joedebrincat,
No worries. We had 2 last minute additions to our course, one of which had 2 weeks notice. They had no chance to read any of the pre-course reading but they weren't behind the rest of us at all.
I feel a little sorry for you Jan guys. Our first 4 days were full of 'induction' activities. You guys have 2 hours of Comms on Tuesday morning, straight into the slog.