Happy September!
Newsletter
And welcome to this month’s newsletter.
It’s the start of academic year! It always brings a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation. The hallways buzzing with the chatter of students catching up after the summer break, their laughter filling the air. Freshly sharpened pencils and funny notebooks symbolize new beginnings and the promise of knowledge just waiting to be uncovered. Teachers greet their new classes with warm smiles, ready to inspire and challenge young minds. The school grounds come alive with energy, each corner a hive of activity, as everyone settles into the rhythm of another year of learning and growth.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter dedicated to the start of the academic year. Regardless if you look forward to the new year or not, let’s dive into some ideas of how you can make the most of the new term time ahead 🙂
Freshers Week
The start of a new year of exciting opportunities. It is time to choose a new skill you can learn or to start working on your DofE! We have you covered with our free Distance Learning Hub. Explore a range of options from learning a new skill, getting physically active, helping in your community or going on expedition.
Study Hints and Tips
Take a deep breath
Breathing exercises can manage stress and improve well-being by promoting relaxation and clarity. Techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, the 4-7-8 method, and alternate nostril breathing offer various benefits. Practicing these exercises daily can enhance peace, mindfulness, and overall mental and physical health.
You can find various breathing exercises in our Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga module that can help you to slow things down.
Watch the video to breathe deeply. You can use this in any situation.
Get Enough Sleep
Sounds easy, right? If you are well rested you’ll find yourself more energised and focused throughout the day. Quality rest is essential for both physical and mental well-being, allowing your body to repair and rejuvenate. Establishing a regular sleep schedule, creating a calming bedtime routine, and ensuring a comfortable sleep environment can significantly improve your sleep quality.
Find out more on how to do this in Week 1 of our module ‘The Happiness Project‘.
Spend Time Outside
The Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku became popular almost 40 years ago – or more simply put, going for a walk in the woods! We have long known the therapeutic benefits of being in nature to reduce stress and promote a sense of wellbeing – it is so easy to do and you have probably done it before! Get outside, feel good!
Study Hints and Tips
What Study Essentials Do You Need To Buy? Below are some ideas selected by Kayleigh, our Social Media Assistant & Ambassador.
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Headphones
Productivity Tips To Help When You Revise
- You could colour code all of your different subject notes to help you memorise the coursework content you are learning better
- You could use an academic planner to keep a track of your projects and upcoming exams or instead you could write a to do list to keep on top of your daily and or weekly academic tasks
Productivity Tips To Help When You Revise
- You could colour code all of your different subject notes to help you memorise the coursework content you are learning better
- You could use an academic planner to keep a track of your projects and upcoming exams or instead you could write a to do list to keep on top of your daily and or weekly academic tasks
Encouraging Mantras
- I am ready to learn.
- I am an excellent student.
- I can and I will.
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