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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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How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

Recognition Versus Recall

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

How to Prepare for Exams

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

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

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

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 Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

Maintaining New Habits

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

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

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 University Degrees

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

Planning your University Studies

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

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

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 Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

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

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...

How to Study with Past Exams

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

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...