Motivation

Maintaining New Habits

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst part of NCEA. Okay,...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

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.

The Science of Habit-Building

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

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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...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

Maintaining New Habits

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

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...

How To Plan an Internal

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

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...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

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.

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

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

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

How to Prepare for Exams

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

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

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 Plan an Internal

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

A Crash Course for Good Research

High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....

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

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

It’s your first year of NCEA exams, and you’re looking at the stressed-out...