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Does any of this sound familiar?

So you have a son or daughter who is a student and sometimes you’re not sure they’re on top of things, and not sure how to help? They:

seem unsure of what homework needs to be completed and when it is due
they are struggling with getting the marks they are capable of in tests or exams
seem overwhelmed, get anxious and not sure where to start?
struggle with time and the management of a student planner/diary or don't use anything at all
works late until the night before in order to complete a task
sometimes or regularly miss project/assignment deadlines
don’t appear to understand the difference between homework and study/revision
are irritable, snappy and stressed or quiet and withdrawn
have a cluttered and disorganised desk or bedroom
have a school bag or locker full of ‘stuff’, the contents of which is largely unknown to them or anyone else
have piles of papers and notes that don't appear to be organised in anyway
spend a lot of time looking for information
get distracted easily and/or procrastinate
tell you that you nag too much and to leave them alone they have it in hand.

There is a solution!

Academic Life Coaching

Organising Students is about equipping students with simple and effective tools & strategies in organisation, time management and study skills which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life.

We work individually with students to develop a personal organisational approach that will work for them and help them take responsibility for their school work, activities and time. Each student is unique and our program is tailored to the individual needs of the student – there is no one size fits all approach!

As an Academic Life Coach, and also commonly referred to as an Executive Function Coach, Amanda, asks students questions to assess what they do and don’t know rather than jumping right in and solving the “problem”. Often they know more than they realise and its about building up their tool box with the right tools and strategies to suit them. The end goal is ensuring they can be in charge of their own learning and take control.

Most students have an inherent desire to learn and succeed and these programs are designed for those who are ready to improve themselves but simply don’t know how to go about it. Organising Students also coaches & supports parents and conducts workshops/webinars for students, parents and teachers in & outside of the school environment.

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“I recently attended your Year 7 parent workshop at St Bernard’s College and picked up some great tips and also gained some satisfaction that my son is implementing some of the tips you mentioned as well! Surprisingly it also helped me out with some strategies with my 9 year old son who is a bit of a dreamer and procrastinator when it comes to school work!”

Year 7 & 9 Parent – St Bernard’s College

“I just wanted to let you know how valuable we found the transition workshop on 25/10/2018.

My son, Sam, is starting next year. I saw him enter your workshop with apprehension and nervousness, but was pleased to see him leaving much more at ease and armed with some tools to help him get organised in secondary school. I think one of the most valuable messages you shared was that they are not alone; others have the same worries, thoughts and experiences as them when embarking on the journey into secondary education.

The take home tip sheets are a great ready reference which simplifies the key messages; I’m sure they will be helpful reminders. Also the references to diary/schedule apps, and guideline on the the amount of homework to expect and how to approach scheduling home work to meet the due date.

On a practical note, we will be using the my zipper binders to get organised (I had heard of these, but could not visualise how they would be used until you explained!). I have also started asking more questions of my children (eg. what do you need to get done tonight) rather than telling them. I can see their satisfaction when they can come up with the answers on their own.

We also attended with our daughter Ellen, who is in year 5. She too was very interested in the content and is keen to practice using a diary from next year, so hopefully we can get her into good habits early.

Thanks again for an insightful and practical workshop. You delivered a lot of information in a short amount of time and in a way that was very relatable and helpful.”

Anne-Maree, Parent of Year 5 and Year 6 students