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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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The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

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...

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

Heaps of students opt for correspondence school to study their favourite...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

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

Understanding University Degrees

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

Recognition Versus Recall

What’s the Difference? If we were to insert the Burger King logo here and...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

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

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

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

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

Writing in the Real World

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

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

Heaps of students opt for correspondence school to study their favourite...

Planning your University Studies

In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

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 Poetry in 6 Steps

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

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

Planning your University Studies

In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More...

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 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...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

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

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...

Understanding Science Subjects

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