Supporting Our Year 12s
How can we achieve the fine balance between encouraging and nagging? Year after year I see so many kids flail at the time when they need to rise; with 30 percent of marks up for grabs it’s such a crucial time in their preparation, yet they opt out whilst their parents are either screaming in frustration or resigning themselves to feelings of helplessness. Here’s some ideas.
SUBJECT CHOICES… AAAAARGH!!
It’s that time of year… subject choices are due! This can be a demanding and daunting task with conflicting opinions and advice. Becky Blake takes you through the process of how to choose and what to consider when making subject choices.
It’s Time to Get Organised
At the end of the day, organising is all about deciding to make one change at a time in your life, which will make life easier and less stressful. What’s there not to like! What are you waiting for? Are these some of your excuses? I have a learning difficulty and...
Becky’s Year 11 Report
Most people who know me now would say I’m an organised person who sets high goals and works hard to achieve them. This was not always the case. At high school I…
Does your concentration let you down?
I went to the gorgeous island of Koh Samui in Thailand for a holiday with my family. My daughter fell in the pond. Of course it was a good opportunity to explain a bit about how concentration works…
Working with a mentor
Millie's anxiety about feeling in control of her schoolwork was getting a little out of hand and resulted in tension and arguments with her Mum. Millie needed some help getting her headspace clear. Here's how it worked out for her... So… how do you get started with a...
How to Find a Mentor
Finding a mentor is a great step towards being successful.
