Thriving at school this year
NORTHCLIFF – Setting goals, doing your work and having balance is key to a productive 2022 school year.
Principal shares tips on how to make the 2022 academic year a successful one.
Abbotts College principal Izak Stander is excited that the school year has begun but reminded learners that positive habits are key to having a good one. He believes that the sooner these habits start the better for the learner.
Stander said, “Every year when I welcome my management team back to campus, I remind them that every new year brings a new chance to start off right. This is true not just for our teachers and staff, but also for all students, who will benefit from taking a little time to reflect and realign their goals as we enter the new academic year.”
Stander says there are a few things high school students can do to get them started on the right track toward a successful year:
- Set goals
Setting both personal and academic goals is the starting point. Jot some ideas down on paper and remember to put an estimated date of when you plan to reach this goal, and measures you will put in place to meet your goals. If you are entering senior high school, this is a great time to start doing your research on different tertiary institutions to gather information regarding admission scores, subject requirements, duration of studies, and so forth while the pressure isn’t yet on.
- Do the work – every day
Discipline is probably the most important weapon in your arsenal. Being disciplined every day, and completing the tasks which are the building blocks toward mastery in a systematic and sustained manner, is a winning formula. Sometimes today’s work may seem negligible and easily left until tomorrow, but the small tasks will soon compound and you will find yourself suddenly under pressure (causing stress and anxiety) which could have been avoided.
- Find your balance
While your academic journey is extremely important, you should also strive to maintain a well-balanced personal life. Spending quality time with your friends and family, regularly exercising and having good routines for eating, sleeping and relaxing is very important. Having a good routine will also ensure that you are in a good foundational mindset to achieve your goals.
