The Elevare Times

Confidence, Resilience & Wellbeing

This is a question almost every kid gets asked at some point: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Some kids answer instantly - maybe they've dreamed of being an astronaut since they were born. For others, it's a far trickier question. At school, we're usually introduced to a handful of familiar careers: doctor, lawyer,...

Many students dislike checking their mistakes, but this is where real learning happens. Simply getting a mark back and moving on means missing a chance to grow.

Group study can be a powerful way to learn — but only if it's done well. A good study group keeps students accountable, helps them explain tricky topics to each other, and lets them learn through discussion.

Big assignments can feel overwhelming, and that's often why students put them off until the last minute. The trick is to break the project into smaller, manageable steps.

Between phones, social media, and endless notifications, staying focused while studying can feel almost impossible. The good news is that focus is a skill you can train, and it starts with setting yourself up for success.

Many students spend hours writing notes, only to never look at them again, or worse, realise they don't actually help when exam time comes. The secret is to make notes that are clear, concise, and easy to review later.