Welcome to your GCSE Journey here at EIC “a journey of a million miles begins with just one step in the right direction” Chinese Proverb

The learning platform It is now crucial that you construct the best possible learning environment where you can regularly do your work at home. Is the area quiet, clean, tidy, relaxing? Have you eaten enough food and drunk enough water before you begin? 5% dehydrated can cause a 50% reduction in concentration Are you getting enough sleep?

Independent Learner How much time do you spend on homework? Is it always to the best of your ability? Are you spending at least 2hrs a night on your work? Have you made a revision timetable? Do you stick to it? Do you ever ask for more work?

Ways to be successful Develop regular habits PLAN …. If you fail to plan your are planning to fail! Coursework must be a priority Discuss areas of concern or weakness with both staff and your parents Work in short bursts of no longer than 45 mins

Ways to be successful Keep your hobbies! These will help you through the busy times Include days of relaxation Set targets and goals now! Work together with staff and parents to achieve them

Communication is key Please check homework diaries thoroughly Contact tutors in the first instance with any areas of concern Please feel free to me at anytime or for any reason Make sure your contact details with the school are up-to-date.

The 3 way process of success TEACHER PARENT STUDENT

Feedback & Steps to take Reports Homework Verbal Teacher Results! Ask for teacher to help Read through your notes Ask a friend Students in year above Internet? Parents

Careers You have been asked to begin to develop your CV The next stage of this process is to research possible careers, think about university courses and find out about the required university entrance grades. Our A level entrance requirements are very stringent. Ensure you target those areas where you wish to progress to A Level and further into careers. Business courses now insist on a B in Maths!

Work experience University selection is becoming more and more ferocious and competitive Our links with good universities have uncovered the need for students to proactively seek out specific work experience. You have 9 weeks between Years 10 & 11. Use this time to obtain relevant work experience. This could make all the difference!

Last summer Houses of Parliament, London Accountancy - Szlifernia, Poland. Llyods Broker, London. Football Agent, Star Management Signings, London. Film production, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Physiotherapy, Stockholm, Sweden GP, Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires.

Yellis Independent measure of academic abilities Shows us your potential so we know if you are slipping Thursday October 4th You cannot revise, so relax, simply try your best!

Stay in touch! My address and that of your Any signs of concern please get in touch immediately Please ensure the office has an up-to-date address for parents

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