Schools have recommenced the majority of school-based activities from the start of term 3.

All students should be learning on campus unless unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence. Students and staff who have visited Victoria are required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.

The year 12 class of 2020 is now eyeing off the home stretch to exams and planning for a future outside the school gates.

MacKillop College school captain Georgina Saad said there is a mixture of stress and anticipation as students head back into term three.

"There is a bit of mixed response from the year 12 cohort with the happiness of being back at school but also having trials in five weeks," Georgina said.

"Everyone is a little bit stressed but I wouldn't say anyone is freaking out. Studying from home was hard for many people and I think it has made us appreciate being back at school.

"I think there's a very big change in term three because you've finished most of your subjects and are now revising.

"I don't think our final results will change that much (compared to other years) because although we were in isolation for about six weeks, we've all caught up now. I don't think we can keep hanging on to that."

MacKillop College year 12 student Malachy DeGroot said the HSC is fast approaching.

"We're at the stage where everyone is picking up the study a lot more," Malachy said.

"I've found it easier to work at school because of the distractions and the relaxation of being at home.

"Year 12 is not as intense as I thought it would be be. It's a lot of work but you do get used to that cycle of work."

Events such as school camps, excursions, parent attendance events, interstate travel, large arts and sports events remain on hold and are being reconsidered in term three.

Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus year 12 students Zoe Davies and Imogene Salt said there is still plenty of uncertainty about how students will go in the end of year exams.

"There is a lot of other stress than just wanting to study. This year has been so disruptive," Zoe said.

"We did a lot of learning online and it has been hard adapting to that because it's something we have done before.

"This year has been a bit crazy, not at all how I expected it to be," Imogene said.

"It was hard studying at home because there isn't a set routine if you don't push yourself. You have to concentrate on managing time.

"Students who were going to do well are still going to do well I think. But the students who would have found it harder will find it much more difficult.

"There were many things we were looking forward to this year such as university open days, graduations, trips and all of that has been put on hold. We are waiting out for trials and HSC exams."

Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus principal Ian Ross said staff are looking to support students in the best way they can.

"We're going to try and keep education as consistent as we possibly can," Mr Ross said.

"Some students will need more support in term three to achieve better outcomes such as being provided teacher mentoring, career mentoring, extra study sessions and greater utilisation of study and homework centres.

"My advice for students is to try and strive to do the best you possibly can, keep up relationships with teachers to utilise their skills and expertise to get the best results you possibly can."

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