The ’12 Days of HE’ is a competition that we will be running on our Ask Us webpage between 1 -12 December.
During these 12 days, you have the chance to ask the following three questions about higher education to a member/s of our team:
If you receive answers to all three of the above questions, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £10 Amazon voucher. Better still, there are three up for grabs which means three winners!
In order to enter, you will need to follow these steps:
Winners will be announced by 15th December and contacted by email using the email address you use when creating your account. What a great early Christmas present!
Don’t worry, if you have already created an account with us before, you will still be eligible.
Please note, this competition is open to students in Year 9 – Year 13.
Please read our full terms and conditions before you enter: gmhigher.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/460/2020/11/competition-TAP-12-days-of-HE.pdf
Exam Workshop 1 – Revision Skills Y11
This inspiring and practical workshop outlines how to prepare for revision and highlights successful revision techniques. Learners have the opportunity via activities to consider and apply productive revision strategies. They will: reflect on their learning environment; identify five top revision hacks; and recognise the importance of effective revision as a life-long skill. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
Exam Workshop 2 – Exam Success Y11
This informative workshop enables learners to approach exams in the best way possible. Learners take part in activities so they know how to fully prepare for exams. They will: apply the growth and fixed mindset; plan time management in exams; and design a revision timetable. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
Exam Workshop 3 – Maintaining Motivation for Exams Y11
This motivational workshop helps learners to stay positive in the lead-up to their exams. Learners participate in activities so they can fulfil their potential. They will: identify stresses that pull them down and stresses that drive them forward; use good stress to motivate themselves; and create a motivation plan to take away. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
