard

"This program was really good because it gave me a view of what thus unit will be like and what I need to do."

Brodie Smith

"I am glad to go into the next semester with an understanding of what is going to be taught. The acronyms were really good."

Nayani Selvachandran

"The Winter School program for Legal Studies was very interesting. The presenter Graham Timms was very good and I really liked the examples he used."

Jacquelyn Whelan

"The Winter School made me feel much more confident about starting Unit four, especially since the pressure for year 12 results is starting to creep up at this time of the year."

Sebastian Bettiol

"Graham was great, he provided a great insight into Unit 4 Legal Studies."

Zoe Grant

"These programs are great. I'm at the top of my Legal Studies 3/4 and I'm a year 11 student. I feel great. Thanks TSSM."

Dominique Bennett

"Having not done Legal Studies in year eleven, it provided a great overview of Unit 4. I am now feeling much more confident to begin my Unit 4 studies."

Jen Oswin

"I was so pleased to get Justin as my presenter, as I've had him before and he is the reason I came back. He is fantastic! A great explainer, patient and gave us a great insight into our Further Maths modules for Unit 4. Thanks!"

Nayani Selvachandran

"This Winter School program for Further Maths gave me a great confidence in beginning Unit 4! The presenter Mr. Staunton made maths more interesting with good explanations and a positive attitude. I'll recommend this program to anyone which doesn't take maths as their best subject."

Daniel Trimarchi

"The class size was very beneficial with a great atmosphere. The presenter was very knowledgeable and was able to keep us interested over the five hours."

Sebastian Bettiol

"The program gave me confidence to tackle Unit 4. The program was informative and the revision notes were excellent. Thanks to the program I am well on my way to get 40+."

Jen Oswin

"TSSM's Winter School allowed me to gain a valuable head start into Biology Unit 4.  The professionalism of the presenter was outstanding and I now feel confident in commencing Unit 4 studies. Thanks!"

Bethany Chuah

"You made Psychology very interesting and I now feel a lot more prepared for Unit 4. Thanks Lauren!"

Nayani Selvachandran

"Winter School program for Psychology was very interesting. I learnt a lot from the presenter Lauren Wouda. I really liked her teaching style. I now feel confident of Unit 4 Psychology. Being ahead of the class will surely be an advance to my favour."

Lauren Davis

"Like the revision program at the end of Unit 3, the tute was fabulous. I won't go anywhere else as they really are not at this standard. Lauren seems extremely approachable and I will definitely come back."

Vincent Anthony

"The lecturer was quite beneficial, I now feel far more confident in reaching a study score of at least 41 in Business or higher."

Grace Barreno

"I gain the confidence to tackle Unit 4. The presenter was really good, even better than the last two I went to. The classes are great. I prefer the classes than lectures. TSSM has been better than other programs I've been to. The '3 for 2' deal is great."

Michelle Kishida

"Words cannot explain how worthwhile this program was. I learnt more in 5 hours than I ever have at school! I look forward to attending the revision lesson, which I know I will be attending! I must commend Mr. O'Shea's teaching methods - the experiments were particularly helpful."

Pip Tesselaar

"A grounding on what will be studied in Unit 4. Instead of cramming and revision lectures night before exams the head start program has given me a head start for Unit 4. I definitely feel more comfortable now in Chemistry."

Lisa Marks

"Thanks so much. I went from disliking Physics and not wanting to continue with Unit 4 to loving it and feeling confident about Unit 4 in only 5 hours. Thank you."

Darren Tan

"Unbelievable! I nearly cried from astonishment with this course's excellence. I have attended several courses before but none have satisfied me more than this one. I know this was beneficial and will help me to get my desired score of 99.95. Thank you TSSM, you're a life saver!"

Tom Fraser

"Jonathon was amazing. He encouraged questions and was fantastic and highly beneficial for my Physics study in Unit 4. I will be recommending him for my friends and will be coming back later in the year for revision."