Mock Examinations: January 5th-January 16th

Finally, the long-awaited mock exam timetable has been released (please see link below). On Wednesday, the Year 11s were eager to get their hands on the timetables to see when they will be sitting their exams for each subject after Christmas.

Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable

This was followed on wednesday by a year group assembly in which the students were advised on how best to prepare for these important examinations. The key message of the assembly was BE PREPARED! Start now to avoid unnecessary stress, and to ensure you achieve your potential.

The top tips for success were:

In school:

1. Excellent attendance- ensure you are in every class leading up to the mock examinations
2. Effort- maximum effort is required if you are to reach your potential
3. Revision classes- make the most of these opportunities to pick your teachers' brains about anything you are unsure of, or to revise key components of the exam
4. Study skills- ensure you find a study skill strategy that works for you. Just reading over notes is not an effective form of revision: try mind-mapping, generating questions, cue cards to name but a few.

At Home:

1. Plot your exams on a revision calendar
2. Start to put together your revision schedule NOW
3. Set a specific time to study a specific subject each day
4. Ensure you have a designated study space that is quiet and free from distractions, including your phone- yes, that's right, no phone for the whole of the study session!
5. Have a clear learning intention that you would like to achieve at the end of each study session

So, with that said, all that remains is for me to wish you all the best of luck with your preparation!