The mid-term break is a chance to relax, recharge, and take a breather from the busy school routine. However, it is also an opportunity to catch up on schoolwork and stay on track for the rest of the term. So, how do you find the perfect balance between study and fun during this time?Here are […]
As mid-term exams approach, students often find themselves overwhelmed with notes, textbooks, and a multitude of resources, leading to stress and confusion. but effective preparation can make a significant difference. One powerful tool that can streamline your study process is iRevise. Designed to cater to various subjects and learning styles, iRevise offers a wealth of […]
Context Willy Russell Russell was born in 1947 into a working-class family near to Liverpool. He left school at 15 without academic qualifications and became a hairdresser. By the age of 20 he felt the need to return to education and, after leaving university, he became a teacher at a comprehensive school in his home city. During […]
In the journey of academic success, where you study can be just as important as what you study. A well-designed study environment can significantly enhance focus, motivation, and productivity. Let’s explore how to create a positive study space and understand the factors that influence your learning experience. 1. Choose the Right Location Finding the perfect […]
Filling out CAO Tips It’s November, CAO has just opened and launched a floodgate for students in terms of college choice. Students are swamped with options and many are having a challenging time choosing because they are not set on a career yet. Others are luckier, as they had their heart set on a career […]
GCSE English Literature: Tackling Poetry Every word matters When completing the GCSE English Literature exam, you need to pay particular attention to the words and phrases used in each question.For example, are you being asked about specific themes and does the examiner want your personal response? Are you being asked to comment on, analyse, or describe the poem? Underline each […]
How to manage exam stress Many students find exams stressful, which is understandable, as your performance in exams can determine important things including what pathways or courses are open to you next year or whether you will have to repeat the year. Your exam results can also affect how you feel about yourself and your […]
Child Of Our Time, Poem by Eavan Boland We who should have known how to instructWith rhymes for your waking, rhythms for your sleepNames for the animals you took to bed,Tales to distract, legends to protect,Later an idiom for you to keepAnd living, learn, must learn from you, dead. To make our broken images rebuildThemselves […]
GCSE and A-Level English Literature: When to quote Quotations are useful and can bring strength and support to develop a good point. But there are two dangers when it comes to using quotations: 1. Forgetting their wording and 2. Over-quoting. Forgetting quotations Forgetting the quotations you knew before the exam began is a frightening experience […]
O’ Laighleis’ novel is graphic and hard hitting. No doubt some will object to its explicitness. However, its introduction into the secondary school curriculum was roundly welcomed on the grounds that Irish as a school subject had finally got a dose of reality and become in step with a contemporary beat.Centred on 17-year-old Alan who […]