The Learning Clinic

Back to school… Is your child really ready? The uniform and books are the easy part- these tips will help your child succeed in school.

10 Tips for Success in School!

1. No plan = no direction. Plan and set goals to get the most out of your time. If you have something to aim for, you will work harder.
2. Be positive, your attitude is very powerful, if you view yourself as capable, then you will be capable.
3. Avoid negative thinking. No. Never. Can’t. Won’t. Maybe. If. These words hold you back. Stop limiting your potential!
4. Don’t find faults, look for solutions – see a bad test result as an opportunity to learn from your mistakes. Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process.
5. Stop making up excuses and take responsibility.
6. Make a real effort– Don’t be afraid of failure, you only fail when you don’t try – so give everything your best shot.
7. Ask questions in class and listen. You make your learning more active this way.
8. Prioritise. Don’t let small things eat up your time – spend your time wisely. Focus on improving your weaker areas as well as your strong ones.
9. You must really want to succeed, not just hope or wish for success. If you want it, you will work for it.
10. Never ever give up.