Marches School and Sixth Form

1 day ago

📅📚 Revision Technique #4: Spaced Practice 📚📅

Want your revision to stick? Say goodbye to cramming and hello to Spaced Practice - a proven way to retain information for longer.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Spread Out Your Revision: Instead of revising a topic all in one go, review it several times over days or weeks.
2️⃣ Plan Ahead: Create a revision timetable that revisits topics regularly.
3️⃣ Mix It Up: Alternate between different subjects or topics during each session.

Why it works:
🔸 Spacing your learning helps your brain strengthen memories over time.
🔸 It reinforces understanding and reduces forgetting.
🔸 You’ll feel more prepared and confident for exams.

💡 Pro Tip: Use flashcards or quizzes to review material during your spaced sessions - it makes the learning even more effective!

Start building those long-term memories today with Spaced Practice!

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Marches School and Sixth Form

3 days ago

This week, we are proud to support Children’s Mental Health Week. It is an important reminder that every child’s wellbeing matters and that small moments of care, connection and encouragement can make a big difference.

At school, we offer a range of support for our children, including trusted adults to talk to, calm spaces when they need time to reset, wellbeing activities in class and opportunities to build friendships and confidence.

Here are a few simple ways families can support children at home:

➡️Make time to talk. Even five minutes of uninterrupted conversation can help children share how they feel.
➡️Keep routines steady. Predictable mornings, bedtimes and meal times help children feel secure.
➡️Celebrate small wins. Noticing strengths, effort and kindness boosts confidence.
➡️Encourage movement and fresh air. A short walk or playtime can lift mood and reduce stress.
➡️Model calm.

Children learn a lot from how we handle challenges, so showing calm and patience helps them do the same 💛

Together, we can help our children feel supported, confident and ready to thrive.

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Marches School and Sixth Form

1 week ago

Earn £1365 on a 3-week paid internship this summer and discover the joy of teaching!

Open to 2nd, 3rd or final year undergraduates and Master’s students.

Limited places, early applications encouraged.

Find out more and apply: leadinglearning.co.uk/paid-internship/

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Marches School and Sixth Form

1 week ago

🧠💥 Revision Technique #3: Knowledge Splat 💥🧠

Want to check how much you really know? Try a Knowledge Splat, a simple and effective way to consolidate your understanding and identify gaps in your knowledge.

Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Choose a Topic: Pick a subject or topic you’ve been revising.
2️⃣ Write It All Down: Without looking at your notes, write down everything you can remember about the topic - facts, formulas, key terms, anything!
3️⃣ Review and Improve: Compare your splat with your revision materials. Add anything you missed or correct mistakes.

Why it works:
🔸 Encourages you to recall information from memory.
🔸 Highlights areas you need to focus on.
🔸 Builds confidence as you see how much you already know.

💡 Pro Tip: Use Knowledge Splats as a warm-up or end-of-session activity to solidify your learning.

Try it this week and see how much your knowledge grows!

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