Summer Olympics Competitions – the winners!

With the Tokyo Olympics postponed, we wanted to give students across Greater Manchester fun activities to take part in and a chance to broaden their knowledge of higher education.

This summer we launched our very own ‘GM Higher Summer Olympic of Competitions’ and whilst no gold medals were on offer winners would receive a £50 Amazon voucher!

There was a range of competitions that students could enter, we had fantastic entries and are delighted to announce the winners!

2020 Memory Letter:

As 2020 has been a strange year, we wanted learners to document their experience by using an element of History blended with their Photography skills –

Winner: Congratulations to….

Lucy, 15, Hollingworth Academy- Lucy wrote a fantastic letter, sharing with us her memories of visiting the seaside and hiking in the countryside.

Eden, 12, Longendale High School- Eden shared her memories of celebrating VE day, baking and arts & crafts! (see photo below)

Budget, Bake and Make:

We wanted to see all the young talented chefs that Greater Manchester has to offer. But the twist, students had to stick to a budget!

Winner: Congratulations to….

Bilquis, 14, Essa Academy- Bilquis made a fantastic crumpet pizza on a budget of £2.50

Rebecca, 13, All Hallows RC High School- Rebecca showed off her cooking skills by creating chicken and mushroom pasta on the budget of £5.50 (see photo below)

Celebrating School Memories:

As we reached the end of another academic year, we felt it was a good time to be reflective. Participants were asked to share their favourite memories from secondary school –

Winner: Congratulations to….

Owen, Year 7, Rayner Stephens High School- Owen shared his memory of setting up a large social club to help support pupils in school.

A Flavour of IAG:

Students were asked to share their knowledge of university by producing bite-sized fun facts about university. This had to be done in a fun and creative way!

Winner: Congratulations to….

Meerab, 16, Hollingworth Academy- Meerab created a fantastic guide highlighting all the life skills that university helps develop. (see photo below)

Bilquis, 14, Essa Academy- Bilquis highlighted all the cultures and employment possibilities that university opens up for students.

The Show Must Go On:

A chance for students to show off their creative talents. Participants could either choose to submit a sonaglogue (a dramatic reading of a song), a dramatic monologue, or a song cover.

Winner: Congratulations to….

Megan, 14 – Megan shared her singing talent by submitting her cover of A Thousand Years by Christina Perry.

We would like to thank all participants for entering into the GM Higher Summer Olympics.

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Summer Olympics Competitions – the winners!

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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. All resources/handouts are provided by GM Higher. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.

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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 second in three exam workshops for Y11. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.

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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 third in three exam workshops for Y11. It would work particularly well around mock exam results. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.