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Exams can be stressful and challenging, but with proper preparation and planning, you can give yourself the best possible chance of success. We have collated our favourite advice to help you prepare for the upcoming NCEA exams. You can also check out Bay Tutoring's helpful study resources for more exam preparation help.
Today, 24th February 2023, marks one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
The Ukrainian people are still fighting for their freedom. You can help: United24: https://buff.ly/3ckvsIx Red Cross: https://buff.ly/3kEqiem We have donated to both these causes over the past year, who are doing important work to protect the Ukrainian people from the horrors this unjust war has brought upon them. Any donation will go towards helping Ukraine's people persevere, win the war, and maintain their freedom. It's the holidays! Your chance to debrief and take a break from the rigorous schedules of school. However, studies suggest long periods without intentional brain stimulation can hinder students' academic progress, motivation and productivity. So, to avoid the holiday slumber, try these three tips.
Continuously develop your muscle memory Although we understand the holidays are intended for relaxing, it is important not to lose the information you worked so hard on retaining. Nonetheless, there is a way to ensure you get the best of both worlds - interactive games! Quickfire group games are an excellent way to test your knowledge and learn at the same time. Check out these flashcards for inspiration - https://bit.ly/2LLuHuA. Think outside the box Not all learning has to involve the curriculum. In fact, growing your skillset is a great way to engage with the brain and remain productive. Have a go at learning a new skill such as sign language, or cooking. Read, read, read Reading is one of the best ways to ensure you remain engaged. It can also build muscle memory which can help you remember fun facts or explore new exciting topics. We suggest finding something that relates to your interests. Here are a few titles we think you will enjoy – https://bit.ly/2LI88qk. Have an idea you would like to share? Let us know - baytutoring@outlook.com. We would love to hear from you! As the year hurtles towards Christmas, it’s time to slow down the pace with an assemblage of anticipated titles, traditional gems, and simply brilliant novels. Sit down, relax, grab your Christmas cookies and dive into our top reads for different age groups. Ages 6-12
Geronimo Stilton - (Fantasy) By Elisabetta Dami Everyone’s favourite mouse – Geronimo Stilton, is on a thrilling adventure across intrepid landscapes, discovering unique treasures, travelling through time, solving mysteries, saving New Mouse City from danger, and conveying the importance of teamwork and overcoming fears. The Stilton line is bookshelf staples for growing readers, each book bursting with colourful interiors, fascinating facts, and fast-paced action - everything young readers love to engage. Judy Moody - (Humour) Megan McDonald Judy is in a mood! Join Judy and relish in her abundance of mood, as she travels around the world in 8 ½ days, hunts for gold with Scurvy Stink, predicts the future, solves a mystery, finds fame, and declares independence. Is there anything Judy Moody can’t do? You will have to read to find out. Ages 12-15 Roald Dahl - (Fairy-tale & Fantasy) Although there are many marvellous children’s authors, Roald Dahl reigns supreme. His best-selling chapters span big friendly Giants, magic fingers, giant peaches, talking foxes, worm spaghetti, chocolate factories, and MORE. Perhaps you are a magic enthusiast? Matilda, The Witches, and The Magic Finger are for you. Are you an animal lover? Try ‘The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me’, or Esio Trot, Enormous Crocodiles and of course – Fantastic Mr Fox. How do sweet treats sound? Have a go at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or James and the Giant Peach; they sure are sweet. With Roald Dahl, there is something for everyone! Diary of a Wimpy Kid - (Humour) Jeff Kinney Meet Greg Heffley, your average teenage boy who seems to attract an abundance of misadventure across multiple covers. Although Greg doesn’t go about it alone, he has his sidekick best friend Rowley to help him navigate high-school, cramped family trips, embarrassing public moments, his rebellious older brother Rodrick and MORE! Having sold over 200 millions copies worldwide, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a light-hearted, illustrative, entertaining read - perfect for young teens! Ages 16+ Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - (Greek Mythology & Fantasy) Rick Riordan On the first of many life-threatening quests, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon a Greek God, and his characteristic friends must journey across the land and numerous realms in search of the thief who stole Zeus’ lightning bolt which encompasses tremendous power across the Heavens and Earth. Can Percy restore power to the Gods, and therefore save the people? Lord of the Flies - (Allegory) William Golding Initially published in 1954, Golding, a Nobel prize-winning author depicts the deterioration of a group of schoolboys suddenly deserted on a remote island, in an unknown location. Follow Ralph, Piggy and their fellow castaways as they debate the right way to construct their island society. To rule or not to rule by the iron fist? That is the question. And Then There Were None - (Mystery Crime) Agatha Christie Agatha Christie, a world-renowned mystery writer, tells the tale of an anonymous millionaire, who invites a soirée of guests to his remote private island, a fair few hour’s boat trip from the mainland. Yet, what starts as a curious weekend away slowly pans into a murder mystery. What is happening? Who are the fated? All will be revealed... I've had several discussions with students over the last two weeks about their subject choices for next year. There are many students too who will be leaving school and needing to decide what they will do next year.
