Parents' Testimonials

As a parent I found these modules very comprehensive filled with great examples that students can relate to. It was great to see a selection of tools used: audio examples, diagrams, real life experiences. All modules gave great strategies that could be applied by students of all levels. Vijay is an excellent facilitator and his experience and knowledge enhances the quality of this course.
Parent, Year 12 Student. March 2010

P.S This parent drove her child from Melbourne to Bendigo over four weekends to attend this course.

After attending the course my son Stephen has been saying some quite mature things about school and how it is better to keep up than catch-up! He got 48/50 for a geography test- top of the class (that is a first). Of course, Stephen said the course didn't help him with the mark but something obviously has.!
His attitude has also improved and there has not been a resistance to study.
Parent, Year 7 student, September 2006

I noticed that Ben was able to stay focused more easily and was able to be "on a roll" with lots of school work. He seems to have more confidence when it comes to his school work.
Parent of year 10 student, Lake Memorial High

Yes he is more organised, multitasking and focused on what he has to complete.
Parent of year 9 student, St Ives high school

He is applying himself better - e.g. he was happy to do assignment work while visitors were here and made good use of his time.
Parent of year 9 student, Asquith Boys High

Steven has a more positive attitude to doing his home work and study. We thought the motivational movies were good support material and enjoyable to watch.
Parent of year 10 student, St Leo's College

Lauren enjoyed the classes. She could not believe how quickly the 2 hours went each week. She seems more organised and her marks seem to have improved.
Parent of year 10 student, St Leo's College

Dear Vijay,

I am still very thankful of your presentation slides to make my daughter understand what she wants for the future. Ruth can study so well today is the impact from your study presentation message that she received 5 years ago when you did the "Life Skills" preasentation at the Sheraton Hotel in Perdana, Malaysia.

Sunny Heng
General Manager, Sheraton Hotel Pardana, Malaysia
5th November 2005

I have noticed a big change in my son this term. His attitude towards school has changed a lot. For the first time I have seen him studying.
Parent of year 9 student, Asquith Boys High

To Vijay Patankar
Facilitator of Study Success Program
7th September 2005

Hi Vijay,

This is a note to say that even 18 months after the "Study Success course" that Riana completed with you, she is using the methods suggested and achieving great results. The transition from Primary to High school was easy, but, the more rigorous tests showed a few weaknesses. Without any prompting she then started to summarise and revise, attempting to increase her test results. The result, from 16th to 2nd in 6 weeks.

Thanks again.
Stephen King
Parent year 8 student, Riverside Girls High, Gladesville

I have noticed a greater degree of responsibility, especially where academic achievement is involved.
Parent year 10 student, June 2005 batch

This study skills course has most definitely made my son realise the importance of studies and his future. He was always looking forward to Thursday evenings and really enjoyed the sessions. He has developed a more positive approach with his studies and I have noticed a vast difference in his attitude and behaviour and appears to be a happier and confident boy.

I will strongly recommend this course to every student. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Patankar for all his efforts and for imparting all his knowledge to my son.
Parent year 8 student, Pennant Hills High

So far Daniel has shown a marked improvement in the way he lays out information in his master summaries for different subjects. He seems far less stressed and is getting great feedback from his teachers at school. Thank you so much.
Parent Year 11 student, Ashfield Boys High

Our sons Kiran (16) and Shaun (15) have been on this program only for about 4 weeks. They have both shown good progress in organising their school work and have developed better listening and analytical skills in dealing with their school work. We, as their parents would recommend the Study Skills Program to all students who want to reap the best of their academic lives.
Parent year10 & 11students, November 2004

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Tel: (02) 9476 6090

February 22, 2005

Vijay came into my beauty saloon to talk about his concept of helping children study, at the time I was feeling very frustrated with my daughter Tilly’s inability to remember things and just trying to get her to concentrate on her studies and homework was so stressful for me and I really didn’t know how to help her.

So when Vijay explained how the program worked I was totally convinced that this could only help our situation, if she only received a small amount of benefit from the course it would be an improvement on what we had at the time.

So we went along to the first session and I as the parent was frustrated with my daughter’s inability to respond to simple questions, and realising she was feeling a little nervous I said to Vijay later “I don’t know where you get your patience from, I can’t stand it”.

I kept attending the sessions, as time went on I could see Tilly’s interest develop and Vijay’s method in teaching made an impact on Tilly, she started to change and relax and enjoy a laugh.

Vijay was dedicated to helping her develop her study skills, from that time on she was happy to go to study group, probably on the 3rd lesson she started to enjoy it.

Now Tilly is in year 10 at Mercy College and she had lots of comments from her teachers on how much more improved she is with her school work, she is more focused and more organised and excited with her subjects and teachers.

I can only tell you that Tilly has changed in her behaviour and manner and it can only benefit to encourage our kids to do as well as they can, especially if they lack the confidence, because when they understand what they are doing in their school work, their confidence shoots through the roof, which is a plus, plus, plus.
Parent of year 10 student, October 2004

To Vijay Patankar
Facilitator of Study Success Program for year 5 & 6 Primary School
From Stephen King
Parent, Annandale North Public School

Hello Vijay,

I am wirting to you in response to your request for feedback on the Study Success Program that concluded on 6/09/2003. My Daughter and 3 other classmates signed up for the program, as parents were invited to attend I also had a chance to participate. Both myself and the other parents that attended were quietly surprised by the simple yet effective strategies that were presented. We concluded afterwards that if we had access to these strategies our perception of how to study would have been completely different when we were studying.

I feel that both my daughter and I have benefited greatly from the experience and that we now both use these simple principles to our advantage. With regard to homework and study we can now realistically view how much work is needed to complete both, rather than be concerned if we were doing too little or too much. My daughter is more confident that she can learn and remember more effectively after this program, as am I.

I feel that the fact that parents are a part of the program to assist the children where they need help is a great bonus. I feel assured that I will be able to help her with any aspect of the principles discussed.

Thank you for the greater insight you have given us into the secrets of successful students. Looking forward to seeing you again at the refresher course.
Stephen King, August 2003

Excellent presentation!

My kids may not listen to me even if I say the same things that he said, but they will listen to him as he had put it in the right way - simple, effective and to the point.

P.S. Schools & Communities should make use of such presentations – very effective.

M.S.Ansari
Chief Engineer
Sheraton Hotel, Perdana, Malaysia, December 2001