Yes, while we might be desperately seeking warmth and enjoying having a decent excuse for comfort food, we can’t forget that spring – and NCEA is now drawing near;  13 school weeks to go! In that time most senior students also have a  range of internal assessments to complete, sports or cultural events to participate in, after school jobs to attend to and of course, a social life to pursue.

In all of these competing priorities, doing the basics – like homework or revision – can easily fall off the “to do” list.

So….   use that cell phone or that facebook calendar and protect some “me time” for successful learning and achievement.

“If it’s to be, it’s up to me”

Sorry folks, there’s just no way around good old-fashioned mahi – work.  Have a look at Jacko Gill’s approach to success: