Key stat: 67% of what we learn is lost unless reviewed within seven days..therefore weekend revision is essential to exam success.
When it comes to study, the hardest thing is to take the first step and start. Sustainable goal-setting can help.
Study Goal #1 should be to revise a week’s coursework THAT weekend. Weekend study centres help.
Running for the last nine years, 100% of students who attended said, when surveyed, that studying on Sat and/or Sun mornings have helped them improve their grades ‘by a significant amount’.
All agreed that weekend study complemented after-school study programmes. 80% credited weekend study with enabling them to remain in Higher Level in at least one of their subjects.
65% of students who achieved 400 points or more in their Leaving Cert had attended weekend study on a regular basis.
Saturday Study will recommence on Sat 18 September from 10:00 – 13:00.
A range of rooms on the first floor will be available; all safety measures will be implemented, including social distancing. Sunday Study will return closer to exam time.
Cost: €5 per session.
All welcome.