Holidays are a great time to relax and take a break from the usual routine of school. Using this time to switch off and spend time with friends and family can allow you to return back into the term with energy and motivation to concentrate and study. However, the holidays can also be used as a time to get ahead and begin the term prepared with knowledge and not forgetting everything that was covered in the term before.

Finding the middle ground between completely ‘switching off’ and studying hard can be difficult. My top tips are:

– Set aside 30 minutes to an hour for study each day, just a small amount of time can make a big difference

-Set goals for each subject so you know what to do each day

– Make sure all notes are up to date and holiday homework is done

This should allow you to enter the term feeling prepared but refreshed for class each day.

Maddie Manins