Edrolo Study Fest '24 (Melbourne)

Get VCE exam-ready with Edrolo Study Fest 2024. 

After sellout study sessions and almost 800 students joining in 2023, the #1 VCE exam-prep study festival is back, with more subjects and more teacher-presenters.

Kicking off on Saturday 14 September through to Sunday 6 October, join your favourite Edrolo teacher-presenters for Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Maths, Maths Methods, Legal Studies and Business Management. More info about each of the sessions is below. 

Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out. Each 2-hour study session is $85 per student ($75 for current Edrolo subscribers), and limited to 180 students per session, ensuring you get an intimate and personal study session. 

Hosted at Edrolo HQ in Melbourne CBD, with a photobooth and merch stand to add to the festivities! These sessions are open to all VCE students, you don't need to be using Edrolo to benefit from extra exam prep.

Here’s a quick video of Study Fest ‘23 and comments from some students who joined:

‘I definitely know more about the concepts now that I wasn’t sure about’.

‘It was really engaging and was different to points our teachers have already spoken about’. 

‘I really liked how we looked at the study design, and the key things I could apply to my revision’.

Saturday 14 September: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - VCE Psychology with Kristy Kendall

Join Edrolo’s very own OG teacher-presenter, Kristy Kendall (aka KK) to get the study started! KK has unparalleled expertise as a Psychology teacher, VCAA assessor and now the Principal of Toorak College. Kristy more than anyone knows the ins and outs of teaching Psychology, and she's here to help you slay the exam!

During the 2-hour practical session, Kristy will unravel difficult concepts in VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4, address common errors, and provide quick wins to strengthen your understanding pre-exam. She'll also share the worst-ever attempted questions, ensuring you don't make the same mistakes. With Kristy's guidance, you'll gain confidence in VCE Psychology and be exam-ready. 

Sunday 15 September: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - VCE Biology with Andrew Douch

To many a VCE Biology student he is the GOAT - the one and only Andrew Douch (aka Douchy). An innovative VCE Biology teacher, keynote speaker, and education maestro. Andrew has entertained and expanded the minds of 1000s of students with his captivating storytelling, analogies, animations, and visuals, making complex Biological concepts simple.

In this special 2-hour exam-prep session, Andrew will focus on connecting different topics and exploring common themes in VCE Units 3 and 4 Biology. He will tackle challenging concepts, provide study tips, and answer your most pressing questions. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your Biology knowledge and improve your study strategies!

Friday 4 October: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - VCE Chemistry with Louise Lennard

No one knows Chem like Louise Lennard! Louise is a Chemistry teacher, textbook author, presenter and VCAA assessor, and has helped 6 of her former students achieve raw scores of 50. You know her for her clear and concise explanations of Chemistry, helping to make tricky concepts sticky.

Louise will walk you through strategies to approach the VCE Chemistry Units 3 and 4 exam and manage your time, as well as reviewing new study design concepts and key knowledge dot points. In this 2-hour exam-prep session you’ll look at incorporating key science skills and how to get the most from your data booklet. With Louise’s help, you’ll have the perfect mix of revision to rock your exam. 

Friday 4 October: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - VCE Physics with Anthony Pedrana 

The man, the myth, the Physics mastermind - you are in for a show with Anthony Pedrana. Half scientist, half teacher, there’s not much Anthony doesn’t know about teaching physics, the VCE Physics Study Design, applying Physics to the real world or how to score those extra exam marks. A former engineer turned teacher, author and of course, Edrolo presenter.

During the 2-hour study session, Anthony will go through the topics in the new VCE Physics Units 3 and 4 Study Design, and unpack common misconceptions and mistakes, so you can avoid them. He’ll also share exam tips and strategies, and walk through a sample exam. Get set for full speed and max velocity revision prep!

Saturday 5 October: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - VCE Business Management with Alan Wharton

SA-E-SO-SA! Let’s get down to Business! Alan Wharton the Business Management Jedi Master will bring his incredible knowledge from over 20 years teaching and assessing VCE Business Management to help make sure you’re fully set and prepped for the final exam.

Alan is an experienced teacher, assessor, and literally wrote the Study Design for Business Management. So you will be hearing from the very best. Get Alan’s hacks and study tips, as well as advice on how to maximise your exam marks in this 2-hour workshop and practical study session.

Saturday 5 October: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - VCE Legal Studies with Kerry McCracken

All rise for Kerry McCracken, your expert VCE Legal Studies presenter! Experienced teacher and legal eagle, Kerry is here to enhance your legal studies knowledge and skills, and improve your study strategies in this practical and exam-focused 2-hour study session. 

Kerry will unpack the VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 Study Design in a way that will make it easier for you to organise your notes and revision. She will tackle some of the more challenging concepts in the subject as well as review common mistakes students make and how to avoid them. Kerry will also provide study tips and answer all burning questions your honour!  

Sunday 6 October: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - VCE General Maths with Tal Ellinson

Sunday 6 October: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - VCE Maths Methods with Tal Ellinson  

You know him for his silky smooth voice and whimsical Maths songs. Tal Ellinson is one of the most popular Edrolo presenters and it’s easy to see why. Tal makes Maths fun, easy and memorable. Data scientist, teacher, author and presenter, Tal is the VCE Maths maestro.

Tal is running two back-to-back sessions for both General Maths and Maths Methods. In the sessions he’ll review the key ideas from Units 3 and 4 of the relevant course, give guidance on the advanced skills, deep dive into the hardest exam questions, and share his tips and tricks for exam prep. Warm up your vocal chords and get ready for Maths revision with Tal.

This event series is being held on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Owners. Edrolo acknowledges the contribution and sophistication of First Nations knowledges as we work with schools across Australia to improve education for all students.