The first question I ask students facing these decisions is "What do you want to do for a career?" Even for those with a year or more still to go at school, this is the one key question that should inform their decision. Let's begin by looking at the options for a school leaver. The options As a school leaver, you have three broad options available to you:
Now, if you are leaving school, those three options are what you have to choose from. They are each quite broad, so let's look at them a little closer. Tertiary study Continuing your studies after school opens up a whole world of opportunities. Tertiary graduates earn significantly more money than those with no tertiary qualifications, and many jobs require it. Examples include teachers, doctors, accountants, engineers, and many, many more. There is a bewildering array of degrees, diplomas and certificates on offer. This much choice can be really overwhelming. Here's where to start:
Working If you have decided that tertiary education (or Year 13) is not for you, that's okay. It isn't the right choice for everyone, but you do need to think very carefully, because it will open up a lot of opportunities for you. If you are still sure, then you need to go on a job hunt. You may already have a part-time job that you do after school or at weekends, which is a good starting point. Look at websites such as TradeMe, Seek and Student Job Search and get looking! An apprenticeship may be an option too. Gap year A gap year is an opportunity to take time out and think about what you want to do long-term. Some people work full-time in their gap year while looking at their options, while others used money they have saved from their after-school job to visit another country. Done right, a gap year can be really beneficial for those who can't decide what to do next or don't feel ready to make that decision. Some realise after a year of working that they do want to pursue further education and enhance their career prospects. A gap year shouldn't be all work. Take the opportunity to take a holiday to somewhere you haven't been before. It's harder once you're studying or in a proper full-time job! What next? There are many tools available to help students find a career that may suit them. Some have been mentioned here. For those students who are still not sure after using these tools, the best strategy is to keep their options open with their subject choices. Take a variety of subjects: preferably ones that will be beneficial and enjoyable. Maths and English are widely applicable, plus consider either Science or a business subject (Accounting, Economics, etc.). I hope that this has given you some guidance on how to start thinking about your future. If you have any questions, ask your tutor, a teacher, a parent, or a friend for advice. There are many reasons you may consider an electric car. Environmental, monetary, or maybe you dislike visiting a petrol station every week. For me, all three of these were considerations when I decided to go electric and bought a used Nissan Leaf. It has been just over a week now, so how is it going? Pretty well, actually.
After a full charge, the Leaf tells me I've got around 100km of range. This is obviously not very far, but it is enough for my daily usage. I can park in my garage and charge it up each night, so the small range isn't a problem. What the car says is the remaining range really is a guess, though: it will barely move when travelling at 50km/h, but will plummet at 100km/h. This was stressful for the first few days, but now that I am used to it, I have the confidence that I can get home at the end of the day. Any regrets? None so far. I haven't tried to leave the Tauranga/Te Puke area though - given the way the range nosedives at highway speeds, I wouldn't be confident trying to travel any further! I'll give it a few more weeks and check back in again. At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, I have had a lot of discussions with my high school students about their 2019 subject choices. I remember finding these decisions relatively straightforward because I knew what I enjoyed and had a reasonable idea of what I wanted to do when I finished. Not that I ended up doing that!
The first question I ask students facing these decisions is "What do you want to do for a career?" For any high school student, this is the one key question that should influence their subject choices. Let's begin by looking at the options for a school leaver. The options As a school leaver, you have two broad options available to you:
Tertiary study Continuing your studies after school opens up a whole world of opportunities. Tertiary graduates earn significantly more money than those with no tertiary qualifications, and many jobs require it. Examples include teachers, doctors, accountants, engineers, and many, many more. There is a bewildering array of degrees, diplomas and certificates on offer. This much choice can be really overwhelming. Here's where to start:
Working and apprenticeships If you have decided that tertiary education (or Year 13) is not for you, that's okay. It isn't the right choice for everyone, but you do need to think very carefully, because it will open up a lot of opportunities for you. If you are still sure, then you need to go on a job hunt. You may already have a part-time job that you do after school or at weekends, which is a good starting point. Look at websites such as TradeMe, Seek and Student Job Search and get looking! An apprenticeship may be an option too. Apprenticeships are a system of training for professions on the job, often in conjunction with additional study. Common jobs that offer apprenticeships include electricians and carpenters. Check out the New Zealand Apprenticeships site for more information. What next? There are many tools available to help students find a career that may suit them. Some have been mentioned here. Most high schools have a careers advisor or something similar. For those students who are still not sure after using these tools, the best strategy is to keep their options open with their subject choices. Take a variety of subjects: preferably ones that will be beneficial and enjoyable. Maths and English are widely applicable, plus consider either Science or a business subject (Accounting, Economics, etc.). I hope that this has given you some guidance on how to start thinking about your future. If you have any questions, ask your tutor, a teacher, a parent, or a friend for advice. |
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