Secondary workshops
Mastering Your Mindset - Years 7-13
Growth Mindset and Resilience
Pupils will leave this workshop having learnt how making mistakes, hard work and plenty of practise, practise, practise, really is the key to being BRILLIANT! Together, we will explore how our brains work and appreciate the importance of having a growth mindset. Children will leave this workshop with the belief that they can be brilliant in absolutely anything they put their minds to.
Reach for the Stars - Years 9-12
Goal-setting and Motivation
Students often resist studying due to a lack of motivation, distractions (online or around them), procrastination or keeping hold of negative thoughts. In this workshop, we will delve into the brain and explore what it needs in order to function effectively. Pupils will have the opportunity to consider their long and short term goals whilst addressing anything that may be preventing them from reaching these goals. We will discuss steps to be taken for building better study habits, explore ways for improving memory and learn simple techniques to help pupils feel motivated to “get into the study zone”.
Strategies for Success - Years 9-13
Revision Techniques and Study Skills
Everyone studies in different ways which is why there is no "one size fits all" approach to this workshop. Students will learn how best to revise and prepare for exams effectively and efficiently by exploring a variety of different learning styles and revision strategies. With a plethora of tools and techniques, Students will leave feeling empowered, motivated and fully equipped ready to take control of their learning.
Secrets for a successful mindset - Years 7-13
Self belief, positive self-talk, dreams & goals
This workshop, with a large emphasis on sport, delves into the secrets of what makes successful athletes successful! Pupils will have the opportunity to realise their own dreams, set goals for the season and/or term ahead and come up with their own mindset mantras for when things don't quite go according to plan.
Make a Statement!
Personal Statement Writing and Support
Ideally suited for working with smaller groups, pupils will leave this workshop with plenty of top tips for making their personal statement stand out from the crowd, together with utilising guidance and support from our coach whilst working on their their own statements.
This is Your Life
Life skills: managing money, budgeting, independence
All too often, pupils leave school without those really helpful and useful skills for the big wide world. During this workshop, pupils will learn ways of managing money, how to budget effectively, how to live independently and if going to university, how to make the most out of university life.