The Summer term is in full swing and we have been blessed with a dry start to the term. Roding Valley High School continues to be a busy place with lots going on. The main focus continues to be on the run up to the GCSE examinations that start in two weeks time and I think most of the students will be relieved to be getting under way as it has been a long time revising and gearing themselves up to it. We realise that this is a stressful time for all concerned but students have received a great deal of advice on looking after their well being in order to ensure that they are in the best shape to do themselves justice such as:
It is crucial that they get sufficient sleep and get to bed at a reasonable time. They should be encouraged to eat healthily to maintain their strength and provide them with enough energy They must make sure that their revision schedule permits them time to have breaks and go out and do some exercise as it is important that they get some fresh air rather than being cooped up for weeks on end.
Finally, it is most beneficial if they are engaged in active revision. Rather than just reading through their books they should be making notes, answering questions and creating mind maps. The students have had a lot of guidance on this and should be able to manage their own revision but if they require some more help please do contact the school via the form tutor in the first instance. Similarly, if you do feel that your son or daughter is finding that things are getting on top of them please do let us know so that we can put support in place for them. J Luck Headteacher You can follow us at www.rodingvalley.net , on Facebook at the ‘Roding Valley High School Official’ page or on Twitter (@RodingValleyHS). You can also sign up to our free electronic media release service at rodingvalleymedia@gmail.com