Study Tips & Strategies

(Yes, your breaks really do count!) All of our students know that we do not recommend trying to complete hours of study without a break. Not only is a study...

As the school year winds down here in the southern hemisphere, I find myself reflecting on my own journey over the past few weeks. After undergoing knee surgery, I’ve been...

Exam day can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can walk into the room feeling confident and prepared. While preparation in the lead-up to the exam is key,...

As exam time approaches, it’s important to remember that every exam period is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Whether it’s your first time facing exams or you’ve done...

Text/Exam responses not addressing the question? Here’s six questions students can be asking themselves to improve. When it comes to preparing for exams, it’s easy to think that the hardest...

In recent decades, multiple new technologies have transformed students’ school experiences through changes in learning, teaching and assessment styles. AI is already doing the same, and the changes have not...

In a recent blog post we addressed why students aren’t taking notes, and why they should be. This blog post is for those students who haven’t developed their note taking...

I recently joined Kate Gladdin on her podcast and we discussed how to use the ‘feedback loop’ to keep improving your efforts and results at school.   This should be...

In our conversations with students lately, we’ve noticed a shift in discussions around note taking. Not only do our students need encouragement and guidance in how to take notes (that...

In our coaching sessions with our students, we talk a lot about getting started. For good reason! For many students, starting is the hardest part. Whether due to perfectionism, overwhelm,...

Difficulty making a start with the work is one of the most common challenges students report when they first come to us. ‘Once I get going, I’m fine,’ they’ll often...

Across the country Year 11 students are finishing up their final exams for the year, and in some states they have already made the transition to beginning Year 12 content....