Consistent Semester 2 Mid-Semester Break
A consistent mid-semester break to be in the middle of semester 2.
Previously, Mid Semester breaks in Semester 2 tend to be the week following Grand Final weekend, with this typically being between weeks 9 and 10. In comparison, Semester 1 mid semester break tends to be close to the middle of semester (Between weeks 5 and 6 this year), generally aligned with Easter.
Why this matters
81.8% of students identify academic stress as a factor in their distress 48.5% say that their assessment load is not easy to cope with. Source: A Campus in Distress - Provides a consistent break that is actually in the middle of semester. - Ensures that there is a break around MSTs - Prevents burnout and stress by giving a break in the middle of semester. - Splits subjects into roughly equal halves, better for time management. - Allows people to catch up midsemester if they fall behind.
How we implement it
Advocacy to the Uni. Coordination with the NTEU could also prove useful.