Kirkby College An Academy with Sport Specialism Learn today, lead tomorrow Principal: Mr S A Taylor BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH MG/AF 13th January 2017 Dear Parent/Carer Positively Mad Event Friday 20th January 2017 – I am writing to inform you of an upcoming Positively Mad Event which is to take place on Friday 20th January 2017. Students will be engaged in two presentations during the day, Resilience Workshop and Exam Busters. Both sessions have the aim of supporting students in maximising their potential in terminal examinations. Further details of each presentation can be found below. Resilience Workshop This workshop looks at all the demands being placed on and shows them how to today’s teenagers find balance, look after themselves, become resilient and take control of their future. Stress is the number one cause of illness for teenagers. today’s They are living in an increasingly fast-paced environment preparing themselves for jobs; many of which and with every aspect of their progress being scrutinized relentlessly. don’t yet exist The workshop is designed to help teenagers become resilient to these pressures showing them how to spot and deal with the danger areas in their own lives whilst looking forward in a positive and inspiring way. Exam Busters This is a fast-paced, high-energy, highly interactive workshop designed to improve memory skills, increase self-confidence, understand the importance of reflective practices and regular review, and to prepare for exams. It provides a heightened sense of aspiration and self-belief and promotes a positive attitude towards learning. The skills learned in this workshop will improve exam performance. As this activity takes place within the school day all students are expected to be in uniform and equipped for learning. If you have any queries about this or any other matter please make contact with school at the earliest opportunity. Yours sincerely Mr M Golden Deputy Head of School
Kirkby College An Academy with Sport Specialism Learn today, lead tomorrow Principal: Mr S A Taylor BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH MG/AF 13th January 2017 Dear Parent/Carer Positively Mad Event – Friday 20th January 2017 I am writing to inform you of an upcoming Positively Mad Event which is to take place on Friday 20th January 2017. Students will be engaged in two presentations during the day, Resilience Workshop and Exam Busters. Both sessions have the aim of supporting students in maximising their potential in terminal examinations. Further details of each presentation can be found below. Resilience Workshop This workshop looks at all the demands being placed on today’s teenagers and shows them how to find balance, look after themselves, become resilient and take control of their future. Stress is the number one cause of illness for today’s teenagers. They are living in an increasingly fast-paced environment preparing themselves for jobs; many of which don’t yet exist and with every aspect of their progress being scrutinized relentlessly. The workshop is designed to help teenagers become resilient to these pressures showing them how to spot and deal with the danger areas in their own lives whilst looking forward in a positive and inspiring way. Exam Busters This is a fast-paced, high-energy, highly interactive workshop designed to improve memory skills, increase self-confidence, understand the importance of reflective practices and regular review, and to prepare for exams. It provides a heightened sense of aspiration and self-belief and promotes a positive attitude towards learning. The skills learned in this workshop will improve exam performance. As this activity takes place within the school day all students are expected to be in uniform and equipped for learning. If you have any queries about this or any other matter please make contact with school at the earliest opportunity. Yours sincerely Mr M Golden Deputy Head of School
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