A busy week ended with a pleasurable trip to Barton Court Grammar School in Canterbury. The morning session with year 10, I witnessed some of the most mature and focused students who have attended Super Speed Study Skills. The high achieving students embraced the techniques in the session and worked extremely hard and at the end gave the following comments;
"I really could relate to everything said, excellent day!" (5 stars) - Josh
"I thought it was interesting and I think I will use the things I have learnt in the future." (5 stars) - Lucy
After lunch, it was the turn of year 11 to display their focus and they were a real credit to themselves and the school. With exams just around the corner, Exam Busters was well received;
"This was brilliant, it was so interesting 10 star rating out of 5......" - George
"Good, helped me learn new methods and techniques for approaching the exam. Plus it was great fun." (5 stars) - Peter
"Mark made everything interesting and fun." (5 stars) - Georgina
Year head Richard Morgan also added "This was brilliant, they will be ready for their exams in January".
Monday, 22 November 2010
16th November 2010 - A Day With Aldersley's Year 11...
The whole of Aldersley High School in Wolverhampton's year 11 was a real pleasure. The school had dedicated a number of days to giving the students an insight of what lays ahead in the future and on 16th November, they all became Positively MAD.
The morning was focused on coping with exam stress with Exam Busters, thanks to a slightly longer session, students got to practice their techniques in depth and thoroughly enjoyed participating, giving the following comments;
After lunch, the afternoon was dedicated to setting goals for the future with the Aiming Higher session. Students took part in a range of mind over matter exercises and created positive thoughts and feelings ahead of constructing their Goal Maps. Teacher Lisa Wood who organised all the events commented, "The memory techniques were great. At break, students said how much they enjoyed them and would find them useful."
"The techniques Mark gave us were very effective and fun learning. I found it helped a lot." (4 stars) - Charlotte
"Very helpful and effective, whilst having fun at the same time, brilliant." - (5 stars) - Robert
"I learnt a lot. The brain training skills made us laugh, it was fun." (5 stars) - Jamie
"Learn effective revision techniques that work, fun and involved students. Great day." (5 stars) - Emily
"Better than normal lessons." (5 stars) - Joseph
The morning was focused on coping with exam stress with Exam Busters, thanks to a slightly longer session, students got to practice their techniques in depth and thoroughly enjoyed participating, giving the following comments;
After lunch, the afternoon was dedicated to setting goals for the future with the Aiming Higher session. Students took part in a range of mind over matter exercises and created positive thoughts and feelings ahead of constructing their Goal Maps. Teacher Lisa Wood who organised all the events commented, "The memory techniques were great. At break, students said how much they enjoyed them and would find them useful."
"The techniques Mark gave us were very effective and fun learning. I found it helped a lot." (4 stars) - Charlotte
"Very helpful and effective, whilst having fun at the same time, brilliant." - (5 stars) - Robert
"I learnt a lot. The brain training skills made us laugh, it was fun." (5 stars) - Jamie
"Learn effective revision techniques that work, fun and involved students. Great day." (5 stars) - Emily
"Better than normal lessons." (5 stars) - Joseph
15th November 2010 - King Edward in Sheffield...
The best way to kick off a cold Monday morning is to work with a lively bunch of year 11 students and that is exactly what was the order of the day at King Edward VII in Sheffield. The old school hall still displayed its original features from the late 19th century as the rest of the school is currently undergoing a complete rebuild.
Two groups of 60 students enjoyed Exam Busters in morning and afternoon sessions. Teacher Chris Wadsworth commented, "The message was put across in an effective and alternative way." The students enjoyed joining in the activities and there was no shortage of volunteers;
"Very good and enjoyable session, everything was really well planned." (5 stars) - Max
"Made it easier to understand the programme and is lively." (5 stars) - Melvin
Two groups of 60 students enjoyed Exam Busters in morning and afternoon sessions. Teacher Chris Wadsworth commented, "The message was put across in an effective and alternative way." The students enjoyed joining in the activities and there was no shortage of volunteers;
"Very good and enjoyable session, everything was really well planned." (5 stars) - Max
"Made it easier to understand the programme and is lively." (5 stars) - Melvin
9th November 2010 - Study Skills and Exam Busters in North Shropshire...
Ellesmere College was a beautiful setting for an autumn day in early November. The private education establishment welcomes students from all over the world. The day started with Exam Busters to the whole of year 11, all of whom participated in all the activities and were extremely positive about the challenge laying ahead. Students gave the following feedback;
"It was a fun exciting morning and a real help" - Berwyn
"It can help me with my revision a lot and it was fun" - Sam
After lunch, it was the turn of year 10 to work through Super Speed Study Skills, again showing genuine enthusiasm and maturity throughout. Teacher Mr Coats commented, "This will help to improve study skills by using different means." The students also commented;
"Very useful information, taught with a good system." - Gideon
"It proved to me that I really can learn a lot in a really short period of time." - James
"It was explained very well and wasn't boring because Mark broke up the information with fun activities which helped my concentration." - Peter
"It was very good and it helped me to understand how to Mindmap, Speed Read and how good my memory is." - Jonny
"I think it will really help my revision." - Cam
"It was a fun exciting morning and a real help" - Berwyn
"It can help me with my revision a lot and it was fun" - Sam
After lunch, it was the turn of year 10 to work through Super Speed Study Skills, again showing genuine enthusiasm and maturity throughout. Teacher Mr Coats commented, "This will help to improve study skills by using different means." The students also commented;
"Very useful information, taught with a good system." - Gideon
"It proved to me that I really can learn a lot in a really short period of time." - James
"It was explained very well and wasn't boring because Mark broke up the information with fun activities which helped my concentration." - Peter
"It was very good and it helped me to understand how to Mindmap, Speed Read and how good my memory is." - Jonny
"I think it will really help my revision." - Cam
Thursday, 4 November 2010
3rd November - Inspiring Achievement Awards Nominee...
There were some major companies in Northants present including Waitrose, Morrisons, Cummings so to be shortlisted within my first year of my Positively MAD journey is an extremely proud moment indeed,
Many thanks to all the schools and organisations that have given me great feedback and encouragement over the past year, here's to many more great relationships.
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