It’s that time of the year where we are closing a chapter that is one school year and starting another. Whilst this time of year generally generates excitement and new beginnings in our lives, it can alone be daunting, seeing as it shows that we are aging and moving into more mature stages of life. To help we are providing words of advice with a list of tips to help prepare you for the next school year.
- Eating breakfast
In recent years, research has discovered that school children who eat breakfast regularly perform better in exams, scoring on average two grades above their fellow students and pupils who skip breakfast are more likely to fail their GCSEs. So, in order to prosper this school year, get into the habit of having meals first thing in the morning. - Punctuality is essential
There’s an obvious connection between attendance, punctuality and attainment. The more time a pupil spends in school the more likely they are to improve their opportunity to reach their full potential. So, to be a successful student, be on time! - Better yourself
Take the new school year as an opportunity to make self-improvements, so you can be the best possible version of yourself. - Avoid stress
Remind yourself that you are far too young to be dealing with additional stress and school should be your main priority. Cut out all negativity and remove yourself from toxic situations. - Prepare yourself
Clean up your room, tidy up your desk and shelves, buy new school equipment, get all the necessary textbooks you need, and get familiar with your timetable. Those who are more prepared are more likely to thrive. - Set positive expectations
Have goals and targets for yourself, and then be determined to achieve them. Set yourself the task of achieving a specific grade by the end of the school year, tell yourself that you are going to improve in a certain subject. Tell yourself that you will achieve, and then adopt a poster outlook. Be a committed student. - Have a routine
Getting yourself into a familiar pattern that hits your needs. Have an established bedtime and a time you wake up in the morning. This will give you time for additional schoolwork, better your attendance and punctuality, create time to eat as well as do extracurricular activities. This way you can make time for all your needs. - Enjoy yourself
These are the years that you will never get back. As important as it is to take your studies seriously, don’t forget to have fun! Make memories, live your life and enjoy yourself.