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📝 Natter is today's word of the day!

It is pronounced nat-er, and it is a verb. It means to talk incessantly or chatter. Try using this in your next writing piece!
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Example sentence: We had a long natter over coffee.

Why is homework so important? What’s the big deal? 📒 Here are five reasons why homework is crucial to your learning and growth:

1. Homework helps to build a sense of personal responsibility for learning.

2. Homework provides an opportunity to review class material and consolidate your learning.

3. Homework encourages you to learn how to work independently.

4. Homework helps you discover personalised tools to better understand and retain knowledge.

5. Homework makes you learn how to use different resources to support your education, such as books, videos, and articles.

It is National Back to School Prep day! Are you ready to go back to school? ✏️ We have a few tips to help you make the upcoming school year your best one yet:

1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule! Getting enough sleep is of vital importance to your physical and mental well-being, so the sooner you turn your sleep into a non-negotiable habit the better!

2. Buy a planner or print out a calendar to help you navigate important dates throughout the school year. Mark down school holidays, important extra-curricular or social events, exams, and homework assignments to ensure you know how to structure your time effectively.

3. Study a little every day. This will help you retain and memorise information in the long run, and it's much more effective than cramming everything last minute!

4. Use your class time wisely! Start working on the homework you were assigned as early as possible when the knowledge is still fresh in your mind, or ask your teacher any questions about unfamiliar concepts! Your teachers want you to do your best, and should be happy to help you!

5. Remember to take breaks at the right times! It’s important to break up your study time so you can avoid burnout. It isn't about how long you spend studying, it's about how effectively you study.

6. Stay engaged in class. Participating in class by both asking questions and answering questions will help you retain information, while the notes you take throughout class will prove to be a valuable resource when it comes time to study!

It is National Back to School Prep day! Are you ready to go back to school? ✏️ We have a few tips to help you make the upcoming school year your best one yet:

1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule! Getting enough sleep is vital, so the sooner you turn your sleep into a non-negotiable habit the better!

2. Buy a planner or print out a calendar to help you navigate important dates throughout the school year. Mark down school holidays, important extra-curricular or social events, exams, and homework assignments to ensure you know how to structure your time effectively.

3. Study a little every day. This will help you retain and memorise information in the long run, and it's much more effective than cramming everything last minute!

4. Use your class time wisely! Start working on the homework you were assigned as early as possible when the knowledge is still fresh in your mind, or ask your teacher any questions about unfamiliar concepts! Your teachers want you to do your best, and should be happy to help!

5. Remember to take breaks at the right times! It’s important to break up your study time so you can avoid burnout. It isn't about how long you spend studying, it's about how effectively you study.

6. Stay engaged in class. Participating in class by both asking questions and answering questions will help you better retain information, while notes taken throughout class will prove to be a valuable resource when it comes to study!

Academic burnout refers to the negative emotional, physical, and mental reactions to prolonged periods of study. It typically results in exhaustion, frustration, lack of motivation, and a reduced ability to participate fully at school. Stress levels rise as the school year progresses, so it’s important to learn how to cope with academic burnout. Listed below are 4 ways you can cope with academic burnout. 🔥

1) Seek help from a trusted adult. This can include your parents, a mentor, or your school counselor. They will be able to offer a sympathetic ear and provide advice on how to manage all the competing demands on your time that are major contributors to burnout.

2) Remember to take breaks in between your study sessions These should be regular throughout the day to avoid overworking yourself.

3) Participate in extracurriculars and make time for personal hobbies that you enjoy. Your hobbies can help you refocus your mind on something that you enjoy doing, providing a mental break that can re-energise you for study that you may find to be more "tedious".

4) Create and follow a daily routine. This allows you to have more structure in your life, so you are able to better plan periods of study, rest, and play. You can continually adjust this plan as you figure out what works best for you, and how you can structure your days and weeks to be more effective with your studies.

It is National Book Lover’s Day! 📖 It is celebrated on August 9 every year, and it is a day specially reserved for those who love to read. Today, like every other day is the perfect day to find a good book and reading place, and read the day away!

📚 We have prepared a list of our book recommendations for students of different ages.

Early Readers (ages 5 and under):⁠

- Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
- Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric

Elementary (ages 6-8):

- Mr Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
- Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
- Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

Elementary (ages 9-11):

- Holes by Louis Sachar
- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
- Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Secondary (ages 12-14):

- Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
- Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan

Secondary (ages 15-17):

- The Time Machine by H.G Wells
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

It’s August 7th, which means today is 🗣️Professional Speakers Day! Across the globe, we embrace and celebrate those that stand up on a stage, educating and informing others about the topics they are passionate about. 🎤Here are 3 ways you can become a better speaker!

1) Practice, practice, practice! It is normal to be nervous about public speaking, and the best way to overcome this kind of anxiety is to feel prepared. The more comfortable you are with the material you are practicing, the less nervous you will feel.

2) 📄 Only read off your notes when necessary! Professional speakers excel in the interpersonal connection they are able to build with their audience. Maintain strong eye contact with your audience and remain focused on the message you are trying to deliver.

3) Learn to use your hands and voice effectively. Although the words you choose to speak are important, nonverbal communication impacts how your message is received by your audience! When practicing your speech, be conscious of the message your body and tone of voice are conveying. Try different styles of delivery and see what feels best for you!

New Blog Post! ✍️⁠

There can be an abundance of reasons to discourage you from studying certain subjects, for example, mathematics - you can't get the hang of a formula, or English - you hate the book you're analysing. Read our blog post to discover how to shift your mindset and make it easier to study a subject you currently dislike. Follow the link in our bio to read the full post. ⁠
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This is a wonderful opportunity to begin reading more and explore the creative minds of authors around the world as they bring characters and far-off lands to life.

Here is a recommended reading list for children of all ages!

Early Readers 0-5:
Dear Zoo - Rod Campbell
The Story of Ferdinand - Munro Leaf
The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson

Elementary:
6 - 8 years:
The Magic Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton
You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! - Andy Stanton
Finn Family Moomintroll - Trove Jansson

9-11 Years:
Holes - Louis Sachar
Kensuke’s Kingdom - Michael Morpurgo
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - C S Lewis

Secondary:
12-14 Years:
Noughts and Crosses - Malorie Blackman
Emil and the Detectives - Erich Kastner
A Monster Calls - Patrick Ness

15-17 Years:
To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

Celebrate all the poets out there today, old or new, whether you prefer classic poetry from Keats 📝 or newer poetry by Carol Ann Duffy or even some from hip-hop or rap artists! 🎶⁠
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Climate Change is an increasingly alarming issue across the globe and we should all contribute in little (or big) ways to help protect our planet. ♻️ Recycling is one of many ways in which we can do this so whether it is at home, school or work, do your best to play your part in saving the environment! 🌏⁠
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Neurodiverisity highlights and raises awareness of the various ways we all learn and the importance of celebrating that difference. 🎉 Take the time this week to acknowledge and discover the styles we all learn through: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. 🧠⁠
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At Telos we try our best to attend to each student’s learning style to maximise their potential. ⁠
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