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A Student Sixth Form Survival Guide The most important thing to keep in mind as a Sixth Form student is using your time to it's full potential. If you make the most of the opportunities available at SGS not only will you earn the best grades, you will have fun at the same time! 1 2 Use Private Study well The flexible Private Study system in the SGS Sixth Form means you can personalise your independent work time in a way that best suits you. The Sixth Form Centre, Greenhouse and departmental areas are all available for more informal studying conditions, but do try to make sure you spend at least one hour a week doing completely focused work in the library. Admittedly, working in silence is not overly exciting, but you will see the benefits in the long term. Remember, the more work you do at school, the more free time you have at home. Find your own way to revise Making pages and pages of notes may work for some people, but it certainly is not for everyone. Try to develop your own study techniques that will help you to revise for those all important exams. If in doubt, invest in some highlighters and coloured pens to make your notes look as appealing as possible. A colourful, exciting page makes revision much less boring. However, this does not mean you should spend hours decorating your notes and neglecting the topic content as a result. Remember, the better quality notes, homework and class work you produce, the easier revision will be when exam time comes. Setting The Standard for the Future Sixth Form Study Hard Obviously, the main reason for being part of the SGS Sixth Form is to do your best academically in order to give you the most positive start in life. Here are some tips for success in your studies. 3 Ask your teacher for help Sixth Form Studies are not supposed to be easy. It is natural for there to be some topics that take you longer to grasp than others. If you feel you need extra guidance or you do not fully understand the homework set, simply ask your subject teacher. Remember, the teacher would much rather you asked questions than come to the lesson not having done the set task because you didn't understand.
Skegness Grammar School 4 Read around the subject Doing research yourself will increase your existing understanding of the subject and make learning new topics a lot easier. This does not have to be boring. For those studying English Literature it may mean reading some of the books on the Sixth Form Reading List, for French or Spanish students it could be watching a foreign film. Remember, the more research you do independently, the more interested you can become in you subject. You never know, you might just discover a new favourite book or film. Have Fun If you do not enjoy yourself during your time at school, the pressure can easily become too much. That is why it is so important to get involved in the activities and events happening all around you in the SGS Sixth Form. 1 2 3 Balance your time between school work and your social life Clearly, you should not spend all your time socialising and doing very little work, but equally do not bury your head in your text book so much that your time in the Sixth Form is over before you've had chance to enjoy it. Remember, if you strike up a balance that works for you it is very possible to study hard and still have plenty of fun, when the time is right. Extra-curricular activities At SGS we are very lucky to have so many facilities available to us. Whether you are a keen footballer or netball player, an aspiring actor or musician, or you spend all your free time painting and drawing there is a school club to suit your interest. Also there are new opportunities in Year 13 to become Senior Prefect Head of Drama, Sport, Music and many others, in which you can help to develop these activities further within the school. Remember, don't let opportunities pass by, get involved and meet new people in the process. Inter-house competitions SGS has a very strong house system running through the school, with Sixth Formers taking the leading roles in organisation and motivation. Whether you are in Lumley, Magdelen, Newton or Tennyson, taking part in house events such as Sports Day, the Inter-House Dance Challenge or even the House Chess Competition can be extremely rewarding and enjoyable. Remember, as an added incentive the more you participate in house events the more likely you are to be chosen for that House Captain role. Phillipa Walker, Press Officer Yr13 Setting The Standard for the Future
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