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GOING BACK TO THE BASICS – SUMMARY REPORT

Over the past few months, we have engaged with the students through a series of structured mentoring sessions under the theme "Going Back to the Basics." These sessions focus on helping students reflect on their academic habits, build self-awareness, and develop life skills essential for both school success and future readiness. All sessions took place at the Schools Museum.

Session 1 – June 23, 2025

Theme: Introduction & Experience Sharing
This session focused on establishing rapport, creating a safe space for open conversations, and building trust. Students were encouraged to reflect on their academic habits, identify strengths and weaknesses, and set realistic goals for improvement.

Key Activities:

• Guided questions to foster self-reflection
• Students shared personal academic goals
• Discussion around planning for success

Challenges:

• Differences in school timetables
• Concerns around teacher effectiveness

Recommendation:

• Continued support and follow-up in subsequent sessions.

Session 2 – June 30, 2025

Theme: Time Management
This session emphasized the importance of time management and its impact on academic performance. Students identified personal time wasters and explored strategies for more productive routines.

Key Activities:

• Reflection on changes made since last session
• Identification of time-wasting habits
• Practical tips for improving time use

Student Insights:

• Started using timetables
• Adjusted sleep schedules
• Utilized the library more effectively

Observation:

• Ongoing encouragement needed for consistent time management.

Session 3 – July 3, 2025

Theme: Tips for Answering Examination Questions
The goal of this session was to build exam preparedness by sharing practical techniques for interpreting and responding to questions. Students reflected on their progress and shared strategies in a collaborative environment.

Key Activities:

• Interactive discussions
• Peer-to-peer sharing of study tips
• Encouragement to integrate learned techniques

Observation:

• Students showed increased confidence and motivation toward exams.

Session 4 – July 7, 2025

Theme: Pre-Exam Encouragement
This session aimed to reduce exam-related anxiety and reinforce a positive mindset. Students were encouraged to discuss their feelings openly, ask questions, and receive reassurance ahead of their exams.

Key Activities:

• Q&A on exam-related challenges
• Light-hearted discussions to ease tension
• Encouragement and motivation

Observation:

• Students expressed concerns about reading spaces and power supply (Powell House).

Conclusion

The sessions have successfully created a foundation for academic focus, personal growth, and mental readiness for exams. Students demonstrated increasing engagement, self-awareness, and motivation. As we move forward, these foundational efforts will serve as a springboard for more targeted academic and life skills development.