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TIPS FROM PAST PUPILS
Lessons and prep Get involved
• Always aim to try your best. • Have fun and go for it!
• Have a growth mindset. • Try something new, there are so many
• Use your pupil planner to organise activities on offer.
yourself with preps and what you need to • Learn a musical instrument, join the
remember each day. school choir.
• Concentrate and pay attention in • Try out a new sport.
lessons. • Audition for the play.
• Respect and listen to your teachers. • Enjoy every minute because your time
• Aim to make a good impression. at the prep school will go by so quickly.
• Listen to the tips and advice that you are • Be confident but not arrogant.
given in lessons. • Enjoy meeting new people.
• Complete your prep on the day it is • Show off your talents, don’t hide away.
set. If you are busy, make sure you plan a time • Get organised – think about your school
when you can get it done. work and how to fit in all your clubs and sports.
• Be organised with revision. Don’t leave it • Put yourself forward for different school
to the last minute. committees – Eco / Digital / Food
• Don’t worry about assessments, • Make the most of the prep school
teachers will help you prepare. experience!
• Make sure your iPad is fully charged at
the start of the day.
Lots of help And finally…
• There is always someone to talk to if you • Be yourself – don’t follow the crowd.
need help. • Be open minded.
• If you ever see someone struggling, go • Be humble.
and help them out. • Behave well.
• Friends really help when you are feeling • Own up if you make a mistake.
homesick. • Think before you speak.
• The teachers go above and beyond to • Be brave enough to give your opinion.
help you so always go and talk to them. • Speak up if something does not seem
• Be kind to yourself and to others. right.
• Stay calm. • Use your iPad responsibly.
• Say hello to someone you wouldn’t • Make good memories.
normally talk to. • Be really grateful to be at this school!
• Don’t worry about being nervous or shy, • Remember our school values – be
lots of people can help you. challengers, be curious, be kind, be you and BE
BRILLIANT!
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