Marches School and Sixth Form

3 days ago

🧠🌟 Revision Technique #5: Mind Mapping 🌟🧠

Need a creative way to organize your ideas? Mind Mapping is a fantastic technique to visualize your knowledge and make connections between key concepts.

Here’s how to create a mind map:
1️⃣ Start with the Topic: Write the main topic in the centre of the page and circle it.
2️⃣ Branch Out: Draw lines to key ideas or subtopics, connecting them to the main topic.
3️⃣ Add Details: For each branch, add smaller branches with supporting details, examples, or explanations.
4️⃣ Get Creative: Use colours, images, and symbols to make your mind map memorable and engaging.

Why it works:
🔸 Helps you see the "big picture" and relationships between ideas.
🔸 Engages both sides of your brain for better understanding.
🔸 A fun and flexible way to review any subject!

💡 Pro Tip: After making your mind map, use it to explain the topic out loud to someone else—it’s a great way to reinforce your learning!

Start mapping your way to success this week!

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Marches School and Sixth Form

1 week ago

🎓 Alumni Visit! 🎓

We were delighted to welcome alumni students Sophie Goodes and Annie Squire back to Marches School! They came in to talk to our Year 12 students about their experiences at Sixth Form, sharing valuable insights on how best to revise and prepare for university applications. 📚✨

Their advice and personal stories were incredibly inspiring and helpful for our current students. Thank you, Sophie and Annie, for taking the time to support and guide the next generation!

Visit marchesschool.co.uk to learn more about our Sixth Form and the opportunities we offer.

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Marches School and Sixth Form

1 week ago

🌟 Work of the Month in The Heart Space! 🌟

At Marches School, we celebrate and showcase outstanding effort, creativity, and growth with our Year 7 students through our "Work of the Month" in The Heart space. This initiative encourages students to take pride in their achievements and inspires a positive learning environment.

This month, our students were asked in English to create a piece of work that represented a culture of their choice. We are incredibly proud of the amazing work produced by Sanulya Pathiranage, Florence Cattley, Alena Roberts, Rithini Gamage, Abigail Coleman, and Isabelle Heathfield. Well done to all of you! 🎉👏

Visit marchesschool.co.uk to see more of our students' fantastic work and learn about our vibrant school community.

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Marches School and Sixth Form

1 week 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

2 weeks 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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Marches School and Sixth Form

2 weeks ago

🏐 Year 11 North Shropshire Netball Tournament at Ellesmere College 🏐

The Year 11 team took to the courts for their final netball tournament at Ellesmere College. Competing against schools across North Shropshire, the team faced both challenges and triumphs. Captained by Lowri Jones, the team included Amy Downes, Betsy Drury, Amelia Edwards, Ela Edwards, Bethan Miller, Maggie Morris, Abbie Osborne, Lily-Mae Owen, Grace Thomas, and Olivia Wilcox.

The tournament began with a tough match against Grove School. Despite their best efforts, the team lost their opening game. However, the players regrouped with remarkable resilience and an unwavering drive to succeed.

What followed was an incredible winning streak, showcasing their skill and teamwork:

Vs Oswestry: A hard-fought victory, edging out the opposition 5-4
Vs Ellesmere College: A confident display, winning 4-2
Vs Moreton Hall: A strong performance led to a solid 6-3 win
Vs Thomas Adams: The team ended the tournament with a strong 6-0 triumph

This final chapter of their netball journey is a testament to the incredible growth they’ve shown throughout their time at the school. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport have been inspiring to witness. As their coach, it has been a privilege to guide and support such a talented and committed group of players. Thank you, Year 11, for your unwavering dedication to netball and for the joy you have brought to the court. 🌟👏

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