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3 November, 2025
Charlton Year 12 students enter exam mode
Fletcher Holmes-Brown said he felt a whole range of emotions as his formal schooling came to an end last week.
“IT FEELS like the longest year, but it’s all over in the blink of an eye.”
Fletcher Holmes-Brown said he felt a whole range of emotions as his formal schooling came to an end last week.
And just like that, he’s getting ready for his final exams later this week.
“It’s a bit stressful, but it’s what you spend your whole schooling life preparing for,” he said.
The Charlton College Year 12 students were given the opportunity to have their last hurrah, respectfully, last Tuesday before they knuckle down.
“We were very well-behaved compared to other years,” Mr Holmes-Brown said. “We moved some furniture around, tin-foiled some offices, you know the usual stuff.
“It was all a bit of fun before we get to the serious bit.”
Mr Holmes-Brown said he wasn’t prepared for how the day would feel.
“There were a lot of mixed feelings honestly,” he said.
“There’s sadness because you’re leaving your friends behind. “But you’re excited for the next step in your adventure.
“Just have to get through exams first.”
Year 12 VCE students across the state sat their first exam, English, on Tuesday, while some have already had experience in performance subjects such as Dance and various language studies.
These students will be able to celebrate their schooling properly when their exams finish as late as November 19.
Mr Holmes-Brown said he had been searching for quiet as he prepared himself for his three exams. “I’ve just been trying to find a space I can be on my own and concentrate,” he said.
“While studying with my mates is great, sometimes it can be a little distracting.”
His advice for future seniors? Take it all in.
“Make the most of your time here,” he said.
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