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CONTENT                                                                                                                                  FROM THE HEADMASTER’S



                                                                                                                                                                                              DESK


                                                                                                                                                      Shaun Stockden






                                                                                                                                                                                          material into manageable chunks, and
                           03             Headmaster’s Desk                                                                   Dear Parents                                                schedule regular breaks to prevent

                                                                                                                                                                                          burnout.


                                                                                                                              As we approach the end of the
                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Set Goals: Help your child set
                                                                                                                              year,thoughts will be turning to exams                      specific, achievable goals for their study
                           04             Hands-on Art                                                                        and reports. Rest assured, asteachers                       sessions. Whether it’s completing a

                                                                                                                              we know exactly what your child can
                                                                                                                                                                                          certain number of practice problems or
                                                                                                                              and cannot do, and these exams are
                                                                                                                                                                                          mastering a particular topic, having
                                                                                                                              just one of many tools we have to
                                                                                                                                                                                          clear objectives can keep them focused
                                                                                                                              support our assessment of them and                          and motivated.
                            06            From Imagination to Reality                                                         as such they are definitely not the be                      4. Provide Resources: Ensure your child

                                                                                                                              all and end all of your child’s attain-

                                                                                                                              ment.
                                                                                                                                                                                          has access to all the necessary
                                                                                                                                                                                          resources for effective studying,
                                                                                                                              As a parent, you play a crucial role in                     including textbooks, notes, online
                           14             Curious Minds at Work                                                               supporting your child’s academic                            resources, and practice exams.

                                                                                                                              journey, especially when it comes to
                                                                                                                              exam preparation. The approach you                          Consider investing in additional study
                                                                                                                                                                                          materials or tutoring if needed.
                                                                                                                              take can greatly influence your child’s

                                                                                                                              confidence, motivation, and                                 5. Promote Active Learning: Encourage
                           15             English                                                                             ultimately, their performance. Here are                     your child to actively engage with the

                                                                                                                              some effective strategies to help your
                                                                                                                                                                                          material rather than passively reading
                                                                                                                              child excel in exams:
                                                                                                                                                                                          or memorizing. Encourage them to ask
                                                                                                                                                                                          questions, participate in discussions,
                                                                                                                              1. Start Early: Encourage your child to
                          18              Medical Corner                                                                      begin preparing well in advance of the                      and apply concepts to real-world
                                                                                                                                                                                          scenarios.
                                                                                                                              exam date. Starting early allows for
                                                                                                                              ample time to review materials
                                                                                                                                                                                          6. Practice, Practice, Practice: Practice
                                                                                                                              thoroughly, understand concepts, and                        exams and past papers are invaluable
                            22            Nationalities                                                                       address any areas of difficulty.                            tools for exam preparation. They help



                                                                                                                              2. Create a Study Schedule: Work with                       familiarize your child with the format of
                                                                                                                                                                                          the exam, identify areas of weakness,
                                                                                                                              your child to create a realistic study
                                                                                                                                                                                          and build confidence.
                                                                                                                              schedule that includes dedicated time
                                                                                                                              for each subject. Break down the



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