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Types of Learners Don’t Exist
Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...
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 Prepare for Exams
Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The...
Timetabling Options for the Busy Student
With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...
Why You Might Be Feeling Unmotivated
We’ve made it through alert levels 3 and 4. Now we’re in level 2, we’re back...
The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain
The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...
How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps
You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...
How To Plan an Internal
We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...
The Science of Habit-Building
Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...
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...
How to Catch Up On Your Studies
We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...
3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam
Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...
How To Plan an Internal
We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...
How to Juggle the Internal Rush
It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...
Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams
Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...
A Crash Course for Good Research
High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....
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9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF
When I was in high school, I knew exactly how much I was supposed to study, but I often...
6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay
At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in the form of essays....
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 degree is something that...
Back to School in a Pandemic | WHH Season 3 #1
The Wholesome Half Hour is back on a daily basis to help you through this very strange period of...
Source Analysis | History External Strategy
Aidan and Catherine dish out some strategy tips for tackling your Source Analysis external for...
NCEA Horror Stories Part 2 | WHH Season 2 #26
This week go through some of your NCEA horror stories in an attempt to take the edge off studying...
What to Do This School Holidays (But Mostly Unrelated Banter) | WHH Season 2 #10
With just one more week of school to go, we run over some stuff you can do this school holidays to...
Dealing with Multiple Assessments
Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst feelings brought about...
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,...
Do the Subjects I Choose Now Really Matter? | WHH #22
This week’s episode was spawned from a question we got asking us for advice about choosing...
Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams
Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to the commitment-free...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious before or during...
The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods
Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin when you want, where...
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 degree is something that...
How to Juggle the Internal Rush
It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of the year. You’ve got...
How to Study with Past Exams
Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you can’t really think...
The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain
The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ that helps them think...
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 screen for hours and...
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning
Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a few misconceptions...
Navigating Life After High School
So you’ve made it to your final year of high school. Amidst the final sports day and canteen...
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning
Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a few misconceptions...
Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams
Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to the commitment-free...
Types of Learners Don’t Exist
Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much sense? Maybe you even...
How to Prepare for Exams
Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The content is confusing,...
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 figure out what your...
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,...
The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain
The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ that helps them think...
How to Study with Past Exams
Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you can’t really think...
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 degree is something that...
How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps
You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in your NCEA career if...
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