JESS Sixth Form Gazette June 2024
Latest news and bulletin updates in our own Sixth Form
Issue #6
Editor’s introduction-
-Ella Plank As the summer holidays approach, excitement and anticipation fill the air. It's a time for well-deserved rest, adventures with friends, and the opportunity to pursue personal passions. Whether you're planning a sunsoaked getaway, a series of day trips, or simply enjoying the comfort of home, summer offers a chance to recharge and reflect. But while the holidays are a perfect time to unwind, they also present an excellent opportunity to prepare for the academic challenges ahead. Balancing relaxation with a bit of revision can set you up for success in the coming school year. Finding a routine that blends study with leisure can help you stay on top of your game without missing out on the joys of summer. In this issue, we've got tips on effective revision strategies, stories from fellow students on how they make the most of their summer, and insights into balancing work and play. We hope to inspire you to make this summer both memorable and productive.
Tips for Staying Organized and Calm Towards the End of the Year -Luna Guevara
Keep this schedule somewhere where you will see it and remember to stay on top of everything- this can be on your phone, a whiteboard/window in our room, on your wall, a planner journal, etc.
I think we can all agree that term 3 is beginning to get a bit hectic. However, with all these deadlines coming up, we have to make sure to stay on top of them When creating this schedule don’t forget because if our Year 13s who graduated to break down large assignments or last Saturday made it out alive, so can we! revision into smaller, more manageable tasks. It will feel wayyy less overwhelming Before becoming overwhelmed by and you can be sure you will get everything you have to do, make a everything done in time. detailed list of everything you have to get Learn to prioritize tasks based on how done, it might look intimidating at first, but it probably isn’t as bad as you think. soon the deadline is and how long each Include the deadline of your work, date one will take you, do not leave long of the test, etc., and what you have to do difficult assignments until last simply because you dislike the thought of doing until then to make sure it is successful. them… Next, create a schedule! Allocate a few Finally, some days you might not have the hours per day- before, during, or after energy to do everything you had planned school- to getting little pieces of and that’s okay, doing a little bit is better everything done. Make sure to include than nothing at all. Get enough sleep, eat breaks (very important!) and any good food (treat yourself too!), and extracurricular, sporting, or social exercising regularly. Don't hesitate to commitments because balance is reach out to your teachers if you are extremely necessary to avoid burning out. struggling- remember you are lucky to go to JESS and be surrounded by understanding and caring teachers. Good luck everyone!