Magpie hits the books- Mark McGough!

Mcgoughs_gurl · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 1:08 pm

Magpie hits the books
By IAN ROYALL
31oct02

FOR Collingwood footballer Mark McGough, preparing for his VCE exams is a bit like getting ready to play in front of 80,000 at the MCG.

"Study and training are similar things -- it's one form of practice or preparation," McGough said.
The Northcote High student is one of about 50,000 Year 12s counting down to tomorrow when the three-week exam period starts.

And whether it's books or boots, the concentration level is equally important, McGough said.

"When you're either playing footy or doing an exam you just focus so hard that you forget where you are and just concentrate on what you are doing."

The 18-year-old is swotting for exams in English, international studies and further maths.

The demands of schoolwork meant McGough stayed behind in Melbourne while his Magpie teammates flew to Mexico for their end-of-season trip.

"I had a few days of celebrations with the guys, but then I was back to school because I had practice exams that week.

"Hopefully, there will be plenty more footy trips I can go on."

The rookie will get just one week's break between exams and pre-season training.

"After the last exam, I've booked a taxi to pick me up and take me straight to the airport so I can spend a week with my brother in Townsville."

A part-time arts or journalism course is the aim for next year.

McGough hopes for a tertiary entrance score of about 80, helped by the fact he achieved good marks in physical education studies while at school in Yarrawonga last year.

[This message has been edited by Mcgoughs_gurl (edited 31 October 2002).]

Hanskies · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 1:20 pm

Mark I know what you're going through as I'll also be hitting the English exam tomorrow morning at 9am.
Best of Luck to you, and all the other Yr12's around the state.

-Han

*I Love Jason, Yes I do, I Love Clokey and so Should You*

molloymagic · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 2:59 pm

Good luck to Mark and every student out there doing exams!.

Jarrod Molloy RULES!!!!
*2002 Joint V.C*

carlabuckley_05 · Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Location: melbourne

good luck mark and to everyone else that is sitting there exams!

carla

there are two types of people ... those that barrack for collingwood ... and those that wish they did ...

Miss_Lisey_Molloy · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 4:21 pm

Yeah, what everyone else said!

Love always, Alyssa xoxo

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i_luv_tarkyn! · Dream Big! Joined: 10 Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne

good luck mark and i hope u get into the course u wish for. my brother is also in year 12 and is totally stressed out. so to everyone doing their vce, heaps of luck and i hope that it all works out to plan and all the hard work pays off

luv jess

Pie In The Face · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 5:47 pm

Good luck to them indeed. I have a few year 12 students working for me and they're relatively cool about exams. I think it's because, like most things in life, they know that if you put in the work, the rest takes care of itself.

And if you don't get in to the course you want, don't stress. Life seems to have a (sometimes slow and confusing, granted) way of working itself out.

"I thought I had an appetite for destruction, but all I wanted was a club sandwich."

i luv dids · Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 5:19 am

good luck gothy- hope all ur hard work juggling school with a great year of footy pays off!!!
And good luck to other VCE students on Nick's...it really isn't that bad once the English exam is over!!!! well that's what i found last year anyway...
GOOD LUCK

*ALAN DIDAK UR A STAR!!!*

Magpie_Dan · Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 7:36 am

Good Luck Mark I should have stayed all the way through year 12 and I would have been doing them right now as we speak!

Next year he might be able to go on the end of season trip with the boyz!

ILL RAISE THE BAT TOO, BECAUSE THAT WAS MY 200th POST!!!!!

Go The Pies!

Dan

Go The Richo!

UNLEASH THE VL TURBO!

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Hanskies · Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 8:36 am

Yah, english is down, just 6 more exams for me to go.
What a cake walk it was indeed today.
Good luck on monday and wednesday for further maths gothy, study hard, have fun, i'll be thinking of ya, (when i finish myself)
xxoo

-Han

*I Love Jason, Yes I do, I Love Clokey and so Should You*

Babylove · Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 9:54 am

Just like to wish Mark McGough the best of luck. I went through it all last year so I know what it's like.

GO THE MIGHTY MAGPIES

paulie · Joined: 26 Feb 2002 Location: victoria

Good luck to Stinky from a former student with a year 9 pass!!!!!!!!!

No wonder I work on the trains!!!!

And i had to buy a house in beautiful Frankston town.