Thinking about hiring a private tutor?
0Many secondary school pupils hire a private tutor to help them with their studies. This is a great way to get some extra support when preparing for...
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SQA Higher French Tips
0The SQA Higher French external exam consists of 3 components: Listening: 20 marks Reading: 30 marks Directed Writing: 20 marks Prior to the exam you will...
SQA English Discursive Essay
0Anyone studying SQA English at either National 5 or Higher level will know that part of your assessment is your folio containing two essays. One of...
Time management skills for pupils and students
0Why is time management important? Having good time management is an important skill to have. Not only will you be able to avoid rushing around between...
How to make the most of your time in high school
0You do not have to be the class brain box to make the most of your time as a school pupil. Remember the years you spend at...
Higher Business Management: Advice, Command Words and Resources
0The SQA Higher Business Management course is divided up into five sections – understanding business, management of marketing, management of people, management of operations and management...
40 questions about starting high school
2Although this blog is mostly aimed at older teenagers and young adults, I thought I would write a post for pupils who are about to make...
SQA Results Day
0Waiting for that 8 AM text message from the SQA containing your exam results is an experience many young people in Scotland will know all about....
Advice for pupil leaders
0Many schools will have recently chosen their head pupils, depute head pupils, school/house captains, prefects or other pupil leaders. As well as being a great addition...
10 tips for studying at home
0For school pupils or students studying at home for exams or carrying out some other work, it can be hard to stay focused and motivated especially...