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The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

We all know the feeling. One minute you’re lying on the beach with your...

What to do in High School to Prepare for University

Getting to finish high school, move out of home, and start to study for a...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...

Why Learning Should Be Hard

We’ve all felt the pain of struggling through maths problem after maths...

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

If you’re doing English, there’s a 100% chance you’ll be asked to...

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...

How to Prepare for Exams

Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The...

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...

Has Your Motivation Hit a Wall? Here’s How To Push Through

Do you find yourself going to the library only to waste your day staring at a...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

NCEA results come out tomorrow.  Whether you’re actively dreading it or...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...

How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths.  Not only were my...

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...

How to Improve Your Focus In and Out of the Classroom

We know what it’s like. You’re sitting in your fifth period class, trying to...

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

If you’re doing English, there’s a 100% chance you’ll be asked to...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...