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How to Prepare for Exams

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

Navigating Life After High School

So you’ve made it to your final year of high school. Amidst the final sports...

Why Learning Should Be Hard

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

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

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

Writing in the Real World

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

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

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...

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

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...

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...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

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

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

Why Learning Should Be Hard

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

Maintaining New Habits

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

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

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...

How to Prepare for Exams

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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